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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 02:33 AM
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Escort makes a portable GPS tracking device that can be hidden inside the car, and it is automatically armed when you leave the car by a keyfob with proximity sensor.

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The question I have always wondered, however... If your car got stolen, would you actually want it back?
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 02:53 AM
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Thanks for the response. I'm leaning more into the Viper alarm, auto start and smart module. I like phone app where I can talk to my car if I get bored. LOL

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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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BMW UK has offered a modification free of charge to prevent stealing cars in this way. My 530i was modified about a year ago by my local stealership in Suffolk England.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by limey1
BMW UK has offered a modification free of charge to prevent stealing cars in this way. My 530i was modified about a year ago by my local stealership in Suffolk England.
That's is great to hear. Not sure if the USA cars are still in danger. I think the Viper Alarm has a rolling code feature.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 02:12 AM
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Your BMW can be stolen by any idiot with a $30 hacking kit | Naked Security

Keyless BMW cars prove to be very easy to steal
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 03:51 AM
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If someone wants your car really bad, they can and will find a way to get it. This is not rocket-science. All these security systems are created by engineers and some other engineer can figure out a way to circumvent the system. It's all a matter of how determined the thief is.

Get a good insurance and move on with life. That's my $0.02.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pcy
If someone wants your car really bad, they can and will find a way to get it. This is not rocket-science. All these security systems are created by engineers and some other engineer can figure out a way to circumvent the system. It's all a matter of how determined the thief is.

Get a good insurance and move on with life. That's my $0.02.
You are correct. Bingo. But I have over 12,000 in mods and insurance won't cover it all. So I need to make my car crook safe. So do I spend 50.00 on a kill switched or the mighty Viper?
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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For peace of mind when parked in a not-so-friendly neighborhood, I lift up the shift knob and take it with me . I've done it a few times; just make sure not to loose it .
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE
If your car got stolen, would you actually want it back?
Exactly. Get a new car, life goes on.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 04:12 AM
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Definitely disturbed me. I will be investing in a Viper system.
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