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Old 11-17-2002, 01:38 PM
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Am I getting ripped? Help me decide what to do!!!

I bought a Viper 550 ESP from Ebay and I wanted to get it installed in my 2002 Max SE. The thing is cartoys wanted $400 to get the thing installed. I have already bought the 555U transponder as well. Am I getting ripped off here? I live in Seattle and I am aware that labo cost might be more expensive here. But still, $400 is something for nothing.... just pure labor and knowledge. Here are some of the few things I could do:

1.) Get the thing installed for $400. DUH!
2.) Sell the alarm system back @ ebay and get DEI 552T.
3.) ........

The main reason why I wanted to install Viper 550 ESP in my car was the remote start feature. I dont expect my car to be stolen or anything. I dont have mods in my car that attracts thieves or anything like that...... just that I want to warm up my car from my house. Any suggestions or comments are welcome. Thanks in advance for reading and posting!


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Old 11-17-2002, 02:34 PM
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Re: Am I getting ripped? Help me decide what to do!!!

Originally posted by limsandy
I bought a Viper 550 ESP from Ebay and I wanted to get it installed in my 2002 Max SE. The thing is cartoys wanted $400 to get the thing installed. I have already bought the 555U transponder as well. Am I getting ripped off here? I live in Seattle and I am aware that labo cost might be more expensive here. But still, $400 is something for nothing.... just pure labor and knowledge. Here are some of the few things I could do:

1.) Get the thing installed for $400. DUH!
2.) Sell the alarm system back @ ebay and get DEI 552T.
3.) ........

The main reason why I wanted to install Viper 550 ESP in my car was the remote start feature. I dont expect my car to be stolen or anything. I dont have mods in my car that attracts thieves or anything like that...... just that I want to warm up my car from my house. Any suggestions or comments are welcome. Thanks in advance for reading and posting!


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$400 is way too much. I sell the 550for $300 installed.

If you get the 552T keep in mind it is ONLY a remote start with keyless. It does have features such as ignition kill,trunk release,flashing LED,etc..but no sensors to be an alarm.

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Old 11-17-2002, 05:41 PM
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Re: Re: Am I getting ripped? Help me decide what to do!!!

Yes, I understand that the 552T has limited capabilities, but as I said, I only wanted the additional remote start feature on my car. The factory keyless entry already has trunk release and flashing lights, but no remote start.
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Old 11-17-2002, 06:06 PM
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Damn it, Don. Just get your **** here in Seattle. Just pretend as if you're having a holdiay and a trip to Seattle to install the thing for me.


Viper 550 ESP: $180
DEI 555U transponder: $30
Airplane ticket from NJ to Seattle: $250
Having car alarm system installed by Don......
PRICELESS !!!

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Damn it, Don. Just get your **** here in Seattle. Just pretend as if you're having a holdiay and a trip to Seattle to install the thing for me.


Viper 550 ESP: $180
DEI 555U transponder: $30
Airplane ticket from NJ to Seattle: $250
Having car alarm system installed by Don......
PRICELESS !!!


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