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Well, you asked for cheap so you're probably not going to like my answer. I run Odysseys in all of my vehicles. Used to run Optima yellow tops, until a brand new one died on me. After that happened I did some research and learned that Optima sold to Johnson Controls and are now made in Mexico, apparently their quality has gone downhill since then. The Odysseys are pricey, but they have a four year free replacement warranty, no questions asked. Plus you can get them with both top and side terminals, and they've got more reserve capacity and cranking amps than anything else on the market. Made by Enersys right here in the good ol' USA. Here's the one I run in both of my trucks.
http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/34-78-pc1500dt-a
Alternatively, if you don't have an Odyssey dealer nearby, Sears sells the Die-Hard Platinum line which are (or at least were) re-badged Enersys batteries. Essentially an Odyssey for a little bit cheaper with a different label. Same exact specs.
http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinum-automotive-battery-group-size-34-78dt-price/p-02851090000P
I run a very large draw stereo system in my red truck (and honestly, too small of an alternator) and the Odyssey keeps up just fine. When I switched to them from Optima I noticed considerably less voltage drop while running my stereo at high volume, and much easier cold weather starts in the winter. Worth every cent in my opinion.
Alright I guess it's either going to be the Walmart Everstart Maxx or the Costco Interstate (depending on how much it costs). The NAPA is probably a high quality battery it just has less CCA which I don't like.
Well, I'll update - went to Costco to buy the Interstate battery, expecting it to be more expensive then the Walmart one since, you know, it's actually a good qualiyt battery... it was $85!
Why buy a battery anywhere else?
The Interstate battery from Costco is size 78, 800CCA, 1000CA. So not only is it cheaper than any other battery and is brand name (so it isn't a total piece of junk), but it has good specs too.
Oh, and it's a 42-month completely free replacement warranty. AFAIK they don't test batteries there, so they will literally give you a complete refund or exchange it with a brand new one. (minus core charge of course)
Now they just need to sell AGM batteries for $95
Good find!
Well, you asked for cheap so you're probably not going to like my answer. I run Odysseys in all of my vehicles. Used to run Optima yellow tops, until a brand new one died on me. After that happened I did some research and learned that Optima sold to Johnson Controls and are now made in Mexico, apparently their quality has gone downhill since then. The Odysseys are pricey, but they have a four year free replacement warranty, no questions asked. Plus you can get them with both top and side terminals, and they've got more reserve capacity and cranking amps than anything else on the market. Made by Enersys right here in the good ol' USA. Here's the one I run in both of my trucks.
http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/34-78-pc1500dt-a
Alternatively, if you don't have an Odyssey dealer nearby, Sears sells the Die-Hard Platinum line which are (or at least were) re-badged Enersys batteries. Essentially an Odyssey for a little bit cheaper with a different label. Same exact specs.
http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinum-automotive-battery-group-size-34-78dt-price/p-02851090000P
I run a very large draw stereo system in my red truck (and honestly, too small of an alternator) and the Odyssey keeps up just fine. When I switched to them from Optima I noticed considerably less voltage drop while running my stereo at high volume, and much easier cold weather starts in the winter. Worth every cent in my opinion.
^THIS
I was resisting the urge to say the same thing. I have that exact DieHard Platinum and it is phenomenal.
My dad taught me YEARS ago to run DieHard batteries. They are all I ever run now. I'll never go cheap on brakes or batteries. To each their own, but +1 to you guys. These pricier batteries pay for themselves when you aren't replacing them as often.