prestige aps787c or avital 5303?

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Topic: prestige aps787c or avital 5303?

Posted By: bren5666
Subject: prestige aps787c or avital 5303?
Date Posted: October 31, 2011 at 1:09 PM

I've been researching security/alarm systems trying to decide what to install on my 2011 Ford Ranger. I really like the Avital 2 way setup, but haven't heard much about them. Are they as good as Viper and Python? The Prestige I'm not so sure about; Nobody in my area seems to use them. Any insight would be helpful!

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Posted By: mobileedgeny
Date Posted: October 31, 2011 at 6:12 PM

the vital 5303 is identical to the python. it is the same company just different line. i would go with avital over audiovox.

Posted By: lectricguy
Date Posted: October 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Both are solid and reliable products, and both are from reputable companies (DEI makes Avital, Audiovox makes Prestige).

The Prestige APS787C has one way chrome remotes. The equivalent 2 way from Prestige is the APS997C (about the same functionality as the APS 787C with a 2 way remote).

The only thing I don't care for with the Avital 5303--it has a seperate relay box for the high current remote start relays, and that can make the installation a bit cumbersome.

Both the Prestige and the Avital could be upgraded to add Carlink (Audiovox) or Smart Start (DEI) in the future.

With the choices you mentioned, I like the Prestige APS787C, but that is just what I am most familiar with. You would be fine with either unit.

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Lectric Guy