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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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What battery should i go with for my 02 stang? Brands and prices would be really helpful. ...TIA
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Id go optima Red top, they are kinda pricey, as in 150 bucks, but they are some of the best.
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by madmatt
Id go optima Red top, they are kinda pricey, as in 150 bucks, but they are some of the best.
...I was kinda hoping to spend less than $100 bucks...as you know christmas is just around the corner and i have to buy gifts for the family.. .....however, how good are these red tops? If i'm gonna fork over $150 bucks they better be worth it..
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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they're pretty heavy those damn red tops. they are a gel cell battery not liquid which means they last a lot longer and work better in cold climants
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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yeah, they're worth it bro...im going to get one soon, i really want a yellow top because i have a yellow car
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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if you dont wanna spend alot just get a auto zone battery they have good warrentys so your covered there.
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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ima go with the blue top its made for boats. since my car will be sitting a lot for over a year i figure that would be a good battery to get.
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by spike_africa
if you dont wanna spend alot just get a auto zone battery they have good warrentys so your covered there.

Yeah, i forgot about autozone good warranties....i might just do that...thanks man..
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Yellow tops are the expensive 150 dollar batteries, not the red tops. I used ot have one in my beretta. They are really nice and you can find em under 100.
 
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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yeah i have a yellow top right now it was in my truck for 2 years now its in the stang. most likly it will go into my next car when that time comes.

but for a cheap battery that gets it done the autozone ones are good. my sister si like 3 years old it died she got a new one for 5bucks (battery disposal fee).
 
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 4.6 Love
What battery should i go with for my 02 stang? Brands and prices would be really helpful. ...TIA
if only u had mentioned it about a month ago i could have gotten u one. at work we had red, yellow and blue tops. i took 2 red tops for my cars and 2 more for my buddys. gotta love it when u are in the shipyards for the Navy. at this time we dont have anymore and dont know when the next shipment is arriving.
 
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by spike_africa
if you dont wanna spend alot just get a auto zone battery they have good warrentys so your covered there.
That's exactly what I did. Paid like $70 for a 5 year warrenty.
 
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 06:26 AM
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thats something i wouldtn talk freely about. at work we have XB3 benchstock optima batteries we go through 50-100 a month and since its winter even more i look at them all day long
 
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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My wife had an Interstate battery in her minivan and it lasted for about 10 years.
 
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by spike_africa
yeah i have a yellow top right now it was in my truck for 2 years now its in the stang. most likly it will go into my next car when that time comes.

but for a cheap battery that gets it done the autozone ones are good. my sister si like 3 years old it died she got a new one for 5bucks (battery disposal fee).

I went out and got a yellow top, paid $80 bucks, but it did not resolve my problem. Check out my other thread..
 
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