I have only rudimentary experience working on cars, but I got the OEM Bosch for like 300 (less core return deposit after I mailed back the old core). Took me about an hour or so to replace myself.
Pros: easy to replace
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A brand new Valeo (439317) alternator is $209 on Rockauto and they can be swapped in an hour or two.
Pros: easy to swap
Part number: 439317
My ‘09 highlander needed one about a year ago around 150k and my local shop put in a reman Denso for way less than a new Denso. Good warranty on it, too.
Pros: good warranty, lower cost
Vehicle:
Toyota Highlander
Mileage: 150000 km
I believe the OEM for the alternator is Denso. If you can get one of those it’ll probably go another 230k
Pros: long lifespan
Mileage: 230000 km
Get a Denso reman from RockAuto. It is the same as OEM Denso and is <$200 with core return.
Pros: same as OEM
Denso if you can find it. It will last another 25 years
Pros: will last long
I went and got a Mazda one off of Moss bc I was sick of AutoZone remanned ones blowing up. It's plenty nice for stock electrical load
Pros: nice for stock load
Cons: AutoZone ones blowing up
Vehicle:
Mazda
I used to have an alternator that required me to rev to 5k before the light would go out! My current one needs a slight blip to 1200 to make the light go out. I just ordered a new Bosch rebuilt alternator to replace.
Cons: needs slight blip
Duralast 11120 (if that's what is on the invoice) doesn't have a lot of great reviews...
Pros: null
Cons: not great reviews
Part number: 11120
Alternator and the battery are overpriced 2x (google replacement Varta battery and smth like Bosch alternator for your car on pkwteile or idealo).
Cons: alternator, battery overpriced
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