Alternator Very Pricey!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Joplin Mo
I hope that was covered under warranty! 
I think GMPartsDirect is $290 for auto and $235 for 6-speed including shipping, and it doesn't take that much to replace. 30 minutes tops. I'd say someone got to you. 
I think GMPartsDirect is $290 for auto and $235 for 6-speed including shipping, and it doesn't take that much to replace. 30 minutes tops. I'd say someone got to you.
Last edited by MikeyD; Jul 29, 2004 at 03:42 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Joplin Mo
Originally Posted by BikerDuude
No more warranty....although the new motor has a 3 year, 75,000 mile one, thats the only thing left. The part lists at 480 from GMparts direct. Oh well!
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Melting Slicks
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From: redlands,ca.-usa
[QUOTE=Kid]I had mine replaced for just about that amount. It was covered by my extended warranty.
The cost to have your core rebuilt runs about $125--same warrenty at most shops.
Golden Rule #1-If the box has Corvette on it--Your paying to much
The cost to have your core rebuilt runs about $125--same warrenty at most shops.
Golden Rule #1-If the box has Corvette on it--Your paying to much
Melting Slicks
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I had the dealer put one on when I thought it was shot just to find out the original battery was in there long enough to do some residual damage about a year later so you can bet the original alt is safe in a box incase it does go out---when they handed me the bill I almost s%$# I guess I should have asked I have never heard of any kind of alt costing nearly that much--and the damn starter was over 300 bucks--I wish I could part this damn car out at GM retail prices I could buy fleet of Ferrari's--
Race Director
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From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
i put two in my car this week!
This week i had to put two alternators in my car as well, the first one i bought from PartsQuest and paid 180 with core, and at Autozone i paid 156 with core...Turns out i had a lose cable on my starter, which was causing problems, and the first alternator was bad, so i returned it and got the one from Autozone
Melting Slicks
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From: Dublin CA
Originally Posted by BikerDuude
Just had a new alternator put in my 2000 with 53,000 miles. Sticker shock. $636 installed. Holy Shiznit! 
This is for a 2000 with M6.
GM PART # 10316182
CATEGORY: Alternator
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $483.22
OUR PRICE: $241.61
DESCRIPTION: GENERATOR
Two bolts, a plug, a wire, and a belt. Worth an hour of labor at $80 an hour? They saw you coming. Dude, don't ever walk near a jail!
Le Mans Master
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From: Lafayette Colorado
[QUOTE=Z11409]
What kind of shop will rebuild one? I asked a local auto parts store and they got a look on their face as if I asked them if they liked to molest small animals
Keith
Originally Posted by Kid
The cost to have your core rebuilt runs about $125--same warrenty at most shops.
Keith
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From: Memphis TN
I shopped alternators a couple of days and got sticker shocked. I wanted a good one but I found out I couldn't afford those guys. So, I picked up one at a local Advance Auto Parts store. I'm sure it's a reman import version but it came with a lifetime warranty and was $152 + tax. I just hope the place is still in business when I need a replacement and I'm not in the middle of the desert when it goes out. That was the price for the '01/M6 version.
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Le Mans Master
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From: dudley MA
Originally Posted by Ls1Rat
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From: Irving texas
Originally Posted by HHC5
Another reason to buy that extended warranty??? I am presently trying to decide if I should purchase one.
Definately get one.. It has saved me about $5,000 dollars plus already.
I just had to have my AC tensioner fixed along with my Fuel tank sensors and my AC unit replaced because it was hard to read.
Cost... $2,800 +
$600 plus for the alternator last year.
Total: $3,400 +
No deductible
Price of extended warranty $1,700 Well worth it. And is good for 2 more years.
Moral of story: Extended warranties pay for themselves
Kid