Recommend me a battery: Optima, odyssey, etc

SLC Punk · 11-02-2004, 12:41 PM

It looks like my Toyota true start battery in my Celica is not going to make it through the winter. I posted a topic on alltrac.net and they gave me some recommendations on what kind of battery to get. Most said optima. But there are a couple of very small and light batteries out there that I need feedback on.

Has anyone used:
Oddysey batteries? http://www.odysseybatteries.com/auto.htm#bcigroup
Braille Batteries?http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...ewtopic&t=8018

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data · 11-02-2004, 02:06 PM

I like Optima. I've purchased a few and they've been really good to me. I don't think you could go wrong with an Optima.

rimpainter.com · 11-02-2004, 02:08 PM

Red top Optima. Costco seems to have the best deal.

UNLIMITED96 · 11-02-2004, 02:22 PM

ya costco has blems for 25 % to 50% off retail,
minor scrapes or minor cracks in the case that don't effect the battery it's just cosmetic

terryjmatthew · 11-02-2004, 02:37 PM

Duralast.

Just Kidding. Get An Optima.

jimbo74 · 11-02-2004, 02:40 PM

the oddyseey are fine for race cars where they arent having amp draw from acc... dont know how they would handle in a dd situation... best t ostay with a red top optima...

rimpainter.com · 11-02-2004, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNLIMITED96

ya costco has blems for 25 % to 50% off retail,
minor scrapes or minor cracks in the case that don't effect the battery it's just cosmetic

Do you have any proof for this statement? Not trying to question your judgment or anything, but my dad works for Costco, we have been customers there for well over 10 years, and I have never heard of this. Please explain where you got this info...

Again, I am just asking, not trying to be a jerk.

COYOTA $x$ · 11-02-2004, 07:27 PM

I have had both the Odysseys and the Optimas.

Here in "Hot AZ" the optimas only last ~4 years. Gone through 4 of them already and on three different cars.

BUT The Optimas are cheaper by far than the Odysseys

I bought the Odysseys (qty 2 of the 1200 series) for the 4Runner so that I could put two of the 1200s side by side on a dual battery wire-up in the modified factory battery tray, so that if one goes bad (or drains) when Im out in the boonies by myself, Ill still be able to start up and get home. Size was the primary factor in me buying them.

Havent gotten around to putting them in the 4Runner yet... but
I ran one of them in the Challenger for a week or so, till I got a replacement for it, and it was a good strong battery (in warm AZ)

X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 12:06 PM

damnit our costco here in des moines isnt open yet. where is another place i can find one?

rimpainter.com · 11-03-2004, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2and4X

damnit our costco here in des moines isnt open yet. where is another place i can find one?

Autozone, and they will beat the best price by 10%...

**waskillywabbit** · 11-03-2004, 12:28 PM

One of each....

A red and a yellow Optima!

jrallan26 · 11-03-2004, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2and4X

damnit our costco here in des moines isnt open yet. where is another place i can find one?

I bought my Optima online from a place in Nebraska and it was the cheapest around. It took a while for the battery to show up but I saved over 50$.

TDiddy · 11-03-2004, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2and4X

damnit our costco here in des moines isnt open yet. where is another place i can find one?

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods.

Its opening in about a month!

UNLIMITED96 · 11-03-2004, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by <96 Runner>

Do you have any proof for this statement? Not trying to question your judgment or anything, but my dad works for Costco, we have been customers there for well over 10 years, and I have never heard of this. Please explain where you got this info...

Again, I am just asking, not trying to be a jerk.

go there & ask if they have any blems,
they will discount most items that sustain damage.
my buddy bought one & told me , so i got one discounted.

i bought a golf bag & took it back because of some discoloration.

they gave me the option of returning it, trading it or getting 30% off,
i took the 30% off

call or go there & find out yourself, maybe there different state to state
but i doubt it.

X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDiddy

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods.

Its opening in about a month!

nice more people in the des moines area! ya i dont think current battery can make it that long.

X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrallan26

I bought my Optima online from a place in Nebraska and it was the cheapest around. It took a while for the battery to show up but I saved over 50$.

do you know where you got it from? im like in omaha every other weekend.

jrallan26 · 11-03-2004, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDiddy

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods.

Its opening in about a month!

Tom,

Where is the Costco going to be? Sorry I dont get out much.... Is it the one in Ames?

Jonathan

jrallan26 · 11-03-2004, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2and4X

do you know where you got it from? im like in omaha every other weekend.

http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/

Here is the address. Good luck, it took me over 2 months to get my battery. If you need and adapter, they are going to charge you 10-15$ I have a spare you can have. PM me so you can get it.

Jonathan

X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrallan26

Tom,

Where is the Costco going to be? Sorry I dont get out much.... Is it the one in Ames?

