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Thanks for the replies!

Good points Candyman! My problem is that I'm in South Texas and the heat seems to kill regular batteries in just a couple of years. My thinking is the Optima batteries are probably better made, and also of a different design, that might hold up better in the long run. I don't mind spending more if I don't have to worry about battery replacement every 2-3 years. Like cruiserdad76 pointed out, sometimes you get what you pay for.

soonercruiser: Do you just get a regular battery or something more exotic at Sams? I never thought to try Sams for car batteries. Guess I should go over and see what they have.
HNY all!
Bill