FWIW, I've got a Pep Boys rebuilt starter in my truck right now, and it's been going strong for over 2 years. I wish I could say the same for the flywheel ring gear (I almost regularly get the starter teeth not engaging fully, and the loud obnoxious noise that accompanies that)...

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
Spark-free since 1999