Reasonably priced battery opinions
06-21-2011, 06:32 PM
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Reasonably priced battery opinions
I did something stupid and killed my Optima. I need a new battery, and I'm not sure I'm keeping the car so I don't want to put another expensive Optima in it. Plus I'm moving and won't need to start the car in -20 degF (yes, that's 20 below zero) Colorado weather anymore so battery choice isn't as important.
So what are your opinions on reasonably priced batteries? I'm thinking probably Interstate or Duralast, maybe the Maxx-whatever-it-is from WalMart.
It's for my daily driver WRX.
So what are your opinions on reasonably priced batteries? I'm thinking probably Interstate or Duralast, maybe the Maxx-whatever-it-is from WalMart.
It's for my daily driver WRX.
06-21-2011, 06:36 PM
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Re: Reasonably priced battery opinions
id just go with a duralast, works fine for me
06-21-2011, 06:50 PM
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06-21-2011, 11:20 PM
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Duralast, autozone gets some things right, and batteries are one of those items.
06-21-2011, 11:21 PM
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Re: Reasonably priced battery opinions
I like the die hard gold from sears, but it still is around $110
06-22-2011, 02:14 AM
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Re: Reasonably priced battery opinions
Interstates have really good warranties l, but they are a little pricier than the others.
06-22-2011, 02:23 AM
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Re: Reasonably priced battery opinions
if the optima is less than a year old and you have the receipt, store can swap it out. that's the cheapest option.
06-22-2011, 02:24 AM
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i picked up a good optima blue top at the dump's recycling center. not supposed to take them, but whatever. tested fine so i kept it. works great for the camper.
06-22-2011, 06:27 AM
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Re: Reasonably priced battery opinions
get the cheapest 1 year standard warranty battery from costco/autozone/advanced auto and give them the old one.
They usually last pretty long. Hell I have one in my car for over 3 years.
They usually last pretty long. Hell I have one in my car for over 3 years.
06-22-2011, 06:39 AM
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Re: Reasonably priced battery opinions
Duralasts have worked fine for me but the Interstate was the Consumers Report winn@r.