Toyota Vehicle Intrusion System or Aftermarket Alarm?

LSUMatt1514 · 11-21-2005, 10:27 AM

With all the money I've got invested in my truck, I feel like an idiot riding around without any sort of protection what so every other than the doors locked. I've had a Viper system in the past and it was a PITA to intall. Just wondering what everyone's luck has been with the Toyota system. Looks like it's on sale at ToyotaParts4u.com and might be the perfect Christmas gift from my wife since I can't think of anything I need that's in our price range this year. What do ya'll think....Toyota or aftermarket alarm? Thanks.

Matt

Localmotion · 11-21-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMatt1514

With all the money I've got invested in my truck, I feel like an idiot riding around without any sort of protection what so every other than the doors locked. I've had a Viper system in the past and it was a PITA to intall. Just wondering what everyone's luck has been with the Toyota system. Looks like it's on sale at ToyotaParts4u.com and might be the perfect Christmas gift from my wife since I can't think of anything I need that's in our price range this year. What do ya'll think....Toyota or aftermarket alarm? Thanks.

Matt

IIRC...the toyota alarms dont have the sensors around the body of the vehicle. I would go with an aftermarket like viper or compustar. Also, get some air horns with the siren b/c nobody pays any atten to a car siren anymore, but if you got load air horns going off, the might take a glance.

BADLNDS · 11-21-2005, 10:50 AM

I would spend my money on a tracking system like "Boomerang" or in the states its called "lo-jack"(i think) or a real good ignition/fuel kill switch...I agree with Matt, no-one pays attention to alarms anymore.

-B

Bob_98SR5 · 11-21-2005, 10:52 AM

matt,

a good number of us 3rd gen guys bought the commando 870 alarm system. theres plenty of advice/opinions on it on the forum. i couldnt be more pleased to have rid myself of the stock alarm and install this. even goodtimes (lance) put one in his girlfriend's corolla!

want more info? you know what to do

bob

LSUMatt1514 · 11-21-2005, 03:06 PM

Bring it on Bob!!

LSUMatt1514 · 11-21-2005, 04:42 PM

Bob,
Any way to still get the group buy price....or should we try to start another group buy for the holiday season........

Matt

11-21-2005, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,275	Toyota Vehicle Intrusion System or Aftermarket Alarm? With all the money I've got invested in my truck, I feel like an idiot riding around without any sort of protection what so every other than the doors locked. I've had a Viper system in the past and it was a PITA to intall. Just wondering what everyone's luck has been with the Toyota system. Looks like it's on sale at ToyotaParts4u.com and might be the perfect Christmas gift from my wife since I can't think of anything I need that's in our price range this year. What do ya'll think....Toyota or aftermarket alarm? Thanks. Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

11-21-2005, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,115	matt, a good number of us 3rd gen guys bought the commando 870 alarm system. theres plenty of advice/opinions on it on the forum. i couldnt be more pleased to have rid myself of the stock alarm and install this. even goodtimes (lance) put one in his girlfriend's corolla! want more info? you know what to do bob Last edited by Bob_98SR5 : 11-21-2005 at 10:56 AM.

11-21-2005, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,275	Bring it on Bob!! __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

11-21-2005, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,275	Bob, Any way to still get the group buy price....or should we try to start another group buy for the holiday season........ Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

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11-21-2005, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
BADLNDS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 199	I would spend my money on a tracking system like "Boomerang" or in the states its called "lo-jack"(i think) or a real good ignition/fuel kill switch...I agree with Matt, no-one pays attention to alarms anymore. -B

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