You could go with the Sears Platinum, which is the Odyssey for a little over the $200 mark, with the same warranty as the Odyssey

 

Alright now I'm thinking try the platinum idea again. Its so pricey... that's what's holding me back.

 

I don't think you can beat the HD Interstate at Sam's, for the price.

 

Also a JC battery, questionable quality, as with the Optima, Motorcraft and many others

 

I'm getting 4 to 5 years out of them and the last ones were at $79. I just change them out due to age as I don't want to be left stranded. The annual cost seems pretty low to me. I don't have any mods requiring extra juice and the 850 or so cold cranking amps do what I need.

 

That's what I am having trouble deciding...

The DieHard is around $220 v $130-140 for the Interstate MTP-65. It's a size-able price difference and that's what has me torn.

 

Just get the best you can that fit's the wallet, and be happy with, that's all you can do. Also 'Bluejay' has a good and valid point, just plan on replacing it in 4 to 5 years to avoid the stranded effect. They are all somewhat of a crap shoot anymore anyway.

 

I may just get the Interstate this time around then eventually get the Diehard when it croaks. My dad has been discussing it with me. His 04 Cummins obviously takes two so 200-300 is easier to stomach than 450-500. There are so many interstate dealers around here, I'm not too worried about it. I think most towns here have a dealer or two of them.

 

The Interstate MTP-65 has 850 CCAs compared to the Kirkland's 900 CCA. The Kirkland has 36 months free replacement, 37-100 month pro-rated. The interstate has 30 months free replacement, 31-85 months pro-rated. The Interstate is $144, the Kirkland is $75.....Why would you buy the Interstate?

 

Just read his post......HE HAS BETTER ACCESS TO THEM......READ !!!!

 

He didn't mention access to Costco at all!!!!!!!! All he did was mention the number of Interstate dealers.....

 

I can only assume that if the OP wanted to mount a urinal on the side of his truck, you (Mr.T) you would find something to argue about that also...ie improper height, low gpm, or some other irrelevant BS: have a great turkey day !!

 

Going by his location in his profile, he has good access to Costco - but probably doesn't have a membership.

 

There are 6 in Mass., but I have no idea how close Mansfield is to any of them and he said there are Interstate dealers all around him. Whatever works for him is my thoughts. Have a Happy Thanksgiving 'GLC'

 

Looks like one is 11 miles, the other is 14 miles: