Best Battery - what do you find works well and lasts well

[A7DUO]

I know batteries are much of muchness in many cases, but I think my 2001 MR-2 suffers from:
a) previous owner garaging it for extended periods of time, although he did used to isolate the battery but not necessarily charge it in storage
b) fitting a cheap and cheerful battery last time it was changed.

At some point I'll have to change it, and wondering what members would a) avoid, b) recommended

Thanks
Matt

[Gaz mr-s]

Batt type is an 053. Yuasa are popular, & I believe the biggest manufacturer.  Whatever you find the best deal on really.  Higher CCA figure better than a lower one, I assume....

[Topdownman]

I have one of these, turns my V6 engine over no problem and current one about 4 years old at least and going strong.

Yuasa

[SV-3]

Double check the dimensions with the supplier - some mis-identify the battery

[Gibla]

I have these motorcycle batteries installed in all of my '2' s . A number of other members have also gone down this avenue

ELTX20H EXIDE LI-ION Lithium Motorbike Battery 12V 84W 380A <these weigh under 1kg, hold their charge well, but can be 'safely' discharged without causing long-lasting battery damage as you would experience with lead-acid variety.

As an added bonus, it gives you more room! these batteries are maybe 1/3 of the dimension of a 'normal' one.

Not particularly cheap though at circa £120-140

The best battery? < For me, Yes!

[Topdownman]

Double check the dimensions with the supplier - some mis-identify the battery

Thats a good point, some mix up the mk2 and mk3 batteries in their fitting guides so double checking is very sensible!

[Joesson]

I have had a Yuasa in my 2 for over 5 years (guaranteed for that long). My car is garaged and SORN for 6 months of the year but on charge much of the time with a Lidl special charger.
I also got a Yuasa for my daily, a diesel, not for so many years.
But, the previous two years my daily was doing only around 16 miles a week and so I did keep it checked and charged with my Lidl charger.
Maybe the last two years have not helped some middle aged batteries if charge not kept up.

[paulj]

Yuasa 053 size is a good shout.  I got one with a four year warranty, keep an eye out for offers.  My advice is that changing a battery sooner rather than later saves a lot of worry - worth it if you have the spare cash

[A7DUO]

I actually found my current Lucas 053 cell isn't bad actually (although I suspect the TOAD Alarm/Immob drains it amongst other things), which is why previous owner fitted battery isolator switch as he only used the car occasionally.  I just leave it on a battery conditioner in the garage now and that should be fine for a bit,

Yes when I come to change it a Yuasa 053 is what I will get 

Thanks for all your replies 

[Mr2highpeak]

I'd consider buying a battery booster and just keep the old battery going for as long as it works, plus you can use the booster for other vehicles you may have.