Alarm programing problem

soohoolm · 05-20-2009, 05:55 PM

I have a question about the alarm system. We are still in the purchasing stage of our 128i Convertible quest. The dealer told me that an alarm isn't necessary on a BMW! I of course didn't believe him,I mean what do you guys reckon ? Is it overkill ? I personally feel better WITH an alarm.

Lester · 05-20-2009, 10:50 PM

It isn't neccesary, but it is nice to have. A lot of things on the 1 series aren't necessary. The Alarm offers among other things, the flashing light alert, it offers convenient operatio of opening the windows and the convert top with the remote (without requirirng convenient access). Not to mention the motion sensor and door/trunk alarms. It also offers you the door chirp when locking.

Your dealer means that a 1 series without an alarm can't be hot wired and stolen, the computer maintains that function.

soohoolm · 05-21-2009, 06:03 PM

Thanks Lester,

Yes that's what he means can't be hot wired. The AW Convertible 135i we are looking at is pre wired for alarm so we will be getting the alarm at some point. We live in a relatively quiet town lots of students but not lots of auto thefts. Most of those were ,leaving the car unlocked and running while in the house. We both know a determined thief will try to steal anything and I'm sure our insurance company will appreciate it also! , Cheers!

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soohoolm New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I have a question about the alarm system. We are still in the purchasing stage of our 128i Convertible quest. The dealer told me that an alarm isn't necessary on a BMW! I of course didn't believe him,I mean what do you guys reckon ? Is it overkill ? I personally feel better WITH an alarm.
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	It isn't neccesary, but it is nice to have. A lot of things on the 1 series aren't necessary. The Alarm offers among other things, the flashing light alert, it offers convenient operatio of opening the windows and the convert top with the remote (without requirirng convenient access). Not to mention the motion sensor and door/trunk alarms. It also offers you the door chirp when locking. Your dealer means that a 1 series without an alarm can't be hot wired and stolen, the computer maintains that function.
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05-21-2009, 06:03 PM	#25
soohoolm New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Alarm Thanks Lester, Yes that's what he means can't be hot wired. The AW Convertible 135i we are looking at is pre wired for alarm so we will be getting the alarm at some point. We live in a relatively quiet town lots of students but not lots of auto thefts. Most of those were ,leaving the car unlocked and running while in the house. We both know a determined thief will try to steal anything and I'm sure our insurance company will appreciate it also! , Cheers!
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