Parts unavailable for macbook pro

Just spoke with apple senior advisor and was told that after five years parts are unavalible for my computer. I never thought I would say this but this may keep me from ever purchasing another apple product. My battery is bad and he said I cannot get one. period. for a 2000.00 investment this really *****. 

An Apple senior advisor.. what is that? Did you contact a Genius at an Apple Store? Perhaps their is a misunderstanding.. could he have said something like "Apple would charge alot of money for these parts and you can get it cheaper by going to an aftemarket company." 
Here's a link for the older MBP battery for $129..
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA348LL/A/rechargeable-battery-15-inch-macbook -pro?fnode=5a
Failing that go to OWC at macsales.com and surf their website for upgrade products.. like a HD or memory.
I just a new baterry from them for my Early 2008 MBP for $79.

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