Just curious if anyone has experience with these 'Optima Batteries'?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...1729602530____

They are about twice the cost of the standard batteries, but seem to have some really splendid reviews.

Anyone have anything good/bad to say about them? When it comes to a battery; and the possibility of needing a jump on a day when it's 20 below - I'll spend a little extra $$$..

 

I have heard good things from people about the optima. I have a caterpillar (yes the heavy equipment company) and it has done very well. My dad has had the same cat battery for 9 yrs.

 

they last 2 years and die or thats what happened to me now i have a $200 dollar paper weight get the duralast gold it has the best warranty. advance and autozone are the same company
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par..._129813_11966_

 

DO NOT BUY THIS BATTERY!!! Yes, they used to be a kick a$$ battery but the company sold to Johnson Controls who moved the entire operation to Mexico and the batteries coming out of there are sh*t.

The Jeep forums are full of failure stories. I bought one as a second battery for my truck just over a year ago, used it to power my small trolling motor twice on my little pond boat and it won't take a charge now!

My local Sam's club has stopped carrying them due to excessive returns as well...

 

Wow, I didn't realize they had become s*** lately. Cat batteries I believe have a 4 year warranty, I'd have to go look at mine to confirm.

 

Thanks for the replies Any other recommendations - or comments on topdog's recommendation on the duralast gold?

The battery I have is still working ok, but it didn't hold as much of a charge as it should have, plus it doesn't fit the bracket and I suspect it's a bit smaller than it should be, so I want to get a good one.

 

Never ran a red top, i run yellow. Never ran into issues and ive put three through hell. I let a buddy use the first as a spare for his inverter while camping and he incorrectly charged it and caused it to leak. My other two still run great after running them dead multiple times. I always choose sealed type and the largest size for different mounting app's/capacity/ and shock resistance.

 

I am very happy with the Duralast Gold in my D. Great price, great warranty and starts on the first bump here in Indianapolis during the winter.

 

Another one for Duralast Gold! Great battery with a 3 year warranty.

 

All I buy is Duralast Gold!!!

I always get the largest one I can fit in my rigs and they have never let me down. Not to mention the warranties are out of this world with a 8 year warranty. 3 year free replacement and 5 year pro-rated for a total of 8 years!


I see Duralast is supposed to have a new dry cell, don't know anyone that has tried it though.