think it has around 135k miles now and i agree i was lucky that the alternator and battery lasted as long as they did. went to auto zone to get the alt, valeo 120, came back, installed and wouldnt you know it, the pulley didnt line up, 1/2 inch off, pull it off look on the back and says bosch. should have read your post zulu Before getting the alt! I'll try again tommorrow... goal is 5 or 6 grand on a trade in for a 09 or 10. wish my wife didnt love this x so much!