Tried doing a search but did not work to well. What do you guys recommend for car alarms? I'm looking to spend between $300-$400 on a car alarm. What do you guys prefer (brand, options) Thanks everyone

 

CompuSTAR or DEI... either one should be fine.

 

which models of either one of those makers is pretty good.

 

Any of the CompuSTARs are good and the higher end DEI, like the Viper or the Python.

 

clifford g5 line is one of the better out there, i have it and i love it

 

Clifford is owned by DEI

 

I have one of these:



It's a Viper 3000 2 way. I opted for the add-on proximity sensor. It's in your price range and it works great, you can also have them wire it for remote trunk release very easily.

 

I have a compustar and I like it. I have the two-way Spread Spectrum model so I would have the longest range coverage of alert from my car to my key fob.

I would definatly look for a two-way pager system again if I were in the martket for a new alarm.

A proximity sensor is a nice upgrade too.

 

I have the Clifford Matrix 10.5 alarm with two-way LCD pager system. Also, a dual proximity motion sensor. It gives off a warning beep if someone is within 6" of the car. The alarm will sound if someone enters the passenger compartment area , or reaches in such as when the top is down. I am VERY HAPPY with it. Car Audio reviewed it in I think it was November 2005 and loved it. Although, come to think of it, when was it that Car Audio or Performance Auto & Sound didn't give a positive review on a product?

Thraak

 

good point