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Mar 22, 2007 | 07:21 AM

#21

BiggieBoy

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From: Orland Park Illinois

St. Jude Donor '06-'07

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Originally Posted by repete2

I installed a new optima battery in my 2001 coupe last year. The original Delco AGM lasted over 4 years with no problems, so far this year the optima has died twice. Auto Zone is willing to replace it for free, however I've been told these batteries can be a problem. I was told to look at a Duralast Gold instead.

OPINIONS ???

I went thru 3 Optima Red Tops in 4.5 years in my '98. Needless to say, you're not going to words of praise from me. I wouldn't have another one if you gave it to me for free. Put in a Sears DieHard Gold 2 years ago and have had absolutely no problems whatsoever. My advise---buy anything but an Optima.....Good luck.

Mar 22, 2007 | 07:34 AM

#22

Rodster21

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From: Inland Empire CA

Go for the gold. I've got Duralast Gold with no problems. great battery. Optima, Duralast Gold and a lot of others are made by the same company, johnson controls. do a search on them.

Mar 22, 2007 | 08:46 PM

#23

Karl_in_Chicago

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From: Chicago IL

My '99 had the leaking battery problem and had to be replaced (not before it corroded the crap out of one of the leads which also then had to be replaced).

Went with an Optima redtop and haven't had a problem since. I'd buy another if I needed it.