Looking For Security System

Hey guys, Im going to get 20" Spinners on my 2000 Alero and Im going to be wanting to get a really good security System. Do you guys have anything you guys recommend. I was thinking of just going to best buy and get there best security system, and have them install it but i want to get some feedback first.
I'm willing to pay about 200 300 bucks if that helps any
thanks

[jabartram]

I run a viper pager alarm w/remote start. and very happy with it.



i didn't see the 200.00 to 300.00 dollar range, mine was about 400.00 more than that.

[mike2002]

2x post....delete me!

I have the viper 479 that they sell at best buy for like $499 and love it....although it gets annoying when some loser goes by pounding his system, it sets the alarm off, but that means its a good sensitivity alarm....i was lucky and worked at best buy at the time and got a huge discount, your looking at about $300 for the install on top of the $500 for the unit though, and plan for them to have your car for at least 4 to 5 hours for the install....its a PITA, and I advise to go ahead and get the trunk release and the other options so its all done through one control.

[mike2002]

the best one at best buy is a very good one, its a $500 viper alarm, the same as my clifford RSX 3.5. rated one of the best alarms of all time but multiple places (for its price range)

its 500 though....+ install (they say free install, but thats basic install, at least another 100 in just parts, and 50-75 more in "additinal labor)


STAY AWAY FROM CODE ALARM at all costs, they're junk

watch of for the 20's, most wont fit our cars. they need to be something like 20x7.5, most are like 20x8.5 and wont work.....you may get flamed for putting 20" spinners on a alero too fyi....


i wouldn't let best buy install it either, i worked there at one time and they didn't have the greatest installers. no offense to anyone working there, i know it varies store by store, but there standards wern't to high. it took them like 9+ hours to intall a alarm in standard cab f-150 that belonged to a friend.....id go to a small custom car audio shop, maybe M&M, teckla, i dont know whats in your area. even Ziebart

I got my audiovox for bout 300$ (after 10% off) its a 2 way pager, very sensitive, it also has a trunk pin and hood pin. i would stay away from best buy i'm personally not a huge fan of their installations. They installed a viper in my freinds grand am, and it never works right. I agree with mike2002 go to a local shop. I had a local shop do mine, it was recommended to me from a guy who owns a customization shop. Just shop around u can find some good deals.

i dont think you're gonna get a really good alarm for that price range. just ditch the gay spinners and spend more on the alarm if u really want a good one.

[mike2002]

im glad you said it first, spinners on a alero????? oh my god. get a nice set of 18's, or if you need big, go 19's.

spinners are ok on escalades....or navigators, not much else cept some other suv/trucks

Hmmm,so the viper 479 is the best bet. I mean I don't mind payin 400 or 500 if its worth every penny. you know?

Thanks alot im gonna do some research on the viper 479 and see what it can all do

thanks

[mike2002]

Originally posted by tonkatoyx2@Mar 1 2005, 08:56 PM
Hmmm,so the viper 479 is the best bet. I mean I don't mind payin 400 or 500 if its worth every penny. you know?

Thanks alot im gonna do some research on the viper 479 and see what it can all do

thanks

FYI, thats about 475 BEFORE install....you talking about 700ish after install

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Originally posted by tonkatoyx2@Mar 1 2005, 03:12 PM
Hey guys, Im going to get 20" Spinners on my 2000 Alero

Please dont get the spinners on a front wheel drive car they look like ass!!!! they stick out about 12 feet from the car... (well not that much but it looks like it)

[stealthlero]

^^^ my thoughts exactly.... what colors your Alero?

Dark Blue is my color car, 700 bucks , well if thats what it cost to get a good security system for my car i do it thanks alot guys