You *were* ripped off! Did you shop around? MGOC is quoting #86 (including
UK VAT at 17.5%) for a pair of 6v or #72 to #78 for a single 12v, and they
aren't the cheapest. That equates to Eur127 or $173 for the 6v. You'd have
to add shipping to that, but even so ...
Are you sure it is the batteries the are the problem? Did you do a
volt-drop check on the wiring and connectors? Bad connections will make
slightly weak, or even fully charged batteries look like they are nearly
dead. Mine can stand being left for 2 or 3 months without any charge and
there is only a slight drop-off in cranking speed after that. I've had
these a while now, but they are only the 2nd set in 17 years.
Why stay with the old ones? 'Cos that's what the car came with.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
>> I was shocked to find that the cost of two 6V batteries is pretty steep.
>> Last year, I bought two of them for an already hefty EUR 135,-- (USD
>> 175).
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