I can get cheap parts at the local pick n pull, $10 for alternator or starter plus a core charge and $20.00 for a fuel pump plus core charge. I can bring the alternator to my local Pep Girl or the Manualzone and they can test it for me for FREE. I keep spare parts at home in case I need them, but if I sell the car before needing the parts, I just flip them on eBay for a profit.

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2006 Infiniti G35
2001 BMW 3.0I E53 X5 Build date 08/2000 SOLD
Lotus Europa 1970 Destroyed by fire
Lotus Europa 1970 S2 Renault Powered
Lotus Type 52 1970 Twincam Webers Powered
PORSCHE 911 Targa 1982 The Garage Queen
Audi Avant donated to Kars for Kids
BMW 525IT Sold
Audi 4000CS Quattro Sold
Jensen Healey Lotus Powered Sold
Opel 1900 Sold
Triumph Spitfire 1971 Sold
Triumph Spitfire 1968 Sold
Plymouth "Cuda" 340 Six pack SOLD