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xnuyokr · 09-14-2015, 07:41 AM

Buying a battery is not like buying a car where you can tell the difference of one versus the other after purchase .....until it dies and you know how many years you got out of it. Typical life for a battery regardless of warranty is 3 years, any more is a bonus, and most will work just fine until they don't. Pick one, put it in and forget about it.

myold88 · 09-14-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro EMT

My 2010 is five and a half years old and has 8,000 miles on it. I've been wondering how much longer the OEM Delco is going to last. So far, it's running strong!

That's how old my '10 SS battery was when I replaced it as a precaution last year. I had a
brand new Buick a few years ago- OEM factory battery pooped out in under 2 years.

clashley1976 · 09-14-2015, 08:58 AM

I wouldn't think too hard about it. If you want OEM parts, AC Delco, otherwise the NAPA or Interstate would be my choice. In my experience in the heat of the south, a battery is good for just about three years, regardless of the manufacturer. I've had all three brands in various vehicles and they all seem to have similar lifespans. To me, a battery is a consumable part, just like brakes and tires. Don't buy cheap parts, but don't stress about finding the perfect part that will last forever, either.

2010reddevil · 09-14-2015, 09:37 AM

Interstate, AC Delco are great batteries. I've also had great luck with Duralast Gold batteries too.

GEN-IV · 09-14-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by victoryredRS

ACDelco $208
Interstate $209
NAPA $189
Super Star Extreme (Oreilly) $181

Dont really have time to order online so if anyone has any input on the NAPA brand and the SuperStar from Oreilly i would appreciate it.

Deka / East Penn makes the premium Oreilly battery, very reputable high quality maker (OEM Cummins)

Venomous · 09-14-2015, 11:40 AM

Interstate has my vote

TommyTheCat · 09-14-2015, 11:42 AM

PepBoys has occasional sales on Bosch batteries. For the 01 BMW M5 the battery was like 180, ended up getting it for like 95. Might help that we are a parts store but they have great sales compared to other shops. I personally like the NAPA batteries in terms of reliability but that pro-rated warranty crap sucks.
AC Delco makes good batteries.

Is that the price for the NAPA Legend Premium or the NAPA Legend battery? Both have the same warranty, just a difference of CCA. If you're local I'd help you out on the battery price a bit, probably closer to $160 if it's not the premium.

I don't like interstate batteries, I personally have seen a lot go out too soon. Might just be my like

jolson63 · 09-14-2015, 12:39 PM

Only 2 manufactures. Exide or Interstate I believe.

crowejim · 09-14-2015, 04:32 PM

I know it sounds crazy, but over many, many years, I have had bad luck with any brand except the OEM battery from the dealer. For me, they last the longest. I know, it sounds crazy. But, I've tried all the other brands.

TommyTheCat · 09-14-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crowejim

I know it sounds crazy, but over many, many years, I have had bad luck with any brand except the OEM battery from the dealer. For me, they last the longest. I know, it sounds crazy. But, I've tried all the other brands.

Original for different manufacturers means many different things. Many times the battery that comes with the new car is the worst one, I know for sure the local dealers always get screwed into older batteries, especially since those cars sit on lots for months even years before being sold.

It's not as if Chevy makes the battery, but of course I agree that Delco batteries are great. Same can't be said of all manufacturers OE choice batteries

blackswan · 01-21-2018, 06:46 AM

Went with: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006N91C2M

Works great, has 100 more CCA's than factory (which I had always thought was an AGM but turns out my 2012 was still using the wet cell). Only 'issue' is the vent tube location (might even be a dummy hole to place the tube since I thought AGM's don't need venting) is not the same and I had to cut the battery cover a bit, which is interesting.

blewbyyou · 01-21-2018, 08:42 AM

Got mine from the dealer it's an Exide. Strang that a Chevy dealer would not have AC Delco as the replacement. They gave me a lifetime replacement warranty so I couldn't pass it up. Paid a little extra for it but won't ever have to pay for another one.

Royal Tiger · 01-21-2018, 08:47 AM

Diehard Gold last month on sale was around $160 or $170 so I bought one just to be safe. Deka makes most of the batteries regardless of the name on the cover.

