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R50/53 autostarter?

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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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has anyone got it yet? i live in Boston, Ma therefore an autostarter for my 2004 CVT MC would come very handy. My car also has lojack and alarm. Can you guys give me some tips on this?

thanks!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Why buy an auto starter when you have to put your key in the ignition anyway? Save your wrist? I know Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an epidemic, but why do this? Anyway, ther have been posts on this subject so you might want to do a search...
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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One guy may or may not have fried his whole electrics system with a remote starter.

I wouldnt get one unless you were particularly rich or litigious.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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There is at least one thread you should check on this.

Regards,
Red
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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i see what you guys mean. the only reason why i want it is because during the winter in Boston, it's very cold. It is very convienient to warm the car up from the inside of my home. when i go outside, i want it to be ready and warm. :smile:
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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This is what I woke up to one day here in MN

I would never recommend using a remote starter with this car.

1) You need to leave the key in the ignition for it to work, and someone can just pup the window and have your car.
2) The seat heaters are REALLY HOT AS HELL!!!!!
3) You shouldn't warm up a car anyway. It's not good for it.
 
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