Security a good idea?
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Security a good idea?
I hear everyone say that you should buy them stock, then add. That is my plan, BUT I kind of want the security system so insurance rates are lower, and so my stereo is protected. Is it hard to install? It seems like it would be better to get it done by the dealer. Is it even a good or sensitive security system?
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Re: Security a good idea?
Originally Posted by sammyman
I hear everyone say that you should buy them stock, then add. That is my plan, BUT I kind of want the security system so insurance rates are lower, and so my stereo is protected. Is it hard to install? It seems like it would be better to get it done by the dealer. Is it even a good or sensitive security system?
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scion security sucks overall.. if your gonna get any sort of alarm get an aftermarket, something like the clifford matrix or equivalent. i know there are a few companies that have the same options.
i have the clifford matrix rs 3.5 alarm with remote start and i love it.
most audio shops will install a good aftermarket alarm for less than the crappy scion security.
go aftermarket.. you'll get more options
i have the clifford matrix rs 3.5 alarm with remote start and i love it.
most audio shops will install a good aftermarket alarm for less than the crappy scion security.
go aftermarket.. you'll get more options
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That seems like good advice, however, when I call my insurance company, they are like "is it factory installed".
Why does the scion one suck? I have had bad experiences with afterwmarket ones? Is it not sensitive, or too sensitive?
Why does the scion one suck? I have had bad experiences with afterwmarket ones? Is it not sensitive, or too sensitive?
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why are you trying to get an insurance deduction for an alarm that is going to cost $300-500? is it factory installed, no, it's professionally installed, tested and optimized. Insurance deductions for alarms will no where near come close to the price, and it's more for piece of mind - the tC already comes with an immobolizer, the only thing I would like about an alarm is 2-way sets so I can actually know somebody's messing with my car when I'm somewhere. Look towards the clifford or a viper and if you have an automatic, remote start is a great option. the scion installed one sucks, bad. it just goes BWOOOP. and it's not sensative.
heck, an alarm is not worth it, if it gets stolen, claim it on your insurance and get a new car, it's not your liability if it gets stolen. Otherwise get a 2-way alarm and carry a crowbar with you at all times and when it goes off run after whoever it is and cold-clock them into next week.
heck, an alarm is not worth it, if it gets stolen, claim it on your insurance and get a new car, it's not your liability if it gets stolen. Otherwise get a 2-way alarm and carry a crowbar with you at all times and when it goes off run after whoever it is and cold-clock them into next week.
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The Scion Alarm SUCKS I wouldn't recommend it to anyone you can get a way better after market one for less then the Scion one and with Way more features. the scion one basically only locks and unlocks your doors that's some thing that comes on your keyless entry already the glass breakage sensor I hope works there is no way of testing it other then breaking the glass. with that said I say don't waste your money
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Originally Posted by Otocan
why are you trying to get an insurance deduction for an alarm that is going to cost $300-500? is it factory installed, no, it's professionally installed, tested and optimized. Insurance deductions for alarms will no where near come close to the price, and it's more for piece of mind - the tC already comes with an immobolizer, the only thing I would like about an alarm is 2-way sets so I can actually know somebody's messing with my car when I'm somewhere. Look towards the clifford or a viper and if you have an automatic, remote start is a great option. the scion installed one sucks, bad. it just goes BWOOOP. and it's not sensative.
heck, an alarm is not worth it, if it gets stolen, claim it on your insurance and get a new car, it's not your liability if it gets stolen. Otherwise get a 2-way alarm and carry a crowbar with you at all times and when it goes off run after whoever it is and cold-clock them into next week.
heck, an alarm is not worth it, if it gets stolen, claim it on your insurance and get a new car, it's not your liability if it gets stolen. Otherwise get a 2-way alarm and carry a crowbar with you at all times and when it goes off run after whoever it is and cold-clock them into next week.
-nt
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