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brownrj
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 Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:36 pm Post subject: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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Anyone used an Everstart 96R from Walmart? Specs look same as Group 42 which is currently installed
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mukluk
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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I've used one before in a Beetle, it didn't last more than a couple years.
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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More like NeverStart.
I had one that lasted about 9 months, got another under warranty & that one made it another 8 months.
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mikeonthebike
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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| I've got the second one in my bug. Comes with a 3 year warranty. They last 3 years, 3 months. Next time I'm going to spend the extra $ and get Interstate. |
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sb001
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2023 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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| mikeonthebike wrote: |
| I've got the second one in my bug. Comes with a 3 year warranty. They last 3 years, 3 months. Next time I'm going to spend the extra $ and get Interstate. |
Was just going to say, I've used EverStarts with no real issues, even the cheaper priced "Value Start" reconditioned Ever Start, no complaints, BUT if I had the choice I'd go with an Interstate.
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vamram
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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I've had a group 96 silver advanced auto battery in my daily driver for over three years now and 27k+ miles. Still cranking strong.
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brownrj
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| Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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Forgot to reply…I did get the Interstate 96R for my 73’. It works fine. Fits just like a 42. $104 plus core at Costco
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Cusser
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| Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: Need Batter for 73' Beetle |
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Alternate battery sizes batteries instead of Group 42: 96R and 47/H5 even have recessed terminals, which is a bonus on our cars (96R includes a cover as well) 24F is said to work, group 58R battery too. I have 26R from Walmart in my 1970.
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