If you own a BMW or Honda automobile, the Optima application guide does not show a battery to fit your car because of battery size/shape issues. An Optima may fit, however -- we do sell batteries every day for applications not indicated in the book. What this means is that you'd need to measure the space you have available (including top clearance) and consult the dimensions on our home page.

If any modification to your battery tray or hold-down is required, it may be very minor. Sometimes it's as simple as leaving off a cosmetic battery cover.

Any Optima model that matches your vehicle's voltage will perform well electrically in your BMW or Honda vehicle. If you want the ability to repeatedly discharge the battery deeply (10.5v is full discharge) without shortening lifespan, then look at the deep cycle batteries. (Performance of the Blue Top batteries is identical to that of the Yellow Tops, but because Optima offers a little better warrranty on the Blue Top, we recommend them over the Yellow Top for most applications unless you need GM-style side terminals, which are not available on a Blue Top.) If you don't need deep-cycle ability, then you'll want to look at the Red Top batteries (or Orange Top, if you need reversed post orientation.)

Please note that the top terminals on Optima batteries are set about 1.5" further from the edge of the battery than on most conventional batteries -- if your existing cables will not reach, you would need to purchase longer cables from your auto parts supplier.

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