Need alternator for 2001 9-5. Is the Premier Gear, PG13807 from Amazon Ok?

[Tunk]

Hey SAAB wizards!

This one is 130 dollars compared to my local NAPA asking 240, but is it too much risk for the savings?


Thanks,
Tunk

[nordwulf]

You often get you what you pay for. I haven't heard of the Premium Gear brand before but already sounds like cheap Chinese parts.

I had the pleasure of replacing the alternator in my 9-5 and it is not a job you want do again just because you bought a cheap part that may fail again within a year.

I got a rebuilt Bosch alternator from eEuroparts and it is only a little bit more at $199. Still less expensive than NAPA.

https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/802...built-AL0782X/

Here is my alternator replacement experience: http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=32636

[Digger]

Premier Gear makes alternators?????

I guess that if they will put their name on it, I would take a chance on it.

[Tunk]

Thanks, Nordwulf. I went with the more expensive one!

[Tunk]

Good to hear, Digger, but I went with the costlier one.

[yazdo]

One could also rebuild their own alternator for MY2002-2007 for $65.00: Maniac Electric Motors.

[Tunk]

Thank you, Yazdo!

[Tunk]

thank you!