e90 alarm - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

saury316 · 06-19-2005, 06:59 PM

So I was tlaking to my dealer and I was surprised to learn that the e90 does not have an alarm system built in....35K car with no alarm!?!?
so if some guy breaks one of my windows there is no horn and flashing lights etc.??
is there no standard security thing in the e90?

E90Fleet · 06-19-2005, 07:02 PM

No standard alarm in the USA

But you stil need a coded key to start the car

saury316 · 06-19-2005, 07:05 PM

yeah i know u need a coded key..but then what i am saying is that truely anything in the car is not really safe!
How much is the alaram?

CC 330i · 06-19-2005, 08:28 PM

The alarm retails for $300 in the US. I got mine for less from Circle BMW.

All US cars are pre-wired for the alarm. The instructions state 1.5 hours labor to install, so don't let the dealer ream you for this.

I plan to install mine today or tomorrow and I will take lots of pics to show everyone...

Robbie! · 06-19-2005, 11:02 PM

A steering wheel is an option on a BMW ...

zordar · 06-23-2005, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie!

A steering wheel is an option on a BMW ...

LOL

chef13 · 06-24-2005, 07:46 PM

My dealer told me if the window is broken, there is a motion detector in the car that cuts off the fuel so it can't be driven. Has anyone else heard this??

deutschmann59 · 06-24-2005, 08:12 PM

I also heard this about the fuel getting shut off, but after the alarm is armed. I heard the motion sensor is there, but it doen't have to be triggered for the fuel line to be shut off (I'm not sure which is true). I had my alarm installed about two weeks ago and I'm definitely glad I did. It was probably the best investment so far, as far as add-ons and accessories go. I'd definitely recommend the alarm.

ward · 06-24-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie!

A steering wheel is an option on a BMW ...

BMW isn't bad at all compared to Porsche

Mikecpa228 · 03-24-2008, 03:15 PM

My dealer told me it would be $700 total installed. Is he ripping me off?

magmd · 03-24-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikecpa228

My dealer told me it would be $700 total installed. Is he ripping me off?

Do you have the car already?? Not sure if you mean adding to an order..or adding after you already have the car.

If you already have the car...then like anything done at the dealer, he is making a profit off you.

1. Tischer sells OEM alarm for $275 or so shipped.

2. There is a DIY on here to get it installed. (*free*)

3. You still have to have dealer reprogram your car to *activate* the alarm. But this is usually only $200-300 depending on your dealer. Some people have been able to get this for less or even free when other things have been updated for other reasons.

So, if you want to do it on your own...you should be able to do the whole thing for $450-$575 range. If you want them to do it all....then you are basically giving them an extra $250 for the installation.

1WickedE90 · 03-24-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikecpa228

My dealer told me it would be $700 total installed. Is he ripping me off?

That's way expensive. I was lazy and just told my dealer to give me the best deal he can - $543.50 out-the-door.

san~man · 03-24-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikecpa228

My dealer told me it would be $700 total installed. Is he ripping me off?

Yes, very badly.

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Originally Posted by 1WickedE90

That's way expensive. I was lazy and just told my dealer to give me the best deal he can - $543.50 out-the-door.

That's still too expensive. Tischer sells it for $235.00 shipped, but the alarm needs to be "activated" at your dealership. I've heard anywhere from $80.00 to $140.00 or so.

It'll take you 1 hour or so at most, with simple hand tools.

1WickedE90 · 03-24-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by san~man

Yes, very badly.

That's still too expensive. Tischer sells it for $235.00 shipped, but the alarm needs to be "activated" at your dealership. I've heard anywhere from $80.00 to $140.00 or so.

It'll take you 1 hour or so at most, with simple hand tools.

