Stellar Alarm choices

[chaz1107]

I am about to order an alarm for my car and I have seen a lot of threads on how to install the system but no review threads. Stellar offers a wide variety of alarms and I was wondering if anyone has purchased their alarms? If so which model did you choose and why? It seems like there are different sensor choices. All I really want is keyless entry and a solid alarm that works. Also if you don't mind mentioning how much you paid that would be great. All of the ones I have looked at have been in the 200-500 dollar range.
Thanks in advance

[d0tz]

I'm also curious about this...

[flyfishvt]

Sorry I cant help. I just bought a used factory alarm and key fob off ebay for $100.00

It plugs right into the factory harness. Install and key fob programming took all of 30 minutes.

[chaz1107]

I have considered that idea I just worry it will end up breaking 2 weeks after I install it.

[flyfishvt]

That's always possible. Its always possible that you will have issues installing a brand new alarm that doesn't plug into the factory harness. Many here have had problems.

I just checked ebay and there are no factory alarms listed right now. That's another issue. I searched for 6 months till I found just the right deal.

Salvage yards may be your best bet for a used factory system. Then you will probably just have to get a fob for it. The most Ive seen factory systems go for is 150-200 and that's usually with a fob.

[chaz1107]

Thats a good idea to shop around for a used alarm now that I think about it. Im not worried about it now since my car is parked in the garage but when I go back to school in a few months I will need one. If I don't find one by then I can always just buy the Stellar systems for a little more, unless I find a really good deal on a new alarm. Just out of curiosity how did you search for it did you just type in used e36 factory alarm systems?

[seanmnew]

I just put in a Viper 5107V... alarm with remote start... love it! Best Buy = 699 for alarm and full (warranted) install

[sikdogg]

Check out UAS (http://unitedautosecurity.net/BMW-E36-M3-3-Series-92-99-C141725.aspx)... they are plug-n-play and you can get different types of FOB (http://unitedautosecurity.net/REMOTES-C149305.aspx)'s.

[LockDots]

Bought and installed (myself) a Viper 5901 for $249

best part: 2-way paging, and iPhone SmartStart compatible

[flyfishvt]

I admit my factory alarm isn't fancy but I really got it for the keyless entry and not the alarm. I do like that little blinking LED though now that its installed. We've had a few cars broken into in my neighborhood in the last few months.

I searched ebay motors/ car and truck parts/ security/ alarm systems and searched for items that fit a BMW. I also searched just for used items. That filtered out all the cheap new stuff that I didn't want to wade through. I only wanted items that would plug right into my factory wiring. I didn't put in a model or year so my search turned up items for all BMW's not just e36's. ONce I got the alarm (it didn't come with a fob) I did another search for a fob that would work with it.

Here is the listing I bought. After shipping and $40 for the fob it was $100 total and only a few minutes to install.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160428090220&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[chaz1107]

Really wish I would of installed an alarm when I said I was going to. My car got broken into a few days ago. Stole my radio, ipod, and ripped my dash up pretty good, all because I didnt buck up. Now i am in the process of dismantling the entire car. Plan on getting the alarm asap now.

[flyfishvt]

Too bad to hear that. Was the car locked?

Check this out. Its the same one I put in mine. You would still need the fob.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-BMW-e36-Alarm-/180531918607?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABMW&hash=item2a088a770f

[j2quik]

Man that sucks! The worst part is the damage that people do to the car.

I have a Viper 791xv that is already prewired to an e36 alarm plug for sale. Just needs to be plugged in like a factory alarm system. It is a 2-way paging alarm/remote start/keyless entry sytem. The remote start portion of the system is NOT wired up, just the alarm & keyless entry. There is also a relay already integrated into the system to allow you to close your windows & sunroof. The 2-way remote is in like-new condition. I'm selling it for $150 + shipping, let me know if you are interested.

[chaz1107]

That sounds like a pretty good deal j2quik. I'm definitely interested in it. Why are you getting rid of it? My email is charliefeltmann@hotmail.com if you want to send me any more information on it that would be great.

[chaz1107]

Here is some pictures of what the sob did to my car.

[j2quik]

I'll send you some pics and info on the Viper system tomorrow.

I just looked a those pictures, damn they didn't seem to have a clue about what they were doing!

[charbel]

Here is some pictures of what the sob did to my car.
that sucks.. big time..

if you want a dash let me know. $50 plus shipping..

they do look like they didn't have no idea about what they where doing..

and oem alarm is so easy to install. pass side behind glove box. all you have to do is plug it in. you can get a good used one for like $150 shipped.
i think i have one or 2 left .

[chaz1107]

Man I wish you would have told me about the dash sooner. I just bought a new one for a hundred and thought I was getting a good deal.