Hi all, its time for me to change my battery. I just wanted to see if there was any recommendation here in the form for a reliable and long lasting battery?

Thank in advance!

 

Further context: The Optima's are in the 240-300 range. The OEM one is about $150. Considering the age of the car (22 years) and mileage (211,XXX), I am leaning towards the OEM. Any thoughts/suggestions on the best way to approach this?

 

The OEM one is cheap and has a good warranty. They're not the best batteries, but it doesn't seem like you have a need for a better one.

 

Thanks @Karanx7 . Yes. This is a daily driver and I am not looking for anything fancy/powerful. Just something reliable that can last 3-5 years.

 

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I have an older, I think, Exide AGM 51R in my CL-S6 and it's been very reliable.


The standard for your TL may be the one below?
It's kind of pricey, though.
More Information for EXIDE MX24 (rockauto.com)

 

Thank you all!

I went with the OEM battery at the local dealership. They had a 30% off accessories coupon, which they honored for the battery and the total replacement came to about $135 after parts/labor and taxes.

 

Hold on. Do you live in an area that gets winter, and how many cold cranking amps does the OEM battery have (even if you don't need that info, I do. The battery in ours is going bye-bye. It's warming up, though, so it should last through the summer, but I don't think it can take another winter. If worst comes to worst, I can jump start it with our Town & Country and then get a new battery. It only ever is short of charge at home).