Yeah, I agree it's still expensive to some. However, I don't have space where I live now, where I can work on cars. The building mgmt is kinda mean (I'm actually looking to move out!). Having it installed by the dealer and warrantied, etc was worth the extra to me.

san~man · 03-24-2008, 04:24 PM

Totally understandable bro, just trying to help you save a few benji's, that's all

Mikecpa228 · 03-25-2008, 08:34 AM

1WickedE90 can you PM me the dealer name so I can tell mine to "match" the price? Thanks to all for your responses. Don't most dealerships give 20% discounts for BMW Car Club members? I think the alarm is worth $500 to have it installed and warranted by dealer but not $700+

Mikecpa228 · 03-25-2008, 12:41 PM

Thanks for the info guys and yes I already have the car. I didn't know I could order the alarm from factory?

ubern00b · 03-25-2008, 02:22 PM

i got quoted 109 to "activate", or 149 to "install and activate", which is only charging like $40 bucks to do the install. not bad, IMO

SoYank · 03-25-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1WickedE90

Yeah, I agree it's still expensive to some. However, I don't have space where I live now, where I can work on cars. The building mgmt is kinda mean (I'm actually looking to move out!). Having it installed by the dealer and warrantied, etc was worth the extra to me.

Installing the alarm is no more difficult than changing a tire and from a distance that's what it would look like. You shouldn't have a problem doing it in the parking lot.

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Originally Posted by Mikecpa228

Thanks for the info guys and yes I already have the car. I didn't know I could order the alarm from factory?

The alarm is a dealer installed accessory and isn't available from the factory.

SoYank · 03-25-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ubern00b

i got quoted 109 to "activate", or 149 to "install and activate", which is only charging like $40 bucks to do the install. not bad, IMO

Take that deal and run, er, drive!

1WickedE90 · 03-25-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikecpa228

1WickedE90 can you PM me the dealer name so I can tell mine to "match" the price? Thanks to all for your responses. Don't most dealerships give 20% discounts for BMW Car Club members? I think the alarm is worth $500 to have it installed and warranted by dealer but not $700+

You have PM.

snipersix · 03-25-2008, 09:37 PM

this is still gay, does the 3 series come with an immobilizer at least?

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06-19-2005, 07:02 PM	#2
E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 6,851 iTrader: (0)	No standard alarm in the USA But you stil need a coded key to start the car

06-19-2005, 07:05 PM	#3
saury316 Private First Class Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 109 iTrader: (0)	yeah i know u need a coded key..but then what i am saying is that truely anything in the car is not really safe! How much is the alaram?

06-19-2005, 08:28 PM	#4
CC 330i Captain Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	The alarm retails for $300 in the US. I got mine for less from Circle BMW. All US cars are pre-wired for the alarm. The instructions state 1.5 hours labor to install, so don't let the dealer ream you for this. I plan to install mine today or tomorrow and I will take lots of pics to show everyone...

06-24-2005, 07:46 PM	#7
chef13 Member Drives: mon blue 3251 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FLA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	My dealer told me if the window is broken, there is a motion detector in the car that cuts off the fuel so it can't be driven. Has anyone else heard this??

06-24-2005, 08:12 PM	#8
deutschmann59 Captain Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com Posts: 758 iTrader: (0)	I also heard this about the fuel getting shut off, but after the alarm is armed. I heard the motion sensor is there, but it doen't have to be triggered for the fuel line to be shut off (I'm not sure which is true). I had my alarm installed about two weeks ago and I'm definitely glad I did. It was probably the best investment so far, as far as add-ons and accessories go. I'd definitely recommend the alarm.

03-24-2008, 03:15 PM	#10
Mikecpa228 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 328I COUPE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	My dealer told me it would be $700 total installed. Is he ripping me off?

03-25-2008, 08:34 AM	#16
Mikecpa228 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 328I COUPE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	1WickedE90 can you PM me the dealer name so I can tell mine to "match" the price? Thanks to all for your responses. Don't most dealerships give 20% discounts for BMW Car Club members? I think the alarm is worth $500 to have it installed and warranted by dealer but not $700+

03-25-2008, 12:41 PM	#17
Mikecpa228 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 328I COUPE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys and yes I already have the car. I didn't know I could order the alarm from factory?

03-25-2008, 02:22 PM	#18
ubern00b First Lieutenant Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tn Posts: 372 iTrader: (1)	i got quoted 109 to "activate", or 149 to "install and activate", which is only charging like $40 bucks to do the install. not bad, IMO