Do you need to install alarm?

SSD · 10-28-2007, 11:54 AM

After browsing the old archive in this forum...I just knew there's no alarm from factory and just have the plain remote keyless entry.

Just wondering how many of you really put the OEM or aftermarket alarm system in your 3-series? Or just leave it as it is from factory.

ehhhwik · 10-28-2007, 02:11 PM

i have no alarm what so ever on my e92 for over a year now, and its fine "knock on wood"

spacedogg · 10-28-2007, 02:14 PM

Do you need it? No.

Is it nice to have? Yes. Reassurance given it has tilt sensor and will go off when someone is trying to jack your wheels.

Is it worth getting raped by your dealership to have it installed (ie. $600)? No. Buy the parts from the US (around $200) and then DIY install and have Nixon Automotive program your car.

decx · 10-28-2007, 02:25 PM

BMW has always prewired for alarms but never preinstalled them as factory standards. That said, I've had OEM installed prior to delivery on my old BMW and the same is specified on the car I ordered. While the alarm's usefulness is debatable, it just doesn't seem right without it.

ehhhwik · 10-28-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

Do you need it? No.

Is it nice to have? Yes. Reassurance given it has tilt sensor and will go off when someone is trying to jack your wheels.

Is it worth getting raped by your dealership to have it installed (ie. $600)? No. Buy the parts from the US (around $200) and then DIY install and have Nixon Automotive program your car.

+1, i will eventually get around to order one from the US, i guess its also important to be smart about where you park your car, that alone will provide some sort of protection if you know what i mean

NoKids · 10-28-2007, 04:14 PM

i haggled with my car dealership to getting the alarm + activation for $400.
i told them since i declined having the dealer prep my car (which takes about 2hours, they could credit me 2 hour labour fee for the alarm activation (which is about $200).

but it's been 3 weeks and i'm still waiting for the software update for the alarm to work. the alarm is in, but inactive for now.

SSD · 10-29-2007, 12:58 PM

I came to work today and notice in our office parking...none of the e90/92 and even 5-series as an active flashing red light under their center mirror.

I guess majority of ppl don't bother to install the alarm

bmw101 · 10-29-2007, 04:10 PM

No, bulletproof windows and a ten-stage digital locking system would probably be more useful. LOL.

who's ur daddy? · 10-29-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NoKids

but it's been 3 weeks and i'm still waiting for the software update for the alarm to work. the alarm is in, but inactive for now.

Is this a common issue or just specific to your car?

scooby9 · 10-29-2007, 05:17 PM

I bought my OEM alarm from EBay and had it activated for $75 here in Edmonton. I like the additional security, visual deterrence, and the beep confirmation when the doors lock/unlock.

NoKids · 10-29-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Is this a common issue or just specific to your car?

i think it's the 08 cars, there's been a software update and they're waiting for the program. it will only take 10 minutes to activate my alarm once they have it.

flyer333 · 10-30-2007, 12:22 PM

hey do u guys no if u can active flashing red light under their center mirror without installin the alarm?

Kiss335i · 10-31-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer333

hey do u guys no if u can active flashing red light under their center mirror without installin the alarm?

Here the link to DIY to make the red light under the mirror to flash!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25207

iPodAddict · 10-31-2007, 08:38 PM

Something that's been boggling my mind and I can't seem to find an answer or just wrap my head around it...

What If:

Your car comes with the Comfort Access option.

You want a remote starter/2-way pager alarm on the car.

Do the two conflict with each other????? How would you go about achieving this lol.

e90-4aj · 10-31-2007, 08:43 PM

You dont need an alarm

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ehhhwik Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: 09' BMW 335d, 07' BMW E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	i have no alarm what so ever on my e92 for over a year now, and its fine "knock on wood" __________________ Current: 09' E90 335d - Titanium Silver/Black Leatherette/Sports Package/6AT Paddle Shift/USB Integration/19" Staggered Breyton GT Gloss Black Retired: 07' E92 328i (Jet Black)
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spacedogg Colonel 195 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Do you need it? No. Is it nice to have? Yes. Reassurance given it has tilt sensor and will go off when someone is trying to jack your wheels. Is it worth getting raped by your dealership to have it installed (ie. $600)? No. Buy the parts from the US (around $200) and then DIY install and have Nixon Automotive program your car.
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decx Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: n/a iTrader: (0)	BMW has always prewired for alarms but never preinstalled them as factory standards. That said, I've had OEM installed prior to delivery on my old BMW and the same is specified on the car I ordered. While the alarm's usefulness is debatable, it just doesn't seem right without it.
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NoKids Major 312 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	i haggled with my car dealership to getting the alarm + activation for $400. i told them since i declined having the dealer prep my car (which takes about 2hours, they could credit me 2 hour labour fee for the alarm activation (which is about $200). but it's been 3 weeks and i'm still waiting for the software update for the alarm to work. the alarm is in, but inactive for now. __________________
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SSD Private First Class 3 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I came to work today and notice in our office parking...none of the e90/92 and even 5-series as an active flashing red light under their center mirror. I guess majority of ppl don't bother to install the alarm
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bmw101 Private 1 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	No, bulletproof windows and a ten-stage digital locking system would probably be more useful. LOL.
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scooby9 Major 61 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (6)	I bought my OEM alarm from EBay and had it activated for $75 here in Edmonton. I like the additional security, visual deterrence, and the beep confirmation when the doors lock/unlock. __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg*
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flyer333 GSS CORP. 73 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: E90/E93 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (3)	hey do u guys no if u can active flashing red light under their center mirror without installin the alarm?
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iPodAddict Captain 28 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Xinpei iTrader: (0)	Something that's been boggling my mind and I can't seem to find an answer or just wrap my head around it... What If: Your car comes with the Comfort Access option. You want a remote starter/2-way pager alarm on the car. Do the two conflict with each other????? How would you go about achieving this lol.
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