[PT Lilly]

Well this time I didn't order it online, I did however take it to a shop and this is what they recomended I do. Replace the Alternator and Battery. 817 bucks total. Was I ripped off? Now before you answer let me tell you what I have in it already. For one I have a 900 watt stereo system in my PT, lots of neon accessories and a remote start/security system. At first I was told that it was my regulator went bad but the voltage readout on it was normal. My alternator however was only reading 10.5 volts with the radio on and the headlights and the AC on. So It was recomended by this shop that I upgrade the Alternator and Battery; and this is what 817 dollars got me. A new 235 Amp Alternator, new belts, custom 1/2" steel mounting brackets for the alternator. A new Optima Red Top Battery with new wires and terminals. I was quoted 350 for the alternator, 325 for the labor, and 142 for the battery with wires and terminals. The shop kept it from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. I picked it up this evening and it runs great and I am more than happy about it. So did I get what I payed for? I feel good about it but I have been wrong before too. Tell me what you think or if you've had to replace your alternator before. Its a 2001 PT Touring ED. With 37k on it. And if i get some good feedback I'll leave the guys card for you folks. [?]