04-06-2024, 05:39 PM | #1 |
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M8 Battery Replacement
Brought my 2020 M8 into BMW dealer for service.
Advisor says I need to replace the battery. Cost $578, plus $29 tax & $37 shop charges = $644 for battery replacement & register. I asked what kind/model of battery is it? He just says 860CCA 70AH. Has anyone replaced their battery with another brand at another store (Walmart, Costco, Autozone, Indy shop, etc...), if so, which one? Or just pay the dealer to do it? Thanks, |
04-06-2024, 06:04 PM | #2 |
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Not sure it helps but basically a 12 volt 70AH (70 amp hours) and a google search outs the prices all over the board for non-BMW. Literally $400 to $800 plus. Then if DYI the battery does need to be "registered" to the car aka iD7. Path of least resistance is definitely your dealer but others may know of 3rd party batteries for cheaper plus an Indie shop.
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04-06-2024, 09:41 PM | #3 |
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So from my research that is very very very cheap for a BMW M8 battery. BMW OEM parts says 1399 - $1999 for the Lithium battery. I don't see any other part number for the M8 other than the Lithium one.
Do you know the part number they are using? And do you know if this is just an AGM version to replace the Lithium one? BMW's are great because as along as you pick the write battery specs you can simply program it in no issues. But I'm not sure if anyone here has replaced the actual Lithium one yet. You might be the first. OE Part Number 61218092860 Right now says part not in stock. https://parts.bmwofstratham.com/p/Bm...218092860.html
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Service advisor just updated reply, saying:
"The $578 is the battery part with the labor of removing and installing of old and new battery. part#61-21-5-A40-E29. $578 for the battery plus taxes and shop charges. It is a AGM battery, it is original BMW part. We do not put after-market parts. We install all BMW parts. 2yrs or unlimited mile warranty whichever comes first. $36.80 shop charges are for properly disposal of the old battery and programming of new battery to vehicle." Quick google search shows, this exact same battery may go for $200... https://www.bmwpartsnow.com/oem-part...ry-61215a40e29 Does all this make sense...? |
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04-08-2024, 10:21 AM | #5 | |
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Here is the battery my car actually has in it. https://www.bmwpartsdirect.com/oem-p...bC12OC1nYXM%3D
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I'm going to ring up my service advisor tomorrow just to see what his thoughts would be on if my battery died today what do I do.
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