Car Alarm recommendations...

[Entity]

I read a thread on this a while back, but all the recommendations were for $500+ units. What I'm looking for is something that will act as a deterrent, but not something that will be ungawdly in price. We're protecting a 1997 Subaru Legacy in a decent, but still not great area (my previous car, a 1987 Toyota Camry, got stolen :|). Recommendations? How much can I dish out and still remain somewhat protected? I want to balance cost and effectiveness, because I know that nothing is perfect.

tia-
Rob

 

[minendo]

I have a Sidewinder (5000 is the series number) alarm. It has starter kill, power door locks, battery backup, dual shock sensors, but no remote start. I didnt get the remote start because I really didnt want to spend the extra cash for remote start.

DEI is the company that makes Sidewinder. I think they are the same company that makes Viper alarms.

Just get something with Starter kill and make sure it is installed properly.

Edit: Btw, I paid $199 installed for that setup.

 

[Entity]

Hmm. How's this look? http://www.cartoys.com/product.asp?productid=1330&CategoryID=10051&BrandID=0&ProductTypeID=0

 

[minendo]

looks like about what you say youre looking for. it has the starter kill and keyless entry. not a bad setup for the price. mine is similar but i added an additional shock sensor in the trunk

 

[yoda291]

please don't get one. with my luck, you live by me and some juvenile will tease the car and set it off, keeping me up at night ;-)

 

[Entity]

<< please don't get one. with my luck, you live by me and some juvenile will tease the car and set it off, keeping me up at night ;-) >>



Unless you live in Seattle, I don't think you have anything to be concerned about.

Anyone have a web page for the theft rates, sorted by car? I'd be interested to see where the Subaru Outback lands.

Rob

 

[NetworkDad]

Try Here for car theft rates.

Just one of many i found on a google search.

 

[Entity]

<< Try Here for car theft rates.

Just one of many i found on a google search. >>



Damn, those are all UK figures. I'll look around, see what I can find.

Rob