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Old 07-02-09, 09:26 AM
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Battery finally died on me, original battery from 92, does anyone preference the optimium (sp) batteries or anything different?
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Old 07-02-09, 10:59 AM
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You had a battery that lasted 17 years?
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Old 07-02-09, 11:14 AM
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lol. That is amazing i would keep it as a trophy.
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Optima batteries are nice, get the yellow-top =]
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Interesting. I have the original battery in my 2000 SC300 and was considering replacing it so I wouldn't get stranded if it failed suddenly. Maybe I'll keep it for another couple of years.
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optima is ok. i like braille and kinetik batteries performance wise.
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DUDE! My panasonic 92 original lasted till 2003, but holy crap that's got to be a record. Impressive.
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