I think I'm going to head to the smart phone way. Unlimited range and not carrying another remote plus no antenna on the car appeals to me. Only $416 for parts and first years subscription seems pretty good.
Here's the revised parts and cost lists.
Base Required Items
Fortin INT-BMW2 $150.00 Handles Push to Start Interface and Manual Trans
http://fortin.ca/en/products/alpha-series/int-bmw2/
Fortin EVO-ALL $60.00 Handles body interface and Key FOB security
http://fortin.ca/en/products/evo-series/evo-all/
Mini Add on Dual Circuit Adapter $6.00 eBay, auto parts store
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$216.00
Option 1) 2-Way Remote start. 1 mile range. Have to carry two remotes. BMW Key FOB plus remote start
Remote Control Unit Estimate $170.00 Compustar 2W9000FM-AS, 1-mile range, 2-way Will have to mount antenna in window.
Base Required Items $216.00
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$386.00
Option 2) Smart Phone is remote start 2-Way. Requires yearly subscription. $50/year.
Cheap basic remote start $60.00 Compustar FT7200S Controller. Just the controller. No remotes or antenna needed
Smart phone Remote control unit. $150.00 Compustar Drone smartphone module
http://www.compustar.com/drone/index.php
First year's drone subscription $50.00
Base Required Items $216.00
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$416.00
Need key FOB to put behind dash.
Key Fob for security override $240.00 Obtain from local BMW dealer