GranTurismo 4.2 The big battery debate

UlstermanAbroad

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Hi Guys

So, my Maserati (labelled) battery appears to be goosed. Which isn't surprising, as the previous owner had the car sitting for long periods with no trickle charger.
I searched our gold mine here and the last relevant thread on batteries seems to have been around 2014 ish. Just wondering if much has changed since then, when the consensus seemed to be to go with Bosh or Yuasa.

Had to get the RAC out on Monday, as the car wouldn't start and the guy offered to fit a new battery for £137.99 this Friday. Its an Exide premium battery, capacity 100 Ah and CCA 830 A.There's a five year replacement guarantee from the RAC, provided 2000 miles a year are driven. (which I definitely intend to exceed) As I'm an RAC member anyway, this seems like a satisfactory solution.

Any comments / suggestions etc etc

Cheers! :)
 
StuartW

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If it was a Maserati labelled battery, it may well be the original & if so, it has lasted incredibly well.
I had a new Yuasa fitted when I bought my GTS and it lasted 6 months. I could have had it changed under their warranty but I would have got the same one again which I didn't want. I went for a Bosch S5013 019 12 Volt 100Ah which was around £110 delivered, it's a simple DIY changeover. I don't have power in my garage so no chance of a conditioner and my car can be left for 2 weeks at a time with no use, but the Bosch never let me down.
That said, the battery you mention is at least 100 Ah which is what you need to crank these cars
 
CatmanV2

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Bit expensive, as a Bosch S5 is available for about £100 from ebay, but it's not that far off

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rockits

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Bosch S5 has 5 year warranty as well. I use them on all cars when needing replacements & they always seem to work well/reliably.
 
philw696

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Worth paying the RAC as they will own the responsibility by fitting it.
So you have a problem wherever they will have to sort.
A real headache when you buy online.
Plus I have seen people create problems just changing a battery because its easy and anyone can do it.
You won't mess with your 1500 pound heating boiler but people will on their 100,000 pound car.
 
UlstermanAbroad

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I've mostly used Bosch in my Jeeps and others and they've never let me down. Easy to swap out etc.
I'm less inclined to mess about with my GT and having an expert come to wherever I am, is worth the extra.
I don't mind people making a margin, as long as the product / service does what's promised.
 
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UlstermanAbroad said:
Hi Guys

So, my Maserati (labelled) battery appears to be goosed. Which isn't surprising, as the previous owner had the car sitting for long periods with no trickle charger.
I searched our gold mine here and the last relevant thread on batteries seems to have been around 2014 ish. Just wondering if much has changed since then, when the consensus seemed to be to go with Bosh or Yuasa.

Had to get the RAC out on Monday, as the car wouldn't start and the guy offered to fit a new battery for £137.99 this Friday. Its an Exide premium battery, capacity 100 Ah and CCA 830 A.There's a five year replacement guarantee from the RAC, provided 2000 miles a year are driven. (which I definitely intend to exceed) As I'm an RAC member anyway, this seems like a satisfactory solution.

Any comments / suggestions etc etc

Cheers! :)
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I've used the RAC before and done it myself buying online but not for the Maser. What is the AH and CC of the OEM battery?
 
Felonious Crud

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My GTS has a Bosch now. Works just fine and it's an easy fit, but the RAC approach seems easier and well priced. I'd be inclined to accept it.
 
UlstermanAbroad

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100 Ah
850 CCA

Turns out it was the original manufacturer's battery. So, nine years old. Still giving 230 CCA, before it was swapped out.
 
midlifecrisis

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To be fair, a battery is just a plastic box with lead plates and acid inside. The difference is only the 5 year lifetime guarantee.
Electricity from the Bosch battery is not going to be any different from a cheapie one.
What kills them is lack of use.
 
rs48635

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^^^. Agreed. Any decent battery contains the right electricity. Only using the car keeps it refreshed properly.

I still bought myself a Bosch S5, for only £80 delivered which saved £30+ from euro car parts even while they had a 30% sale. Have mine on trickle charge once a month to keep in good shape, and the road as often as I can.
Donated the solar charger to my old Rover which needs more electricity.
 
UlstermanAbroad

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That's basically what the RAC guy said Martin and Rob.
Could this be a rare moment of consensus in a sportsmaserati thread?
;)
 
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