Factory RS3200 Plus Alarm - Worth It?

[islandboy57]

For some reason I thought all 2005 Camrys had an engine immobilizer, but it looks like I was mistaken - the Corolla does, which is the other car I was looking at. So.. I had already purchased my insurance policy through Geico and listed an engine immobilizer as installed but now I know it doesn't have one [I got something like $7 off the policy] - they told me if I get it installed within 30 days it's not a problem.

I *need* something but I'd like it to integrate with the factory remote/keyless entry system. When my aunt was looking for an alarm for her '04 Accord, they couldn't integrate it with the factory remote [it's built into her key] so she coughed up the $300 to get it installed at Honda.

Any suggestions? I'm seriously considering the RS3200+ factory system. I think one place I called [for my aunt's car] said it would be totally aftermarket..or that they MIGHT be able to use the factory remote. Then the other place I called has a contract with all the dealers around here (they don't usually do stuff for just people walking in like myself) so they can't install factory alarms due to that - which makes sense, they are subcontracted out daily to install "factory" systems.

Anyway, I am LOVING my '05 Camry and will post a thread later once I get it washed (it just rained ) and everything. It's an amazing car and I expect it to last me at least 15 years - my mom's '95 Camry is still kicking! In fact, its 1MZ-FE is still a little smoother and quieter than my I4..which I found quite interesting. Nothing can beat Toyota's line of V6 engines. I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of refinement for better fuel economy though

Thanks everyone!

[drunken_panda]

All the cars on the Bossier dealer in TX come with the silencer. It is a little key fob thing that you insert into a slot at the bottom of your dash. When it is removed, the engine wont start. I believe that you get a discount on your policy.

[islandboy57]

Yeah, a Civic I looked at had that.. My other aunt has one in her car, and after a few weeks she ended up just leaving the chip/card thing in the car all the time. Ah well..guess I'll have to get something installed this weekend.

[drunken_panda]

Thats what I do. The only thing that I found out that all silencer chips work in all cars.

[islandboy57]

You're joking right? That's crazy! Sheesh..totally defeats the purpose of it.

Do you know if installing an aftermarket alarm voids any kind of warranty from Toyota?

[drunken_panda]

I dont think so. Mine came from the dealer and I've had it to other dealers for warrenty service. I don't know how wide spread the problem, but the same chip started our Sienna, Solora, Tundra and Camry.

[88 LE]

Originally Posted by islandboy57

Do you know if installing an aftermarket alarm voids any kind of warranty from Toyota?

No.

Just make sure to have it installed by a reputable shop. Good shops should have lifetime warranty on the install.

Personally I'd look into a Viper, Hornet, or Python (their all made by DEI (directed electronics inc)). I use to work as an installer (car stereos and alarms).


http://directed.com

Viper: http://directed.com/security/viper/default.asp

Python: http://directed.com/security/python/default.asp

Hornet: http://directed.com/security/hornet/default.asp