Do you have an alarm on your E90?

KungFuJoe · 04-14-2006, 01:30 PM

Just wondering who has the factory alarm installed...

SpanX · 04-14-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KungFuJoe

Just wondering who has the factory alarm installed...

Im currently trying to decide

BMW0 · 04-14-2006, 01:45 PM

Im going to have it installed when I go back stateside.

txusa03 · 04-14-2006, 01:51 PM

no, but I want one. $500 is not an option for an alarm that I want to pay. I will see if I can get it cheaper and install it myself and have it initialized by the dealer. I am hoping it will be around $300.

DonnyGirl · 04-14-2006, 03:11 PM

In the UK, all new Cars have to have Alarm fitted, so not an option. Thanks to all those Joy riders in the ninetees. I opted for a Tracker system as well, slightly lower insurance, peace of mind.

Cloud9 · 04-14-2006, 04:09 PM

I don't understand why BMW does not put an alarm in on all their cars!! VW's have it so why can't BMW do it?

john802 · 04-14-2006, 04:25 PM

I just installed it last Sunday & have an appointment w/ bmw service center tomorrow to have it program.

04-14-2006, 04:29 PM

I got mine installed and programmed for $300. I thought it was worth it for that.

USAF BMW · 04-14-2006, 04:58 PM

where did you get that done?

vladinecko · 04-14-2006, 11:32 PM

i don't have it because i'm not really sure if it wouldn't annoy the shit out of me. every time there is a storm or something, it goes off...

ctgazer · 04-14-2006, 11:40 PM

just had mine installed including tax for $470 cdn. says it took them 2 hours, so subtracting the taxes and labor, the alarm itself should only cost you around $290. they have a special here in toronto to install alarms here for $410 not including tax

Artz 330 · 04-15-2006, 12:55 AM

why must you know. You wanna know whos car to steal with out making a sound?

jk

FashionChef · 04-15-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

just had mine installed including tax for $470 cdn. says it took them 2 hours, so subtracting the taxes and labor, the alarm itself should only cost you around $290. they have a special here in toronto to install alarms here for $410 not including tax

Did you install the alarm through the dealership? And is it the Custom BMW Alarm? Cuz I am picking my E90 in May and planning to tell Town and Country to install the alarm when I hand them my licence plate (since they need to get me my sticker, and I would be picking up the car a few days after that ..etc) and guess the installation could include when they re-check the E90 ... Where is this special?

FashionChef · 04-15-2006, 11:07 AM

Honestly .. I think the Alarm only gives me a Peace of Mind. Somehow, if they are trying to steal your car, they have to steal your keys too. Cuz the power to the engine is totally cut off. The Alarm will sound, and they still cannot steal the car. But again, its a peace of mind knowing that someone will hear the sound of the alarm if they break your window... etc. I want it anyways

LEDZEP · 04-15-2006, 11:08 AM

Yes. x2

I had my tires rotated this morning, and they used floor jacks. As soon as they started jacking the car up the alarm went off. Just nice to know it works.

ctgazer · 04-15-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FashionChef

Did you install the alarm through the dealership? And is it the Custom BMW Alarm? Cuz I am picking my E90 in May and planning to tell Town and Country to install the alarm when I hand them my licence plate (since they need to get me my sticker, and I would be picking up the car a few days after that ..etc) and guess the installation could include when they re-check the E90 ... Where is this special?

yep..got it done at bmw autohaus on steeles and bathurst..they still have the special running. i believe that parkview is offering the same promotion. also have them for x3 and x5's also except their alarms are cheaper

i suppose that if you wanted to, you could go buy the alarm now and pay for the installation, and then when you get your car, take it in and say...'install it'

haha

cdheaven · 04-15-2006, 04:41 PM

im not sure if i think its worth it. personally. think about what could really happen to your car, and then think of the alarm will solve it.
most "profesional" theives know how to cut the power to the alarm, or the cut the siren. they could potentially get it on a towtruck before you come out and find them. someone could key your car, throw something heavy at it and drive away, the alarm wouldnt really help anything like that. besides EVERYTIME the alarm goes off, you have to drop everything you are doing and run out to your car. everytime. or else whats the point.
this is just my opinion. obviously like normal, im sure most people would disagree.
I was SUPRISED when i found out my car didnt have an alarm, and i was disappointed my SA didnt offer it to me, or let me know its an option or anything. But im glad its not standard, and that it is an option, because if it was not an option, then everyone would have to get it, and obviously pay the extra money, instead of having the choice. i like choices.

khanhceo · 04-23-2006, 06:36 PM

Sorry, but just wanted to clarfiy...

