It's not just the starter…
It's not just the starter life I'm concerned about. Every time a car is started, the piston rings and crankshaft journals are producing friction and thus wear until oil pressure is restored. Granted its not as bad as a cold start, but why add to engine wear to save a few drops of fuel/emissions? And I'm not buying the claim that the supposedly beefed up starter can take it. Not to mention it's just plain annoying.