Alternator: re-build, buy new from Autozone/Napa or buy new from Dealer?

[hamimp]

I was told by dealer that the alternator is bad. Though I did not have any issue in the last 2 weeks ( in the last 1 month my car stalled twice and worked fine after jump starts)

Now for the alternator, should I re-build, buy new from Autozone/Napa or buy new from Dealer.

Re-build is asking me only $150 including installation.

Autozone/Napa: About $200 and service extra.

Dealer: $270 and $230 installation.

Please let me know the good and bad of each one.

I see that it is not recommended to rebuild - what do you think.

[maxhopper]

You should be fine with an autozone alternator. Just be sure to have them test it before you leave the store.

[hannibal]

Maybe you should also get AutoZone to run their diagnostics as a second opinion. I have no idea what they do though...

[Beancooker]

Replaced mine today. That is the worst bunch of BS, trying to get it out.

Used an Autozone special. $179.

Was going to take pics and do a writeup, but was way too angry to mess with pics. Sorry guys. If there ius anyone with a Maxima near Olympia and needs the alternator replaced, I can help you, but you have to take the pics.