I go from forum to forum and the issue of Optima batteries not being what they once were is a common one. I have to believe it has some truth to it.
Anyone here try Odyssey batteries:
Odyssey Drycell Car Batteries
More power in a more compact and lighter package.
If I keep my car past the 4th or 5th year mark, I'm gonna dump the stock battery in favor of one of these, I think.