Batteries

[Marc Steinberg <marc@crl.com>]

I seem to be the proud owner of two dead-as-a-doornail 6volt batteries.

The local MG shop tells me that I should replace them with two new 
6volters (cost, $62.95 apiece) rather than a _much_ cheaper 12volt.  
Why?  Allegedly, because the amperage is higher with the 6volters "...and 
with those early cars, you need it!" and, less convincingly, "...because 
that's what came on the car."

Anybody care to opine?  I sure would like to go with the single 12volt 
unless there really is a good functional reason to stay with the little guys.

Thanks.

-- Marc