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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Where is a good place to get this battery and installed? my oem battery seem to be on it's last leg. Also is there a better battery out there for my car? I have a sound system and car alarm with auto start if that means anything.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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i just read an article in a thread on this site saying that those are way over priced and not worth it. ill see if i can find it again.
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114042

its in the first post
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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well with that being said...what kind of battery should i get to replace the oem battery?
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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batteries plus
Old Jul 30, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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I just recently purchased a Yellowtop from a local auto place... It cost 169.99 and Ive been running it about a week with no issues. A little pricey but there more expensive Batt's out there so if you can cough the funds I would recommend it.
Old Jul 30, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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i have had my yellowtop for over three years without 1 single problem and i always blast my sterio and have it on for long periods of time with the car off love my optima
Old Jul 30, 2009 | 05:05 AM
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Hamster wheel or midget wheel. Best battery ever
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:15 AM
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anyone used interstate? or is that a cheap brand ppl use?
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:41 AM
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I have used Interstate on my GTO and it was a fine battery,I let the car sit for like 2 months and it still fired right up.If you do Optima,remember it is mostly for car shows,or huge amps that get benifit from deepcycling.Other wise it is just a pretty battery.
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:10 AM
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Yeah thats why i dont really want to pay $180 for a battery. I don't run my stereo system loud. I just want a battery that'll last better then the OEM one.
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