John Fassetta Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallzFast Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHMAN Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'sgetdegrees Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthsayer Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Personally i would never buy used batteries. You have no idea how much they have been tortured. truthsayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'sgetdegrees Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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