[legend94]

The Diehard Platinum battery is an AGM battery rebranded for Sears but manufactured by Oddyssey Batteries from virgin lead. It is one of the best batteries you can buy for a vehicle. If you can afford it, you won;t be sorry about its performance AND longevity.

NOT really sure about what the last poster said about car audio and batteries...pretty sure that a car audio exclusion is NOT written into the Platinum battery warranty, but I could be wrong and I guess its worth looking into before you buy.

I am looking for performance and longevity reviews from real world experience.

A warranty won't be a consideration for this purchase for those reasons. I don't want a Walmart battery that has a 3 year warranty that I will have to use. I prefer not to be stranded! So if I can get a larger margin of safety upfront that is the way I will go.

My system will be fairly tame as I am into sq and not making noise.

I was just curious if the advanced gold agm is more marketing or if its close to the quality of the platinum.

 

[legend94]

I bought them because I feel that a warranty isn't worth squat if you are stuck on the side of the road or broke down in the boonies far from home.

This is my main concern as well! If I lived in a more populated area with cell service everywhere it would not be as big of a concern. I don't, so I think one must be prudent when possible.

Thanks for your input!

 

[legend94]

What research did you do it was not good at all. look at warranty these companies will not
take returns if you do any type of heavy car audio.
So that said options Reikken, XS Power, Shurken, Stinger, & Kinetik

I appreciate your suggestions as well but I don't think I was as clear about what my goals were in my original post to give you enough information to help my situation.

Didn't even know stinger made batteries still! I did come across the XS Power in my research and a lot of people love them.

 

[legend94]

I have bought 2 diehard platinums, one for my truck and the other for my car, they have yet to fail or disappoint in the harsh ND winters.

How long have you had them?

Last time I checked the gold was not AGM. If it is now, it's most likely a Deka.

I believe they have the regular gold still and have added the agm gold for some applications.

The advanced gold is in fact a rebadged Deka intimidator. You can also find the very same battery at most auto parts stores under different names and even some farm & home stores. I bought mine under the name Magna Power over 4 years ago and it has been the best battery I've ever owned. Sat outside in sub-zero temps and starts right up. I would save my money and forego the platinum for one of the rebadged Dekas. Just my opinion.

I am up for this option but how would I know for sure its a Deka?