All my stuff jacked: recommend an alarm!

[kingsxman 10+ year member]

All my stuff was just jacked from my 2000 Grand prix 2 days ago. I lost head unit, external EQ/xover, 3 amps (JL 500/1, older Halfer and Profile) and 2 JL Audio 10w6v2's in a custom "Mr Marv" enclosure. Bummer.

After new system installed, I am going to get an alarm..but dont want to break the bank. I want something that will be worthwile....but I dont need alot of bells and whistles (figuratively speaking). any recommendations?

Guy at shop where i "might" get work done is recommending a Compustar 2-way...but its over $600 installed. no way.

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[80INCHES 5,000+ posts]

thats a good alarm

i have it on both my cars

80

 

[Justinw303 10+ year member]

A lot of people say Viper, if I got an alarm I would probably go with them. A pager is a must, though. I want to see the look on the guys face when he sees me full-speed coming at him in the parking lot because I saw something he liked.

 

[kingsxman 10+ year member]

I'm sure it IS a good alarm...and too expensive. I'm puttting out some coin to replace what was stolen. (after deductable..insurance wont cover everything). I figure I can do about $250-300 for an alarm...

BTW, the guy says that he sells Viper but wont sell thier 2 way systems as they are no good.

 

[rukusix 10+ year member]

State Farm FTW. They cover everything as long as you have receipts (sp?). I just got a 2way viper seems to be working fine. Remote start is win in Michigan.

 

[kingsxman 10+ year member]

I got State farm. I just found out that they take paypal receipts too.. So I shoudl get most covered. that is a load off my mind.

 

[60ndown 10+ year member]

if you get a cheap alarm, theives will be able to get around it easy. FALSE ECONOMY mean anything to you? buy an excellent alarm and have it instaled properly, then you get to keep your gear.yes its going to cost you about $600 for the alarm, but you already lost $$$$ getting jacked, and if you buy more gear and it gets jacked again you into it for double your $$$$$$$$$$$$$,

BUY A GOOD ALARM NOT A CHEAPASS ONE!

 

[rukusix 10+ year member]

Yeah and they go through this company that will give you this year's model of whatever you had or you can upgrade if you want to spend more money through that company or you can just cash out and buy whatever you want.

 

[rukusix 10+ year member]

if you get a cheap alarm, theives will be able to get around it easy. FALSE ECONOMY mean anything to you? buy an excellent alarm and have it instaled properly, then you get to keep your gear.yes its going to cost you about $600 for the alarm, but you already lost $$$$ getting jacked, and if you buy more gear and it gets jacked again you into it for double your $$$$$$$$$$$$$,BUY A GOOD ALARM NOT A CHEAPASS ONE!

False Economy???

 

[kingsxman 10+ year member]

I'm just wondering if there are any 2 ways that are good that ARENT $600....

 

[_DjScrew_ 5,000+ posts]

are you talking prices installed, or just he price of the actual alarm? you can get a viper 791xv(2 way) for under 200

 

[Raffi 10+ year member]

I have to ask! did you have an alarm b4 it was broken into?

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

False Economy???

Doesn't mean anything to me, no. Maybe he meant false sense of security. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Wonderbread 5,000+ posts]

Also remember to talk to State Farm and factor in the inevitable premium drop from having an alarm with an ignition mobilizer installed. A good alarm is worth every penny.

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

I'm just wondering if there are any 2 ways that are good that ARENT $600....

Jeff -

The Compustar FM model(s) are a cheaper alternaitve...they just use a different frequency than the Spread Spectrum.

My 2WSS has been pretty solid for me. It's nice to have nice warm and toasty car waiting for you when it's -20 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

I would recommend giving Ben at Transportation Electronics in Hopkins a call and see what he can do for you...952-933-7357