eldirector
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^^^ Cost is part of my reasoning as well. A good Gel Cell or AGM battery can be had for 50% more (or so) than a regular lead-acid. It will last MUCH longer than 50% more, so will be cheaper in the long run (assuming you keep a vehicle more than 5-6 years).
I've found them to also be much more reliable, and able to take quite a bit of punishment. They tend to "fade", rather then just die. Every lead-acid I've owned has worked one day, and completely failed the next with no warning. I have had Optimas in several vehicles, and been very happy with them. Also look at Exide's Orbital series of AGM batteries and the same from Odyssey Batteries.
Oh, and Autozone sells Optima, and NAPA usually carries Exide. Might save some shipping!
I've found them to also be much more reliable, and able to take quite a bit of punishment. They tend to "fade", rather then just die. Every lead-acid I've owned has worked one day, and completely failed the next with no warning. I have had Optimas in several vehicles, and been very happy with them. Also look at Exide's Orbital series of AGM batteries and the same from Odyssey Batteries.
Oh, and Autozone sells Optima, and NAPA usually carries Exide. Might save some shipping!