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    Default What's a good battery these days?

    I'm needing to replace 3 car batteries tomorrow. One is for my wife's daily driver (XJ cherokee) and 2 are for the mustang's.

    What are the nice options these days and who's got em cheapest?

    I wouldnt mind picking up a jump-pack too. What's everyone using?
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    Costco for everything. Interstate batteries best prices. Jumper packs and trade in your old batteries for a credit.

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    I have had good luck with my Motorcraft batteries. Every now and then I get coupons for $99 which is better than any AutoZone stuff. I have an Optima redtop that was from Summit, it was by far the cheapest place to purchase. I had a problem with my alternator cooking the battery I think, but it was warrantied free to me and I kept the old battery.

    As far as jump packs,I like the Noco jumpers, we use them at work. I have been considering getting one for my home/to keep on the boat.

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    Whatever the lowest CCA battery for the group size is available with the best warranty for cheapest or... Northstar.

    Seems like all batteries have gone to shit that aren't stupid expensive. And even some of the stupid expensive ones have gone to shit.

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    Just bought this for my Escalade, 4 year warranty AGM(most are 3)Screenshot_20200615-192933_Chrome.jpg and 25% off when i bought online at pep boy.

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    I've had good luck with AutoZone ... my mothers car eats batteries ... only seem to last about 2-3 years ... Ive gotten 3 free replacements ... on her 15 year old car
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    interstate has gone to shit in the past 15 years
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    I just got a new interstate from Costco for my 67.

    Here is a link grr456 sent me last night on best batteries.

    https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https...icRoyxtXoreK3w
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    advance auto parts and 25% online coupon
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    Quote Originally Posted by dline View Post
    advance auto parts and 25% online coupon
    The past two I've bought from there died on me not long after the warranty expired with no slow crank warning signs etc. I know they're made by Johnson control (similar to the one i posted above) but the extra $ was worth upgrading to a AGM with a 4 year warranty vs the normal 2/3. It seems like luck of the draw these days on new batteries lol

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