OEM battery still a good option?

[chudly]

With battery manufacturers buying each other out in recent years is the OEM battery from Toyota still a good option? I'm just running a single battery. No fridge no crazy accessories.

 

[mattafact]

It's fine but it's not an original Panasonic. Just get one where you can easily warranty it. Costco comes to mind. Probably cheaper than the Toyota one too.

 

[Sandroad]

With battery manufacturers buying each other out in recent years is the OEM battery from Toyota still a good option? I'm just running a single battery. No fridge no crazy accessories.

The 84 month OEM is a good value and easy to install, assuming you have OEM now. If you want more info, run some searches on the forum because there are LOTS of battery threads.

 

[chudly]

thanks I'll check out costco tomorrow.

Most searches had everyone upgrading to the batteries plus battery which is way more than I wanted to spend

 

[bigredmachine]

if you go with a factory battery the warranty is free replacement up to 18 moths and proration after that. and itll be a national warranty so easy enough to exchange if you have to

 

[nissanh]

OEM is 2 years full replacement and rest (6 years) prorated.
Walmart has 3 years full replacement and 2 years prorated.
I have a 24 F battery installed into my 100.

 

[chudly]

Are both the OEM toyota and costco interstate brands now?

 

[re_guderian]

Where do you live? I the desert southwest, batteries are a two-year lifespan, consumable item...

 

[chudly]

I'm in the mid-atlantic.

 

[bucfl]

Bought oem can't beat the price.

 

[guerasfj60]

Bought oem can't beat the price.

how much?

 

[bucfl]

Bought the 84 month for $109 if I remember from dealer.

 

[TXLX100]

I think most dealers get their batteries from interstate. The 84 month at the dealer will be pro-rated of course.

 

[chudly]

dealer told me $127.
I picked up an autocraft platinum agm from advance auto for $162. 3 year warranty