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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Got mine from LAPD, but now you can get them just about anywhere - Sears, AutoZone, Advance Auto, etc.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Got mine at Advance Auto.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by b98
Optima


Sam's Club...Nascar XLT DT35 (Exide Orbital) for 95 bucks
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by az57chevy
Costco doens't even need a receipt. They even let you buy the new one first and get the refund when you bring the old one!
PLUS,....they have ALL those tools and the new "low profile jack" oh, ya,....not to mention all the food samples I have gone there for lunch and been made very happy!
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vetred
PLUS,....they have ALL those tools and the new "low profile jack" oh, ya,....not to mention all the food samples I have gone there for lunch and been made very happy!


One of their aluminum jack sets also has a nice pair of aluminum jack stands for a pretty good deal.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:46 AM
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I vaguely remember a problem with the Battery Tender and Optima's. Since I killed my Optima (low voltage) I'll need to recharge it before driving again. 28 days of rain wasn't a record, but
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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Got a yellow top on Ebay when they had that 10% coupon code using Paypal.

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