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Old 12-19-2005, 06:52 AM
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Replaced my 2001 oem battery a couple of months ago. It was dead as a doornail
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Old 12-19-2005, 07:47 AM
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2 so far @ 4yrs each. almost to the day.
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Old 12-19-2005, 08:27 AM
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Default 5 yrs / 83k mi
Add-ons include electic boost/egt gauge, TT, and a Smart Tire System.
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Old 12-19-2005, 10:15 AM
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Default 4 yrs. Replaced it with an Interstate MTP-91
got it onsale for $70...
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Why?
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b/c it's small and lightweight I'm sure...
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bout 3yrs/50Kish
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Works great, saves almost 30 lbs, more room for custom stress bar (not installed yet)
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2001 with 145km still the oem battery in it !!!
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