$795 for alarm = rape?

azzurribaggio · 03-27-2006, 04:56 PM

Does that sound too high?

Although the pending deal is a 2006 325i +$700 (premium pkg) over invioce (including MACO/Training), free carpet floor mats.
But still!!!

KL2DC · 03-27-2006, 05:06 PM

Yep!!...my CA asked $425 (complete with install) without fussin'....

bsjd00 · 03-27-2006, 05:23 PM

I paid $450, and have seen as low as $395. So, yes.

longtran · 03-27-2006, 05:24 PM

buy it for 250 and install it yourself

azzurribaggio · 03-27-2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

buy it for 250 and install it yourself

Wish I could, just no time!!!!

longtran · 03-27-2006, 05:42 PM

its not that bad. i think DIY have it.

ksfrogman · 03-27-2006, 05:46 PM

I was charged $750 for the alarm and install, and thought that was a bit high compared to what others here have had it done for.

If you DIY, it still has to be programmed by the dealership, so you might want to ask how much they would charge for activation.

azzurribaggio · 03-27-2006, 05:48 PM

Well since the entire deal hinges on a few hundred bucks with the alarm I doubt if he'd say no to $450 for the alarm? or should I say $500 to come to a middle ground?

KL2DC · 03-27-2006, 06:13 PM

Shoot for $500...its generous enough. Good Luck!!

Tell him you know better...to back you up, you might want to reference Circle or Pacific BMW's price....

azzurribaggio · 03-27-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Shoot for $500...its generous enough. Good Luck!!

Tell him you know better...to back you up, you might want to reference Circle or Pacific BMW's price....

Yes at this point I figured let's come to a 'decent' price on the alarm where we both know you'll make a few bucks out of the deal and close this sucker up!! I just sent him my final reply....I think he wants to get this sale on the books before the end of the month, is my guess....is that true?

Mr. BMW · 03-27-2006, 08:26 PM

When I ordered my car I saw it on the accessories list. I think it was $388. I'm guessing that was the installed price? The car is pre-wired so they just have to plug in all the components and activate it.

NaTuReB0Y · 03-27-2006, 08:55 PM

aftermarket alarm $150 w/installation......

bsjd00 · 03-27-2006, 10:50 PM

Are you seriously suggesting an aftermarket alarm? I know you're kidding, right?

ksfrogman · 03-28-2006, 12:11 AM

i like the factory alarm because it activates the clown nose, works with the bmw tracking device, sounds nice, and integrates seemlessly with the Comfort Access.

NaTuReB0Y · 03-28-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bsjd00

Are you seriously suggesting an aftermarket alarm? I know you're kidding, right?

the only reason why i wouldn't get it.....too many things to carry around with my keys.......and an alarm won't stop any professional thief if they really want to steal your car........

lock and unlock with my FOB is good enough.......

03-27-2006, 04:56 PM	#1
azzurribaggio Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci E46/2006 325i E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (1)	$795 for alarm = rape? Does that sound too high? Although the pending deal is a 2006 325i +$700 (premium pkg) over invioce (including MACO/Training), free carpet floor mats. But still!!!
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bsjd00 Lieutenant 44 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	I paid $450, and have seen as low as $395. So, yes.
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longtran Lieutenant General 1501 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	buy it for 250 and install it yourself
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longtran Lieutenant General 1501 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	its not that bad. i think DIY have it.
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azzurribaggio Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci E46/2006 325i E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (1)	Well since the entire deal hinges on a few hundred bucks with the alarm I doubt if he'd say no to $450 for the alarm? or should I say $500 to come to a middle ground?
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