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One thing I would also do now while the SxS is newer is go on their website and see if you can download the service manual for both the engine and the SXS. Some of the manufacturers tend to drop support after about 10 yrs or so. They're usually free. Has it always been a hard starter even when new and just got worse? Maybe the manufacture just put in a bit too small of a starter and it and just got worn out from the hard starts? If you get the new starter and the old one turns out to be good then at least you have a spare. I would still look in the forums for the compression problem, it's worth a shot. If it's not the starter then It just seems like that could be it. Basically all it does is automatically release some of the compression so they can put a smaller starter on it and make it turn over easier. Kind of a stretch here, but, you might not realize it but if you take a lot of short trips then turn it off the battery may not have time to recharge back up again. If it's been a hard starter all this time then maybe it took its toll on the battery and or starter? I'm not sure how good the charging circuits are on these. I lucked out as my SxS has just enough room to fit in my shed and my little solar trickle charger just reach's a window. I don't use mine everyday like you do but would be good for the times you don't? I have AC trickle chargers for the equipment in the shop not near a window and solar chargers in all my outdoor cars, trucks, mowers, etc, that may sit for long periods.. Anyways that's all the knowledge I have, good luck.