Alternator OEM Mazda or OEM BMW

I've replaced the alternator (failed on me), done waterpump & thermostat (180,000km done as a precaution).

My alternator went and I never had any lights, just weird electrical gremlins and batteries dying. Replaced it myself, took maybe 2 hours and the part was like $150 after the core return

I was able to remove/replace the alternator on my Mazda CX-5 without removing any parts as has been mentioned.

you dont even need ISTA to figure out the alternator is dead. A fresh and charged batter will sit at 13v, used should always be around 12v. while charging it should be 13v. the fact this is dropping while the car is running suggests a shot alternator right off the bat

Paid $1,214 out the door. Alternator... No experience with cars and don\u2019t feel comfortable installing myself. Based off local availability, I can\u2019t imagine an option I would\u2019ve been happier with. Of course it\u2019s overpriced, but I can justify the spend based off how seamless the experience was.

Sometimes when u replace the alternator but the battery is bad it'll just fry your new alternator.

We were on our way back from a daytrip when the M3's alternator decided to give up the ghost about 1.5 hours from home.

I ended up getting a new one from BMW after two remans failed with once catastrophically failing and catching fire almost burning up my car.

Just a shitty alternator

My 2020 Mazda cx30 has a bad alternator at 47,000 miles. Bought this car about a month and a half ago. Wondering if this is a typical thing for Mazdas alternators to go out fast.