I have a 97 SE 5-speed everything stock. I'm going to be getting a new battery and was wondering what recommendations everyone has.

Any specifications with the battery that I need to make sure I have for a 97 max? thanks

 

O'riely's (SuperStart), warranty vs. cost it's the best value.

Around $80 for a battery w/ a 72 mo. warranty.

 

Had one in the 93 that lasted 6 years. Have had one in the 98 for two and a half years so far. Still cranking...

 

If you are going to be adding any kind of system in the car go with a optima yellow top battery.

 

Why?

1 12" DVC w/ a 400w RMS amp...no extra grounds or other stuff....

Havent had problems in a month.

 

I've always had DieHard Gold's that always last long. I'd suggest one of those.

 

I'm talking a little more rms like 800.

 

+1

 

AC Delco. had a bad ects 3 years ago so the engine would die, but the batt would crank forever! my next one will be the same.

 

Deep cycle batteries ONLY should be used if you constantly run your battery dead. If you like to run your system until it shuts off and recharge it back to life then fine. Other than that there are NO advantages of a deep cycle battery. If I were to guess I'd say for 99% of people that buy one it's a horrible waste of money. You might as well run 100 octane gas in your car.

IIRC, Johnson Control makes wal mart's everstart batteries.

 

thank you!!! thats what i have and 3 years old!!!

 

check out costco they cost around 50-70 with core. have head good reviews from my friends.. this used to be inside the warehouse now it's in the tire installation area.

 

interstate battery because my parents have an account there and get discount bc of resale lic. Woot. Good battery too.