John Fassetta Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 How safe is it to buy a used car audio battery? I'm wanting to upgrade my electrical and get a second battery but don't want to sell out several hundred bucks on a new AGM. I've found a couple on craigslist for like have or 60% new, but not sure if that's something it's a good idea to buy used or if I'd be throwing money away. What's everyone's opinions?
BallzFast Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 i have bought used batteries and had no problems. maybe i have been lucky. i just bought 2 93ah batteries recently for less than $150 shipped each and they are working great 03 Santa Fe E A 200 amp alt,JVC AVX840,kenwood 6.5 fr speakers,eclipse 6.5 rears,mids/high amp XTA-2160, sub amp XTA-5000d,0 guage throughout,batts-front/1 batcap 2000,rear/ batcap4000,2 C&D Dynasty agms, subs 2 DC XL M1 15"s in a music box tuned to 28hz....for now.
MECHMAN Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 How safe is it to buy a used car audio battery? I'm wanting to upgrade my electrical and get a second battery but don't want to sell out several hundred bucks on a new AGM. I've found a couple on craigslist for like have or 60% new, but not sure if that's something it's a good idea to buy used or if I'd be throwing money away. What's everyone's opinions? It depends on the resting voltage 1-888-MECHMAN www.Mechman.com [email protected]
C'sgetdegrees Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 It may be ok but like previously stated resting voltage and if its the same type of battery. I would use the same brand if possible. 05 Escape 2 Ascendant Audiio Mayhem 15s dual 1 Populus Audio 6500 (the only one around ) 1/0 SHCA OFC XS 3400 under the Hood XS 3100s in the rear X2 Pioneer 80 Prs Pac Prv mids and highs 2 8s per door 1 tweet
truthsayer Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Personally i would never buy used batteries. You have no idea how much they have been tortured. truthsayer
C'sgetdegrees Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Personally i would never buy used batteries. You have no idea how much they have been tortured. This is also a very valid point. A battery may have good resting voltage but was beat to death and only last you a short time and you are gonna end up spending more in the long run. Just my 2 cents. 05 Escape 2 Ascendant Audiio Mayhem 15s dual 1 Populus Audio 6500 (the only one around ) 1/0 SHCA OFC XS 3400 under the Hood XS 3100s in the rear X2 Pioneer 80 Prs Pac Prv mids and highs 2 8s per door 1 tweet
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