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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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Any opinions on batteries for an 2k3 maxima?? Any recommendations?
Old Nov 12, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Any opinions on batteries for an 2k3 maxima?? Any recommendations?
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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unless you want an optima or something, call a battery/alternator/starter rebuild shop and get a rebuilt battery for like $20
Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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yea rebuild are super cheap
Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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I like the Die Hard Gold from Sears.

Also, you can get one from Costco for $50-60. They have 3 years replacement warranty. Brand - Kirkland.
Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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yea rebuild are super cheap

and the same thing you buy form the store, just the case is reused. besides it takes like 5-10 minutes to rebuild a battery...
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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Red top optima working perfect for me makes engine bay look good too
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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autozone $59.99
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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autozone $59.99


thats what i just got a few weeks ago
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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Die Hard Gold...period.

You get a reliable, powerful battery and Sears ALWAYS backs up their products.
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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what company makes die hard batteries? is it made by a major manufacturer then marketed under a different name, or is it an exclusive sears company?

the optima batteries are only worth it if youre in extreme cold or running a lot of electronics (stereo, subs, amps, etc) correct?
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Yellow Top Optima is the way to go if you are worried about running the batt. down. Can withstand over 350 deep discharges. However, I will agree that it is a little pricy for just replacing a batt alone. Amazing batt. though.

Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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whats the cheapest yellop top optima out there that anyone has found online or in stores??
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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i think there like 129 at advacned auto parts
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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I've only heard good thing about optimas. a red top will be my next battery purchase.
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hesham1
what company makes die hard batteries? is it made by a major manufacturer then marketed under a different name, or is it an exclusive sears company?

the optima batteries are only worth it if youre in extreme cold or running a lot of electronics (stereo, subs, amps, etc) correct?
I believe it is a Sears-owned company. Die Hards are sold at other places besides Sears, but they are originally Sears.
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Sears DieHard last a long, long time. Nissan OEM battery is just fine as well.
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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i picked up my yellow top for $115 because I know the owner of our local Interstate Battery. But I do think that I've heard of other orgers purchasing a red top @ SAM's Club for like $105 or $115 (or the equivalency...BJ's, COSTCO, etc)
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by makdaddy386
i picked up my yellow top for $115 because I know the owner of our local Interstate Battery. But I do think that I've heard of other orgers purchasing a red top @ SAM's Club for like $105 or $115 (or the equivalency...BJ's, COSTCO, etc)
got a red top on ebay for 120 shipped... comes in tomorrow
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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sick...youll be pumped for sure.
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Army of Maxima
Sears DieHard last a long, long time. Nissan OEM battery is just fine as well.

nissan battery = A$$ raping
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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I think the November or December consumer reports had a review of car batteries.........
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by deftpunk
I think the November or December consumer reports had a review of car batteries.........
hmmmm, anyway of getting a copy of that online??
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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DieHard- SUV, Truck & Van

Originally Posted by Army of Maxima
Sears DieHard last a long, long time. Nissan OEM battery is just fine as well.
Hey guys, i just had a new battery from Sear put in. It was the "DieHard® SUV, Truck & Van". I paid about $110 for it. Was this a bad choice? It was a little big, but it fit ok. I had to get rid of the plastic shield (insulator) around the OEM battery cuz it couldn't fit around the new battery. Any info would be helpful. Thanks!!!
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by nysemt1
Hey guys, i just had a new battery from Sear put in. It was the "DieHard® SUV, Truck & Van". I paid about $110 for it. Was this a bad choice? It was a little big, but it fit ok. I had to get rid of the plastic shield (insulator) around the OEM battery cuz it couldn't fit around the new battery. Any info would be helpful. Thanks!!!
you should be fine.. as long as the positive and negative cables have a good connection. For that much you might as well have gotten an optima but it doesnt really matter unless you have a system...
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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Die Hard Gold...period.

You get a reliable, powerful battery and Sears ALWAYS backs up their products.
Does this battery handle a new sound system with an amp? Im not so pro at battery voltages and etc... just wondering
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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Consumer Reports does a review on car batteries each year. I would go with their review & recommendation.
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