My Red Top's DEAD

[ZEUS]

I used to swear by the Optimas years ago but I don't have anything good to say about them anymore really - I have had red tops and yellow tops. The 1st one I bought I later replaced and that one is coming up on it's 6th year and in that time I bought 3 other ones. All of those later purchases failed me - most lost their charge and the ability to hold a charge. The warranty isn't as good as it used to be either... that should tell you something.

[etlsport]

ive been told that die hard platinum batteries are made up similarly to the optimas.. and they have a 4 year warranty.. no experience with them though


but ive had my optima blue top for a while.. 2 years i think with no issues at all

[circmand]

and replace more often on a regular schedule it is cheaper.

[kpaske]

I used to swear by Optimas as well - I used to run a blue top, but after two of them each failed on me after sitting for just a few weeks (this was supposed to be their strong point!), I'm now using an AutoZone Duralast Gold. While these too have had their issues (they always seem to die on me right when it gets REALLY cold in the winter), AutoZone's 3 year warranty (with free replacement) makes it worth it - 3 to 4 batteries in 3 years time for less than the price of one Optima. This year I bought a trickle charger to use during the really cold months, so we'll see how well that works.

[rowhard]

I am so happy to see these post, and the negative input on these optima batteries. I have thought about switching to one just because, then I would see the price and think, nah, can't really justify that now. I will just stick with the tried and proven lead acid battery. If I should end up, upside down, a battery leaking would be the least of my worries.

[Solitude]

Dura Last Gold,

[tomdietrying]

I bought the Opitima Red about 4 years ago at Sears. It only lasted 2 years 11 months. Sears told me the Optima changed hands recently and the quality control is not what it used to be. Anyhow, the Optima was still under warrenty. I paid $20, and got the Die Hard Platnium w/ a four year warrenty.
It's only been a year, but I've been really happy with it so far.
Peace.
Tom
012009