Hey guys I have a 2006 WW Evo RS and had the lowjack system install along with their early response system. If my car is moved lowjack will immediately call 5 phone numbers that I choose and tell me that my car has been moved without my presence in the car. I love it, although it costs $1,200. I think its a worthwhile investment in security for such a sought after car for theifs. Anyone eles have lowjack?

 

I don't have lo-jack but I have been thinking of getting a gps tracking system for the car. DEI and a few other companies make similar products. Lo-jack works great though from what I hear.

 

That is a GPS tracking system. The original LoJack is worthless old technology, this is how it should be and this type of product has been available for years and I would buy it from a reputable security company like Directed electronics than a sham of a company like LoJack.

Bill

 

What GPS would you recommend then?

 

I got it!! just make sure you test the unit like every 3 months to insure the battery works.

 

what happen if they put your car in a STEEL container like those big rigs trailer??? or a STEEL warehouse? Correct me if im wrong, but i know lo-jack would be useless. and what about GPS, can they detect it from a Steel container??

 

LoJack and GPS would be alerted when the car was moved before it was placed in the truck, if I am not mistaken!

 

Lojack is a complete waste of money!!!! I have 2 kill switches on my car(1 for everyday use and the second for when I will be away from my car longer) that do the job and cost less then $20 bucks! Sure someone could tow it, but I cant see spending $1200.

 

I agree. I bought Lojack for my 94 300ZX in 1998. (Lojack was brand new then I guess) Anyway, I was jacked for my car (thank God I wasn't shot) but as the guy was getting in my car I had 911 already on the phone. Short story... the police told me I had to have an officer come out to take a full report, they in turn had to fwd this to 2 or 3 different places b4 they would turn the system on. (Even though I was telling them the guy had just robbed me at gunpoint and was about to drive away in the car) Finally about 3-4 hrs later they turned it on and within 15min or so had a lock on it's location. However, the 4 hrs gave the thief plenty of time to gut my car (5k stereo, CD's, t-tops, leather seats, etc...) Thankfully I've never had to use it again but from the 1st and only experience I had w/ them is that their product and methods of using it sucked.

 

I know it is. I was merely saying that I am interested in getting one from another vendor such as DEI.

 

I think 1,200 is a worthwhile investment in knowing if your car is being stolen via driven away or towed, especially if you have early response you will know almost immediately when your car is moved and will have a better chance at recovering your car the earlier you notify the police. Thats why I bought it...

 

I would have taken $800 of that for a radio, as the RS comes without one, and the other $400 for an alarm with kill switches, as stated above... but to each his own...

 

I have one, along with Viper 791XV alarm.
I paid $599 with early warning system, I felt it was good investment to have extra protection along with Viper alarm. If anyone is interested in Lojack, I would recommend it. But not for dealers full asking price.

 

speak of the devil ... mine just went off. I drove the car with the transponder.. Battery must be dead

 

Funny, you cant see spending $1200 to protect a $30,000+ car...