I think for about 1/3 the price the stock battery is just fine. I got a
good one at Costco a few years ago for about $40 I think. If you are going
to mount the battery in the car or the trunk, or live in a very high heat
area I would spring for the Optima. But since you don't and you are not
running any heavy load accessories just go with stock and don't forget to
check the water level if it is a non-maintenance free battery.

CaptainKrunch


"joe" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> thanks all for the advice, i appreciate it. my next question is should i
> spring for an Optima battery? or it it not worth the extra money? i
> don't have a high power car stereo or anything.