Now that my red top is out of warranty and not holding a charge, I need a cheper alternative to a new Optima. Fire away.....

Used to be shops, including mine when I did that, swore by Interstates. Many still do. But the recent Consumer Reports test showed that for the Type 35 that fits many Asian cars, Autozone's Duralast was the pick at 60 clams. Walmart's Everstart for 20bux less was the next best choice. The Interstates were down the list.
Jer

Wal-Mart works for me

I really like the Duralast thats in my Maxima. Funny, Duralast semi-metallic brakes work real well in the Maxima as well. I also love the Zones warranty.

Costco - their batteries are made by Interstate, have a 100 month warranty, I think the first 3 years are 100% covered, then they prorate it. I can't remember the exact cost but it was way less than the cheapest DieHard.

C

The Everstart batteries from Wal-Mart are great for the money Ian. I've been using them in various cars since '94. Consumer Reports always rates them well.

This is my friends store. He sells alot of these, and we stand by them. May be more costly than a "normal" battery, but much lighter and stronger.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KINETIK-HC-600-CAR-AUDIO-AND-IMPORT-BATTERY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38655QQihZ004QQ itemZ140012141718

I got a Duralast Gold battery. 3 years unlimited warranty, After that Pro rated. I love Autozone.

Westco batteries are sweet if you are ever looking again. I tried posting but it messed up somehow. They have an SVR line for car audio that are lighter than optima and have a great reserve and cranking rating.

Brent

the interstate battery that's in my nx has been in there since 01 - when i first got the car thats one of the things i checked - was a lil dirty, cleaned her up - and still is strong as hell with zero problems. :)

how much do those different batteries weigh?
AaroNX that is one light power cell, will your boy ship to Canaduh? Do those power cells crank OK in winter?
I was lookin to put my charge on a diet, but I need enough cold crankin amps for winter starts up here.
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how much do those different batteries weigh?
AaroNX that is one light power cell, will your boy ship to Canaduh? Do those power cells crank OK in winter?
I was lookin to put my charge on a diet, but I need enough cold crankin amps for winter starts up here.
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I think that one weighs 14lbs. I'd imagine he'd ship one to canada but you'd be better off emailing him and asking him. I always seem to forget about stuff like that when I'm hanging out with him. They'll do just fine in winter.