steve

Battery is a little over 4 years old and dealer tested it and rec new one but wanted 139. plus tax and battrery only comes with 2 yr free replac. Want to get one ( I guess it's size group 24) with at least 3 year free repl. and fits under the standard cover. Any suggestions from those with "03 TLS" who may have replaced one recently? Thanks

Billy Sacco

Just get the wal-mart battery. I am pretty sure its 2 year free replacement, 3 year pro rated after that. If you really really want the 3 year free replacement then go to autozone or pepboys and you can probably get that there. The wal-mart battery is cheapest with a decent warranty and works just as good as any other battery.

Daggra105

check out costco Kirkland batteries - group size 24 costs less than $45.
consumer report ranked Kirkland brand as one of the top 5.

Phrosttz0

optima red top

fsttyms1

optima

c0v3rr1d3

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What they said.. Optima

type-s09

optima red top fo sho

pmptx

Optima is a great batt, but unless you are driving a major stereo or have some really extreme needs, the Wally world or Costco batt will be <$45 and for the price you can replace it twice for the price of the Optima

Billy Sacco

Yeah I would recommend the same. Just get a regular cheap batt if you don't have special needs.

rodneyc77

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How much does your aggrevation and time is worth to you???? Get a cheapo battery or get something that is proven to last like an Optima for like $130 from http://bigtimebattery.com... you do the math.....

CL Platano

I just put a Die Hard from Sears in..

datzdaboi

die hard or optima and call it a day

pmptx

Changing a batt every 3-4 years, it is absolutely worth getting the cheapie from Wally World. An Optima isn't going to last 8-10 years to make an equivalent cost comparison.

As said, if there are no special needs, the cheapie will do the job.

Billy Sacco

His other battery lasted 4 years and I am assuming it was a regular battery. Why pat the extra money if it is no necessary?

Inaccurate

If you get a DieHard, make sure to get a DieHard Gold Battery.

However never ever buy the DieHard Silver or Weatherhandler batteries. The Silver and Weatherhandlers are lower quality,

Luke7

My battery died yesterday Oct. 31st. I could barely get the car started and found the battery was only putting out 10.37 Volts. I stopped at Battery Pro. They deal in all types of batterys. $55.00. It's very easy to replace. Punched in my Radio Code and all is working and well. Stay away from the STEALERSHIP. $139.00=you gotta be kidding me!

Billy Sacco

Cmon man the Acura decal on the battery is worth the extra $100!

Ricerking13

I just spent $69.98 at Advanced Auto on their "Titanium" option (the top level performance with a 3-yr warranty). I think it was a good deal.

vzuptnguyen

get the red or yellow top optima. pretty colors. =] makes your engine bay look more advanced then it really its. hhehe. jk/.

fsttyms1

Wanna bet? Ive got one thats about 10 years old and its still starting things perfectly today. It used to be in a car that had a large stereo. Plus they are alot nicer in cold climates than regular batteries. my cars with the optimas in them start alot faster and dont suffer in the cold as much as my cars that didnt To me they are worth it.

pmptx

You sir are the exception to most rules. Having a battery last for 10 years in your climate is excellent.

No way a battery lasts 10 years with the summers we have (40-60 days of 100+F)

In the southern climates, the chemicals just burn themselves out at a faster rate (I know duh, chemistry) so there isn't as big a difference in the need for a top tier like Optima vs the cheapie. JMHO

Seems like a lot of the decision is need (big stereo) and climate (need lots of CCA) based.

Good discussion on value for car parts though.