Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:
Originally posted by dnewma04:
And I would recommend an Oddysey battery over any Optima. Might be a few more dollars, but well worth the investment.



Why?

My yellow top has been perfectly fine, and I have put it through hours of engine off listening sessions since 2001 without a single problem. It also starts my car easily in the dead of winter too.





My experience with Optima batteries has been less then stellar in cold climates. I know you are Illinois with similar winter weather and it sounds like you have had good luck. A good friend of my dad's is a owner of a local Battery store and a dealer of Optima, Interstate, and Oddysey. The first time I bought the Red Top, he made sure I got the most out of the warranty. The first replacement lasted less than a year, and the second replacement isn't all that healthy. Luckily, they have each failed within their warrantied time. When it comes time to replace it, extensive internet searches and discussions with the owner of the Optima dealer have led me to believe that Oddysey (formerly Enersys, IIRC) makes the most powerful and durable batteries, even at a slightly higher cost.

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