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Recommended car security systems?
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:23 pm
by nist7
Finally decided to add some extra protection.
Saw Ryan selling a CompuStar, which seems to have pretty nice products. Too bad they don't do internet selling. So prolly lots of dough...
What alarm/security, if any, do you guys use? And any recommended brands?
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:56 pm
by GlassWolf
Compustar. Lots of them for sale on eBay.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:37 am
by Ryan from Ohio
I will second that.
I did my fair share of the cheapy alarms...Three to be exact.
2 "everything in the siren box" by Hornets
1 Audiovox alarm. Wasnt to shabby, but it cost enough. Cant remember how much the install cost, but the alarm worked well with the exception of shock sensor dulling over time.
1 Compustar- the one in the for sale section. Nice alarm... Just wanted a new one with the extra range and features.....
This new alarm cost me $230 shipped to my door. The install will probably run me
Close to that also. Better than the $700 installed price at the dealers...
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:26 am
by GlassWolf
the compustar seller on ebay includes wiring codes for the alarm and your car if you tell him the make, model, and year. That's VITAL to buying an alarm if you're not having it installed by the seller. I got my compustar from the guy on ebay and it's great. glass breakage, microwave, remote start, power locks and power window control, etc.. even has a two way remote pager. I can do just about anything you can think up with that alarm, and it's well made.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:02 am
by Ryan from Ohio
Spooken true as ever.
THe compustar will be solid and they have awesome tech support!
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:15 pm
by audiobass10
I've got a Crime Stopper w/ remote start..i have no idea what model it is, but it's an alarm and it works. Since i'll only be having my Jeep for another year, I figured somethin simple would do and it's been good to me so far.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 3:01 pm
by GlassWolf
that alarm will raise the resale value.. that's a plus
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:45 pm
by nist7
damn, all the systems on ebay have remote start capability. i need just a pure, security system, with no fancy schmancy crap such as remote start and window roll up.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:56 pm
by audiobass10
KikiTheCat wrote:that alarm will raise the resale value.. that's a plus
lol is that sarcasm?
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:22 am
by GlassWolf
No. I'm serious. Having an aftermarket security system is always a selling point.
It makes people feel safer leaving belongings in the car. It helps people feel protected from others stealing things like their vehicle registration as a means of identity theft, which is one of the fastest rising crimes in the US. It has a panic feature most times that makes women feel safer when approaching their car in dark parking lots and such. Heck I can think of lots of reasons to validate a person's need for an alarm system.
Probably why I used to sell a lot of them. heheh
Compustar does offer some alarms without remote start etc.
look at their website (link in the FAQ section) to see which model fits your needs.
Remember, spending $200 on an alarm system is still cheaper than the $250 deductible most people carry on their policies the first time someone smashes a window and grabs stuff like your CDs or head unit remote control.
It's a good investment. ^_^
every vehicle I own has an alarm system by the way, so I do practice what I preach.