battery for e46 318

[Richard7666 0]

Wondering if there's much variation in price between different brands? I confess to knowing bugger all about batteries

Currently the car has a DIN53ZL, this is basically all it will take, correct?

Cheers

[hotwire 352]

There is variation with pricing but not always comparing apples with apples as far as quality.

I would rate Hella Endurant the one of the best to go for - see a Battery Town stockist.

The car will be equipped to cater for bigger batteries - they are sized depending on spec & fuel type.

The next size up from yours does jump in price significantly.

[Richard7666 0]

Thanks. I called a place for a quote and the guy looked up what I believe to be the same system used on a lot of the websites (choose make, model, year) which only lists the diesel e46, or the 318 prior yo 1994!

So suffice to say this didn't inspire much trust.

[allan 295]

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E46-Sedan/Europe/318i-N42/jun2002/browse/vehicle_electrical_system/original_bmw_battery_warranty_only

[hotwire 352]

What sort of supplier did you call? A sparky, Repco, SC?? Some websites are somewhat vague with some listings, Battery Town included.

It aint rocket science though. Your current DIN 53 (some brands DIN 55) is a mainstream battery, DIN 63/66 is the next size up if you want a bigger one.

[Richard7666 0]

Called Repco and Supercheap, both around $220-240 for a DIN53 or 55. Southland Batteries were also in that price range.

Then called a place down here called AJ Auto Electrical... Hella DIN55, $166.

So very happy with that result! Recommend them to anyone in Southland.