best lasting batteries? - Toyota

mistaj0hnny · 11-27-2009, 07:13 PM

Looks like I'm going to need to replace it soon, any brands of recommendation based on how long they last/quality? I've heard good stuff about Odyssey batteries, are they worth the hefty price tag?

haddix · 11-27-2009, 08:10 PM

I've got on optima yellowtop and I like it alot. Alot of people run them. I haven't had them a real long time to talk about how long it will last but it's been good so far.

SSt4r · 11-27-2009, 08:15 PM

I agree on the Optimas. I've got a red top.

mistaj0hnny · 11-27-2009, 08:20 PM

Just looked up some info on the Optimas, the yellow tops are exactly what I need! Forgot to mention I will be planning to run a lot of electronics and such as well inside. Thanks for the info, guys.

BigFishAllDay · 11-27-2009, 09:22 PM

Looks like you decided, but I thought I'd throw in my vote for Optima as well.

I run the Red-Top in the 4runner, and the Yellow-Top in my Supra (it has an amp and a subwoofer and other electronic drains)

I killed the Yellow Top in the Supra in 3 years, and I'm on my second one, BUT.... I don't drive the car much and it sat in the garage while the alarm drained the battery DEAD, real DEAD, DEAD as a doornail... 6 or 7 times. An ordinary battery would have been toast after the first time, and definitely would not have survived a second... but the Optima kept on trucking and would take a full recharge the first 5 times.

inshore4runner · 11-27-2009, 09:52 PM

my buddy has a red top in his taco, and he killed the alternator huntin one day, and we still made it 45 minutes back to his house with the head lights on.... damn good batt.

Elton H · 11-28-2009, 02:44 AM

i just got a intersate battery out of a jetta been working fine for the 2yrs i put it in

ChildrenOfBodom · 11-28-2009, 03:12 AM

I'm throwing in a yellow top when money permits.

DavidAlexander · 11-28-2009, 12:16 PM

I will second the Optima battery. Excellent quality and starts great in cold weather.

kball · 11-28-2009, 12:19 PM

I had a red top in my Dakota for over 9 years. The battery is still good and in my garage as an extra. I replaced it because it was starting the truck a little slow on cold mornings. The best part about them to me is not the long life or deep cycle survival. It's the fact that they don't corrode at all! My 9 year old battery had absolutely no corrosion. Since that is what normally causes battery problems I think Optimas are well worth the extra money just for that. I got my new red top at Costco for $115

osiris3mc · 11-28-2009, 01:43 PM

You can just drop one of these Optimas in? I noticed on their website it says
"
Customer must know:

* Height Adapter May Be Required
* Check Hood Clearance
"

I need to replace my battery and was interested in getting one of the red tops. I've got a 2002 4Runner SR5 4x4.

4RBob · 11-28-2009, 01:48 PM

I think I am going to get another factory Panasonic battery when the times comes. I have over 6 years (6 NE winters) and 157k+ miles on my '03 V8 and it is still going strong. I'm not sure on the price, haven't checked yet. Also, I don't run any extra lights or big stereo system, so that is not an issue.

kball · 11-28-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osiris3mc

You can just drop one of these Optimas in? I noticed on their website it says
"
Customer must know:

* Height Adapter May Be Required
* Check Hood Clearance
"

I need to replace my battery and was interested in getting one of the red tops. I've got a 2002 4Runner SR5 4x4.

The battery I got at Costco came with the height adapter. I'm not sure though if Costco carries the model battery for the 4runners. My Dakota battery has the terminals + - on the opposite sides as what the 4runner has. Find the model battery you need here.

Truck & SUV: Find Your Optima

osiris3mc · 11-28-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kball

The battery I got at Costco came with the height adapter. I'm not sure though if Costco carries the model battery for the 4runners. My Dakota battery has the terminals + - on the opposite sides as what the 4runner has. Find the model battery you need here.

Truck & SUV: Find Your Optima

Thanks! You were able to get it at Costco? I assume this was an in-store purchase...man if I can get it at Costco, then I'm set! (calling them now)

kball · 11-28-2009, 02:18 PM

Yes I bought it in the store. There's a $9 core charge so bring you're old battery with you.

11-27-2009, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
mistaj0hnny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 130	best lasting batteries? Looks like I'm going to need to replace it soon, any brands of recommendation based on how long they last/quality? I've heard good stuff about Odyssey batteries, are they worth the hefty price tag? __________________ 2001 T4R SR5 4WD Mods: all black FJ Cruiser wheels, Viper 5901, clear corners/bumpers, in channel vent visors, DDM 8000k HIDs, DRL disabled, Optima YellowTop Audio: Pioneer AVH-P4100, 12" JL Audio W0, JL 300/1, JL 300/4 Coming soon: Blackout emblems, JL 1000/1 + JL 12" W7, Magnaflow 18", K&N Intake

11-27-2009, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
haddix Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,048	I've got on optima yellowtop and I like it alot. Alot of people run them. I haven't had them a real long time to talk about how long it will last but it's been good so far. __________________ 07 Camry SE V6 lifted, locked, armored, geared rolling on 35's (SOLD)

11-27-2009, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
SSt4r Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: southeastern MA Posts: 94	I agree on the Optimas. I've got a red top. __________________ There is no spoon. 2005 sport 4X4 black

