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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
OK so I bought an Optima Blue top in 2004 and now it can't hold it's charge anymore. I was under the impression these battery last along time. Anyways its time to buy a new battery and was wondering what the best battery is for the money. Not looking to spend that much. I just want a battery that is really reliable and that will last for years. My mechanic recommended Interstate and he said it would last for 4-5 years [Eek!] for like $75 bucks. Just wanted to see what everyone thought. My car has an in dash-dvd player and amplifiers for the speakers if that matters.

Thanks for your help.

[patriot]

[ March 16, 2006, 12:59 PM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 
Posted by 92coupe (Member # 1957) on :
 
you got the marine optima, you should get the yellow top optima with all your electronics in the car.

Justin
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
you do relize that is a deep cycle marine battery right??? You want the red top for a regular car or the yellow for deep cycle if you have a big stereo or something
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
that blue top optima is is more for boats and marine type applications, did you get it tested? you could have gotten a battery that came from a bad batch, i bought a red top in the begining of 05 and after a couple of months it wouldnt wouldnt hold a charge i went in and had it tested and the cel was bad and they gave me a new one, becuase there was a bad batch of batteries that were sent out. this also happened to my friend with his yellow top, so yo might have gotten one that came from a bad batch.
 
Posted by 89SC50 (Member # 6248) on :
 
I have had good luck with red optima never failed me once, interstate megatron is good to if you want to spend a little less but the yellow optima seems to be the battery to have.
 
Posted by droptp50 (Member # 5546) on :
 
i use napa legend batterys never a problem
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
it seems like everyone is gearing towards optimas. How long has everyone had theres. I've been through 2 batteries and 3 alts in the past 3 years. I have a PA performance alt now. I'm kinda scared to go w/ optima again due to price and reliability. Any other experiences?

thanks [patriot]
 
Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
your blue top isn't covered under warranty [Confused]
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by blind:
your blue top isn't covered under warranty [Confused]
it should be under warrenty, i know my redtop has more than a 3 year warrenty
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
I dont know I bought from a stereo shop. I'll have to check if I still have my receipt.
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
I dont know I bought from a stereo shop. I'll have to check if I still have my receipt.
they should have it on record that you bought it from them, did you have a stock alt when you have the electronics on it?
 
Posted by rocjunkie (Member # 5826) on :
 
Optima makes great batteries, but for many different applications. I off-road (a lot) and have had one of my red top optimas since 2000. I have put it through dead winching, hours of long loud stereo playing, and all around abuse with NO problems. They definately surpass the competition for the price. If you purchase them from a quality store they will usually pro-rate the warranty. I got my last one from Pep-Boys 6mos. ago for around $120.00 and keep the warranty/receipt in the glove box.
 
Posted by NO-CLONE (Member # 4594) on :
 
My last optima yellow top lasted me 8 years and
went through 3 diffent cars. I will never buy
anything but an optima!
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
I dont know I bought from a stereo shop. I'll have to check if I still have my receipt.
they should have it on record that you bought it from them, did you have a stock alt when you have the electronics on it?
I did until it blew now I have PA alt 140amp.
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
I dont know I bought from a stereo shop. I'll have to check if I still have my receipt.
they should have it on record that you bought it from them, did you have a stock alt when you have the electronics on it?
I did until it blew now I have PA alt 140amp.
thats prob why it couldnt hold a charge, becuase the electronics were taking so much power from it and the alt couldnt provide enough power to the battery to charge it and it would be decharging it.

i say get a optima yellow top [patriot]

[ March 16, 2006, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: two-gun kid ]
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
do you know where the cheapest place I can get it at?
 
Posted by 89SC50 (Member # 6248) on :
 
I got my red top at costco for $99
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
Damn I got found the receipt and called the place and they only offer a one year warranty [Frown] [Mad] . Cheap Bastards
 
Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
get it from costco and its basically a lifetime warranty, that's where I got mine...
 
Posted by mysnakebyts (Member # 4099) on :
 
Interstate mega tron plus
 
Posted by BlownNOSMustang (Member # 158) on :
 
My optima has been going for 2 1/2 years now. it has been dead twice, drained due to lights on, and still hangs in there. Still strong.
 




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