YACT: Car battery. Sears Diehard "Weatherhandler" or "Gold" extra $20 worth it??

[ScoobMaster]

Getting time to replace the battery in my minivan (reading low on below frezing tests). I am going to Sears for a Diehard (mostly due to being able to get $30 off (I have a $20 off of $50 coupon and they are giving out $10 gift cards tomorrow morning to the 1st 100 customers )

OK, that established, I have two choices:

Diehard "Weatherhandler" for $59.99 (before discounts)
Diehard "Gold" for $79.99 (before discounts)

Is the Gold REALLY worth the extra $20 (free replacement period is double - 3 years versus 1.5). Google searching yields a TON of FUD and subjective opinions. What say you ATOTers???

 

[deftron]

AFAIK.. goold is worth alot more than $20

 

[Insane3D]

Yeah, I have been using Die Hard Golds in the stang for years..they last FOREVER. I think I've had the one in there for 5 or 6 years now..

 

[Fingers]

Should also leangthen the pro rated warrenty as well.

Should have a few more cold cranking amps, so look at it this way. Is $20 worth it to you to delay the next no start to an even further date?

 

[Mojoed]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Yeah, I have been using Die Hard Golds in the stang for years..they last FOREVER. I think I've had the one in there for 5 or 6 years now..

:thumbsup: Yup yup, well worth the extra money for a Gold.

 

[Chaotic42]

How many hours of work is $20 to you (after taxes, insurace, etc)?

Now is the difference in battery worth that much of your life?

 

[NightCrawler]

All the Diehards are good. Mine lasted 5 years.

 

[thedarkwolf]

My cheap ass Advanced batteries last 5 to 6 years. Its not exactly impressive.

 

[flot]

Well, the discounts etc sound pretty good, but I have never had any luck with any brand of battery *except* Interstate. The only other battery I'd consider would be an Optima. (gel-cell)

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: flot
Well, the discounts etc sound pretty good, but I have never had any luck with any brand of battery *except* Interstate. The only other battery I'd consider would be an Optima. (gel-cell)

Agreed. As much as I love the DieHard's, I think I'm going with an Optima when this one goes.

 

[acemcmac]

thanks for reminding me, I need to check out my battery

 

[0roo0roo]

within the last 3 months consumer reports rated em i believe. can be found online(charge) or at library

 

[cavemanmoron]

I have been using Walmart batteries with luck for the last 5 years.

 

[Daaavo]

FWIW.

 

[rufruf44]

If its made by Exide, it aint worth the extra $$$.

 

[Analog]

Get the gold. The extra warranty is worth it. I've taken a gold back twice - and had them replaced for free.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Daaavo
FWIW.

I'm assuming the "(North)" and "(South)" monikers are what part fo the country the battery is used in? Or is it something else?

 

[redly]

Originally posted by: Daaavo
FWIW.

Excellent link, thanks

 

[Daaavo]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: Daaavo
FWIW.

I'm assuming the "(North)" and "(South)" monikers are what part fo the country the battery is used in? Or is it something else?

Here's the definition.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Daaavo

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: Daaavo
FWIW.

I'm assuming the "(North)" and "(South)" monikers are what part fo the country the battery is used in? Or is it something else?

Here's the definition.

Ahhh...thanks. So I'm assuming the Die Hard's I'm getting up here in NH are northern. Must be why mine has some insane CCA...something like 1100-1200. I did put in a battery meant for a F-350 SD though....good ole Ford...they used standard sized battery trays...fit like a glove.

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: flot
Well, the discounts etc sound pretty good, but I have never had any luck with any brand of battery *except* Interstate. The only other battery I'd consider would be an Optima. (gel-cell)

Agreed. As much as I love the DieHard's, I think I'm going with an Optima when this one goes.

Its all about odyssey bateries. Odyssey batteries

 

[KingNothing]

Get the extra warranty. Should your alternator go out and kill your battery, you can get the battery replaced for free.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: KingNothing
Get the extra warranty. Should your alternator go out and kill your battery, you can get the battery replaced for free.

You wouldn't need to replace the battery.

 

[RossMAN]

Is the normal lifetime for a car battery 5-6 years?

 

[OrganizedChaos]

you want the diehard Gold, the Golds are made by Johnson Controls(the same people that make the Optima AGMs along with other high end stuff), the weather handler is made by whoever will do it cheepest. weatherhandler batteries are crap batteries cashing in on the reputation built by the gold series.