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Old May 22, 2003 | 01:53 PM
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Best Replacement Battery?

My original battery is on its last leg. I've used Die Hard batteries in the past, but am open to change.

Any suggestions on a powerful battery that will work well and perhaps support my stereo system for a while when the car isn't running?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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I replaced mine with a Interstate. Optima's are confusing........red top, yellow top, blue top and the shops don't know which is best for our cars and they are just too pricey for me !
Can't go wrong with a Sears either !
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Old May 22, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Interstate for me too.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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I would go Die Hard. I always replace the dead OEM ones with those.
They have an 84-Month battery now that’s only like 75-bucks w/trade.

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Old May 22, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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i just picked up a die hard silver...$85 bucks...no more lights dimming when the system is cranked
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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i got a gold $78.00 die hard
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Old May 22, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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die hard
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Old May 22, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Interstate ,I have them in all my cars and the bike .Never a problem .Jens
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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I've got a yellow top, but that's cause I like to get my shit bumpin. It's good for the system. It's like 135 shipped, but worth it.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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Originally posted by Slooo97CL
i just picked up a die hard silver...$85 bucks...
Sounds a bit high.
There was a SEARS flyer in the newspaper yesterday and they had a 100-MONTH GOLD for 79.99

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Old May 23, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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I waited one day too long.... went to start my car this morning and all I heard was clicking! Oooops.

Decided to go with an Interstate. Got one with 700 cca instead of the factory 550 so hopefully I can play the stereo a little longer when I want to.

Thanks for the input!
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Old May 23, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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Optima Blue Top
EDIT, oops, I'm too late

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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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For those who got the Sears Diehard Gold, what is the battery number you have?

Mine is 33025. I didn't look at the stock battery, how large are these things supposed to be? Definitely looks like the spot will hold a larger battery.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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optima by far
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 06:18 PM
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Hands down Optima....Red or Yellow Top.....you pay for what you get. The optima will last longer than your CL
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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what optima shoudl i get for my 2000 prelude base no sound system al;l stock.
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by asloudasitgets
what optima shoudl i get for my 2000 prelude base no sound system al;l stock.
Red top
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