So my birthday is coming up :D and people want to buy me things! I don't have anything in particular I want, but both my dad and girlfriend want to get me a keyless entry/alarm for my car. I looked online and saw that Scion Security is insanely overpriced through the dealer.

My sister works at Circuit City and can get me a discount on the parts, though probably not on the install. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which brands are good and which to avoid? Does anyone have an alarm on their car? I've always been aprehensive towards getting an alarm cause it seems to me like an invitation to try breaking into my car. Also, what good is an alarm after someone breaks your window(s)?

FYI, I still have the stock radio and my windows aren't tinted, so I don't really have much to protect... And if you can think of someplace better than CC to have it installed at (or if it's easy enough that I could install myself) that'd be great too.

I have the Python 2-Way Security System with Remote Start (PYTHON871XP)
Here is what the remote looks like..

http://www.circuitcity.com/IMAGE/product/enlarged/dei/EC.DEI.PYTHON700.CN.JPG

It was about $450 after taxes and a part for the remote start that the xb needs..

Ive had it for about a 2 months and love it.
The remote start is great in the cold.

Here is the link...

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Python-2-Way-Security-System-with-Remote-Start-PYTHON871XP-/sem/rpsm/oid/119101/catOid/-13097/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Matt

DEI products are consistently rated the best.... I have the VIPER 791XV in my xB and love it.... the viper and python lines are both great....

I agree. DEI is pretty good.
I have the Viper 791xv. It works great.

Check out my website www.scionspecialties.net, I specialize in DIY alarms. Bill

Or you can come down to my store and we can get you a Vipe791xv or something similar. I work at Tweeter.

I've got the code alarm 670 remote start/2 way lcd - sweetness.

I have the Python 2-Way Security System with Remote Start (PYTHON871XP)
Here is what the remote looks like..

http://www.circuitcity.com/IMAGE/product/enlarged/dei/EC.DEI.PYTHON700.CN.JPG

It was about $450 after taxes and a part for the remote start that the xb needs..

Ive had it for about a 2 months and love it.
The remote start is great in the cold.

Here is the link...

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Python-2-Way-Security-System-with-Remote-Start-PYTHON871XP-/sem/rpsm/oid/119101/catOid/-13097/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Matt

Hate to tell you, but the XB doesn't need any additional parts to make the remote start work!

i have another DEI product. clifford rsx 3.5 with lcd remote http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007RRH66.01-A2LVJG7T9KEMN8._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

definetly a good alarm to have. pages you when your alarm goes off, and has remote start capability

what ever you get make sure it has a good range on the 2 way becouse my buddys civic just got robbed last night at circuit city in naperville


Indash
xBox
XM radio
CD's
Radar Ditc..
Battery Jumper

the stuff they didnt take was all the stuff we had fiberglassed in the car so that is good i guess but still make sure you get a good paging alarm

i have the top of the line code alarm i cant remember the model number but i love it.

Thanks for all the replies!!! Matt, that's a sweet system you've got hooked up but a bit pricey for what I need. Thanks for the input thought.

The 791vx looks sweet, but it depends on what price I can get it for as a search online yields a price range between $200-$500!!!

Looking at Circuit City's site, the DEI Hornet 740T looks decent and is reasonably priced, as is the CodeAlarm CSI-300. If anyone has had experience with either of these let me know. Remember, I'm really just going to be using it for the keyless aspect (no remote start as my car is stick) and as a deterrent to theives to an extent...

if you want a good price on the viper or python alarms, look on abt electronics website... happy shopping