replaced an alternator. not terrible at $370 for a Valeo brand/oe brand from amazon.

this is at 209k miles. seems to have been the original alternator. Battery icon/charging Lamp came on the way to work. Luckily, made it to work and was able to have it towed home.

At this point, everything except the drivetrain and power steering pump, AC compressor have been replaced in the engine bay.

Next is likely another valve cover gasket. So until then..

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e70 - purchased 6/2018
e36 - wouldn't pass smog at 190k 2016
e53 - transmission blew at 225k 2012
e30 - sold as it was a little slow for a DD and burning oil at 220k 2011