300 400 remote starter

Hi I'm going to be purchasing a car soon and I was looking for a remote starter. I live in Chicago so the temps are always changing and it would come in great use. The only problem is that I don't know how to install one myself. I'm looking for a unit thats around $300-400 includinginstallation. I know that the labor price is heavy but I'm just looking for a good reliable unit with keyless entry, no alarm is needed. Preferably I'd like to get a unit with some cool gadgets as well but if it's not in my price range I can deal with that. Thanks for your time in advance.

look at circuit city or best buy for a python 1400xp or viper 160xv

alot of pricing variants are based on what kind of car you get, most new cars need some type of interface/bypass for security keys, some require modules or extensive labor for keyless, depending on the vehicle you should be able to get a good remote start for below your price range, but again it depends on the vehicle as to what extra parts or labor is required

Well, basically, here's how it goes: --The remote starter comes with an installation manual, telling you where each wire goes. Some manuals are better than others, but on average, most of them are downright horrible. I don't even think they proofread them. Many professional installers have a hard time figuring out the installation manual, let alone a novice. --You can get a printout that shows you the locations and colors of the wires in your car. These printouts are mostly accurate, but not always. --And there you are. If you have tools, the ability/knowledge to diassemble/reassemble cars, the ability/knowledge to find/test/connect wires, and enough patience to understand the manual, you could get the job done, if you have enough time. --My recommendation would be to figure what you make per hour at your job, versus your desire to do your own work. If you like this stuff, and you like learning and doing new things, it could be a pleasurable weekend........if you don't, you might be better off just putting in some overtime at work.

Unless you have an some exotic model of vehicle 300 to 400 should get you a high quality unit with some decent features. I personaly prefer compustar pro do to reliability, user friendly and its a high quality product. I would ask around friends and family for reference on installation centers or where they have had experience. It starts with a quality product and ends with a quality install, if both are not present no-one is happy.

I actually saw a Viper 571XV at Circuit City for $250 which includes basic installation. What do you guys think about the 571XV? I forgot to ask the guy at CC but will their be any other additional costs ie upgrades to my battery, alternator, extra parts for installation or the like? The car will most likely be a 93 Camry XLE.

Those big box stores generally live to sell you any type of overpriced wire, switch, or relay, they possibly can. No matter where you shop, big-box store or small shop, ask them for an accurate, installed price for your particular car.

If your getting a 93 Camry then you could just get the alarm/remote start and install it yourself.  If you were dealing with newer cars like CAN based systems, immobilizers and factory alarms then yes I would take it to a shop.  An older camry should be a piece of cake even for a begginer.  Either way we are here to help.