Starters- New Bosch vs. remanufactured Denso

[Stevo F]

So I've decided the delayed cranking of the starter on my '98 Legacy GT is the start/ solenoid itself, so I want to replace it. I like using Rock Auto, I can get a remanufactured Denso for $108 vs. a new Bosch for $107 (in either case I'll keep the old one and maybe change out the copper contacts in my spare to to see if that fixes it and keep it as a spare for one of our 2 Legacies).

 

I know many lean toward Denso because it's OEM, but in my experiences (from many years ago, the last time I had to replace a starter) that new are generally better than rebuilt, so I'm on the fence.

 

So new Bosch or remaunfactured Denso?

[Fairtax4me]

Denso remanufctured starters are very high quality. I've replaced several of those in the last couple years and I dont hesitate to use them or recommend them. If I can get a Denso, I'll pay more for it. Saving $40-50 isn't worth the hassle of having to swap a starter again. Especially on the Toyota V8s with it down in the valley under the intake manifold.

 

The Bosch starters are good as well but normally they cost quite a bit more. Kind of a toss-up either way, in this case, I think you'll get a good quality part.

[GeneralDisorder]

1/10th that price for contacts from ebay. Our local Subaru dealer sells them (not subaru part numbers). Toyota sells them for their cars. Super easy cheap fix. Buying a starter is wasteful.

 

GD