Best remote starter under $100
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Topic: Best remote starter under $100
Posted By: tisucka
Subject: Best remote starter under $100
Date Posted: September 02, 2006 at 5:33 PM
I tried searching the forum but couldnt really find a definitive answer. My budget for a remote starter is $100 which i plan to install myself. Without doing any research i really like the bulldog deluxe 500, but after searching this site i leaned that they are horrible (does anyoen have experiences with this 500 model?). One thing i really like about it is the lcd remote but if its not reliable i ofcourse wont get it. Im very open to suggestions and would appreciate if someone would give me some ideas for a good remote starter for under $100 (for the most part ive realized which ones are good and which ones arent, but all the good ones people recommend seem to be very expensive). So suggestions anyone?
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Posted By: swamprat323
Date Posted: September 02, 2006 at 5:47 PM
under 100, dotn think you goign to find much maybe on ebay, whcih im not a fan of. but i will say it anyways.
remember you get waht you pay for.
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: September 02, 2006 at 5:54 PM
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: September 02, 2006 at 5:56 PM
Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: September 02, 2006 at 8:54 PM
My preference is DEI, however they will not warranty a DIY job. I have done several Scytek units and have yet to have one come back for any reason at all. The company is DIY friendly, and list all of their installation manuals right on their website. This site is showing a Galaxy Astra 1000(Scytek) for $70.
Just another opinion to throw in the mix.
Posted By: mobilecustoms
Date Posted: September 02, 2006 at 10:53 PM
try a dei valet 561r keyless/start from circuitcity.com 60 bux.
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: September 03, 2006 at 12:42 PM
The Compustar 1WAM-S is a very good starter system taht we sell for $ 95.00 Cdn.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: tisucka
Date Posted: September 03, 2006 at 3:04 PM
Is it worth paying the extra money for a compustar 1WAM-S or will a dei 561r do just as good of a job? Also....The first ebay link you gave me...it seems like some unknown company..so are you saying its good?
Posted By: USMC Vet
Date Posted: September 03, 2006 at 3:21 PM
I have had pretty good luck with Design Tech products.I have installed quite a few of em and have had no problems.They can be bought at Advance Auto parts and Autozone.I think the model with starter and keyless entry runs about $80.
Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: September 03, 2006 at 4:26 PM
DEI is good stuff, compustar is good stuff, Automobility basic 1 way units are fine as well. All 3 are good in my book and all 3 will be around the same price for approx the same features. For DIY I think the compustar would be best as they are the easiest to program
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Posted By: bdl666
Date Posted: September 03, 2006 at 4:29 PM
If you're goin to install it yourself then this is your best option.
I install a lot of this units and never had one come back. ------------- ieSpell rocks.
Posted By: tisucka
Date Posted: September 03, 2006 at 8:02 PM
Thanks for all your help guys. Any ideas where its cheapest to buy the compustar?? Ebay only has a couple of them selling. Any other ideas or specifc models??
Posted By: tisucka
Date Posted: September 05, 2006 at 9:32 PM
What do you guys think of the DEI 554R Is it worth the extra money? Is it easy to install?
Posted By: swamprat323
Date Posted: September 06, 2006 at 1:01 PM
that is a good system.
Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: September 06, 2006 at 3:00 PM
You could also look into an ultra start 1270tl, easy to install and program. -------------
Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: September 08, 2006 at 12:41 AM
I agree on the Ultrastart. I am a dealer for those units and they have always been a reliable piece. The 1250/1256/1270 units have about 1000 feet of solid range and are pretty straight forward. I've seen them on ebay for around 60 which is very fair.
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Steve G
Posted By: tisucka
Date Posted: September 08, 2006 at 8:40 AM
thanks for everyones reply. Now i have MANY MANY to choose from. I guess any one of the ones mentioned would do its job. Do you guys think the 1270tl is a better buy over the 561R, or are they the same?
Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: September 08, 2006 at 8:43 AM
The 1270 is the way to go imo, much easier to program. very reliable unit..
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Posted By: skycruzr
Date Posted: September 09, 2006 at 9:10 AM
Just to throw something else at you, I have installed several Designtechs (now owned by DEI), an UltraStart, and Commandos. I am partial to the Commando. Very versatile and programmable, easy to understand instructions, and excellent tech support by phone or www. Their EZ-2500 is $64.95. Also figure in your cost, the cost of relays, bypass modules, etc.
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skycruzr
Posted By: tech410r
Date Posted: September 09, 2006 at 9:57 PM
You can also check out alarms from a company called Micro. I have been installing their remote start systems for about 4 years now and I have not had any problems. The alarms pricing is fairly reasonable.
Posted By: tisucka
Date Posted: September 09, 2006 at 10:46 PM
well, i finally made the decision of ultrastart 1270tl hope it wont dissappoint. I have a 2000 maxima so will i need to purchase anything else for everything to work? You guys have all been great help, THANK YOU!
Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: September 09, 2006 at 11:52 PM
Yes you'll need to give up a spare key and get a universal transponder bypass. Such as https://bypasskit.com/product.aspx?prodid=TBKIII or a DEI equivalent. ------------- Steve G
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