I got ten years on a Varta in my MB 212. When I changed it out I was really surprised it was the original w/97k on it.
I always buy an Optima battery for all my cars cuz they last a lifetime.
Varta is pretty good
Just replaced this battery in my Leon. Got the Bosch 096 agm for £127 from Tayna batteries on eBay.
The original Varta battery lasted 11 years and still worked but began showing signs it needed replacing.
Get a Varta battery, lasts forever.
When I replace mine I went with the Optima Yellow Top. Seems to be hanging in there 6 years later.
I’ve had an Optima Red Top in my 2012 JK Rubicon for about 8 years. My mechanic recently said the battery is on its way out, and now the Jeep is struggling to turn over. I’ve heard Optima’s quality has dropped since I bought mine.
It literally is of 0 benefit and in fact they have shown to have a shorter lifetime in these applications.
Got a Varta battery and it only lasted 1.5 years. My car is parked under the sun on weekdays but was expecting more from the battery
Optimas quality fell off hard when they moved manufacturing to Mexico. They've been riding on their previous reputation ever since.
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