shopping 4 car alarm

[bolistik]

I'm currently looking to buy a car alarm system. What brand or model should i look into? I have a $200 budget.

[HeavyChevy3800]

Most alarms made by DEI are good. With only 200 bucks you will just get the alarm and the remote entry (if you have auto locks). If you go the cheap route you might be able to get remote start. But in alarms it pays to get the best.

[bolistik]

what about viper brands?

[HeavyChevy3800]

Viper,Python and Clifford are made by DEI. I have a Viper alarm. Alarm, keyless entry, trunk release, remote start. It works great.

[TIM TIM TIM]

dont do a code alarm

[kpr10is]

dont do a code alarm
+1. Or any other Audiovox product, or CrimeStopper, or Autopage, or anything besides DEI.

[djgizmo]

I've used code alarm and crime stopper. The older code alarms worked good when installed properly. My last crime stopper lasted 3+ years before it started glitchin up.

[psychopunk627]

CarCrazy does the alarms for 200, thats for the alarm system and installed takes them 2-3 hours its in bradenton, they did mine lmk later

[kender]

buy dei, I have 2 cars currently with viper alarms, I reccommend and install the dei systems in my familys cars. look on ebay and you can get a sweet deal for the alarm, then either install yourself ( it's really not that hard) or hook up with someone that knows what they are doing and will help you do it in trade for pizza and beer.

I have the 800 esp on one car and it works great, this is the 550esp but just as reliable http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Viper-car-alarm-550esp-Brand-new-in-box-great-deal_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46098QQitemZ802472 0923QQrdZ1

This is what I have in my current daily driver, $400+++ if you buy retail.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Viper-791xv-REMOTE-START-ALARM-Security_W0QQitemZ5846150880QQcategoryZ94832QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

another viper
http://cgi.ebay.com/Viper-560XV-Car-Alarm-Security-System-Remote-Start-New_W0QQitemZ5845888653QQcategoryZ48611QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

Free shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Viper-791xv-Alarm-Remote-Starts-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQitemZ5845973665QQcategoryZ94832QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

[djgizmo]

^^ Good finds ^^

[TBSpyder]

I'd never buy an alarm through ebay unless I didn't care about the money. They're way too finicky to not have a dependable and recognized dealer back up. Not to mention you might as well install it yourself because 1. most shops won't install alarms they don't sell and 2. if they do, they're probably not going to warranty anything.

[kender]

I'd never buy an alarm through ebay unless I didn't care about the money. They're way too finicky to not have a dependable and recognized dealer back up. Not to mention you might as well install it yourself because 1. most shops won't install alarms they don't sell and 2. if they do, they're probably not going to warranty anything.


the only finicky alarm is the one you hook up wrong, aside from a factory defect, a good name brand alarm like dei will be just fine, also buying from a seller with good ratings and alot of sales will help if the unit is defective, the seller will most likely have their own return policy. If it's a unit that can be bought at pepboys for like $50 on sale then I agree, I wouldn't waste money on ebay for that type of unit.

as far as installing it yourself, that is exactly what I do with my alarms and what I reccommend to anyone else that they do. Learn how to do it yourself or get a friend that is an electronics wiz to help. with the problems that the so called "professionals" have caused to my car and alarms in the past, I wouldn't let an install shop change my fuses much less mess with my alarm system. Most alarm shops have some punk kid that is more worried about his algebra final than installing your alarm acurately, I'd rather take the time to do it myself the right way.

oh and the "dependable and recognized dealer" does not exist, there is no such thing as a dependable dealer, bestbuy, circuit city, car stereo shop, brandon city stereo, and least of all fuck off....I mean BUZZ off, just to name a few.

[GradeA_TireFryer]

LOL..... someone had a bad experience.

[djgizmo]

oh and the "dependable and recognized dealer" does not exist, there is no such thing as a dependable dealer, bestbuy, circuit city, car stereo shop, brandon city stereo, and least of all fuck off....I mean BUZZ off, just to name a few.

lol, yea got my roommate a car alarm for her vehicle from Buzz Off 2 years ago (paid extra for the 'security' package) She hasn't had any problems with the alarm, but from the horror stories I've been reading, (and by the way the attitude seemed from the sales man after I picked up the car) I'd be hesitant to take any car there again.

[kpr10is]

Im with John on this one. Not to mention, when you buy online, you lose a lifetime warranty and them covering your deductible if your car does end up getting stolen. Plus, sorry to say it, kender you might know what your doing as far as installing, but theres almost no way a first-timer would do a better install job then an experienced shop. Yes, good shops do exist, I know you probably had a bad experience, but theyre out there. There are certain things that are only learned from experience.

Ive done 3 ebay/online 791's. One had the siren output randomly go bad 6 months down the road, for no reason at all. Shit does happen, and for someone who doesnt know what theyre doing, its not the best route. Just my two cents.

[starbai]

so what shops ARE recommended as pretty good here in Tampa then??

[kpr10is]

Sensuous Sounds, John at Sound Advice near the stadium, or AVE Audio in Clearwater.