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<blockquote data-quote="UncleN00b" data-source="post: 7842707" data-attributes="member: 643872"><p>I have a 2003 Durango which has the stock theft deterrent system. I have several questions.</p><p></p><p>- What could an aftermarket car security system provide beyond what security system the vehicle comes with from the manufacturer? And I'm talking about things that actually help secure against and/or discourage theft. I don't care about being able to roll my windows down and dim the headlights with my phone from another continent.</p><p></p><p>- A loud alarm I think is great as long as someone relevant is there to hear it. Basically, if I don't hear the alarm go off, what good is it to me? This means I am interested in alarms that are somehow able to make me aware of the breach beyond simply making a bunch of noise in the parking lot. A beeper on the keyring seems ok, but is limited in range. Are there alarms that when triggered could send a text message or something?</p><p></p><p>- Viper is the only brand I know of. I'm clearly uneducated in the car security industry, so I have to ask. Are they the only go-to solution, or are there really good systems out there that are actually providing a quality product and not just a big name and for a much lesser price? I'll buy Viper if necessary, but if someone could chime in with some other considerations, that would be great!</p><p></p><p>I thought I would have more, but this will do for now. Thanks all in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UncleN00b, post: 7842707, member: 643872"] I have a 2003 Durango which has the stock theft deterrent system. I have several questions. - What could an aftermarket car security system provide beyond what security system the vehicle comes with from the manufacturer? And I'm talking about things that actually help secure against and/or discourage theft. I don't care about being able to roll my windows down and dim the headlights with my phone from another continent. - A loud alarm I think is great as long as someone relevant is there to hear it. Basically, if I don't hear the alarm go off, what good is it to me? This means I am interested in alarms that are somehow able to make me aware of the breach beyond simply making a bunch of noise in the parking lot. A beeper on the keyring seems ok, but is limited in range. Are there alarms that when triggered could send a text message or something? - Viper is the only brand I know of. I'm clearly uneducated in the car security industry, so I have to ask. Are they the only go-to solution, or are there really good systems out there that are actually providing a quality product and not just a big name and for a much lesser price? I'll buy Viper if necessary, but if someone could chime in with some other considerations, that would be great! I thought I would have more, but this will do for now. Thanks all in advance! [/QUOTE]
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