What is the BEST Battery on the market to install?

[00-711]

Hello,
             I need a new battery for my '82 SX/4. What is the best long lasting battery on the market I can put in the car?


Thank You
00-711

[AMC of Houston]

I like Odyssey batteries; but they are pricy (I have one in my DB7).    However, I have the less-pricy Optima's in most of my classics; and I've had no issues with them over the years.

[JayRamb]

interstate

[bilge rat]

I've been a big fan of Optima batteries for years- I use them in all my toys and vehicles, and have never had a problem. 

[JayRamb]

I've been a big fan of Optima batteries for years- I use them in all my toys and vehicles, and have never had a problem. 

Optima has great reserve. My daily driver has it...came with the car when I bought it. I have the red top on that one

[carnuck]

One with 12.6 volts after sitting all night.   Brand doesn't matter quite as much as cranking power. If you get one the correct size that is rated for the temps in your area (IE: An Alaskan cold start battery won't do well in AZ heat) you should be fine unless you leave your lights on.

[Taylor]

I bought a Red Top Optima back in 2003, it has been in several cars & 1 suv since then. Finally it ended up in my eagle about 5 years ago. It is still going strong. However I had it and the alternator tested early in the winter. Alt was low charging voltage and the guy that tested said the battery was fine BUT was a little low on charge because of the alternator. It has only gone dead once, dumb mistake I left the drivers door open after working on it all day, didn't realize the dome light was on too. 2 days later clicking is all I got.

[macdude443]

Using a Deka in my DD wagon and have been very happy.  We had a very cold winter -10 and it didn't mind.  The DieHard in my Jeep did.