Good Cheap Battery

[prophecymiller]

I need a battery and want a decent one that is fairly cheap. I would prefer a sealed one and it will be used in -30*F. Any suggestions?

[drcustom]

For -30 I don't think I'd trust anything cheap. I've had good luck with various off brands, but only when it's warm outside.

If it needs it to be reliable (especially in cold weather), a battery is one of those things I wouldn't mind spending money on.

You could get a sealed battery box and move it inside the vehicle to help on the really cold days...but that's a good bit of extra cost.

[prophecymiller]

I'm thinking about a Napa Orbital. Should be a little cheaper than an Optima and available to replace at any Napa since they are everywhere.

But then again, a walmart battery is like 30$ which is tempting:D

[matthewdesigns]

I've got a Duralast Gold from Autozone. It got pretty good ratings in the reviews I read on the web, and I have not had any issues with it in the 6ish months I've had it. I can't speak to it's performance in temps as low as you stated, though.

[rodent]

I've heard good things with Walmart batteries but they're not sealed. The higher the CCA the better it will do in cold weather.

[prophecymiller]

Forgot to update this thread. I ended up getting a Kirkland battery from Costco for 50$. Very good deal and is a higher amp rating than the factory replacement. I had one of these on my last 2g in the same weather for a year, so I know it will be fine(I forgot how cheap they are otherwise I would have just gotten another without hesitating).

[Project2G]

Do those Kirkland batteries come with any kind of warranty? Sometimes I get tired of my yellow top Optima.

[prophecymiller]

Yes they come with a great warranty- the same as many of the batteries that are twice the price. If I can remember off the top of my head, it's definitely a 3 year free replacement and I want to say 9 year prorated...I am not with the car right now but will be this weekend and can update if it differs.