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1blitzer · 06-22-2007, 09:53 AM

Does anyone here have the factory remote start? If so what are the pros and cons?

farmer_74 · 06-22-2007, 10:29 AM

I had an aftermarket one installed and I love it. It is great for warming it up in the winter and cooling it off in the summer. I had it installed by Circuit City about a week after I bought my truck.

Hope this helps,

Kevin

andy07 · 06-22-2007, 10:51 AM

dont they void the warranty in some way??

Gorilla_97 · 06-22-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1blitzer

Does anyone here have the factory remote start? If so what are the pros and cons?

I'm not sure they offer a remote start for the Taco. I'm going to ask though tomorrow when I take the truck in for my first oil change (it's free, I'll do them after this one).

I've looked at Best Buy and Circuit city, looking at around $200 for the bare minimum, but I'm not sure about the warranty issue.

***toku58*** · 06-22-2007, 01:38 PM

I have the 1 mile range remote starter. I love it!! Was listed at $600 installed but I got the price down to $400.

cusas6 · 06-27-2007, 11:24 AM

What brand remote start are you guys/gals buying? Are you getting them with security systems as well? And lastly did you have any trouble with the installation because of the Taco's little security piece.

farmer_74 · 06-27-2007, 01:41 PM

Mine is the Python brand. I didn't want an alarm so I only bought the remote start.

Kevin

gdctaco · 06-27-2007, 03:31 PM

Anyone got them on manual trans? Best buy said they wouldnt install on my manual trans, liability I guess.

Larzzzz · 06-27-2007, 08:42 PM

I got the clifford 50.5x. This thing has a rediculous range range

beastbluetaco · 06-27-2007, 09:29 PM

I have an astrostart remote start and love it. Got it installed by the factory before I bought my truck.

worthywads · 06-27-2007, 09:38 PM

Pros: none.

Cons: waste of gas, bad for engine.

How can people survive walking to the pre-warmed/cooled vehicle?

beastbluetaco · 06-27-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by worthywads

Pros: none.

Cons: waste of gas, bad for engine.

How can people survive walking to the pre-warmed/cooled vehicle?

Well when you live in Phoenix... I will let you figure the pros out

amp2oo1 · 06-27-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by worthywads

Pros: none.

Cons: waste of gas, bad for engine.

How can people survive walking to the pre-warmed/cooled vehicle?

how do you figure it is bad for an engine?

worthywads · 06-27-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by amp2oo1

how do you figure it is bad for an engine?

I can find dozens of sites/sources that conclude it's bad, and not recommended, I can't find one site that conclude idling is good for your engine. It's gotten better with modern fuel systems but it is still better and quicker to warm up your engine by driving it. Anyone that still warms up their engine by idling is 30 years behind.

Here's the first site that popped up.

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/communities-g...ths.cfm?attr=8

In cold weather an idling engine will never reach operating temperature, especially if you blasting the defroster.

aquamandrew · 06-27-2007, 10:57 PM

federal law made remote starts illegal in manual's, its a HUGE fine if you are caught.

I had one in my work van (an automatic), it was AWESOME for the Las Vegas summers, with interior temps reaching 130+ degrees in parking lots, i would start it while loading up, so it would only run 2-3 minutes and get down to nominal temps. I know it's even worse in Phoenix, i worked there for a summer and made the mistake of hopping into my car with leather seats while wearing shorts, it burnt sooo badly.

I have since read a few articles and even been advised by dealerships (2 of them actually offer it as an option) against remote starts because they say warming up your car in cold weather is really bad for lubrication, since you are moving cold oil, and its much better to immediately go when you start the car up. I guess it makes sense.