Where to Buy CSL/Mini Battery?

[Blucaller]

It’s the cheap stuff
it’ll get me through summer

[liam821]

Great price and great weight but is it AGM? Price seems like lead acid.

Don't think so...

[Tbonem3]

TotalPro Battery BCI Group 47 525 CCA H5-T

$114.99

30.32lbs

just got this yesterday from Auto Zone

Great price and great weight but is it AGM? Price seems like lead acid.

[Blucaller]

TotalPro Battery BCI Group 47 525 CCA H5-T

$114.99

30.32lbs

just got this yesterday from Auto Zone

[K-Dawg]

AFAIK, Champion batteries are made by Clarios. This Everstart Maxx from WalMart is also made by Clarios, and is currently $160: https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart...0-CCA/20531541

Walmart also has an Everstart Platinum AGM that has a 4 year warranty for $180: https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart...-CCA/753187272 Hard to beat that.

If you have a Sam's nearby, they currently have $20 off Duracell automotive batteries which are made by East Penn. The standard H5 is $120 and the AGM is $180 (both on sale).

FWIW, I just got some LiFePO4 batteries for my boat and noticed that the 14lb starting battery I bought is in an H5 case. I'd think it should work for the E46 M3. https://lithiumhub.com/product/12v-4...arter-battery/

[ChapterM3]

Bump on this thread - been reading through and want to thank you all for the value provided! Going to replace mine soon and starting to look around. I checked out Pepboys from the link posted about the Champion H5 - seems like it's $200 now?

https://www.pepboys.com/champion-premium-battery-group-size-h5/product/2292762

How's everyone liking this battery? and any new suggestions in 2023?

[lvm3sm46]

Yes that is their cost, I'm not sure what their dealers charge. My apologies as I forgot I bought direct from the distributor I know.

[Hallerhan]

I picked up a Interstate H5 for $107 its 32 pounds. I figured it could be added to the list

Did you buy it directly from interstate? I’m seeing $154

[Tbonem3]

Great price and even a little lighter than the actual csl/mini (35lbs).

[lvm3sm46]

I picked up a Interstate H5 for $107 its 32 pounds. I figured it could be added to the list

[Tbonem3]

Ya that's the CSL/mini battery everyone's talking about.

You can find another H5 for a little cheaper and don't have to wait for shipping from Europe.

[cakM3]

I've been looking to buy the CSL/Mini battery, but have not found anywhere to buy it from. Realoem says the part number is 61218377139, but the usual online distributors (FCP, ECS, etc) don't have it in stock and the dealers I've called can't seem to get it for me either. Anyone know where I can find one?

What about this battery from Schmiedann?
https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/produ...1-21-8-377-139


I'm considering ordering this for my M3...

[eforty6_m3]

how did you get this price?

I walked in and bought a battery. Didn’t do anything special, that was the price. 🤷🏻♂️


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[Sergmann]

A little late to the party, but figured I'd update this thread in case any other battery-info seekers come across it. I just picked up on Saturday the Champion H5 battery at my local Pep Boys. Ignore what the website says ($161.49)...I paid $107.36 for it, out the door! Seems like a great deal on what appears to be a great option for our cars! Hope that helps.

how did you get this price?

[eforty6_m3]

A little late to the party, but figured I'd update this thread in case any other battery-info seekers come across it. I just picked up on Saturday the Champion H5 battery at my local Pep Boys. Ignore what the website says ($161.49)...I paid $107.36 for it, out the door! Seems like a great deal on what appears to be a great option for our cars! Hope that helps.