Thief protection for 4Runner

I was considering buying a 2016 Tacoma, but configurations offered by Toyota Canada here don't fit my needs at all. I am now considering buying a 2016 4Runner Trail Edition.

One thing that bugs me, as everybody knows, the 4Runner is a really praised vehicule for thiefs. Even with the factory installed anti-thief system, insurance company impose the installation of a tracking device. I wonder how you current owners cope with this situation.

 

i sleep in my 4runner.

with my eyes open

 

The factory alarm is hardly an alarm. It really is the weakest alarm system available.

If you want a quality alarm, you'll be spending a little cash to get it. Viper and Clifford are the best, IMO, and offer a ton of sensor options.

All that aside, if a thief wants a car, he will get a car. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Get a quality alarm and a tracking device if needed and don't stay up at night worrying about it.

 

If somebody steals my truck, I don't want it back. I don't even want to sit in it again after it's been violated like that.

 

It depends how it was moded. If you already invested a lot into it, the insurance would probably only cover what is from origin.

 

Put a Viper alarm on it!!!!

 

Insurance companies absolutely love lojack equipped vehicles. If you get lojack installed you will actually make money over time with reduced rates.

 

Geico gave me 10% off and I know allstate has a similar discount. Time for you to shop around.

 

Thats damn cheap it probably wouldn't be worth the hassle to switch anything at that rate.

 

Good insurance, advanced alarm system is a must, but how to protect your truck and belongings when you are on a trip? Of course, being stolen when is in my driveway is frustrating, but have little impact. I am a lot more concern being stolen with all my gear inside while I am away from home.

How about steering wheel locks or bar?

 

We just picked up our new trail edition and my wife "goes what's this alarm sticker?" I told her get in the truck! She jumps in, I lock the door behind her. I tell her open the door! She opens the door and nothing happens...
Now we are looking at alarms.

 

Very helpful...

 

Kinda curious which config you can't get in a Taco up north. Trail Ed is pretty well inline with a DCSBOR. At least that's what I convinced myself of.

 

I wan't
DCSB 4x4 TRD OR 6AT

We can only get:
AC 4x4 TRD OR MT
DCSB 4x4 TRD Sport MT
DCLB 4x4 SR5 AT
DCLB 4x4 Limited AT

Nothing close than what I want. What piss me off is you guys can buy this excat config in the US. Damned Toyota Canada...

Trail Edition is growing on me, and my wife is ready to order... I might consider a Wrangler......

 

That's pretty much what I wanted...DCSBOR 4x4 with prem and tech, and no tonneau. So I ended up with...

 

I am really glad you were able to get it. Have fun!

 

nevermind! Just read the manual. Have to wait 30 seconds, then it will arm. Just tried to force the door open from inside and it works

 

Anybody heard of about this : http://www.tagtracking.ca