Alarms and Remotes

Best Buy is selling these two products, alarm and a remote start for your car..

is anyone using this systems and what do they think about them
are they worth the money?

Viper - 5101 SuperCode 1-Way Remote Start System (Basic Install Included)
$209
this product only has remote start no security
link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Viper+-...ded)/9347824.p?id=1218089217810&skuId=9347824

Viper - Viper 5701V Responder LE 2-way Security and Remote Start System
$400
Has both security and remote start
link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Viper+-...ded)/9347842.p?id=1218089217685&skuId=9347842


I just want a better understanding of the product and what better place to ask than my brothers of TW thanks a lot.
Hope to get some good info!

 

I bet the bypass is not included with that 209. You may need to add another 80 or so for the bypass.

 

Okay thanks, i went by there today and i was about to do it but ha they start at that price then add like 250 for parts and install.


thanks again!

 

Best Buy has a combination of horrible prices and horrible installers for Viper products. You want the 5700 series... what would you like to know about it?

 

Sound Depot
14258 East Imperial Highway, La Mirada, CA 90638-1940
(562) 906-5886‎

I have been doing business with this place for 15 years, they have been at this same location for at least 20 years. Excellent prices and customer service.

 

There are other brands with same features much cheaper. I have a Autopage with LCD remote/ remote start for $300 installed(probably could find it cheaper elsewhere but the installer does great work.) I do agree that Best Buy doesn't have the best quality installation. I would stick with local non-franchised shops. They can show you their own personal vehicles installs so you can check out the quality and detail.

 

Watta, can you tell us what model Autopage you have?

 

What would one gain with the 5901? Is there any functional use to having the little screen? Any idea if the remote is any larger with the screen than without?

 

The 5900 series has much longer range than the 5700. Its a totally different attena and frequency use. The remotes are very similar in size but the 5901 is a bit larger/heavier the 5901 primary is rechargeable via USB, and IMO easier to use. The weight and size difference is not enough to matter and they both have the same secondary remotes. I believe the 5901 has an extra input source slot available.