Alarm worth it?

lauer87 · 08-28-2008, 04:42 PM

My SW Sigma 9mm fits perfectly inside my center armrest w/ the clip in it.

Chuckles · 08-28-2008, 05:01 PM

I've got BMW Assist, Lojack + Early Warning, and am considering the alarm. Condo life means the car is parked outside 24x7 so I want whatever bit of piece-of-mind I can get.

BMW Assist: Great to have because it's quite possibly the quickest and most accurate way to locate your car. Limitation - It relies on GPS and in theory won't work well in garages, under overpasses, etc.

Lojack + Early Warning: They give you an extra key fob to carry around. If the car is driven more than a couple minutes without that fob they notify you. In theory it will even notify you if your car is towed. If you report the car stolen, the Lojack unit broadcasts a beacon with a few-mile range.

BMW-Alarm: Offers Tilt-Sensor and Motion Sensor. If someone tries to steal my wheels at night, the alarm may go off. Plus, it makes the clown nose less appendix-like.

Nick

bsd107 · 08-28-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckles

BMW-Alarm: Offers Tilt-Sensor and Motion Sensor. If someone tries to steal my wheels at night, the alarm may go off. Plus, it makes the clown nose less appendix-like.

Sorry - I'm not following. Could you please elaborate on what the Alarm does to the "clown nose" that otherwise wouldn't happen?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 08-28-2008, 07:08 PM

Mk23 · 08-28-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckles

I've got BMW Assist, Lojack + Early Warning, and am considering the alarm. Condo life means the car is parked outside 24x7 so I want whatever bit of piece-of-mind I can get.

BMW Assist: Great to have because it's quite possibly the quickest and most accurate way to locate your car. Limitation - It relies on GPS and in theory won't work well in garages, under overpasses, etc.

Lojack + Early Warning: They give you an extra key fob to carry around. If the car is driven more than a couple minutes without that fob they notify you. In theory it will even notify you if your car is towed. If you report the car stolen, the Lojack unit broadcasts a beacon with a few-mile range.

BMW-Alarm: Offers Tilt-Sensor and Motion Sensor. If someone tries to steal my wheels at night, the alarm may go off. Plus, it makes the clown nose less appendix-like.

Nick

I was actually planning on doing the same exact thing (my car is garaged but still...). The Early wanring system costs a bit more but I think it's worth it.

And to the gun enthusiasts: 45. > 9mm

RMA · 08-28-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mk335i

I also plan on carrying my Glock 30 for car jackers.

try and tell me thats useless...

I carry a P7 in my car at all times

Love the HK in your avatar BTW.

Mech_Man · 08-28-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bsd107

I just can't believe how much they charge for how little you get with the E90 dealer-installed Alarm accessory. I mean, all it adds is a siren, interior motion sensor, and a tilt-sensor.
Is there anything else it adds?

There's a hood sensor too.

But FYI the interior motion alarm isn't a part of the system if you get a 'vert, (No place to put the sensor).

ChaneRZ · 08-28-2008, 08:01 PM

worth it!

RMA · 10-14-2008, 09:51 AM

You guys have me thinkning now being my car is parked outside alot when I am sleeping over at my girls house 70% of the week

Lojack + Early warning OR BMW alarm (trying to avoid buying both if possible).

Pocket Rocket · 10-14-2008, 12:00 PM

Buy the alarm! takes less than 30 mins to install if you are handy with tools - DIY

What was not mentioned: When locking (or unlocking) your car the parking lights flash simultaneously too! That way you don't have to second guess yourself whether you actually locked the car or not!

Buy it at Tishcer for $235 P/N: 65120403658 Verify this first.

Here is the link:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...egoryID=104047

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lauer87 Lieutenant 8 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	My SW Sigma 9mm fits perfectly inside my center armrest w/ the clip in it.
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Chuckles New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Monaco/Black Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I've got BMW Assist, Lojack + Early Warning, and am considering the alarm. Condo life means the car is parked outside 24x7 so I want whatever bit of piece-of-mind I can get. BMW Assist: Great to have because it's quite possibly the quickest and most accurate way to locate your car. Limitation - It relies on GPS and in theory won't work well in garages, under overpasses, etc. Lojack + Early Warning: They give you an extra key fob to carry around. If the car is driven more than a couple minutes without that fob they notify you. In theory it will even notify you if your car is towed. If you report the car stolen, the Lojack unit broadcasts a beacon with a few-mile range. BMW-Alarm: Offers Tilt-Sensor and Motion Sensor. If someone tries to steal my wheels at night, the alarm may go off. Plus, it makes the clown nose less appendix-like. Nick
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 98 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	worth it! __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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RMA Major 41 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M sport coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 135i M sport c ... [0.00]	You guys have me thinkning now being my car is parked outside alot when I am sleeping over at my girls house 70% of the week Lojack + Early warning OR BMW alarm (trying to avoid buying both if possible). __________________
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Pocket Rocket Just another day! 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe '08 Space Gray Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SD CA iTrader: (0)	Buy the alarm! takes less than 30 mins to install if you are handy with tools - DIY What was not mentioned: When locking (or unlocking) your car the parking lights flash simultaneously too! That way you don't have to second guess yourself whether you actually locked the car or not! Buy it at Tishcer for $235 P/N: 65120403658 Verify this first. Here is the link: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...egoryID=104047
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