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Hey South....its been more than a month since this last posting. I don't mean to challenge your expertise, but is there any new information on this at all? I'm in the unfortunate position where I ordered my 09 M3 right before the alarm became an option. Now, its past time to change my order to add the alarm. Feels like I'm stuck. I'm ok with this if I still get the audible confirmation? or at least maybe get the red light on the rearview mirror? What are my chances with no factory alarm?
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It seems like there is a lot of confusion about the March changes.
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I ordered my M3 sedan in December for ED April 17th. It coincides with my kid's spring break. It also works out as far as missing the summer crowds in Europe. The other nice thing is redelivery should be early June.
Anyway, I thought I was all set until I saw this thread pop up in February. I couldn't figure out why they would no longer offer the alarm. I got my CA to add the factory alarm option the day before it went 150. I called him the next day to add the smoker's package in but it was too late and not possible. I don't smoke but didn't want an open plastic storage bin. It looks like we get the bin with a lid. At least the vert does so I assume it is accross all the models. I can understand your frustration. I think you dealer should give you the alarm for the original factory price. I owe it to this and another board to stay ahead of what my CA knows. Thanks
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Aren't there issues with warranty if the alarm isn't installed by the dealership? And how much is the coding of the alarm? I've read of several quotes from $100 to over $200. With coding, the part and tax i'm still close to around $800 already. Guess I haven't tried finding the part outside the dealership yet.
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I am not sure if they have changed the design of the alarm when it went to a factory option. My guess is it is the same and they elimited pre-wiring as a cost cutting measure.
You may be better off going with an aftermarket solution. The best thing about the factory alarm is it uses the same key fob.
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Any 09 M3 (w/o factory alarm) owners who can confirm or deny that? Best regards, south
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I should also add that after a long trip through several countries here in Europe and parking in all kinds of good and bad spots, it has been very nice to have the confirmation of those chirps on locking (esp with CA) and the subtle warning to bystanders that there is an alarm in the car. |
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Makes the most sense. And also why I think if there's a MY10 update it will be modest at best.
Bad luck for those in the period just pre-transitioning from pre-wired and fully OEM installed option. I have elected for the OEM option ...
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If future M3's come with an oem equipped alarm, they just fu*ked the shit out of 08 owners who got the i-drive 2.0 bullshit and no alarm. Anyways, I agree with the people who say they dont have the option to make audible chirps unless the siren is intalled. I got my alarm installed and coded, but my dealership (refer to service forums) hasn't upgraded the software so my i-drive doesn't even have the option.
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BMW 'new" anti-theft alarm system...
now the M3 has a $400 option for this factory-installed....not sure if this is the same as the dealer installed BMW alarm or different... BMWUSA website does not describe it.....well no such option for my Jan 09 build so must be new....I was thinking of installing alarm but if anyone has any info this, please advise...
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I'm happy one of the only options I ordered on my stripped M3 was the anti-theft alarm option for $400. Like many have said, it won't prevent theft, but it will go off if someone tries to break in......Unless they're a "mastermind" on deactivating the alarm system....?....
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So are you guys able to get the dealer to install this new alarm? I took my car in for the 1200 mile service and they said they were not able to install the alarm and it has to be done at the factory????
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Since I am on the cusp of the alarm "switchover" (e-mail I got from the dealer had me in production by March 5th), does anyone have an actual VIN cut off or date of prodcution cut off for the pre-wire delete? Is there an easy physical way of actually checking the car to see if the pre-wiring is in place? I had not really considered the alarm until getting sucked into this thread, but may add it as DIY with dealer programming (if they will do it....BigWindy, your experience?) if the pre-wiring is actually in place. Thanks for any information!
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