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Somebody talk me out of this purchase
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May 20, 2024, 2:14 PM
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Alternator is going bad in the car. Called Advance Auto, called Napa. Everywhere want's $300 for the part.
Amazon has them for 150.
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At first, I thought you should. Then, I thought maybe you shouldn't.
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May 20, 2024, 2:17 PM
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I guess I don't need one.
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Make sure you wrench it yourself.***
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May 20, 2024, 2:17 PM
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Lot o points [164603]
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Sometimes you get what you pay for.
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May 20, 2024, 2:17 PM
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Amazon refurbished?
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Oculus Spirit [82343]
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How do you know its the alternator?***
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May 20, 2024, 2:18 PM
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C'mon Ineligible!
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May 20, 2024, 2:21 PM
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I'm sure he thought to put the vehicle on a lift to check it.
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All the cinder blocks are prolly being used in the house reno***
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May 20, 2024, 2:27 PM
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It's not the alternator.
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May 20, 2024, 2:26 PM
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You have an undersized battery. Modern cars need at at least two that you tether together with some clothes hangers.
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Oculus Spirit [82343]
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Makes you wonder How big are the alternators
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May 20, 2024, 2:24 PM
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On electric cars ?
Must be HUUGGEE.
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Heisman Winner [139284]
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Why would an EV need an alternator?***
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May 20, 2024, 2:38 PM
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Oculus Spirit [87832]
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TTJ***
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May 20, 2024, 2:43 PM
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Re: TTJ***
May 20, 2024, 3:05 PM
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Orange Blooded [4222]
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if your car is made by GM, I say go for the Amazon cost effective solution***
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May 20, 2024, 2:44 PM
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Lot o points [157957]
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Why are we even pretending you wont take the cheapest option every time?***
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May 20, 2024, 2:46 PM
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Update: Dude up town has one about half price of the others***
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May 22, 2024, 8:55 AM
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With half the amperage, but it fits***
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May 22, 2024, 9:02 AM
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As long as it hits 14v I'm good. Car has 274k on it so it's not like I'm
May 22, 2024, 9:11 AM
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buying parts for longevity
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