Hi,

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.

 

im lookin to do the same thing about how much will it cost for everything...?

 

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 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!

 

I have the Vipers (branded "Valet" and "Hornet") on our cars, works great, never an issue.

 

How much was the unit & install?

 

i got the clifford RSX 3.5 just need it installed