TheCrow Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 For the first time in 4 years Paty let me down . Last week end on my way to airport , to catch up the early flight Paty suddenly stopped accelerating and the speed went down to 20 km at full throttle and the dash board light became like the Christmas tree I managed to cross the remaining distance to airport crossing signal lights and 4 lane roads at the speed of 20 km It was the alternator who had clocked 85000 km that died in a heart attack . Being away I asked the company mechanic to fix it before I get back and he calls me to inform me he got the alternator from the dealer at 1095 $ asked him to return it back the dealer refused to take back an electrical part after long negotiations he let it for 958 $ Ouch that was hurting my pocket but after fixing it I could feel the difference as Paty responds faster to my foot on the accelerator . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 For the first time in 4 years Paty let me down . Last week end on my way to airport , to catch up the early flight Paty suddenly stopped accelerating and the speed went down to 20 km at full throttle and the dash board light became like the Christmas tree I managed to cross the remaining distance to airport crossing signal lights and 4 lane roads at the speed of 20 km It was the alternator who had clocked 85000 km that died in a heart attack . Being away I asked the company mechanic to fix it before I get back and he calls me to inform me he got the alternator from the dealer at 1095 $ asked him to return it back the dealer refused to take back an electrical part after long negotiations he let it for 958 $ Ouch that was hurting my pocket but after fixing it I could feel the difference as Paty responds faster to my foot on the accelerator . $1,000 for an ALTERNATOR ??? I hope that's in Zimbabwe dollars. If it's in USD, have a friend bring a used one in a suitcase! Even if you pay 200% duty, it's less than $500... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 $1,000 for an ALTERNATOR ??? I hope that's in Zimbabwe dollars. If it's in USD, have a friend bring a used one in a suitcase! Even if you pay 200% duty, it's less than $500... I was in Lebanon and my mechanic already had taken it out of dealer ship so I had to pay , otherwise i could have gotten it from Lebanon for some 200 $ I can say that I was raped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I was in Lebanon and my mechanic already had taken it out of dealer ship so I had to pay , otherwise i could have gotten it from Lebanon for some 200 $ I can say that I was raped That sucks, man. Maybe your mechanic should pay 75% of the cost for being a COMPLETE MORON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Glad it was just the alternator, but damn, those prices are insane!! I just dealt with something like that. The 'factory' quoted $600 for a power supply for a diamond turning machine. I spent 15 minutes on the internet and bought the identical item for $122. I can understand needing to make a profit, but that kind of mark up is absolutely immoral... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) There is an old say ( Nothing scratches you skin like your own nails ) , i feel like shoving the old alternator ..... Ridiculously this is the monopoly the agents play here in such countries , with no privilege of competition or after market suppliers easy deliveries for online shopping all has to fly the continent to reach here . Noting that the duty is only 5% here they have no reason to thief this way but again monopoly rules Edited June 11, 2009 by TheCrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Here in Oz you will pay around $550 for a Terrano Alty, even a JY job you will pay $330 (I have a buddy who just had to replace his) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 jeez, i paid $50 for a working 91 maxima alternator from the JY. Remanufactured Champion alternators are about $150 after you trade back your old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Here in Oz you will pay around $550 for a Terrano Alty, even a JY job you will pay $330 (I have a buddy who just had to replace his) What is the reason for such rediculous prices (unless the mean wage there is $150,000)? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 you should throw the old alty through one of their huge glass windows.... Make that 1000 back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheus Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 We sell an alternator for an 05 pathy (pt# 23100-EA20A) for $447.15 retail, $380.08 club price. to say you were raped is an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 jeez, i paid $50 for a working 91 maxima alternator from the JY. Remanufactured Champion alternators are about $150 after you trade back your old one. I paid 170 after core for a rebuilt Nissan one. I like things with more than a 90 day warranty. (mine is 2 years). I would never buy a JY wear item unless it was for a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I paid 170 after core for a rebuilt Nissan one. I like things with more than a 90 day warranty. (mine is 2 years). I would never buy a JY wear item unless it was for a spare. I live off of scavenged parts.... Anyway for $1000.00 I think I would have bought a spare truck, yank the alt. and have more spare parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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