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Just looked and holy crap those Vipers are expensive! My Alert was way cheaper than that.

I like the one mile range. Makes me think I need a Viper. The Alert I have is probably five years old. I guess they have been improving them since then.

Mine is a two way (Alert is the make, forget the model) that has similar alerting abilities and the remote start, LCD screen, etc. I like it very much and the range is about 2,500 feet, which is great. But short of when I am home, like when I am at the movies and someone is breaking into my car and stealing my radio, I generally am outside the range and won't get the alert from the fob. But that said, I totally agree that these two-way systems with the LCD are great. I love the remote start, the great range (I start it from my desk at work all the time), the ability to check the temp in the c

I had a remote start and keyless entry with an alarm function, but I did not have the alarm part connected. I hate alarms and no one cares when they hear one going off anyway. When you hear a car alarm, do you call the cops? Everyone just thinks, "Oh, that guy doesn't know how is dumb alarm works." And they always seem to go off in the middle of the night. But that said, yes, I will be connecting the alarm now. And I went with the Z. It is to be installed today by the insurance company's installer.

Thanks for the advise. I fear I cannot hold out as this is part of an active insurance claim. Your argument for the cheaper option is certainly welcomed and rather unexpected. Much appreciated.

(This is a double post from the AVIC-X910BT forum. Sorry. I just want to be sure the X people and the Z people out there both see this.) I had a AVIC-D1 until it was stolen from my car last week. They were not gentle and did a good amount of damage to my dash and the door handle. I'm hoping karma gets them back for me. So insurance is going to cover a new AVIC-X910BT and repair all the damage. Or for an additional $450, I can have a new AVIC-Z110BT. I'm already paying a $500 deductible, so the $450 puts me up to nearly a grand. So my question is: Is it worth it? The extra $450 will be

I had a AVIC-D1 until it was stolen from my car last week. They were not gentle and did a good amount of damage to my dash and the door handle. I'm hoping karma gets them back for me. So insurance is going to cover a new AVIC-X910BT and repair all the damage. Or for an additional $450, I can have a new AVIC-Z110BT. I'm already paying a $500 deductible, so the $450 puts me up to nearly a grand. So my question is: Is it worth it? The extra $450 will be difficult to sell my wife on. I have no experience with either unit. Any one out there have any advise for me? Is the Z110BT so much better t

I have an AVIC-D1 and the screen is out of whack, so I need to recalibrate it. But the reset button seems to be pushed in and broken. Don't remember doing that. I have basically a hole where it should be. Any suggestions? I expect I'll have to take the screen apart and try to somehow replace the button or figure a way to mimic pressing it. Anyone have any experience with that or any tips or ideas? Thanks.