wait is it true that the e90 cars dont have an alarm standard?

KEVIN88GT · 06-17-2007, 08:59 PM

Ryan has OCD.

tctic · 06-19-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

those menu options are available after dealer updates car software.
I don't know if you can get such software upgrade without having an alarm.

The audible locking/unlocking confirmation can only be had with an alarm installed.

KEVIN88GT · 06-19-2007, 02:42 PM

but I mean it's possible to rig a "chirper" to go off when u lock the car for MUCH cheaper...the actual alarm is worthless for reasons mentined above

strummer · 06-20-2007, 10:21 AM

The alarm install is easier than easy, it took me 35 min. in my driveway. The dealer charged 1 hr ($98 for what has to be a 5 min. job). to install software. The value to me is letting me know if someone messes with the car in my driveway possibly before any damage is done. BMW makes sure the dealer can pick up a few hundred additional bucks by selling the car in kit form.

KEVIN88GT · 06-20-2007, 10:24 AM

stummer if someone did a DIY with pics and made it self explanatory it would be a different story.....a lot of us cant decide if its worth attempting on our own because we dont know the kind of "skills" it requires....

japac1 · 06-20-2007, 02:59 PM

I paid the $400 to get it installed. It's just for my piece of mind. I sleep better at night. (even though the car is locked in my garage)...

strummer · 06-20-2007, 04:51 PM

Here it is.http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487

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KEVIN88GT Captain 86 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 06 Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	but I mean it's possible to rig a "chirper" to go off when u lock the car for MUCH cheaper...the actual alarm is worthless for reasons mentined above __________________ Now: '11 BMW X5 xDrive35i Then: '07 X3 3.0si '07 335xi '06 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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06-20-2007, 10:21 AM	#26
strummer New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 328i E92 Space Gray,Gray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Alarm The alarm install is easier than easy, it took me 35 min. in my driveway. The dealer charged 1 hr ($98 for what has to be a 5 min. job). to install software. The value to me is letting me know if someone messes with the car in my driveway possibly before any damage is done. BMW makes sure the dealer can pick up a few hundred additional bucks by selling the car in kit form.
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06-20-2007, 10:24 AM	#27
KEVIN88GT Captain 86 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 06 Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	stummer if someone did a DIY with pics and made it self explanatory it would be a different story.....a lot of us cant decide if its worth attempting on our own because we dont know the kind of "skills" it requires.... __________________ Now: '11 BMW X5 xDrive35i Then: '07 X3 3.0si '07 335xi '06 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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06-20-2007, 02:59 PM	#28
japac1 Major 22 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	I paid the $400 to get it installed. It's just for my piece of mind. I sleep better at night. (even though the car is locked in my garage)... __________________ [FONT="Garamond"]2007 E90 335 xi, Monaco Blue, Beige, Prem, Cold, Step, Navi, Sat, iPod
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06-20-2007, 04:51 PM	#29
strummer New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 328i E92 Space Gray,Gray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	DIY alarm Here it is.http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487
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