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Mafman · 09-21-2018, 04:17 PM

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.

leo · 09-21-2018, 04:26 PM

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.

Purdy Swoft · 09-21-2018, 04:29 PM

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 .

JD 1931 · 09-21-2018, 05:09 PM

Sam's club, 6 volt group 1, had one for years now....

eagle · 09-22-2018, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

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 .

I've bought several batteries from Walmart (not for the A), they have 3 quality levels. The low quality line is considerably lighter in weight and for me, did NOT give good service. The top line seems to work well although even those are lighter in weight for the same size battery as the farm rated batteries Fleet Farm sells. I've had the best luck with them.

1ton · 09-23-2018, 05:04 AM

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I've had great performance from Deka batteries. Had one in my skidsteer for years. It would crank that diesel over in below freezing temps no problem. Put one in my lawn tractor 6 years ago without ever needing a charge. Even in the springtime when first starting it. These batteries are designed for rough service and are made in the USA.

Tom Wesenberg · 09-23-2018, 08:11 AM

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.

Brendan · 09-23-2018, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim M

Need to get a new battery in the AM for my Roadster. Just did a search and came up with nothing. What is the best performing battery now a days. My first impulse was an Interstate but would like to hear what everyone is using. Thanks, Jim

i got a blemish from interstate, i payed 40 bucks for it.

MrBruce · 09-23-2018, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim M

Need to get a new battery in the AM for my Roadster. Just did a search and came up with nothing. What is the best performing battery now a days. My first impulse was an Interstate but would like to hear what everyone is using. Thanks, Jim

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

eagle · 09-23-2018, 12:31 PM

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

divcoone · 09-23-2018, 01:00 PM

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.

Dick Steinkamp · 09-23-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by divcoone

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.

Does anyone have a link to any facts on the rumor that Optima is discontinuing the 6 volt? All I can find is this one thread on the AACA forum...

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.

Mafman · 09-24-2018, 03:19 PM

Optima's website shows the 6V Redtop battery as "Not available for purchase"...
https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...ing-battery/6v

Dick Steinkamp · 09-24-2018, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mafman

Optima's website shows the 6V Redtop battery as "Not available for purchase"...
https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...ing-battery/6v

Thanks, James!

d. · 09-24-2018, 06:26 PM

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.

ronn · 09-24-2018, 07:51 PM

summit still has a few optimas left, but at 187.

Ill pass. tractor supply for me.

Mafman · 09-27-2018, 03:41 PM

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.

Mafman · 09-29-2018, 04:57 AM

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!

ronn · 09-29-2018, 06:57 AM

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..........

Bill G · 09-29-2018, 10:13 AM

Henry was pretty cheap. He probably would have bought his from WalMart!

09-21-2018, 04:17 PM	#21
Mafman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 147	Re: Battery?? 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. __________________ Mafman James Johnson

09-21-2018, 04:26 PM	#22
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 736	Re: Battery?? 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.

09-21-2018, 04:29 PM	#23
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Battery?? 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 .

09-21-2018, 05:09 PM	#24
JD 1931 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: west coast Fla.. Posts: 311	Re: Battery?? Sam's club, 6 volt group 1, had one for years now....

09-23-2018, 05:04 AM	#26
1ton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Aurora,Il. Posts: 154	Re: Battery?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've had great performance from Deka batteries. Had one in my skidsteer for years. It would crank that diesel over in below freezing temps no problem. Put one in my lawn tractor 6 years ago without ever needing a charge. Even in the springtime when first starting it. These batteries are designed for rough service and are made in the USA.

09-23-2018, 08:11 AM	#27
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Battery?? 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, 12:31 PM	#30
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,085	Re: Battery?? 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 __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

09-23-2018, 01:00 PM	#31
divcoone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 181	Re: Battery?? 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.

09-24-2018, 03:19 PM	#33
Mafman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 147	Re: Battery?? Optima's website shows the 6V Redtop battery as "Not available for purchase"... https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...ing-battery/6v __________________ Mafman James Johnson

09-24-2018, 06:26 PM	#35
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: Battery?? 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
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Battery?? summit still has a few optimas left, but at 187. Ill pass. tractor supply for me.

09-27-2018, 03:41 PM	#37
Mafman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 147	Re: Battery?? 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. __________________ Mafman James Johnson

09-29-2018, 04:57 AM	#38
Mafman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 147	Re: Battery?? 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! __________________ Mafman James Johnson

09-29-2018, 06:57 AM	#39
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Battery?? 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..........

09-29-2018, 10:13 AM	#40
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,072	Re: Battery?? Henry was pretty cheap. He probably would have bought his from WalMart!