11-27-2009, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
mistaj0hnny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 130	Just looked up some info on the Optimas, the yellow tops are exactly what I need! Forgot to mention I will be planning to run a lot of electronics and such as well inside. Thanks for the info, guys. __________________ 2001 T4R SR5 4WD Mods: all black FJ Cruiser wheels, Viper 5901, clear corners/bumpers, in channel vent visors, DDM 8000k HIDs, DRL disabled, Optima YellowTop Audio: Pioneer AVH-P4100, 12" JL Audio W0, JL 300/1, JL 300/4 Coming soon: Blackout emblems, JL 1000/1 + JL 12" W7, Magnaflow 18", K&N Intake

11-27-2009, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigFishAllDay Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: ABQ, NM, USA Posts: 82	Looks like you decided, but I thought I'd throw in my vote for Optima as well. I run the Red-Top in the 4runner, and the Yellow-Top in my Supra (it has an amp and a subwoofer and other electronic drains) I killed the Yellow Top in the Supra in 3 years, and I'm on my second one, BUT.... I don't drive the car much and it sat in the garage while the alarm drained the battery DEAD, real DEAD, DEAD as a doornail... 6 or 7 times. An ordinary battery would have been toast after the first time, and definitely would not have survived a second... but the Optima kept on trucking and would take a full recharge the first 5 times. __________________ 1997 4-Runner SR5 V6 Auto 4wd No locker/ Kenwood Excelon H.U. / Kenwood 6 disc / Husky Liners F/B/R / 265/70r16 Yoko Geolandar AT-S /Optima Red Top / Deckplated / Sylv. Silverstars / Clr Corners/Bumpers / RedLine Fluids / Ext. Diff. Breather 164Kmi and counting!!! 2001 4-Runner SR5 Sport Edition V6 Auto 4wd TRD Supercharger / TRD Headers / TRD 7th Injector / TRD Exhaust / High Flow Cats / TRD Transmission Cooler / Kenwood Excelon H.U./ WeatherTech's 114Kmi and counting!!!


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11-27-2009, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
inshore4runner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: James Island, South Carolina Posts: 228	my buddy has a red top in his taco, and he killed the alternator huntin one day, and we still made it 45 minutes back to his house with the head lights on.... damn good batt. __________________ Black 97 SR5 V6 4x4 265/75/16 Cooper Discoverer S/T Hella 500's on the bumper,5% on the front windows 15% on top of factory in the back,Alpine Deck Borla in hand to be put on when I have the $$

11-28-2009, 02:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Elton H Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Siletz.OR Posts: 1,284	i just got a intersate battery out of a jetta been working fine for the 2yrs i put it in __________________ 98 4runner sr5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 e-locker Clicky For Mods

11-28-2009, 03:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
ChildrenOfBodom El Member Spectacular! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,231	I'm throwing in a yellow top when money permits. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner 3RZ 2.7 2WD Imperial Jade Mica (Base Model turned SR5) 4.56 Gears + Eaton Truetrac Positraction BFG A/T 265/70/17 on 17" Gunmetal Tundra Wheels, '99 4WD Springs, Bilstein HD's, Red 231mm Tundra Calipers and Brembo Blank Rotors K&N Intake, Full 2.5" Exhaust with LC Engineering Headers, MagnaFlow Cat/24" Muffler, Stainless Steel Tip, Skid Row Offroad Skidplate Viper 791XV 2-Way/Remote Start, Alpine CDA-9884/Two E10 Subs, Sport Hood, Black Billet Grille, LED tails, Clear lenses, Black Emblems See my Cardomain! \| My 4Runner Timeline \| My LED Tails + How To Video \| 17" Tundra Rims + BFG's \| My New Front End/Body Work Thread

11-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
DavidAlexander Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest, Ohio Posts: 515	I will second the Optima battery. Excellent quality and starts great in cold weather. __________________ 1997 Desert Dune 3.4L V6 Auto 4WD

11-28-2009, 12:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
kball Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lakewood CA. Posts: 274	I had a red top in my Dakota for over 9 years. The battery is still good and in my garage as an extra. I replaced it because it was starting the truck a little slow on cold mornings. The best part about them to me is not the long life or deep cycle survival. It's the fact that they don't corrode at all! My 9 year old battery had absolutely no corrosion. Since that is what normally causes battery problems I think Optimas are well worth the extra money just for that. I got my new red top at Costco for $115 __________________ 1996 SR5 4Runner 4WD Auto

11-28-2009, 01:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
osiris3mc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 22	You can just drop one of these Optimas in? I noticed on their website it says " Customer must know: * Height Adapter May Be Required * Check Hood Clearance " I need to replace my battery and was interested in getting one of the red tops. I've got a 2002 4Runner SR5 4x4.

11-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
4RBob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Norton, MA Posts: 171	I think I am going to get another factory Panasonic battery when the times comes. I have over 6 years (6 NE winters) and 157k+ miles on my '03 V8 and it is still going strong. I'm not sure on the price, haven't checked yet. Also, I don't run any extra lights or big stereo system, so that is not an issue. __________________ 2003.5 4Runner Sport, V8, Galactic Gray, Cornfed 1" front & 3/4" rear, Bilstein 5100's, FJ Cruiser wheels, 265/70/17 Revo's 2010 4Runner Trail, Magnetic Grey, new front diff and axles

11-28-2009, 02:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
kball Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lakewood CA. Posts: 274	Yes I bought it in the store. There's a $9 core charge so bring you're old battery with you. __________________ 1996 SR5 4Runner 4WD Auto

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