How long did your stock battery last you?

coupe · 02-21-2006, 11:33 AM

Mine lasted me 7 years and 70K miles and its still goin strong.
I just went out to check on my car (its in storage) and i figured hell i will start it up. I didnt think the battery would be good by now given its age and how long my car has been sitting and hasnt been started. I figured for sure the battery was dead but nope fired right up like a champ.
My battery outlasted my alternator

My alt died at about 67K miles.
I did order an optima yellow top D34/78 just in case, i cant imagine my stocker actually lasting any longer.

jordanGT · 02-21-2006, 11:43 AM

Mine went almost 4 years, 60,000 miles or so.

sc02grandam · 02-21-2006, 11:57 AM

3yrs.. 28000 mi

coupe · 02-21-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sc02grandam

3yrs.. 28000 mi

How was that possible? Big system right?

Drain it to many times maybe?

excitement · 02-21-2006, 12:50 PM

Still on stock alt/batt at 5 years and 124K miles. knocking on wood...

2002GT · 02-21-2006, 01:39 PM

3.5 years 50k

dsk727 · 02-21-2006, 01:41 PM

4 years, 3 months and 85K miles still going *knock on wood*

RAZE · 02-21-2006, 02:00 PM

5 years 62,000 miles and still running strong when i traded it in.

AznGA · 02-21-2006, 02:05 PM

My factory battery lasted about 4 years and 85k miles before it recently completely died on the road all of a sudden. I put a new alternator in today because the bearing was gone.

DrFabulous · 02-21-2006, 03:04 PM

5 years, 65k miles.... 1.5 years, 20k miles with a system.

cavingman · 02-21-2006, 03:09 PM

as long as it took for pfyc to ship my redtop

Kdawg207 · 02-21-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cavingman

as long as it took for pfyc to ship my redtop

same here

my stock 03 battery died at 18000 miles

redtop wasnt much better to be honest

i ended up with an Interstate

videoman · 02-21-2006, 03:39 PM

Mine was ok at 4 yrs 48000kms, but it was still ok when I got rid of it for a redtop. I was moving the battery to the trunk in my car and figured a dry cell higher output battery would be best for this mod. When I sold the batt it was about 395CCA and the new redtop was about 780CCA.

tenspeed · 02-21-2006, 04:54 PM

4 years and 60,000 miles so far.

In the Navy, we were taught that lead acid batteries lasted for three to five years or 300 full cycles. A cycle is a full discharge and recharge. Each time you start your car, you use part of one discharge.

Coop · 02-21-2006, 04:56 PM

Still going, 5 years, 40k miles

Coop · 02-21-2006, 04:57 PM

*edit* grrr, double post

Mike Jung · 02-21-2006, 05:35 PM

3-years.

Then on to an Optima RedTop battery.

nascarnate326 · 02-21-2006, 05:48 PM

Still on my stock battery with 128k. I think its starting to die. Ive herd good things about those red toped ones.
OT Do comopasaters help keep the battery longer if you have a large system?

traingeek087 · 02-21-2006, 06:07 PM

7 years and 91,000 as of today

SkiZZor · 02-21-2006, 06:16 PM

6 years, 59,600 miles. It just died out in January, and got a BOSCH replacement.

02-21-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	How long did your stock battery last you? Mine lasted me 7 years and 70K miles and its still goin strong. I just went out to check on my car (its in storage) and i figured hell i will start it up. I didnt think the battery would be good by now given its age and how long my car has been sitting and hasnt been started. I figured for sure the battery was dead but nope fired right up like a champ. My battery outlasted my alternator My alt died at about 67K miles. I did order an optima yellow top D34/78 just in case, i cant imagine my stocker actually lasting any longer. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

02-21-2006, 11:43 AM	#2
jordanGT Look what I can do. AKA: Jordan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scottsburg, IN Age: 36 Posts: 675 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am on 18s	Mine went almost 4 years, 60,000 miles or so. __________________ "Diamonds: that'll shut her up...For a minute."

