Rexy needs a new battery

[CaptainHenreh]

Anyone know where I can get a good deal on an optima? Maybe another one of those "15% off anythign" coupons from Advance or something?

[Maengelito]

Is this for your DD? I'd just go for the Duralast/Megalast/Autolast etc. that you can get from any parts store instead of spending the extra on an Optima. Or just sign up for the Advance Auto emails. It seems like I get online coupons from them like every week.

[ViPER1313]

There are tons of AdvanceAuto codes floating around for various discounts - DEC1 is 10% off anything for purchases $75 to $149.99, 20% off anything above.

Personally, I would get a Diehard, but that's just me.... <fanboy>I've got a Diehard Silver in my garage that will still take and hold a charge after 6 years of use + 2 years of sitting in a garage with no charger attached.</fanboy>

I am probably going to scope junkyards for batteries for anything other than my primary vehicle in the future. $24 for an (almost) brand new Everstart Maxx, can't go wrong with that.

[Kaan]

I'm thinking of taking my diehard silver back. It's having a hard time in the mornings as cold as it has been. Unfortunately I've had zero luck with any other battery. I'm just hoping this one was a dud!

FYI it's only 6 months old

[Apoc]

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Explain who you is and I'm sure you'll be straight.

[Kaan]

well thats a pretty sweet deal!

[WRXtranceformed]

Yea I usually just go with the standard AAP or Autozone battery. OEM Honda batteries seem to be exceptionally crappy, I've already gone through two of them.

[Maengelito]

From the Advance Auto email I got today:

EMW53 - ($5 off $30 or more)

EMW14 - ($10 off $40 or more)

EMW25 - ($20 off orders over $50)

EMW37 - ($30 off orders over $75)

EMW41 - ($40 off orders over $100)

EMW52 - ($50 off orders over $200)

EMW20 - (20% off all orders ÔÇô no minimum)

**Offer valid through December 21, before 11:59 PM EST. To qualify, orders must be placed for home delivery or in-store pick up. One qualifying order per household. Retail customers only. Purchases made in-store do not qualify. SorryÔÇöno rain checks. Not combinable with other promotional offers or coupons. Void where prohibited by law. Excludes motor oil, gift cards and special offers including, but not limited to, Buy OneÔÇôGet One, 2-For-1, and Oil Change Specials. This promotional discount will not work if motor oil or any special offers are placed in your cart. If youÔÇÖd like to purchase those items, simply place a separate order. Motor oil and other selected products are available for in-store pick-up only, due to shipping restrictions. Core charges, shipping and handling charges, fees, and taxes are not eligible when determining qualifying order. Coupon has no cash value. Applies to purchases of in-stock items only and is not valid for backorders, gift cards or gift certificates. AdvanceAutoParts.com and its affiliates reserve the right to correct, change, update or modify any sales, promotions, coupons, and related offers at any time, in their sole discretion, except as prohibited by law.

[CaptainHenreh]

I'm pretty sure I am going to get one from Deracola...because that's insane.

Should I get a red or yellow? I am not sure I understand the difference, I think I want Red, right?

[Apoc]

There's a "which should I get?" at the bottom of that thread, but the short answer is red should be fine.

[Steve85]

In my experience, red only if you drive it regularly. Myself and several others I have talked to that have cars that sit for more than 10-14 days without being started have had troubles with the red top. I finally got sick of it after two of them and went with a Duralast Gold. Now starts after sitting for two weeks or more, even when it's 17 degrees out.

The yellow I think was described as a more deep cycle that might handle this better but I never tried it.