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01-07-2008, 01:11 AM
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Im suprised nobody mentioned the diehard platinum. which replaced all optima batteries at sears, and is a far superior design.
optima warranties suck, and we saw alot of problems with the red tops. so far the platinum has been awesome compared to them.
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optima warranties suck, and we saw alot of problems with the red tops. so far the platinum has been awesome compared to them.
(I work at a sears auto center
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01-07-2008, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkShadow
Im suprised nobody mentioned the diehard platinum. which replaced all optima batteries at sears, and is a far superior design.
optima warranties suck, and we saw alot of problems with the red tops. so far the platinum has been awesome compared to them.
(I work at a sears auto center )
optima warranties suck, and we saw alot of problems with the red tops. so far the platinum has been awesome compared to them.
(I work at a sears auto center
)EverStart - 3 year free replacement/100 month prorate/Made by Johnson Controls
Optima - 3 year free replacement/ Made by Johnson Controls
DieHard - 3 year free replacement/100 month prorate/Made by Johnson Controls.
and...the warranty difference is....?
do correct me if I'm wrong on this, but...if its got that kind of warranty....what makes one better than the other (besides the optimas of course, they're in a class all their own IMO)
01-07-2008, 10:48 PM
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the red tops are 3 yr, yes, but the yellows are only 1 year. that is a shitty warranty. im pretty sure thats what he'* talkin about.
01-07-2008, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by wjcollier07
Yes, but those are deep cycle. We're talking about starting batteries here.
01-07-2008, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by samueljackson
Originally Posted by wjcollier07
Yes, but those are deep cycle. We're talking about starting batteries here.
Example: People pay BIG money for land rovers, but they're also one of the most unreliable vehicles on the market.
01-08-2008, 12:45 AM
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You can't compare the two, it'* like comparing a boat motor'* warranty to a car'* warranty.
Optima Reds are great in winter, mine was always on, always cranking even when rated @ 770 CCA. Never had an issue even @ 15 below, 20 below, etc.. It lived outside in MN winters as well. It'* also sealed, will work upside down, never needs filling etc..
Optima Reds are great in winter, mine was always on, always cranking even when rated @ 770 CCA. Never had an issue even @ 15 below, 20 below, etc.. It lived outside in MN winters as well. It'* also sealed, will work upside down, never needs filling etc..
