Today I replaced the Optima Red top battery in my Speedster. I did a very little research to decide on a replacement but the old one gave me perfect service for 8 1/2 years and over 22,500 miles so it made sense to stick with the Optima. Price wise it was $175. 8 1/2 years ago and $219. for the replacement---a 25% increase which seems a little stiff but hey---it's for the Speedster---right? The other top rated choices were about $169.
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8.5 years is fantastic, Honda CRV lasts 2.5 years, 911 battery 6 ifn ur lucky, got 9 years out of dodge diesel batteries buts thats another story..
I bought a RedTop for my Afletta GT in 1996 when I bought it. My son replaced it in 2013. It's my record so far. Silver medal goes to my OEM 2008 Smart battery (Varta) which I replaced last year.
Honorable mention goes to my BMW F650 Yausa battery that lasted 5 years despite my running it completely dry twice.
IMO, Optimas are worth the extra money in a vehicle you plan to keep. I had intended to buy one, and the billet aluminum holder Summit sells, when I did my battery relocation last year, but I got in a hurry and just went with the battery I had and a plastic battery box from the marine store instead.
I have had three Optima but unfortunatly my second one fried in one year... go figure.
