I was wondering how many years the original battery lasted. I recently bought a '99 GS 400 that has a 65 month battery in it. If the original battery made it 4 years then I should be able to get through this winter before replacing this one (I don't expect this one to be good for more than 3.5-4 years at most). Any opinions?

 

depends on where u live. typicly here in chicago they last 3 years

 

I have 2 original Toyota batteries (made by GNB Technologies..Exide). One is 7 years old the other is 6. I'm thinking of replacing the 7 year old because it's sulfating heavily now. The other has minor sulfating just begining on the negative terminal.

 

My batteries have lasted 4-5 years.

 

What would you guys recommend for a replacement

 

Optima Yellow Top

 

Lexus and Toyota use relabeled Interstate batteries to replace the Yuasas that originally came with the car. If your car is essentially stock, I recommend any Group 24 battery. If you tend to blast your aftermarket amps with the engine off, then you may want to invest in an Optima. Good luck.

 

3 years. Then the next one only 2 years.

Switched to an Optima Red Top and have been loving it ever since.

An Optima Yellow Top, definitely if you will be banging bass.