Starter motor Denso or OEM Volkswagen

Might be a long shot but see if there is a Starter/Alternator repair shop nearby. They will be able to disassemble and fix what is wrong using much higher quality parts that what auto parts stores use.

I went with Denso from Advanced Auto last year. So far no issues and very nice quick starts

I replaced my old iron starter in my 84 GTI with the mk4 starter and what a difference (both spinning and weight!

My problem (from 2+ years ago) turned oiut to be a bad starter. The solenoid must have gone south. A new starter motor fixed it.

My problem (from 2+ years ago) turned oiut to be a bad starter. The solenoid must have gone south. A new starter motor fixed it.

Denso would be the one I would want on a Lexus.

The Denso remanufactured unit is perfectly ok!

Given the price, I bought the reman Denso from Rockauto and replaced it myself.

Well I began taking apart the car and removing the starter and found that a part of it was bent. I'm not sure if that's the solenoid or what it's called but I'm pretty sure it's the reason the car wouldn't start.

I had the day off today so I went ahead and put a new starter in, the old one was ghastly, and it still wont even turn over!?