02-21-2006, 11:57 AM	#3
sc02grandam GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Edmonton/ Saskatoon, CANADA Age: 41 Posts: 920 Vehicle: 02 GT coupe.. SC	3yrs.. 28000 mi __________________ my car click here to listen to the supercharger and exhaust

02-21-2006, 01:41 PM	#7
dsk727 GAGT Veteran AKA: Denise Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Minneapolis MN Age: 45 Posts: 1,700 Vehicle: 06 Charger R/T	4 years, 3 months and 85K miles still going knock on wood __________________ Midwest is Best!!! 2006 Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Dodge Charger R/T with R&T

02-21-2006, 02:00 PM	#8
RAZE GAGT oldtimer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC - Manhattan Age: 39 Posts: 2,965 Vehicle: 2004 GTO	5 years 62,000 miles and still running strong when i traded it in. __________________ Past: 2001 GT1 Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition 8/18/01 - 11/25/03 2000 Supercharged GA: 12/24/03-9/22/05 2004 Impulse Blue GTO 99 Grand Prix GT Coupe - 10/10/08-1/9/10 2010 Black Audi S5 Coupe Current: 2009 Corolla S - Commuter car 2013 Jetta Hybrid - Commuter Car 2005 Metallic Black Pontiac GTO 2014 BMW 650iX M Sport convertible 1987 Fox Body Mustang GT

02-21-2006, 12:50 PM	#5
excitement GAGT - Member AKA: O'Niel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somerset, NJ USA Posts: 126 Vehicle: 01 Silver GT1 Sedan	Still on stock alt/batt at 5 years and 124K miles. knocking on wood...

02-21-2006, 01:39 PM	#6
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	3.5 years 50k

02-21-2006, 02:05 PM	#9
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	My factory battery lasted about 4 years and 85k miles before it recently completely died on the road all of a sudden. I put a new alternator in today because the bearing was gone.

02-21-2006, 03:04 PM	#10
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	5 years, 65k miles.... 1.5 years, 20k miles with a system. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

02-21-2006, 03:09 PM	#11
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	as long as it took for pfyc to ship my redtop __________________ bleeehh....

02-21-2006, 03:39 PM	#13
videoman I shoot people. AKA: Mr. President Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg - Cruise capital Posts: 336 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	Mine was ok at 4 yrs 48000kms, but it was still ok when I got rid of it for a redtop. I was moving the battery to the trunk in my car and figured a dry cell higher output battery would be best for this mod. When I sold the batt it was about 395CCA and the new redtop was about 780CCA. __________________ Shooting people since day 1! MGAC

02-21-2006, 04:54 PM	#14
tenspeed GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Honeoye, NY Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 02 GA 2.2L, 5 Speed	4 years and 60,000 miles so far. In the Navy, we were taught that lead acid batteries lasted for three to five years or 300 full cycles. A cycle is a full discharge and recharge. Each time you start your car, you use part of one discharge. __________________ ~Jim~ www.TeamGI.com - Western New York Cardomain page Click here to see my auctions

02-21-2006, 04:56 PM	#15
Coop Orly chicken Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Felton, Pa Age: 47 Posts: 180 Vehicle: 01 T/A Firehawk #103	Still going, 5 years, 40k miles __________________ Muscle Cars Unlimited '01 Grand Am GT '01 T/A Firehawk - 6spd, bilstein, auburn '89 GTA T/A - 305 TPI / T5 '98 Buick Regal GS - L67

02-21-2006, 04:57 PM	#16
Coop Orly chicken Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Felton, Pa Age: 47 Posts: 180 Vehicle: 01 T/A Firehawk #103	edit grrr, double post __________________ Muscle Cars Unlimited '01 Grand Am GT '01 T/A Firehawk - 6spd, bilstein, auburn '89 GTA T/A - 305 TPI / T5 '98 Buick Regal GS - L67

02-21-2006, 05:48 PM	#18
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	Still on my stock battery with 128k. I think its starting to die. Ive herd good things about those red toped ones. OT Do comopasaters help keep the battery longer if you have a large system?

02-21-2006, 06:07 PM	#19
traingeek087 shin'n lik-a diamond Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nebraska Age: 33 Posts: 570 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	7 years and 91,000 as of today

02-21-2006, 06:16 PM	#20
SkiZZor GAGT - Member AKA: Kevin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Age: 33 Posts: 190 Vehicle: 2008 VW .:R32	6 years, 59,600 miles. It just died out in January, and got a BOSCH replacement. __________________ *SkiZZor* - 1999 Grand Am GT-1 \| Stage 3 Cold Air Intake \| Pacesetter Cat-Back Exhaust \| F-Body Brake Upgrade \| 18" Motegi MR117 Rims \| SD Hood \| Black Housing Headlights \| 6000K HID Kit \| Gen2 Black LED Tail Lights \| Front and Rear STBs \| 2 12" Infinity 1262w Reference Subs \| 1800w Kenwood Amp \| 6 Farad Capacitor \| Sony Xplod BT2700 \|

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