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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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quick decision, discount or auto zone alternator??

my alternator just died. i know parts store units are crap, but i need the car by tomorrow so i can't order one and wait for it to get here. where would be the best place to get it from?? i now AZ has lifetime warranty, not sure about discount. thanks.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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nevermind just gonna get one from AZ
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Listen want some good advice? I jus got mine from advanced auto parts. Ac delco warenteed for life. Its my 3rd So make sure its a life time replacement.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by bubbareno
Listen want some good advice? I jus got mine from advanced auto parts. Ac delco warenteed for life. Its my 3rd So make sure its a life time replacement.
for sure. i just installed it, its charging again.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Car: black on red 92 rs
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so what kind did you get?
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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You can get brand new GM ones, but they're expensive so I usually go with the rebuilt ones from a parts store. Just make sure you always get the lifetime guarantee one and keep the recipt because it will eventually go out again.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by bubbareno
so what kind did you get?
i got a brand new one from auto zone with the lifetime warranty. came out to about 130 bucks.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by llvll4l2c91350
i got a brand new one from auto zone with the lifetime warranty. came out to about 130 bucks.
good choice.

when it breaks, get a replacement from there.
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