I'm doing mine myself next time. This is what Walmart did.

 

Sean, I will only charge you $10. Plus wax and detail in all angle of your new battery.
(you need a new mechanic.)

 

I changed mine a few months back - kept the electrics live with a battery tender connected to the cigar lighter socket.

Hardest part was reaching over to battery location and physically lifting the old one out.

Quite a weight and you're at arms length.

Maybe I'm just getting old :-)

 

Haha.. My mechanic did this for me 2 weeks ago. Put in the interstate, and it works great. Didn't do as good of an installation job as Walmart though

The only Walmart around these parts is in South Central LA anyhow. I can only imagine cruising over there and seeing a Turbo being worked on in their garage...

 

Sean,

Who is your mechanic? $80 is highway robbery Coincidentally, I JUST switched mine out today. I went with DieHard b/c (well it was what came with the car) and it fit perfectly in the stock porsche battery tray. Seriously, DIY it is incredibly easy. If you REALLY don't feel comfortable, I will meet you up at Uptown and do it for you.

Edwin

 

THe only electronics issue is that your clock and radio will be reset. Other than that, I don't know of any other issue out there.

Edwin

 

Autozone will get you an optima and also change your battery for free. It is a battery, not an engine!! Just stand with them when they do it to protect your car.

 

I've got the "small" interstate in mine. Just bought it and hooked it up. 3 years latter no problems. I use a PCNA tender charger while it's parked. Interstate makes a larger battery also, but it just adds weight unless you live above the artic circle. Diagnostic is to see if your alternator or voltage regulator is messed up. If your battery is more than 5 years old, it prolly the battery and not the othe components. If your car runs after you jump start it, but won't start after you turn it off overnight, it's the battery. Save the $80 a buy a battery.

 

My original battery died last year and I went to pepboys that night with the car and a friend and purchased a bosch battery for $99 and installed it in the parking lot in 5 minutes. that easy. My new battery is more like a marine battery. damm thing weighs 20lbs more than the stocker.

seriously, do it yourself. it is no different than any other car. 80 bucks is highway robbery. they should not charge you more than 20, which is still high for a 10 minute or less job.

 

Yup, MTP-91 does fit- they will try to tell you the MTP H8 or MTP 94(?) fit, but they are about an inch too long.

Super easy to install with a basic socket set.

 

Sean do it yourself it will take 5 minutes max.

 

Like the rest of said, super easy and no different than any other battery I've done...just need to redo radio presets and clock...

 

It would be a good DIY project for you to undertake. Cover the fender with a blanket or towel and have at it. Just make sure you have your radio code to get it to work after the install. Once you complete this task you will have gained some P-car knowledge and might try other DIY stuff.

 

I have been trying to source the battery but the only one who has it is my mechanic, lol. Others can order it but his price is the best.

I am going to buy it from him and install it myself.

 

If you want to lighten up weight little with ok cranking amp, look for Optima. It is
-10lb or so.