Hey ,
I need a new battery, and i was wondering which one was the best to get??? any suggestions...

 

Best? It depends on what your application is. Do you have a serious sound system? If not just get a Duralast or Die Hard.

 

...anything that fits.


...unless you have a major sound system, then get a YellowTop.


Otherwise, it doesnt really matter. Just get one that is maintenance free.

 

Optima Red Top for about $90 - 100 at Costco.

 

DIE HARD or INTERSTATE(I work next to one of there warehouse so i get them 1/3 off), But i like DIE HARD better.....

 

Go to autozone..$45.00 lifetime warranty..

 

im trying to decide too. right now its between Diehard Gold and Optima Red Top

 

Which is cheaper?

 

the diehard

see i knew where you were going with that so i posted your reply

 

You're so smart, Miss. Vaughn. Oh Veronica Vaughn! So hot! Want to touch the hiney! Arrroooooooo!

 

I can't find the dam link now, but IIRC diehard got one of the lowest ratings according to consumer reports and Autostart and duralast did very well...
I would def stay away from Diehard....Wal-mart or Autozone

Nothing beats an Optima, but you will pay.

 

Do different batteries really do anything differently for the car except adding more sustained power like an optima?

 

I don't want to give bad info, but I'm not 100%.
They are all measured by the same standard.
CCA
and
CA
As long as you ger manufacturer recommended specs or higher you will be ok.
The problem with some brands is that batteries work on a chemical reaction.
A 12v battery has 6 2.2v cells (IIRC)
When they get cold or bounce around the created cells hold up better in some brands more than others.
THe only real difference is that certain brands fail sooner than others. I.E. diehard VS. Autostart
Of course I'm comparing lead-acid batteries to lead-acid batteries.
There is also a difference between lead-acid batteries to deep cycle batteries. but that's apples to oranges. I don't know much about the deep cycle batteries either.


For more than you ever wanted to know.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/

 

Just found this for our fellow buyer as well http://www.autobatteries.com/

5thgenmaxima your avatar creeps me the hell out

Play with the "Battery Selector" (top right on home page)

 

That link is biased to their sponsors. I wish I had access to consumer reports. I know for sure that in 03 and maybe 04 Diehard as one of the worse. (I think it was consumer reports review) I don't think they've changed anything since then.

 

Die hard is harder to match your engine if you dressed it up....

redtop makes it easier

 

not everyone is as fasionable as you misiek, I prefer the rainbow of blacks, silvers, whites and the occasional pastell green.

 

The best batteries I've used have been the green topped Interstates. They last a LOT longer than the El Cheapos from Wal-Mart and Autozone, at least from the numerous cars I've had with both brands on them.

 

Im def going to say go with the red top..have had it best investment I have made...well worth the money and good reserve/ backup time when just sitting around listening to the radio with the car not running...

 

If you don't have a powerful systme in your car.. you don't need an expensive battery. The battery is only to turn the car on... that's it. so as long as you are close with the CC ad all the crap you need to turn your car on.. you are good to go. MY CHEAP Autozone battery is been in my car for three years now with no problems....

 

Built to last, DURALAST!

 

Haha, he's probly not talking about duralast,lontar1 that is suprising since the CHEAP cheap(Valucraft) are crap and will freeze within 1 year of getting them no matter the charge(it might actually freeze the winter you get it if it gets wicked cold) although i just noticed your in florida so i guess you wouldnt have issues then lol- Duralast is good but the best bet is a duralast gold, which is around the price of a diehard gold or whatever it is.

 

I agree. Why buy an optima if you don't have a powerful system. I've always used die hards and interstates and never had any issues. I used batteries from auto part stores and had nothing but problems with them. The cells keep dying in one that I brought from Lappens so I stay away from Autozone and PepBoy batteries for that reason.....