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Old 01-18-2006, 07:57 AM
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Could someone suggest a decent brand? I need to get one very soon, and can't find an optima yel51r anywhere around here... should I wait and overnight one? Go with a stinger? Suggestions/opinions are appreciated!
Old 01-19-2006, 11:25 AM
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i've alwyas liked optima honestly, my money is on them... and yeah u can order it from online and overnight it if you NEED it
Old 01-19-2006, 11:52 AM
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try going to Sears, they sell optima batteries, but usually they dont have the right group number for your car. Give em a try anyway and maybe they can special order one, but then again ordering it online would be easier.
Old 01-19-2006, 12:17 PM
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Yeah, I can't find them friggin anywhere tho.

anyone have a decent link to one that's in stock by chance???
Thanks in advance.
Old 01-19-2006, 12:38 PM
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Try advance auto parts. It comes up as being $118.00 with a $10 core charge. It also says it shops in 1 day.
Old 01-20-2006, 05:14 AM
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Meh, I just got the regular optima yel51 (as opposed to the 51r, that you're supposed to use in a teg) and stetched the connections to the post.. wasn't hard, but whatever. I ended up paying more than I should ($150) @ sears for it, becuase Advance didn't have the right one... neither did any other store in the state of Maine that I called...
Paying more wasn't a huge issue though because I rely on my car big time, since I live a 45-1hour commute from my job...
thanks for the assists guys!
Old 01-20-2006, 07:03 AM
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There's a dude on classifieds trying to sell a near new OEM battery.
Old 01-20-2006, 09:46 AM
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Sears Die hards haven't done me wrong, but don't go to Pepboys... I went through 3 in 2 years and ended up "dumping" the money when I finally gave up and went to Sears. I'm on my 2nd one...
Old 01-20-2006, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by will94integ
Sears Die hards haven't done me wrong, but don't go to Pepboys... I went through 3 in 2 years and ended up "dumping" the money when I finally gave up and went to Sears. I'm on my 2nd one...
You sure it was the battery? Sounds like the alternator might be bad.
Old 01-20-2006, 07:36 PM
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One vote for Walmart..... is there something missing from the ubiquitous Exide?! As long as it starts the car..... (no, I'm not going to search)



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