Avenging Orange · 01-21-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by victoryredRS

Hey guys my car needs a new battery and wanted your opinion on what is the best brand. Already went through a lot of threads and opinions are very different. Here is are my options I came down to.

ACDelco $208
Interstate $209
NAPA $189
Super Star Extreme (Oreilly) $181

Dont really have time to order online so if anyone has any input on the NAPA brand and the Super Star from Oreilly i would appreciate it.

But you have time to post this and wait for responses

09-14-2015, 07:41 AM	#15
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 743	Buying a battery is not like buying a car where you can tell the difference of one versus the other after purchase .....until it dies and you know how many years you got out of it. Typical life for a battery regardless of warranty is 3 years, any more is a bonus, and most will work just fine until they don't. Pick one, put it in and forget about it. __________________

09-14-2015, 08:58 AM	#17
clashley1976 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 399 View My Garage	I wouldn't think too hard about it. If you want OEM parts, AC Delco, otherwise the NAPA or Interstate would be my choice. In my experience in the heat of the south, a battery is good for just about three years, regardless of the manufacturer. I've had all three brands in various vehicles and they all seem to have similar lifespans. To me, a battery is a consumable part, just like brakes and tires. Don't buy cheap parts, but don't stress about finding the perfect part that will last forever, either. __________________ -Cameron Lashley Albany, GA 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS 3.6L M6 Summit White w/silver rally stripes CAI intake, VTC, VMax PTB, VMax Iceolator, Apex intake scoop, Roto-Fab washer bottle relocate Build Journal: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419992 .

09-14-2015, 09:37 AM	#18
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	Interstate, AC Delco are great batteries. I've also had great luck with Duralast Gold batteries too. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

09-14-2015, 11:40 AM	#20
Venomous Drives: 2015 Silver Camaro 1lt RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: DFW Posts: 286	Interstate has my vote __________________ Cold air induction cai, ported throttle body, Vitesse Throttle Control, Oracle Ghosted LED side markers

09-14-2015, 04:32 PM	#23
crowejim Drives: 2015 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 39	I know it sounds crazy, but over many, many years, I have had bad luck with any brand except the OEM battery from the dealer. For me, they last the longest. I know, it sounds crazy. But, I've tried all the other brands. __________________ *Hmmm... Possibly a mid-life crisis.*

09-14-2015, 11:42 AM	#21
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,105	PepBoys has occasional sales on Bosch batteries. For the 01 BMW M5 the battery was like 180, ended up getting it for like 95. Might help that we are a parts store but they have great sales compared to other shops. I personally like the NAPA batteries in terms of reliability but that pro-rated warranty crap sucks. AC Delco makes good batteries. Is that the price for the NAPA Legend Premium or the NAPA Legend battery? Both have the same warranty, just a difference of CCA. If you're local I'd help you out on the battery price a bit, probably closer to $160 if it's not the premium. I don't like interstate batteries, I personally have seen a lot go out too soon. Might just be my like

09-14-2015, 12:39 PM	#22
jolson63 Drives: 2014 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 25 View My Garage	Only 2 manufactures. Exide or Interstate I believe.

01-21-2018, 06:46 AM	#25
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,447	Went with: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006N91C2M Works great, has 100 more CCA's than factory (which I had always thought was an AGM but turns out my 2012 was still using the wet cell). Only 'issue' is the vent tube location (might even be a dummy hole to place the tube since I thought AGM's don't need venting) is not the same and I had to cut the battery cover a bit, which is interesting.

01-21-2018, 08:42 AM	#26
blewbyyou Drives: Dusk SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Apopka Fl. Posts: 456	Got mine from the dealer it's an Exide. Strang that a Chevy dealer would not have AC Delco as the replacement. They gave me a lifetime replacement warranty so I couldn't pass it up. Paid a little extra for it but won't ever have to pay for another one. __________________ Daily Drives Dusk SE 2SS/RS

01-21-2018, 08:47 AM	#27
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Diehard Gold last month on sale was around $160 or $170 so I bought one just to be safe. Deka makes most of the batteries regardless of the name on the cover.