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  • #16
    And I just thought I was cursed. I used a yellow top for about a year with constant issues. Finally gave up (due to the cheeper price) and bought a Duralast Gold and haven't had an issue. Glad to see it wasn't just me.

    BTW - the whole christmas look comment - I had the same issue too (red and black engine bay with a yellow bettery) - covered it in a sheet of black vinyl, no more multi-colored engine bay.
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    • #17
      yep, duralast gold for the win.. Just ordered it..
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      Originally posted by WMCCjames

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      • #18
        My dad had an interstate in our 92 suburban, it was in there for about ten years until we sold it two years ago and I talked to the new owner and it still has the same battery in it. My camaro came with that same battery when I bought it almost three years ago and i have high hopes for it. Very impressed with interstate

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        • #19
          Originally posted by MeenZ28 View Post
          And I just thought I was cursed. I used a yellow top for about a year with constant issues. Finally gave up (due to the cheeper price) and bought a Duralast Gold and haven't had an issue. Glad to see it wasn't just me.

          BTW - the whole christmas look comment - I had the same issue too (red and black engine bay with a yellow bettery) - covered it in a sheet of black vinyl, no more multi-colored engine bay.
          Eh, just an "exploader"... Not worth the money or time. Now if it were my Honda Spree on the other hand...

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          • #20
            optima moved the factory to mexico or something not long ago

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            • #21
              Originally posted by 1BADAIR View Post
              optima moved the factory to mexico or something not long ago
              Figures
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              • #22
                Originally posted by 1BADAIR View Post
                optima moved the factory to mexico or something not long ago
                Yes, they did. Found that out while researching batteries this morning...
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                • #23
                  buy 2 bluetop 31's and 1 blue 27 for me to try out then i will let you know how well they work

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by 1BADAIR View Post
                    buy 2 bluetop 31's and 1 blue 27 for me to try out then i will let you know how well they work
                    I'll get right on it buddy!
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                    • #25
                      sweet. killed a trolling motor batt in the big boat thursday on the pond. 2volts doesnt do much

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by 1BADAIR View Post
                        optima moved the factory to mexico or something not long ago
                        Pretty sure its Mexico. I read it over on MM.

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                        • #27
                          Yeah the Optima's are made by Interstate but built in Mexico. I work for Interstate and wouldn't touch one, That and I'm not a fan of sealed Batteries.
                          The Interstate Megatron (MT) and Megatron Plus (MTP) series are much better IMO and are made in the USA.
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                          • #28
                            I look for Made In USA on everything I buy.
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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by 9T8W66 View Post
                              Yeah the Optima's are made by Interstate but built in Mexico. I work for Interstate and wouldn't touch one, That and I'm not a fan of sealed Batteries.
                              The Interstate Megatron (MT) and Megatron Plus (MTP) series are much better IMO and are made in the USA.


                              Originally posted by nascarnate326 View Post
                              I look for Made In USA on everything I buy.
                              You and me both! I always check where things are made when at the store. I also visit http://www.buymichiganproducts.com from time to time.

                              1999 Pontiac Trans Am - LS1 - M6 - ITSSLOW - 12.998@109.59 - SOLD
                              1994 Chevrolet Camaro                               - 3.4L - M5 - ITSSLWR - 16.558@85.38
                              2003 Chevrolet Blazer
                              2005 Yamaha R6
                              2001 Yamaha YZ426F

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                              • #30
                                lol
                                I have a dead interstate deep cycle. can you pull some strings. JKJK.
                                i am not sure the date was ever punched out on them even though they are 2003's

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