I went to the dealer that sold the car and got it's history (and the hoses) that will be removed to do the alternator. BMWCCA discount took just shy of 20 bucks off the 90.xx retail marked up price so I paid 72.78.

The driver axle was replaced at 20k in 2010 otherwise just normal maintenance. I asked about the trans fluid and they said BMW considers it truly lifetime.

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BMWCCA # 480346

'72 e6Tii rip
'90 e30iC sold