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  1. 11-12-2013, 07:43 PM #1
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    Default WTB - Miata Battery

    Looking to buy a good condition Miata Battery for NA model. Must be able to hold charge. Just seeing what's out there before I pay the big bucks for a new one .
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    O'Reilly's now advertises their Miata battery as being Glass Mat.
    ...and across the line.

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    Batteries Plus claims to have an AGM battery for $109.
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    Thanks for the heads up! I'll check it out
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  5. 11-13-2013, 02:13 PM #5
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    I bought my agm battery from Oriellys in May. It works great.
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  6. 11-13-2013, 03:03 PM #6
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    +1 for the O'Reilly's AGM battery. Part number is MIATA.
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    Oreilies didn't have them as of a month ago. I picked an agm for like $90 shipped, got it in like 3 days http://www.amazon.com/BatteryMart-co...ews/B0038N1VD6
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    Oreillys is showing the MIATA part number battery available at multiple locations on the East side for a measley $125.00!!
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    $90 to your door sounds better, lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sxk122 View Post
    $90 to your door sounds better, lol.
    Until you have to warranty it. I just had to warranty mine and it was nice to be able to exchange it at my nearest O'Reilly's.
    ...and across the line.

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  11. 11-14-2013, 11:26 PM #11
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    I've never had a warranty work on a battery..... they last the warranty length, then fail.

    That said, the agm in my Miata was a mazda agm battery from 2000 I believe....
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  12. 11-15-2013, 08:33 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by sxk122 View Post
    I've never had a warranty work on a battery... they last the warranty length, then fail.
    Same here. Even the Optima batteries with the "lifetime" warranty were a PITA to get covered. Seems like they all lasted just as long as a regular battery, but they were over twice the price.

    My last Miata battery just up and died one night when I stopped for gas - I've had more than one die like that in my experience, not just in the Miata.
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    Quote Originally Posted by trickyrix View Post
    ...My last Miata battery just up and died one night when I stopped for gas - I've had more than one die like that in my experience, not just in the Miata.
    You need to find a new gas-station.
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    I get the 13 lb cheapies for $36, and be sure to never leave on the lights.
    If I do leave the light on, a push-start gets me home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayJohnson600 View Post
    I get the 13 lb cheapies for $36, and be sure to never leave on the lights.
    If I do leave the light on, a push-start gets me home.

    Jay Johnson
    More info, please.

    What battery, where to buy?
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    He's probably referring to the Walmart lawn and garden batteries meant for riding lawn mowers. (Serious)
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