Alarm/Starter: Compustar vs. Viper vs. Clifford
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Alarm/Starter: Compustar vs. Viper vs. Clifford
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I have been looking through the old threads over at A-TL about alarms and have come up with these three companies up top. I'm basically looking for a good solid alarm system w/ remote start. I like the idea of a 2-way LCD remote, but its not totally nessesary. I'm interested in shock sensors and proximity sensors. I also want to be able to use one FOB remote and be able to pop trunk open and remote start car w/o fuss that some alarms have.
My choices from each company are as follows:
Compustar 2WSS-AS
Clifford G5 Series (Solaris 5 or Avantguard 5, advanced model)
Clifford Matrix series (RSX 3.5 LCD or RS 2.1 reg)
Viper 791XV (lcd) or 560XV (non-lcd)
I'm clear on what the Compustar offers, but the Directed Electronics branding confuses me.
Are there are really differences between the Clifford & Viper brands?
Why are Anti-Carjacking not offered on some of the alarm/starter combos?
What are the differences between the Solaris and Advantguard?
I appreciate any help I can get on this. Average install prices would also be helpful. I'm in Montgomery County, MD if that helps.
I have been looking through the old threads over at A-TL about alarms and have come up with these three companies up top. I'm basically looking for a good solid alarm system w/ remote start. I like the idea of a 2-way LCD remote, but its not totally nessesary. I'm interested in shock sensors and proximity sensors. I also want to be able to use one FOB remote and be able to pop trunk open and remote start car w/o fuss that some alarms have.
My choices from each company are as follows:
Compustar 2WSS-AS
Clifford G5 Series (Solaris 5 or Avantguard 5, advanced model)
Clifford Matrix series (RSX 3.5 LCD or RS 2.1 reg)
Viper 791XV (lcd) or 560XV (non-lcd)
I'm clear on what the Compustar offers, but the Directed Electronics branding confuses me.
Are there are really differences between the Clifford & Viper brands?
Why are Anti-Carjacking not offered on some of the alarm/starter combos?
What are the differences between the Solaris and Advantguard?
I appreciate any help I can get on this. Average install prices would also be helpful. I'm in Montgomery County, MD if that helps.
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I have the Clifford G5 Solaris remote starter/alarm, Love it, had Clifford before, works great! And love the carbon fiber key fob!! Nice!!! Pricey but worth your investment!
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I can help you on the compustar as I used to have one on my 95 accord.
Expect to pay around $600-700 including install. I was very pleased with the quality of mine. It worked great in -50 below weather in alaska and just as good in 120 degree weather in arizona.
The range was incredible (1+ mile in line of sight and 1/2 mile in urban areas).
I dunno anything about the other alarms though... Good luck!
Expect to pay around $600-700 including install. I was very pleased with the quality of mine. It worked great in -50 below weather in alaska and just as good in 120 degree weather in arizona.
The range was incredible (1+ mile in line of sight and 1/2 mile in urban areas).
I dunno anything about the other alarms though... Good luck!
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Originally posted by CLASSYCLS
I have the Clifford G5 Solaris remote starter/alarm, Love it, had Clifford before, works great! And love the carbon fiber key fob!! Nice!!! Pricey but worth your investment!
I have the Clifford G5 Solaris remote starter/alarm, Love it, had Clifford before, works great! And love the carbon fiber key fob!! Nice!!! Pricey but worth your investment!
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