I checked Fastlane on a starter for my 1994 E420 and it's listing a remanufactured starter for $208.70 and a new starter for $119.71. Can anyone explain why the reman is significantly more expensive than the new starter? Is it that much better? Anyone have any experiences with the "new" starters. Thanks.

http://catalog.peachparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=&yearid=1994%40%401994&makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES+BENZ%40%40X&modelid=6396%3AMBC|1530%3AED|10000072%40%40E420&keyword=starter&subcatid=P:240894@@Starter&mode=PA

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1993 400E, 256,000 miles (totaled)
1994 E420, 200,000+ miles
1995 E420, 201,000 miles

REman Bosch is better than NEW made in China!

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What's wrong with the starter?

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Thanks for the information.

On a few occasions, it made a grinding noise when engaged and I'm thinking that the solenoid is starting to go out. As a preventative measure, I have been thinking of changing it out beforehand.

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1993 400E, 256,000 miles (totaled)
1994 E420, 200,000+ miles
1995 E420, 201,000 miles

Are they remanufactured with parts made in China ?

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