Who's got the best deal on Remote Starters?

[wa2fastcamaro]

Gunna get the wife a remote starter for her truck this christmas and wondering whats the good deals out there now. I need one for my car too but don't have that much money to waste. I have used only compustar and Astrostart one's so far.

I would buy one and install it myself, but can't seem to find the good ones where I can buy them uninstalled, plus I ran out of patientce for installing them years ago, because the security systems can be a pain.

Mike

[Joel]

tintmasters sells a one way 300' range for 179 installed, but I would say you will spend atleast 300 on a one way system with a decent range.

[KA-T_240]

2way system FTW!

[integra_gsr98]

PM'd.

[tapout]

Sorry to hijack your thread but I heard an ad on the radio that Tintmasters will install them in vehicles with manual transmissions. Is this true? I'm getting old, so maybe I was hearing things again....

I only ask because I went out there personally about a month ago and the guy behind the counter said they did not.

[SmitEvo]

I have a manual and have an autostart....so it is possible.

[Joel]

i think there is a huge liability on manual vehicles with autostarts.

[tapout]

wannabe;196473 wrote:
i think there is a huge liability on manual vehicles with autostarts.

I believe it...and I'm sure that's why I've only been able to find one place in town (that i know of) that will do it. They want around $250 to install a 2-way (that I already own) in my manual.

[Joel]

you should sell yours and just buy one installed. usually you will pay just as much to install your own as the unit itself it the cheap part.

[Guest]

My prices start at $225 installed for a one-way unit. That price includes Remote Start, Keyless Entry and Electric Remote Trunk Release....and two remotes (key fobs). My top of the line 2 way w/ up to 6000' of range starts at $325 installed (again, Keyless, Remote Trunk if applicable...) Bypass modules can add to the price, but I only charge what I pay for them so usually that is less than $50 additional if you need one.

[Guest]

tapout;196476 wrote:
I believe it...and I'm sure that's why I've only been able to find one place in town (that i know of) that will do it. They want around $250 to install a 2-way (that I already own) in my manual.

Is your autostart designed for use in a manual? If so, I'll do it for $175. If not, I won't do it at all.

[SmitEvo]

Tjamz does good work....:) Not sure if tintmasters does manuals.

[tapout]

That's a good question. It came out of an automatic 2005 F-150 that I turned in when the lease was up.

The other place I talked to that said they could do the install said that they may need to add a couple of components, but could do it for that $250.

So to answer your question, I'm assuming it'll work with a manual simply because I was told by an install shop that they would do it for me. But I'm the first to admit that I'm no expert, so I can't tell you for sure. Would having the model number help? It's out in my garage.

Thank you.

[Guest]

Sure would.

[GarageAlchemist]

so will TM do them for 179 in an manual?

[DaveH]

Don't you just need to tie the auto start into the e-brake on a manual car? Or is there actually a neutral safety switch also?

[slow90gsx]

pm'd

[KA-T_240]

chuck, we will have to talk this spring.

How much for a 2way on a 05 Colorado? Range around 2000 feet.

[Guest]

KA-T_240;196533 wrote:
chuck, we will have to talk this spring.

How much for a 2way on a 05 Colorado? Range around 2000 feet.

$315 for the Ultrastart 3280XR Pro
$45 for XK06 bypass kit

Personally, I'd spend the extra $10 and get the Ultrastart 3285XR Pro

[bubba]

I had asked Jason at TM about the autostart for a manual a while back for my dad's truck. It costs $75 more for the manual ones, and I'm pretty sure that's installed. It's more because you need an extra set of wiring for it. So for the cheapest it'd be like $254 for a manual.