Battery for hot climate
 

Hola!
My 03 Civic EX needs a new battery. I have looked into the gel batteries, and they don't make a die hard (gel) for my car. I have heard those are great, but have also heard great things about the optima as well. I live in Tucson, AZ where it is dry and hot and we rarely get rain. Any one care to throw out their favorite battery with this terrible climate in consideration.
I can spend (at the most) $250. And if it matters, I do not have a custom stereo, just stock.
Thank you :)

RE: Battery for hot climate
 

honestly i dont think it matters about the climate... but dont get me wrong... i just have a battery from fleet farm... (its a sporting goods/farm store...)

RE: Battery for hot climate
 

Just look for one that has a great warranty.

Odyssey probably makes the best common car batteries, but they can be pricey. Then there are other makers of AGMs, like Optima and Orbital. Orbitals were going pretty cheap at www.homedepot.com.

RE: Battery for hot climate
 

optima is great in the heat, but even better in the cold. I grew up in san diego, and as you know we have some dry heat up to around 109 at times. I joined the military, and got restationed to alaska, and had not one problem with my battery. I will swear by it, But unless you have the need for extra power or something, i would stick to a battery plus battery. Great warranty, and oem replacement.

RE: Battery for hot climate
 

Thanks y'all for the opinions ;) there are sooooo many battery options, I just had no idea where to begin. Thanks, now I have somewhere to start!
Hugs!
Kricket

R U sure HOME Depot sells CAR BATTERIES??????