Time for a new 12v'er. Was wondering what you all are running, costs, where to buy, etc, etc ,etc?

 

i have a die hard gold from sears. would have gotten a platinum but didnt have $$$$. been good for almost a year now.

 

Odyssey 925, relocated to trunk (running 2 amps, 1000 watts)

 

Advance Auto Parts: Autocraft Gold Battery if you order it online and use the coupon code DEALIO and pick it up locally.. you get $40 off. basically paying $67 after u give them your old battery

 

I read somewhere there was one place that made batteries for Sears, Costco, AutoZone, and Advanced. I always look for a fresh made on date and realize its lifespan is gonna be 5 years or less. (give or take)


I personally have bought Exide from Bj's wholesale Club but I worked there 15 years ago. Bought at least 10 for family/friends. Never had a problem. My HO

 

Anyone using an Optima? Thats what I think I want.

 

I just swapped in a yellow top into mine and put in the code VISA and got a discount.

 

IMO, batteries are one of those disposable things that I don't think about much. They are dependable or they aren't.

Me, I'm a fan of the standard Autozone duralasts. They also happen to be red like my valve cover. Given that I've basically bought only those since I've had a car, I got a loyalty discount on my last one a month ago and it only costed me like $35 before any kind of pro-rated warranty. I think I may have paid $10 out the door. Batteries don't last in FL.

Sure, saving a few pounds on an Optima would be nice, but not $200 nice.

 

My first Optima lasted 15 months, second one lasted 12 months and 3 days (3 days out of full replacement warranty, so only half the cost was covered on getting a new battery).

Will NEVER buy an Optima again

 

I guess I don't want one.