marksk1

I need a new battery.. Anything recommended? What shall I do?

SXSMITH

I've had an Optima in mine for some time and like it.

GeTT da NeTT

Quick Picks
Best for cold climates:
EverStart $60 (65)
AC Delco $90 (65)
NAPA $70 (65)
AC Delco $90 (75)
EverStart $60 (75), CR Best Buy
Interstate $90 (24/24F)
EverStart $45 (24/24F), CR Best Buy
EverStart $60 (34/78), CR Best Buy
Nascar $100 (34/78)
NAPA $60 (35)

Batteries from EverStart, Kirkland, and NAPA are good values. If you live in a warmer climate:
NAPA $80 (65)
Duralast $60 (65), CR Best Buy
AC Delco $90 (65)
NAPA $70 (75)
Nascar $40 (75), CR Best Buy
AC Delco $90 (34/78)
Duralast $60 (35), CR Best Buy

All of these scored relatively well in life and reserve capacity and are either national or Southern regional batteries.

roadyTT

Recently replaced mine with Die Hard....liking it a lot.

marksk1

I honesly have no clue what that means.... But i live in chicago and its freaking COLD!

petervan

avoid the "designer batteries". go cheap, go reliable....go to Sears

marksk1

Thats what I was thinking... but theres an Interstate joint not too far from me my dad said to go to

gomezTT

Mine conked 10 months ago and I went for a new one at my Audi dealer - and paid about double the price of an ordinary battery. I have read tests of batteries and believe it or not the common Duralast (premium - not "economy") from an Autozone was rated better than a DieHard. I have five other cars and have had good luck with the "garden variety" Duralast. When TT needs another battery I will go with this route. I think a stock TT does fine with about any good quality battery...no need to go overboard.

marksk1

Well, ill be going to either Sears, Autozone, or Interstate.. I might get a discount at Autozone.=)

specialidiot

Got one in my e46, if one fits your tt, go for it