09-21-2018, 04:17 PM | #21 |
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Hate to say it, but Optima has discontinued their 6 volt battery. All of us who have been using Optimas will have to switch back to a conventional 6 volt battery.
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09-21-2018, 04:26 PM | #22 |
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From what I've read in posts here and on the "other" site their quality has declined and that may be why no one was buying their product.
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09-21-2018, 04:29 PM | #23 |
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I get my model A batteries from Walmart . I prefer 12 volt . I can measure and pick the battery that I think will fit , right off the shelf , NO questions asked . If I get home and the battery doesn't fit or there is any other problem, I can take the battery back for an exchange or refund and still no questions asked . I really can't see how it could get any better than this . The Walmart battery in my roadster has performed well for the past 12 years .
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09-21-2018, 05:09 PM | #24 |
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Sam's club, 6 volt group 1, had one for years now....
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09-22-2018, 09:03 PM | #25 | |
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09-23-2018, 05:04 AM | #26 |
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09-23-2018, 08:11 AM | #27 |
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There's only 2 or 3 companies left in the U.S. still making car batteries. I've had good luck with all the 6 volt batteries I've used. Interstate, Fleet Farm, Deka, and Exide 6 volts all gave over 10 good years of service.
Sears Die Hard was the best for 12 volt batteries when I worked in the junk yard during the 90's. |
09-23-2018, 09:19 AM | #28 |
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i got a blemish from interstate, i payed 40 bucks for it.
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09-23-2018, 12:00 PM | #29 | |
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I've bought three 6 volt batteries from Tractor Supply and they all have been great. I think they were around $76.00 which is cheaper than Advanced Auto or Auto Zone and a good battery. Just my experience |
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09-23-2018, 12:31 PM | #30 |
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Optima 6v is still available on Amazon but they have to be REALLY good to be worth $318.
https://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batter...ords=optima+6v
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09-23-2018, 01:00 PM | #31 |
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After hearing that Optima was discontinuing the 6 volt Red Top, I stopped at the local Battery Warehouse and ordered one. Price was $175.00 with trade. Supposed to be here on Tuesday.
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09-23-2018, 01:20 PM | #32 | |
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http://forums.aaca.org/topic/315809-...-discontinued/ No real facts here and the 6 volts still seem to be widely available. Seems that there are a lot of them in the pipeline or Optima is still making them.
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09-24-2018, 03:19 PM | #33 |
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Optima's website shows the 6V Redtop battery as "Not available for purchase"...
https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...ing-battery/6v
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09-24-2018, 06:14 PM | #34 | |
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09-24-2018, 06:26 PM | #35 |
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jeez o peet!! I bought 2 of the 6v Optimas in 2015 from Amazon for $113 shipped. I think Summit also ships them for free.
My Optimas are still fully charged and working fine. |
09-24-2018, 07:51 PM | #36 |
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summit still has a few optimas left, but at 187.
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09-27-2018, 03:41 PM | #37 |
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I ordered a 6V Optima from Advance Auto Parts. Was 187.99 prior to 20% off via discount code and free shipping. I'll have to return a core to the store to get back another $22, but the final total will be $162.89 including tax.
The code, good through 9/30/2018, is EM208K. It's supposed to be delivered this afternoon, so I'll let everyone know how it made it through packaging and shipping.
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09-29-2018, 04:57 AM | #38 |
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Closing the loop: Got the battery and was very pleased with packaging. There was plenty of cushioning material in a large enough box. Battery looks great. So far my experience buying from them has been good. Now to get it in the Model A and return the core!
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09-29-2018, 06:57 AM | #39 |
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I get my model A batteries from Walmart . I prefer 12 volt . I can measure and pick the battery that I think will fit , right off the shelf , NO questions asked . If I get home and the battery doesn't fit or there is any other problem, I can take the battery back for an exchange or refund and still no questions asked . I really can't see how it could get any better than this . The Walmart battery in my roadster has performed well for the past 12 years .
Purdy, I too buy batts at walmart- but have no idea how you get 12 yrs out of yours! if mine are guaranteed for 3 or 5 yrs, that is exactly what they last. you are in a warmer climate though.......... |
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Henry was pretty cheap. He probably would have bought his from WalMart!
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