FINALLY!!

turner23 · 12-19-2008, 11:59 PM

I finally had my alarm installed, the updated software works great!! And I'm thrilled that the alarm doesn't sound like one of the stupid toy 'ray' guns that cycle through 5 or 6 different sound effects, its a very 'european' sounding car alarm. Another plus, when you lock/unlock the car, the 'beep' is not extremely loud, as to attract attention. But its loud enough to tell me the car is locked as i walk away.

Phew! 4 months after the alarm should have been installed, several emails and phone calls later, and I'm finally a happy camper.

On the down side, after I picked her up, the next afternoon I noticed about a dozen scratches on both the passenger door and passenger-side front fender!

Don't know how they got there, don't care, just really pissed off.

They looked on the 'pre-service vehicle inspection' sheet they did and showed that the car was perfect when I dropped it off, and I know my car didn't have a scratch on it prior to dropping it off, so the scratches must have been done while they were working on it. They are looking at it tomorrow and can hopefully buff them all out, else I'm gonna push for a re-paint. I know I'm anal about my car, but unfortunately, it seems you can't even trust the dealer you bought it from to treat it well.

ad78 · 12-20-2008, 10:50 PM

how much did it cost you for the alarm? my local tischer asking for $800!!!!!! all in all for the alarm

MOCKBA · 12-21-2008, 02:51 AM

I remember alarm cost for Z4 was $20 with DIY. I guess the same with 1 ser.

Lester · 12-21-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

I remember alarm cost for Z4 was $20 with DIY. I guess the same with 1 ser.

$200 not $20. DIY plus $250 at the dealer to program.

rodi · 12-21-2008, 02:37 PM

$420 (after tax) including alarm and install/program (which took more than two days, ha).

turner23 · 12-21-2008, 09:30 PM

included in the price of the car when ordered back in June. It was right at $400 for the total install. Not cheap, but well worth it considering the peace of mind, as well as cheaper insurance.

Cheers!

BTW, my dealer was able to remove all scratches caused during the install, though I had to point them out 2 or 3 times, as they claim they didn't see them.

How do you not notice a 3"long scratch on a brand new car???

But all is well.

ad78 · 12-21-2008, 10:02 PM

found it on their website. local dealership, $473 installed

PA135i · 12-21-2008, 10:42 PM

My dealers website showed an alarm price of $337 installed. They tried to say that was the wrong price but I held them to it, since it was on their website.
I am satisfied with the alarm also.

12-19-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
turner23 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 218 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	FINALLY!! I finally had my alarm installed, the updated software works great!! And I'm thrilled that the alarm doesn't sound like one of the stupid toy 'ray' guns that cycle through 5 or 6 different sound effects, its a very 'european' sounding car alarm. Another plus, when you lock/unlock the car, the 'beep' is not extremely loud, as to attract attention. But its loud enough to tell me the car is locked as i walk away. Phew! 4 months after the alarm should have been installed, several emails and phone calls later, and I'm finally a happy camper. On the down side, after I picked her up, the next afternoon I noticed about a dozen scratches on both the passenger door and passenger-side front fender! Don't know how they got there, don't care, just really pissed off. They looked on the 'pre-service vehicle inspection' sheet they did and showed that the car was perfect when I dropped it off, and I know my car didn't have a scratch on it prior to dropping it off, so the scratches must have been done while they were working on it. They are looking at it tomorrow and can hopefully buff them all out, else I'm gonna push for a re-paint. I know I'm anal about my car, but unfortunately, it seems you can't even trust the dealer you bought it from to treat it well.
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ad78 Yr1OfD1 108 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	how much did it cost you for the alarm? my local tischer asking for $800!!!!!! all in all for the alarm
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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	I remember alarm cost for Z4 was $20 with DIY. I guess the same with 1 ser. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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rodi . . . 183 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	$420 (after tax) including alarm and install/program (which took more than two days, ha). __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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turner23 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 218 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I had the alarm included in the price of the car when ordered back in June. It was right at $400 for the total install. Not cheap, but well worth it considering the peace of mind, as well as cheaper insurance. Cheers! BTW, my dealer was able to remove all scratches caused during the install, though I had to point them out 2 or 3 times, as they claim they didn't see them. How do you not notice a 3"long scratch on a brand new car??? But all is well.
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ad78 Yr1OfD1 108 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	found it on their website. local dealership, $473 installed
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PA135i Brigadier General 969 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	My dealers website showed an alarm price of $337 installed. They tried to say that was the wrong price but I held them to it, since it was on their website. I am satisfied with the alarm also.
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