I have an '04 Neon SXT, and two different people have told me "you'll need a new battery soon," but honestly I haven't the foggiest idea which one is the best for me. Instead of just trusting some battery selector or a salesperson at the store, I thought I'd ask here first what kind you guys recommend. Thanks!

 

I have always used those Everstart Maxx batteries from Wal-Mart with no issues. I have had a 975CCA in my truck for about 7 years now. My father's truck has had one in it for about 5 or 6. Plus, they aren't that expensive.

I am going to stick with the Motorcraft ones for now in my Mustang though. Almost 6 years and the original is still going strong.

 

i have the autozone duralast battery. i don't know if its that great or not, but it has been good to me for the last 4 years.

 

I'm still running on my OEM Mopar battery from 04

 

Basically, I'd say just buy a basic battery unless you have a need.

 

And make sure its a battery you need and not a starter. Alot of people make that mistake. Basically, If it holds a charge...it's not your battery. If it's groggy to start, then it's most likely your starter.

Get a battery test first...because I made this mistake once already. Most parts places do it for free.

 

It actually starts just fine, so it's not a matter of needing a starter. I was just curious about what battery to buy because both the guys at JiffyLube told me I'd need one soon, and also when I took it to another place to have something else looked at, they also said I'd need one soon. So, I just thought whenever I had some money to spare in the next few weeks, I'd go ahead and get one just in case. At JiffyLube, they noticed a LOT of corrosion on the positive terminal and cleaned it for me, so perhaps that's what lead both these places to suggest getting a new one soon.

 

The neon can't take an everstart maxx. The neon's battery is so small so they end up getting the short end of the stick. Optima is what I wanted when my walmart one died and they didn't make one small enough. Currently I have a Duralast and when it craps out I'm thinking about getting a mopar one.

 

Good tip, thanks! I did not know that!

 

i bought mine it had a anti corosion thing hooked up it looked like stock but maybe someone before me put it on, and my headlights are starting dim if i turn my stereo up, so i am thinking i have to get a new battery soon also.they didn't start this till about 2 months ago.