[cherrypie*]

i just realized i dont have the stock alarm, and in this dilemma right now because i have lojack and not sure if i need it. it costs $300 for the alarm and $240 for labor, total $540.. AND my car doesnt beep when its locked/unlocked. is it necessary?

[TahoeOG]

if i were you buy the alarm from like, circlebmw and install it yourself... First you'll save on buying it, then then installation, you will do it... DIY on this forum, and take it to them to have it flashed, and if they charge you say over... $100 bitch at them. talk to the manager, or managers manager, etc... untill you get it for cheaper. When i installed my e46 alarm and went to get them to flash it they told me it would cost in the high hunderds.. I was like "WHAT MF??? LET ME TALK TO YOUR MANAGER," then he was another knucle head so i talk to HIS manager... then ended up paying $50... F that bro, this time i'm going to do the same.

[Nikki]

I think it is completely unecessary. Search and you'll probably find 5 other threads with my opinion and explaination in them.

[Ascension]

Originally Posted by Nikki

I think it is completely unecessary. Search and you'll probably find 5 other threads with my opinion and explaination in them.

I concur

[Boondoggler]

My poll choice is not up there. I have it, but don't think it's necessary. I bought it and installed it not so much as a theft deterrent, but because I wanted to hear my car beep when I lock it. Too often I walk away from my car with things on my mind and forget if I locked it, having the beep allows me to re-lock and get the audible confirmation. Also, if I forget where I parked it, it helps find it.

[HereAgain]

Originally Posted by Boondoggler

My poll choice is not up there. I have it, but don't think it's necessary. I bought it and installed it not so much as a theft deterrent, but because I wanted to hear my car beep when I lock it. Too often I walk away from my car with things on my mind and forget if I locked it, having the beep allows me to re-lock and get the audible confirmation. Also, if I forget where I parked it, it helps find it.

+1

[Oz]

I don't have it and don't really plan to get it because I live in a very safe area and don't usually take my car to areas I am not familiar with. It would have been nice if it came with the car but I'd rather spend the $500 on something else more useful like Valentine One

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by Boondoggler

My poll choice is not up there. I have it, but don't think it's necessary. I bought it and installed it not so much as a theft deterrent, but because I wanted to hear my car beep when I lock it. Too often I walk away from my car with things on my mind and forget if I locked it, having the beep allows me to re-lock and get the audible confirmation. Also, if I forget where I parked it, it helps find it.

That is the first option, sort of

[ksfrogman]

It's probably not necessary, but I just love the way it integrates with the prewired electronics. The left fender well has predrilled holes and a cavity to accomodate the OEM alarm, the dome light has an electrical plug ready for the motion sensor, it turns on the clown nose, and makes nice sounds when the car is armed or disarmed. It's just a feel good item, but do you need it? Of course not, but for the $250 in parts, and nominal activation fee, I can think of much worse ways to spend money on your car.

[Boondoggler]

Originally Posted by Nikki

That is the first option, sort of

I think it's far from "useless" and I don't think it's a "waste of money". I spent $300 (parts and nominal activation fee) so that my car beeps when I lock it. Over the life of the car it will reduce my frustration from having to go back to it to make sure it's locked, and to hunt it down in a huge mall or movie theater parking lot. That's more functional than the $500 that I spent on my Hartge lip. Not that I think that was a waste of money either. While I can totally see where some people might think it's a waste, I appreciate the function it adds.

[MonacoBimm]

How do I know if I have an alarm. I have the clown nose red blinking light. But my car does not beep when I lock it? Or I can set it to beep?

[KaBoom]

I got the part for 240 and 190 for installation. They gave me 20% discount for parts and labor.

[spydrz]

My past BMWs beeped and blinked upon locking, and this one doesn't. Does it bother me? Not several hundred dollars' worth. It can't be started without a key, and I don't leave anything in the car anyway.

[infrno4]

i just installed mine last week, took no shit 30 minutes. snagged mine brand new for 200 out the door on ebay from a dealership. payed 50 to get it flashed.

[MonacoBimm]

My problem is, I have the OEM Alarm but when I unlock/lock it does not beep. The signal lights flashes, and the Red Alrm Blinker blinks too. But there is no beep.

[tintivilus]

Originally Posted by MonacoBimm

My problem is, I have the OEM Alarm but when I unlock/lock it does not beep. The signal lights flashes, and the Red Alrm Blinker blinks too. But there is no beep.

There's a configuration option for that: lock and unlock acknowledgement can be set to sound, sound+light, or none. check your settings menu.

[rrandyy]

If the BMW alarm has passive locking, Id consider it. With my current car, I've found it simply too convenient to get out of the car and just walk away and not have to worry about locking the car. I think this applies even more so if you have CA.

[cherrypie*]

i am gettin mine done next tuesday...

[bronco]

I cant imagine that my car will not beep when I lock it...it is a habit of mine...so when I get my BMW I will def. install it!