E90 Alarm Optional~~

musoo · 11-24-2006, 05:25 PM

I got my 325i one month ago, unfortunately I havent got used to drive a bimmer without an alarm system. It is funny that the saleman told me most of E90 owners do not install alarm systems, on one hand, it is pricy (he quoted the price: 406 CAD$ plus tax and installation fee, total come to 900 something), on the other hand, it is not necessary to install alarm systems because the new model is pretty secure and even someone broke into the alarm systems won't help you catch them rite away.

what do you think?

SteveMD · 11-25-2006, 07:44 AM

True. An alarm may deter people from stealing your wallet that you left on the center console. Other than that, unless someone has some magical master key, your car can't be started.

Broken into but not started.

I guess it could be dragged onto a flatbed

Boondoggler · 11-25-2006, 07:54 AM

I wanted the audible chirp when locking and unlocking the car, and the alarm is required for this function.

ctgazer · 11-25-2006, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musoo

I got my 325i one month ago, unfortunately I havent got used to drive a bimmer without an alarm system. It is funny that the saleman told me most of E90 owners do not install alarm systems, on one hand, it is pricy (he quoted the price: 406 CAD$ plus tax and installation fee, total come to 900 something), on the other hand, it is not necessary to install alarm systems because the new model is pretty secure and even someone broke into the alarm systems won't help you catch them rite away.

what do you think?

well, its true its pricey but be on the lookout for specials from your dealer..i purchased and had it installed in toronto for $410.....

heres the link

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=alarm+toronto

Ascension · 11-25-2006, 12:03 PM

Dealership wanted $600. I said no thanks :-(

jfd349 · 11-25-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boondoggler

I wanted the audible chirp when locking and unlocking the car, and the alarm is required for this function.

Same here, that's why I got the alarm.

NaTuReB0Y · 11-25-2006, 03:08 PM

i was very disappointed.....when i found out through e90post
that our car did not come with an alarm as a standard feature.

musoo · 11-25-2006, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boondoggler

I wanted the audible chirp when locking and unlocking the car, and the alarm is required for this function.

yeah, sometimes I just can't stand without an audible chirp to remind me I had locked the car.

musoo · 11-25-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctgazer

well, its true its pricey but be on the lookout for specials from your dealer..i purchased and had it installed in toronto for $410.....

heres the link

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=alarm+toronto

dang, I live in Vancouver. I can only get the alarm for $410, plus installation fee it will be 900 something from the dealer. I found it is ridiculous to spend almost 1G on an alarm system. I think I will wait.

ctgazer · 11-25-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musoo

dang, I live in Vancouver. I can only get the alarm for $410, plus installation fee it will be 900 something from the dealer. I found it is ridiculous to spend almost 1G on an alarm system. I think I will wait.

theres actually a DIY of the alarm system under the DIY section...its not too hard..u just need to cough up some money to have it activated....or you could wait until you car was going in for an update and have the dealer do it for you then...

DILLIGAF · 11-25-2006, 08:52 PM

I wouldnt pay $800 like the dealer wanted when I ordered the car. But thanks to one of our members we heard about a special one of the dealers was offering on the purchase/install of an OEM alarm. I think it came out to about $400 CDN. That was as much as I woulda piad to get it.

Boondoggler · 11-25-2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctgazer

theres actually a DIY of the alarm system under the DIY section...its not too hard..u just need to cough up some money to have it activated....or you could wait until you car was going in for an update and have the dealer do it for you then...

Exactly. I paid $250 for the parts, used the DIY to install, and ended up getting it activated for freel.

edspilot · 11-27-2006, 12:30 PM

I opted for the LoJack System with Early Warning Notification in stead of an alarm.

Meaning, If my vehicle is moved and the key fob is not in the car then LoJack:

1) calls my cell phone
2) calls my 24 hour dispatch
4) e-mails me

I felt for the little more money Alarm($600.00) LoJack ($900.00), I'd rather know and get the police looking for it.

Dean

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11-24-2006, 05:25 PM	#1
musoo I F**KIN' Luv Coloring 35 Rep 504 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	E90 Alarm Optional~~ I got my 325i one month ago, unfortunately I havent got used to drive a bimmer without an alarm system. It is funny that the saleman told me most of E90 owners do not install alarm systems, on one hand, it is pricy (he quoted the price: 406 CAD$ plus tax and installation fee, total come to 900 something), on the other hand, it is not necessary to install alarm systems because the new model is pretty secure and even someone broke into the alarm systems won't help you catch them rite away. what do you think?
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11-25-2006, 07:44 AM	#2
SteveMD Colonel 196 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	True. An alarm may deter people from stealing your wallet that you left on the center console. Other than that, unless someone has some magical master key, your car can't be started. Broken into but not started. I guess it could be dragged onto a flatbed __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	I wanted the audible chirp when locking and unlocking the car, and the alarm is required for this function. __________________ 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i My Garage \| Phytonic Blue \| Black Sensatec \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Parking \| Premium \| Remote \| Wireless \| Harmon Kardon \| 19" 887M Bi-color Midnight Grey
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Ascension Major 87 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 535i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Dealership wanted $600. I said no thanks :-( __________________ 2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7
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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	i was very disappointed.....when i found out through e90post that our car did not come with an alarm as a standard feature. __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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DILLIGAF Lieutenant 7 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I wouldnt pay $800 like the dealer wanted when I ordered the car. But thanks to one of our members we heard about a special one of the dealers was offering on the purchase/install of an OEM alarm. I think it came out to about $400 CDN. That was as much as I woulda piad to get it. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob
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11-27-2006, 12:30 PM	#13
edspilot Private First Class 7 Rep 145 Posts Drives: Looking Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WV iTrader: (0)	No Alarm but LoJack I opted for the LoJack System with Early Warning Notification in stead of an alarm. Meaning, If my vehicle is moved and the key fob is not in the car then LoJack: 1) calls my cell phone 2) calls my 24 hour dispatch 4) e-mails me I felt for the little more money Alarm($600.00) LoJack ($900.00), I'd rather know and get the police looking for it. Dean __________________ 2012 535i xDrive Citation Bravo Jet Past: 1976 C-182 Past: 2005 R22 Beta II Past: 2006 330i
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