symptoms of a bad starter

[3.7 slp]

Hi all

ok what I have had for the past few months on a cold start is that most time regardless of if I use the stop-start button or the key is a long delay in the car firing up. I turn the key or push the button and for 3-4 seconds nothing and then she starts up and when this happen I also get the EPC light staying on. This is only from a cold start.

...I'm thinking starter motor ..but would like to know want the members think
....do the symptoms sound like the starter .

Thanks for the help and input all
Steve