I just put a sub in my car and it has tinted windows, would it be worth if for me to spend $300 on an alarm? i have one on my truck, but i don't really want to spend the money on an alarm when i could replace my shocks/struts and lower the 4x4 or not fear the gear. Any suggestions?
It all depends on the area in which you live. Is your car considered nice where you live? Do you show off? These are important questions to think about
I suppose if you lived in the crappy side of town, or don't have a garage I'd get one. Myself, I've never had a car alarm in any car I've owned in 25 years of driving. Only about 1 year ago I got a clutch lock for my Mach. And I don't have a written invitation to break into my car with some stupid $2,500 stereo.
If you do decide to get an alarm, remember this. The INSTALL is THE most important factor of how well it will help protect your car. A $99 alarm system well installed will do a better job than a $400 system installed by a do-it-yourselfer.
Don't get a KARR brand alarm. It goes into your factory stuff. It has a starter killer and all that. Is just like the PATS, but now I have two systems running.......
The dealer put in a KARR alarm on mine as part of their "standard package" for all cars. I wanted it off, but the bank said no, it had to stay. They like these extra items. Have someone good wire your alarm. The monkeys at the dealership jacked up when they installed the alarm my car came with. There are Scotchlocks everywhere, plus the wires weren't cut to length, etc.,etc. It looks like my redneck cousin Bubba or a 5 year old did the install. It is so sensitive, even on the lowest setting. I hate it. I had to discount the horn by pulling the fuse so it would shut up. If someone shut their door two cars over it would go off. I tried to remove it by just disconnecting the wires, box, etc. The car wouldn't run. I re-installed it, and it ran fine. I think it is linked into the existing system. Don't get an alarm that does this. I hate alarms. If somebody wants your car it is gone. If they want your equipment, it is gone. It only takes a few seconds to steal things outta a Mustang.