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Old 10-08-04, 08:57 PM
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Default Battery died.

Any recommendation for replacement? Stock GS400...

Was thinking about Sears Die Hard.
Old 10-08-04, 09:03 PM
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everyone's been saying red top optima-but I have not tried one. Plus it matches your car
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CF,

Might want to post a little more info. You plan to stay in FL where it's warm in winter, right? Have any big stereo stuff or plan to do any aftermarket stereo stuff? Going to enter your car and shows ever and show off the engine?

Or just want a good battery that will start and last a long time.
Old 10-08-04, 10:43 PM
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optima red or yellow ..hell even blue
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optima red top john i have it noo problems 3 year full free replacement NUFF SAID !!!
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Have the yellow top, myself. Optima's are excellent.
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I am getting ready to go get one now... where can I find Optima batteries?
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Went to the website and did a search... they say there is none for a 98 GS400???

Looks like I can pick one up at Pep Boys?
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I have a Optima Blue top....Try Pep boys and then try local stereo shops....most shops will carry these due to the fact that these are used for backing up systems....they are drycell batteries...which in my opinion are much better that any diehard/interstate/etc....etc...They are a little more expensive than your average Diehard but is well worth it.

Good Luck!!
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Advance Auto carries them too. If you have a Batteries Plus or similar place, sometimes can get a better price there though.
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try an interstate barrtey dealer/store thats where i got mine
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Got the red top at Pep Boys. $130.00 with Core exchange...

Was a bit too short so I cut two 2 1X4's for the bottom, came out fine... started right up!

Thanks for the advice, didn't have time to shop price, hopefully that was a decent deal.

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Originally posted by CinFulxGS4
Got the red top at Pep Boys. $130.00 with Core exchange...

Was a bit too short so I cut two 2 1X4's for the bottom, came out fine... started right up!

Thanks for the advice, didn't have time to shop price, hopefully that was a decent deal.

nice job john i just used spacers but what you did was ok and yes that deal was average price

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Cool, I figured it wasn't too bad... Suggested retail is $160.00... Car turns over nicely now... was still running on original factory battery...
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Originally posted by CinFulxGS4
Cool, I figured it wasn't too bad... Suggested retail is $160.00... Car turns over nicely now... was still running on original factory battery...
yea i love mine i paid 35 bux new for mine but different circumstances i still have the factory battery it is still good but i changed for peace of mind
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