Jonathan

by jordan creek mall

jrallan26 · 11-03-2004, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2and4X

by jordan creek mall

No wonder! Havent seen it yet....Malls arent my thing. I try to hang near Hooters ( for the wings).............

steelhead · 11-03-2004, 01:12 PM

OK so what size for a taco??? All I can find in my area is the 35 and the 34/78 but no 34R I tried the 35 last night but it wouldn't fit. HELP!

X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrallan26

http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/

Here is the address. Good luck, it took me over 2 months to get my battery. If you need and adapter, they are going to charge you 10-15$ I have a spare you can have. PM me so you can get it.

Jonathan

ouch.. yeah i dont think the craptacular battery can last that long. but thanks for the offer. do i need a adapter anyway?

grams72 · 11-03-2004, 01:17 PM

I have always purchased a off brand for around 30 - 40 and have never had a problem with them.

I might add that I normally park outside and its not uncommon to get to 30 below a number of times per winter.

Personally I think its all advertising hype.

another question, With the strict EPA here in the USA and the materials used in constructing batteries, How many differant manufactures do you really think build them??

Same goes for tires and flourescent lamps.

Differant name = advertising = higher cost for all of us.

X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrallan26

No wonder! Havent seen it yet....Malls arent my thing. I try to hang near Hooters ( for the wings).............

i like to drink my dinner.

jrallan26 · 11-03-2004, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2and4X

ouch.. yeah i dont think the craptacular battery can last that long. but thanks for the offer. do i need a adapter anyway?

Call them the phone number its on the website. He will tell you how long. The guy was very upfront.

11-02-2004, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-02-2004, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-02-2004, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
UNLIMITED96 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 495	ya costco has blems for 25 % to 50% off retail, minor scrapes or minor cracks in the case that don't effect the battery it's just cosmetic __________________ 96 4 RUNNER LIMITED 3 INCH REVTEK LIFT ARB BUMPER WARN 8000 WINCH 305/60R18 COOPER STT'S 18X9 PRO COMP 7089'S MISC DO DAH'S

11-02-2004, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
terryjmatthew Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, Al Posts: 1,331	Duralast. Just Kidding. Get An Optima. __________________ -Matthew http://www.yotatech.com/f79/terryjma...rofile-103826/ TLCA # 17870

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COYOTA $x$ Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 441	I have had both the Odysseys and the Optimas. Here in "Hot AZ" the optimas only last ~4 years. Gone through 4 of them already and on three different cars. BUT The Optimas are cheaper by far than the Odysseys I bought the Odysseys (qty 2 of the 1200 series) for the 4Runner so that I could put two of the 1200s side by side on a dual battery wire-up in the modified factory battery tray, so that if one goes bad (or drains) when Im out in the boonies by myself, Ill still be able to start up and get home. Size was the primary factor in me buying them. Havent gotten around to putting them in the 4Runner yet... but I ran one of them in the Challenger for a week or so, till I got a replacement for it, and it was a good strong battery (in warm AZ) __________________ Robb '99 4Runner "Highlander" V6, Auto, 4.30 E-locker. \| 1" BL \| Stubbs Sliders \| SSF LLC Rear Bumper and Custom Racks \| SSF LLC Trac Bar \| '96-'98 TJM17 with SSF LLC Enhancements, Winch \| 8" 130watt lights \| Extended LoadWarrior with attachments \| Custom Audio \| OME N91S/CornFed 2", Diff Drop \| OME 892/N86, SSF LLC Bumpstops \| 285/75 Yoko Geo ATII+ \| Work In Progress -> Dual Odyssey Batts (STILL!)

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jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	the oddyseey are fine for race cars where they arent having amp draw from acc... dont know how they would handle in a dd situation... best t ostay with a red top optima...

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11-03-2004, 12:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
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steelhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 286	OK so what size for a taco??? All I can find in my area is the 35 and the 34/78 but no 34R I tried the 35 last night but it wouldn't fit. HELP! __________________ 2002 Tacoma TRD 4X4 V6 2.5" Camburg Coilovers, Camburg A-Arms, Amsoil air filter, Amsoil S-2000 in all running gear, Deckplate mod, Airaid intake, 24" magnaflow

11-03-2004, 01:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
grams72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moorhead MN Posts: 443	I have always purchased a off brand for around 30 - 40 and have never had a problem with them. I might add that I normally park outside and its not uncommon to get to 30 below a number of times per winter. Personally I think its all advertising hype. another question, With the strict EPA here in the USA and the materials used in constructing batteries, How many differant manufactures do you really think build them?? Same goes for tires and flourescent lamps. Differant name = advertising = higher cost for all of us. __________________ 1990 4Runner SR5 3.Slow, Automatic, Air Intake Mod, Magnaflow muff 31's, Pro Comp ES9000 Autocommand Remote Start Removed = Running boards, lower rear quarter, rear bumper

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