Since e90's don't come with the OEM alarm installed, does that mean that the car would cut power to the engine when you shut off the car?

On the other hand, getting the OEM alarm would give you the following:
- motion detection
- audible alarm
-that's it?

Thanks!

David328M-Sport · 04-23-2006, 06:43 PM

Not in my old E36, nor in my old E46 nor in my current E90.

Xtype0 · 04-23-2006, 08:53 PM

I'm gonna be picking up my E90 in the first week of May, was just wondering if anybody got a similar deal at Town and Country?

FashionChef · 04-23-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanhceo

Sorry, but just wanted to clarfiy...

Since e90's don't come with the OEM alarm installed, does that mean that the car would cut power to the engine when you shut off the car?

On the other hand, getting the OEM alarm would give you the following:
- motion detection
- audible alarm
-that's it?

Thanks!

Well, I was told by BMW parts that having an alarm is recommended (for safety ...etc...). But I was also told that it is NOT necessary, that is why it is an option. For the engine part, YES when you turn the car off, the engine is SHUT OFF TOTALLY. Without the PUSH IN CAR KEY, the car just will NOT work. This is what I was told. So, having an alarm will give you audible alarm - YES. Motion detection - NOT SURE. You can call your dealership to find out more, I am sure they will be happy to assist you.

FashionChef · 04-23-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtype0

I'm gonna be picking up my E90 in the first week of May, was just wondering if anybody got a similar deal at Town and Country?

Hey buddy, ME TOO!!! Did your sales rep tell you when? What is your E90's ext/int colour? which model? and WHAT DATE did they tell you that you are approx gonna get your E90? Cuz I am getting mine at Town and Country too!! .. and yes, in early to mid May too!! Do you have MSN??

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txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	no, but I want one. $500 is not an option for an alarm that I want to pay. I will see if I can get it cheaper and install it myself and have it initialized by the dealer. I am hoping it will be around $300.
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DonnyGirl Private First Class 23 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 325 SE + sports susp SG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sutton UK iTrader: (0)	In the UK, all new Cars have to have Alarm fitted, so not an option. Thanks to all those Joy riders in the ninetees. I opted for a Tracker system as well, slightly lower insurance, peace of mind.
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ctgazer Major General 383 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	just had mine installed including tax for $470 cdn. says it took them 2 hours, so subtracting the taxes and labor, the alarm itself should only cost you around $290. they have a special here in toronto to install alarms here for $410 not including tax
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04-15-2006, 11:07 AM	#14
FashionChef Professional Chef 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 325i (SB, SP, PP) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Honestly .. I think the Alarm only gives me a Peace of Mind. Somehow, if they are trying to steal your car, they have to steal your keys too. Cuz the power to the engine is totally cut off. The Alarm will sound, and they still cannot steal the car. But again, its a peace of mind knowing that someone will hear the sound of the alarm if they break your window... etc. I want it anyways __________________ Canadian Culinary Federation
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cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 229 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	im not sure if i think its worth it. personally. think about what could really happen to your car, and then think of the alarm will solve it. most "profesional" theives know how to cut the power to the alarm, or the cut the siren. they could potentially get it on a towtruck before you come out and find them. someone could key your car, throw something heavy at it and drive away, the alarm wouldnt really help anything like that. besides EVERYTIME the alarm goes off, you have to drop everything you are doing and run out to your car. everytime. or else whats the point. this is just my opinion. obviously like normal, im sure most people would disagree. I was SUPRISED when i found out my car didnt have an alarm, and i was disappointed my SA didnt offer it to me, or let me know its an option or anything. But im glad its not standard, and that it is an option, because if it was not an option, then everyone would have to get it, and obviously pay the extra money, instead of having the choice. i like choices. __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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04-23-2006, 06:36 PM	#18
khanhceo ED Happy 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 325XI E90 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	OEM Alarm -with or without Sorry, but just wanted to clarfiy... Since e90's don't come with the OEM alarm installed, does that mean that the car would cut power to the engine when you shut off the car? On the other hand, getting the OEM alarm would give you the following: - motion detection - audible alarm -that's it? Thanks!
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04-23-2006, 08:53 PM	#20
Xtype0 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 298 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 335xi [0.00]	I'm gonna be picking up my E90 in the first week of May, was just wondering if anybody got a similar deal at Town and Country?
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