how about a WAL*MART battery? autocraft?

 

how often does a battery go bad to warrant a cheap one?

$113 i think is a good price for a battery.

paid close to $200 for my optima

its been trouble free for 3 years now.

i had a Deka battery before that, that worked great for me too... i think you can find them at autobarn if you have them

if you decide to get a battery choose ones depending on its CCA ratings
the more the merrier for cold weather starting

also make sure that it has some kinda warranty and maintenance free might also be a plus

 

I've always used Sears Diehard Gold in mine. :dunno:

 

You cannot beat a Die Hard.....ask Bruce Willis! I have them in ALL my cars.

 

Yeah i always use sears die hard gold in mine also no problems @ all

 

There are only like two companies that make all the various car batteries in the US, no matter where you buy it just make sure it is the one for the Legend and then decide which one based on cost and length of free replacement/warranty. Make sure you get at least 2 years with free replacement. You can get one for about $60 or you can pay more.

 

1 AAA duracell linthium Ion, should do it.

 

Well what do you guys spend on batteries for your Legends? i thought $113 was too high bl420 you spent $200 for yours so i guess ill go with the Acura OEM battery. thanks guys

 

I just paid about $80 for mine with the core at AutoZone. Unless you have alot of added sound equipment, all you need is a regular battery. Optimas are great for the long term though.

 

I pai 45 with core at AutoZone for a duralast. Its a POS but gets the job done, and I have a 7 year replacement guarantee on it. but if your Really worried, get an Optima Red or Yellow top battery. They're pretty much the best.

 

DIE HARD like __________________< (insert famous actors name)

 

ENERGIZER FTMFW:bootyshak

 

SRRY NO... DURACELL FOR THE MTHR FKG WIN!:bootyshak :bootyshak

 

forget the acura battery, get a battery from an autoparts store with a decent warranty for $80 instead, like was said above, there are only 2 or 3 major companies that manufacture all batteries today.

 

I have always bought wal-mart. WTF? If it goes bad you take it back you get a new one no questions asked........................ $45.00 great deal, plain and simple, just kep the receipt in the little pocket on the side of the battery!

 

got mine at riebes (napa) because it says "LEGEND" on it in gold print. seemed appropriate. :thumbsup:

 

LOL... I almost got the same one for the very same reason.

 

I keep all my reciepts in a mini organiser in the glove box.

 

thanks for all your input everyone. i appreciate it. i went ahead and bought the OEM Acura Battery today. It turns out that the battery costs $113 for the customer, but i got it for $61 because i work there. free installation too. its a 100 Month Warranty with free 3 year replacement.

 

Happy for you, but that is why they are called stealerships!

 

Because of the rediculously high mark up they put on parts and high labor rates. I use a well established independent shop since '89 and save at least 30-35% on maintenence. Only way to go for an older car notorious for expensive parts....

 

Does the oem battery actually say "Acura" on it? I dont remember, havent seen an oem battery since '93.

 

this post just reminded me i need to go get a new battery this week.....its been 2 years and im not one to risk

 

My battery is almost 3 yrs old. This page is a good reminder, thank you!

 

okay okay i've been reading al lthis time and i've got a question. Whats a good CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) rating for a 92 LS with added bells and whistles (aftermarket radio, fogs, system, HIDs, 2 big subs, 1500 watt amp). My CCA rating is now like 500. When I went to test my battery today, it was good (Duralast), but the people in the store laughed at me. My brother had a Cadillac Seville or something and his battery had a CCA rating almost twice that, like a 920 or something. . . I know the Legend LS comes with lots and lots of electronic goodies and it's about the same length as a cadillac, but i'm not sure if I should stay with my battery size or not.

 

i believe the OEM CCA rating on the Legend was around 525 CCA. now given your added bells and whistles you can go higher up to like 700 CCA and should be fine, unless you live in a really cold climate. you shouldnt need to change your battery unless its going bad. reserve capacity is another feature of batteries. usually the batters with less CCAs have a lesser reserve capacity. reserve capacity basically is how long you could keep your lights and stereo on without draining the battery too much. if you like to play your stereo without the engine on, id recommend upgrading to a better battery. Optima batteries are the best because they have lots of CCAs and a longer reserve capacity not to mentioned they can be discharged and recharged more than your regular battery.
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i use an optima battery but its a lot more than 113 but it lasts forever

 

It's -13 outside without the windchill, and my car hasn't been run since last Saturday, Started right up, but then, I DID spend $45.00 for my 2 year old Wal-Mart special.:headscrat :bootyshak :bootyshak :bootyshak

 

Are the optima batteries universal? or do you have to get a specific #?

 

a group 34/78 will fit if you bend the positive terminal...

otherwise a group 25 would fit better since its smaller.

 

My mom's battery says L E X U S on it. Looks niice.
I've had to get jump starts at 2 Legend Meets so I need a battery
*Thx Tyson & Wyatt & Mike