Just installed a Sears Platinum Battery
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Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
Just installed a Sears Platinum Battery
Walked into Sears this morning to buy a "Gold" battery for my C5...saw the brand spankin new "Platinum" line of batteries...couldnt resist.
4 Year 100% replacement...cant beat that.......its a bit pricey but I feel great about my purchase..
Supposedly car can sit for long periods of time etc etc...its a spill proof pure lead battery that can be installed in any position except inverted..
Will report back about my experiences with the battery...see ya!
4 Year 100% replacement...cant beat that.......its a bit pricey but I feel great about my purchase..
Supposedly car can sit for long periods of time etc etc...its a spill proof pure lead battery that can be installed in any position except inverted..
Will report back about my experiences with the battery...see ya!
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
I saw these advertised. They are so new that Sears.com website has NO information about the on it. It appearently is a AGM battery.
How much was it?
Here is some info about the manufacturer:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070227/cltu251.html?.v=3
How much was it?
Here is some info about the manufacturer:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070227/cltu251.html?.v=3
Last edited by Oldvetter; Apr 21, 2007 at 09:45 AM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Westchester County New York
I saw these advertised. They are so new that Sears.com website has NO information about the on it.
How much was it?
Here is some info about the manufacturer:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070227/cltu251.html?.v=3
How much was it?
Here is some info about the manufacturer:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070227/cltu251.html?.v=3
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
WOW, that is expensive, no wonder they didn't list the price in their advertisement in the newspaper. But with current prices of Optimal (sp?) and their poor performance, this may be the way to go.
I bought an Exide Orbital AGB for $95 from SAMs Club a few years ago, it is still working fine. SAMs Club has switched battery suppliers and no longer offers this. I actually saw the last AGB battery at SAMs go on sale for $27, told some buddies about it, what a steal that would have been!
I bought an Exide Orbital AGB for $95 from SAMs Club a few years ago, it is still working fine. SAMs Club has switched battery suppliers and no longer offers this. I actually saw the last AGB battery at SAMs go on sale for $27, told some buddies about it, what a steal that would have been!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
WOW, that is expensive, no wonder they didn't list the price in their advertisement in the newspaper. But with current prices of Optimal (sp?) and their poor performance, this may be the way to go.
I bought an Exide Orbital AGB for $95 from SAMs Club a few years ago, it is still working fine. SAMs Club has switched battery suppliers and no longer offers this. I actually saw the last AGB battery at SAMs go on sale for $27, told some buddies about it, what a steal that would have been!
I bought an Exide Orbital AGB for $95 from SAMs Club a few years ago, it is still working fine. SAMs Club has switched battery suppliers and no longer offers this. I actually saw the last AGB battery at SAMs go on sale for $27, told some buddies about it, what a steal that would have been!
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
You guys are crazy with betteries. My OEM lasted 6 1/2 year. I replaced it just beause I felt like I was pushing my luck.
I went to the stealership and bought a GM 70 month battery for about $90 bucks.
Yes 70 month !
I went to the stealership and bought a GM 70 month battery for about $90 bucks.
Yes 70 month !
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Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
The Sears Premium Batteries (Gold, Platimum..) are either 36 month or 48 month 100% replacement.....and 100 month pro rated replacement....
Yes 100 month !!....
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From: San Diego CA
Still, the new Sears sounds interesting if it is an AGM battery. My AC Delco AGM is just about 6 years old and is still as strong as ever.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
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Melting Slicks
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Actually, you can! The AC DElco Professional batteries carry a 5-year free replacement warranty - the best in the industry and at $90, a great deal as well.
Still, the new Sears sounds interesting if it is an AGM battery. My AC Delco AGM is just about 6 years old and is still as strong as ever.
Still, the new Sears sounds interesting if it is an AGM battery. My AC Delco AGM is just about 6 years old and is still as strong as ever.
