R60 To alarm or not to alarm....
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To alarm or not to alarm....
Are many of you ordering the mini alarm system? I've been thinking about it but haven't made up my mind... Seems kind of redundant is some ways, but it would be protected better I guess.. Anyone know how the system works when you have Comfort access? $500 bones is a bit steep.. for 250 more i could have the nav... but have no use for the nav, but it could be fun to play with..
Whatcha think?
Whatcha think?
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I agree, car alarms are a waste of money unless your insurance company cuts you a break for having it installed or something. The best defense is making your car look like it's not worth breaking into: leave it empty, pop open the glove box. There's nothing left in my car but a squeegee and a tube of armor-all wipes.
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Yeah, it's a tough one. Personally the feature I like is the motion sensor. (I assume it still has that but I didn't check.) Nice to be able to leave the windows down on a summer day but still have the alarm armed in case someone tries to reach in mess with stuff. I had the alarm on my 03, and ordered it again with the Countryman.
I can only think of one situation where it went off. I left the window open and went into Moe's for a burrito an watched a guy through the window reach in and try to grap my iPod as a joke to his friends. It was pretty great when the alarm went off as soon as he got his hand in the window.
Worth $500? I'm not sure, but I've appreciated having it. You could likely get as much functionality out of a little red flashing light...
I also have comfort access. I'm not sure how it all works together, hopefully I'll be able to see on Monday!
I can only think of one situation where it went off. I left the window open and went into Moe's for a burrito an watched a guy through the window reach in and try to grap my iPod as a joke to his friends. It was pretty great when the alarm went off as soon as he got his hand in the window.
Worth $500? I'm not sure, but I've appreciated having it. You could likely get as much functionality out of a little red flashing light...
I also have comfort access. I'm not sure how it all works together, hopefully I'll be able to see on Monday!
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Why would anyone steal a MINI?...I live in Jersey City...never had a problem of vandalism, stolen car, or parts...
We are not in high demand...nobody is going to steal a stereo that no one knows how to use...they steal your car (one of a kind), it sticks out like a sore thumb...besides your car engine cuts out w/o the fob.
We are not in high demand...nobody is going to steal a stereo that no one knows how to use...they steal your car (one of a kind), it sticks out like a sore thumb...besides your car engine cuts out w/o the fob.
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Why would anyone steal a MINI?...I live in Jersey City...never had a problem of vandalism, stolen car, or parts...
We are not in high demand...nobody is going to steal a stereo that no one knows how to use...they steal your car (one of a kind), it sticks out like a sore thumb...besides your car engine cuts out w/o the fob.
We are not in high demand...nobody is going to steal a stereo that no one knows how to use...they steal your car (one of a kind), it sticks out like a sore thumb...besides your car engine cuts out w/o the fob.
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