BMW Battery

[Bennett]

I called the local BMW Parts Dept. to see about getting one of the factory BMW batteries for my car. Figured that maybe the 3 series battery would fit. They are white with a BMW emblem and should look good in the engine compartment. Didn't go too well. The response from the tech was "What's an E9?" I wanted to respond that it is the car that is plastered all over the walls of the service department in various incarnations in order to imbue a sense of history to the marque, but figured it might be easier to just hang up.

 

[bmwmadman]

I got the same type of response. I hate to say it but I think picking up a Bosch unit at pep boys is a better bet. Probably cheaper too
Gary

 

[Arde]

I called the local BMW Parts Dept. ... The response from the tech was "What's an E9?"

I would retort "What is a BMW dealer?"

 

[adawil2002]

Those young bucks don't know an E9 from an E90, they think a 2002 is the year.

 

[wkohler]

You're better off without a dealer battery. Made by Exide now and they don't seem to last like they used to.

 

[Stan]

we beat this one to death a while ago...

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15107&highlight=battery+choice&page=2

 

[Stevehose]

Every so often I'll pull into the BMW dealer on a Sat am to look at the new cars and they all pour out to look at the alien landing!

Those young bucks don't know an E9 from an E90, they think a 2002 is the year.

 

[Bwana]

Every so often I'll pull into the BMW dealer on a Sat am to look at the new cars and they all pour out to look at the alien landing!

:lol: I do the same thing at my dealer when I stop in for parts. Drive right into the service drive thru and park it. Everybody comes out and gawks. I've never had a "park outside for parts department, buddy". I do the same thing with my '69 Roadster at the Nissan dealer, loads of laughs!