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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Which battery should I buy?

Any benefit of buying an Optima battery, or should I just go with AC Delco? My original AC battery went 7 years. And I can buy one for about $75. Which battery did you guys buy?
Old Apr 10, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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I have the factory Delco 5 yr. one right now and it's fine.

I had an el cheapo one in my old car and it went bad after like a year. I replaced that one with an Interstate and it lasted until I sold the car.

I think Interstate makes pretty good batteries. They also offer pro-rating from their aurthorized dealers.
Old Apr 11, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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i have the red top optima

it is a great upgrade from stock
it helped be out a ton because of my system but also the battery holds more so it takes less power loss to discharge it....
example...before i left my fan switch on for 6 hours and battery was dead.....now i have left it on for 8 hours and it still starts up great
Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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cool! I heard the red tops were really good batteries, but kinda pricey though. $140??. are they lighter than the ac delco battery?
Old Apr 11, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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yes i think its 129.99 i got mine for 99.99 with a sale


i am guessing its a little lighter but im not sure.....but defintly get it....
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