For those that don't need it, then you probably don't need to spend the money. But if you need a dry battery, this is the one. It can sit for up to 2 years without having to charge it and without going bad. It can handle the heaviest off-roading you can throw at it without damage. And it has more reserve power than just about any wet cell battery there is...this thing goes forever. Don't drive your car alot?; do serious off-roading?; or just need tons of power for high-end stereos, etc? ..then get this battery and you'll never have a problem again.
Why did I spend $300 for a battery? Here are my reasons:
A.) I never want her to have a dead battery and be stuck somewhere with the kids. With this, even if one of the doors isn't shut all the way and the interior light stays on, she should have a fighting chance that the car will still turn over (despite what some have told me... speculators).
B.) Lifespan of the battery. I have heard these guys can last 10+ years. Wow.
I did some research on the Optima and the Odyssey and came back with mixed reviews on the Optima. Most said when they (Optimas) were made in the US, they were great. Now Optima has moved production to Mexico (call it "maximization of profits!") and as a result, the quality has dropped somewhat. The Odyssey is made by a company called Enersys, which produces batteries for aircraft and military applications. Clearly, we see which battery is the better of the two. Enough said.
However, you can spend up to twice the amount of $$ for an Odyssey Battery in comparison to the Optima.
I have only had this battery in the car for three months. The only complaint I have is that the label on the top of the battery has an air bubble underneath it; however, this COULD have something to do with the car's battery fastener (over-tightened, maybe?).
BUT, about four days ago, I left the trunk/decklid open on the car (which has a light in the trunk area). This was
open for every bit of 9-10 hours, all night long and into the morning. WIDE open, illuminated the whole while. I cringed when I noticed it the next morning on my way to the office.
Needless to say, the car cranked right over, battery had FULL power from a night of lighting up the trunk.
That's what 760 COLD CRANKING AMPS does, and will continue to do for a long time.
Oh, by the waythis is a durable battery, but it has thin plates of pure virgin lead in it. The thin plates are crucial to the lifespan and function of the battery. If you can, order this battery from Batteries Plus (they will pull your old battery and install your new one for you) -not Amazon.com. I have heard horror stories and witnessed the severe lacking of adequate shipping packaging that Amazon incorporates with their shipments.
If you trust Amazon with your $300+ dollar battery with thin plates of pure virgin lead... be mindful of the shipping.
Cheers.
Josh, Saint Louis, MO
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