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prs · May 6th, 2003, 11:58 PM

Hello –

I plan to put an alarm in my Mini. The factory alarm seems a bit pricey ($650). I am thinking about putting an after market alarm in the car (Python Car Alarm System [no snakes]). I have one in my 2002 Honda CRV and am very happy with it. I paid about $300 for the alarm, including installation. The people who installed my alarm put this same alarm in Porsches, BMWs, etc., so I know it is very good. Thoughts or opinions?

Thanks.

Bonjour · May 7th, 2003, 12:50 AM

Bonjour,

I got the factory alarm (£200 factory fit option here). I considered getting a Clifford Concept 300 alarm for around £250, but as the factory one is Thatcham certified I thought I may as well stay with that. I also thought it better to keep everything on the one key.

I have been very happy with the alarm. I've set it off a few times by mistake and I can say it's very loud indeed!

All the best.

very mini · May 7th, 2003, 01:03 AM

I've always heard factory alarms are never as good as aftermarket ones....

I had a highly "stealable" car before, and I put an aftermarket one. I know this might not help you much, I'm just writing what I think!

GAJ · May 7th, 2003, 02:13 AM

I am very happy with the factory alarm. It's nice to have the alarm so fully integrated with the car.

scooterboy · May 7th, 2003, 02:22 AM

If you have an 03 model, you can buy the alarm kit and install it yourself for $300. Call Brian at classicmini (OH). Dealer may charge you $50 or so to activate it once you've installed it.

prs · May 7th, 2003, 02:31 AM

Mnay thanks for the replies.

May 6th, 2003, 11:58 PM	#1
prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 142 Offline	Factory Alarm or After Market Alarm? Hello – I plan to put an alarm in my Mini. The factory alarm seems a bit pricey ($650). I am thinking about putting an after market alarm in the car (Python Car Alarm System [no snakes]). I have one in my 2002 Honda CRV and am very happy with it. I paid about $300 for the alarm, including installation. The people who installed my alarm put this same alarm in Porsches, BMWs, etc., so I know it is very good. Thoughts or opinions? Thanks.

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very mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Montreal, Quebec Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 123 Offline	I've always heard factory alarms are never as good as aftermarket ones.... I had a highly "stealable" car before, and I put an aftermarket one. I know this might not help you much, I'm just writing what I think! MINI Cooper Feb'03 built

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GAJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 261 Offline	I am very happy with the factory alarm. It's nice to have the alarm so fully integrated with the car. Black Cooper, White Roof, White 5 Stars, Chrome Shark Gill Side Vents, Red & Black Cloth/Leather and Silver, Chili Pack, Single Slot C.D. Player, Factory Alarm, Automatic A/C, SS+, a wee black and white cow hanging from the passengers sun-visor and t

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scooterboy MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NH Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 792 Offline	If you have an 03 model, you can buy the alarm kit and install it yourself for $300. Call Brian at classicmini (OH). Dealer may charge you $50 or so to activate it once you've installed it. My MINI Mods

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May 7th, 2003, 12:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	Bonjour, I got the factory alarm (£200 factory fit option here). I considered getting a Clifford Concept 300 alarm for around £250, but as the factory one is Thatcham certified I thought I may as well stay with that. I also thought it better to keep everything on the one key. I have been very happy with the alarm. I've set it off a few times by mistake and I can say it's very loud indeed! All the best.

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prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 142 Offline	Mnay thanks for the replies.

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