Recommend a remote starter for me
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=42786
Printed Date: June 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Topic: Recommend a remote starter for me
Posted By: SRWVEN
Subject: Recommend a remote starter for me
Date Posted: November 11, 2004 at 8:45 PM
I am looking to purchase a remote starter for my 2003 Saturn L200 sedan. I would like keyless entry, door lock/trunk, keep the factory alarm/anti-theft. Nothing fancy, like 2 way. Can I get a descent one, relatively easy to install, for a hundred or less? I will also need a anti-theft bypass, preferrably one that "learns" not dips. I was looking at the bulldog 1200e but from what I get from this forum they are pretty lousy. Any input from the professional installers would be appreciated.
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: November 11, 2004 at 9:59 PM
The Compustar 1WAM-S is the ones that we usually install into our customer's vehicles that don't want all the bells and whistles. The PLXR is a good bypass module as well to bypass the Saturn without the DIPS and no key required either. ------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: SRWVEN
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 8:19 AM
BUMP, come on I am sure more people have recommendations.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 2:17 PM
Bump for another of the Compustar 1wams. Maybe we Canadians know a thing or two about remote starts, do ya think? ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 3:02 PM
or of course any of the "entry level" DEI products ( Valet 561, Avital 4100, etc.) since you are obviously trying to do this on a budget......at least 100 bucks or less up here sure doesnt get you into any kind of quality brands.... with the little you seem to want to spend, Wal Mart may end up being your answer.... just remember when considering the glorious Bulldog line, you get what you pay for........ ------------- Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: Falcon 1
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 7:16 PM
I know Bulldog does not have the best reputation on this forum. I have put in about a dozen of them in different vehicles and so far none have complained of any problems. If you are on a limited budget and only need it to have a warm car in the morning why spend a lot of money for bells & whistles you will not use?
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Do it right the first time, only a doctor can bury his mistakes.
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 7:33 PM
That's why the 1WAM-S is such a good deal. It's practical without all the bells and whistles, but the necessary wires are available for almost any vehicle. Think to yourself when your 200 feet away from your car and you have to walk up to it in -30 degree weather to start it. You'll be glad that you spent the extra $ 40.00 for the difference from a $ 60 Bulldog to a $ 100 Compustar.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
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