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FRITO · 01-15-2003, 04:44 PM

i just talked with a local shop that has been in buissness for 36 years and is an authorized dealer for Viper alarms made by DEI. i just asked alot of questions and all. He quoted me $599 installed for the responder alarm and automatic start and kill option.
also it has a 1 MILE REACH on the responder!!!
Is this a good price? What should i ask him to find out if he is bsing or not. any good questins to ask when buying an alarm. I want the best! i asked him if he were to protect a VERY VERY expensive car what alarm he would get and he said this one.....(although mine ins't expensive)

whats the call guys? any hints, tips, or suggestions. i really like the responder feature. The 550 esp is $399 installled. with everyhting except responder key pad thing. so is the responder worth the $200 bucks.....????

[SMAN] · 01-15-2003, 08:15 PM

my shop told me that the new white keypad system upgrade for the 550 is only about $100 so i dunno.

***Phi*** · 01-15-2003, 10:19 PM

Based on this site ( http://www.drdetailshop.com/viper.htm ) the price seems to be about right for the ESP550. I think they're overcharging for the upgrade to the 790VX. Call a few more shops for quotes.

Supershyguy · 01-22-2003, 11:25 AM

I just got this one
http://www.drdetailshop.com/V790XV.htm
for $800 Canadian installed with power locks and auto starter, also gave me a free scanner.

FRITO · 01-23-2003, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Supershyguy

I just got this one
http://www.drdetailshop.com/V790XV.htm
for $800 Canadian installed with power locks and auto starter, also gave me a free scanner.

thats the one thaT i want. can you tell me about it? also I WANT TO KNOW how far is the actual distance of the remote use. can you please tell me. 1 website said u to 1/2 mile and the local shop said 1 MILE! can yuou pleASE VERIFY. BTW NICE CAR!! AND GIRL!

Supershyguy · 01-24-2003, 10:22 AM

maybe half a KM..... not even

but it is a cool alarm.

DIRTBIKEZ · 02-19-2003, 06:13 PM

Supershyguy, do you have any other information about it?

Supershyguy · 02-19-2003, 06:17 PM

email me at supershyguy_2000@yahoo.com if you want a deal on this. I will give you info and phone number for my shop!

Xenon · 02-20-2003, 12:43 AM

I hope your car is Automatic FRITO, cause if it's manual then you'll have to buy an extra 5spd. module...

DIRTBIKEZ · 03-04-2003, 11:35 PM

Frito, did u ever follow through with getting more information? I ended up grabbing one of ebay for $250. Thing is they have no warrenty unless installed by dealer. Install went smoothy for the most part. Only problem was 1 wire for the remote start, it took me a couple hours to figure that out. It works great and has exceptional range. I am very happy with it.

FRITO · 03-05-2003, 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by DIRTBIKEZ
Frito, did u ever follow through with getting more information? I ended up grabbing one of ebay for $250. Thing is they have no warrenty unless installed by dealer. Install went smoothy for the most part. Only problem was 1 wire for the remote start, it took me a couple hours to figure that out. It works great and has exceptional range. I am very happy with it.

haven't followed through been really busy lately(moving). i met this dude a a local US celluar that has a riced out civic and is part of a car club. he supposely can get me a Compustar with remote start pager alram with like 1.2 mile range for about 350-400 installled. He know the distributer for my city....im gona call him today and find out if he has more info. other wise ima get a viper alarm.....i really need one bad. I dont want my stuff to get jacked... also the compustar alarmis supposely bnetterrt than the viper responder. plus it could be 250 $ less for me too!

Ill keep yall posted.

***Phi*** · 03-05-2003, 12:12 PM

Frito, just as a heads up, make sure you get the newer Compustar (blue remote vs. black). It has a few more features. I also "heard" that they've started offering 2 remotes instead of one as part of the whole pkg now. Word on the street is Compustar is still better than Viper. Here's CompuSTAR's website if you didn't already know. www.compustar.org

Good luck and keep us updated.

FRITO · 03-05-2003, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by Phi
Frito, just as a heads up, make sure you get the newer Compustar (blue remote vs. black). It has a few more features. I also "heard" that they've started offering 2 remotes instead of one as part of the whole pkg now. Word on the street is Compustar is still better than Viper. Here's CompuSTAR's website if you didn't already know. www.compustar.org

Good luck and keep us updated.

thanks man for the words of wisdom! yeah I didnt get a chance to call like i wanted today but im gonna try tomorrow....

well the dude who is gonna hook me up has an older one and said he has had it for about 1.5 years without any problems. sounds good to me. he said hill find out the prices opn the newer model(blue remote??)

ill let you know, Lucas

EDIT:clarity

FRITO · 03-11-2003, 03:12 PM

ahh fuck my "friend" he is bs........

i called alocal shop that is certified and is professionals that install and sell Viper only. they quoted my $500 installed on the responder paging alarm. comes with the remote start also.... i think im going with this. the quoted my $600 last time (io think) and $500 is good to me.....this is installed price btw. which is $735 CAD.

dirtbike im glad u like it. have u been able to exactly ttest the range? that is what im curios about. the ppl at my shop still say 1 mil....sales pitch eh?

DIRTBIKEZ · 03-11-2003, 03:38 PM

I have not been able to test the range on the alarm in a way that would enable me to confirm the 1 mile claim, but I can tell you that it does have incredible range compared to my older alarm and all of my friends alarms. If you are comfortable with installing it yourself and saying $250 dollars (but losing warannty

), I can give you a list of the wire colors to make the install go a bit easier. -Sean