Good starter brand

My starter is shot and I am looking for a replacement. I have heard that Denso's are great, but I don't want to spent close to $200 for on a starter for a car with about 159k miles on it. So I'm looking to y'all with more experience with our cars for suggestion on a starter that will last, but not break the bank. Thank you!

Assuming this is for the 2006 LGT you are listing, have you checked Rock Auto?

Yep get a reman unit from the local auto parts store. If you have a issue, you can return it that day and get another.

Assuming this is for the 2006 LGT you are listing, have you checked Rock Auto?

 

I did, but don't want to pay the return shipping for the core.

Yep get a reman unit from the local auto parts store. If you have a issue, you can return it that day and get another.

 

And if you have another car, or can get a ride with someone else, you can buy the new starter and turn in the core in one trip.

 

I replaced mine back in 2013. Went to my local Advance and got one of their Carquest branded reman'd starters. 7 years and about 50,000 miles later, it still works like a champ. Paid $80 in 2013, now it looks like they're about $120.

I wanna say I bought a reman unit at O'Reillys and after core charge it was $80-$100. They sold me a Denso starter too, which is the same as OE.

 

Super easy install.

I bought one from DB Electrical for my son's Outback. Good price, free shipping, no core charge. The starter works just fine.

I did, but don't want to pay the return shipping for the core.

 

Why not, when looking at core charges from RA its a decent bit of change. The starter isnt very heavy/large so you will still come out ahead - they also provide discounted shipping for the core return.

I just put in a Dorman (Autozone) a couple days ago, works fine. Switch over the backing plate and keep the extra nuts in case you lose one, $100.