Purchase-Alternator-replacement
11-14-2008, 09:41 AM
#1
Purchase-Alternator-replacement
Where do you guys recommend purchasing a new alternator. I wanna make sure that i purchase from where most of you bought your replacements and trust.
Thanx People.
Thanx People.
11-14-2008, 12:46 PM
#4
Yesterday: http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...lternator.html
I did call other places and prices ranged from $185 Pep Boys to $400 local independent.
I did call other places and prices ranged from $185 Pep Boys to $400 local independent.
11-14-2008, 01:15 PM
#5
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 51
I had mine go out about 10months ago and replaced it with an AutoZone re-manufactured alternator (154$).
That lasted about 1 month until that one gave out, but I had it replaced under their warranty, and its been great ever since.
Have them bench test it before you walk out the door to make sure you don't put an already crappy part in.
And while it may not last as long as an OEM alternator, the lifetime warranty is what got me to buy it, after doing it twice I can get it done in about 30minutes, and I have free towing from AAA, so its not a big deal if it does go out again.
That lasted about 1 month until that one gave out, but I had it replaced under their warranty, and its been great ever since.
Have them bench test it before you walk out the door to make sure you don't put an already crappy part in.
And while it may not last as long as an OEM alternator, the lifetime warranty is what got me to buy it, after doing it twice I can get it done in about 30minutes, and I have free towing from AAA, so its not a big deal if it does go out again.
11-14-2008, 05:35 PM
#9
Read this before you buy. It may save some cash.
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...e-i30-one.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...e-i30-one.html
11-24-2008, 11:24 AM
#15
Shopping today for a 4th gen myself (OEM #2310M0L706R) and wanted to post in case somebody searches. $400 seems way high. All prices after cores for reman.
Autozone - $149 Duralast (only choice)
Advance Auto - $137 Autolite, $140-$200 various brands
NAPA - $180 - $260
Rockauto-reman $116 NSA, $146 BBB; new- $159 NSA, $183 Bosch
Autozone - $149 Duralast (only choice)
Advance Auto - $137 Autolite, $140-$200 various brands
NAPA - $180 - $260
Rockauto-reman $116 NSA, $146 BBB; new- $159 NSA, $183 Bosch
11-24-2008, 05:39 PM
#16
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 678
Autozone would be my last resort personally for any electrical part. I've been through 4 in one day on my last car and said never again. However, I did buy a distributor there over 4 years ago and it's been perfect ever since so it's hit and miss.
I'd say if it's something you could handle replacing again w/o going crazy, it might be ok.
Regardless of where you buy it, just make sure it has a lifetime warranty.
Jeremy
I'd say if it's something you could handle replacing again w/o going crazy, it might be ok.
Regardless of where you buy it, just make sure it has a lifetime warranty.
Jeremy
11-25-2008, 08:48 PM
#18
i buy mine from consumer auto parts or barrco. sometimes i end up returning for another one, other times its fine. kinda a gamble with these rebuilt models, but def. cheaper than new. worth the risk IMO.
11-25-2008, 09:14 PM
#19
ditto i think i paid like 210 before i took the core part back
just make sure that you MAKE THEM TEST IT, before you take it out of the store
11-25-2008, 11:51 PM
#20
Personally I don't trust Autozone alternators anymore, when I was younger I made the mistake of replacing the alternator in my 92 Firebird with one from Autozone, and when I got home I realized the bearing was already no-good before I even put it on the car. Returned that one, put the next one they gave me which seemed fine, and on my way home from work that night, black smoke started pouring out from under my hood and left me stranded at 11 oclock at night. Ugh. I use O'reilly's now, similar price also with a lifetime warranty and no problems yet.