[W124] Re: [Mercedes] battery suggestions for an 89 300CE in central Texas?

[Steve Nervig]

On Nov 6, 2006, at 1:45 PM, Alec Cordova wrote:

> Based on starting behavior after sitting for a day or two, and the
> fact that I don't remember if I ever replaced the battery in this one,
> I believe it's time for a new battery for my 89 300CE. Winter is
> coming, although it's just central Texas. We might get barely below
> freezing less than half a dozen times.
>
> Suggestions for battery brand/model/vendor? I would describe this as
> looking for a good value, not simply for the cheapest thing available.
>
> Thanks,
> Alec Cordova
> Taylor, Texas
> 89 300CE, 212K

The Optima is really a superior battery. It costs quite a bit more  
though. I have over four years on my Optima Orange Top and it is  
still going strong (as most any battery should).

The Orange Top is the same as a Red Top, except the posts are  
reversed, which is what the W124 needs (Neg to outside). I don't  
believe they actually make an Orange Top anymore, but they do make  
the Red Tops with the reversed posts. The correct part number for the  
W124 (at least it was four years ago) is 34R (part # 8003-151).

Steve
1992 300CE Sportline