oe alarm help

boogiee90 · 01-08-2010, 11:08 PM

how much would it cost to install an OE alarm for 06 e90 n/a?? any local shop you recommend in LA?

Evil E90 · 01-09-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiee90

how much would it cost to install an OE alarm for 06 e90 n/a?? any local shop you recommend in LA?

There are some DIY's for installing the oem alarm. The best one lost it's images from the poster. It is a great write up but without pictures it is not as good. I'm going to install mine. You might have to take it to a dealer to program full function to the alarm. That might cost a few hundred I believe.

fdriller9 · 01-09-2010, 01:05 AM

Really? Your supposed to be charged for getting the alarm coded? I just installed mine and got it coded at the dealer. I didn't get charged a cent. They even updated my idrive for free.

Btw I think this is the wrong forum.

ghenstorf · 01-09-2010, 11:47 AM

I am going to install mine with 56k miles and my dealer says .5 hours labor. That will include any available updates as well.

boogiee90 · 01-09-2010, 10:04 PM

yeah I think taking it to the dealer would be the best way to do it, i just don't wanna pay too much for installment. Thank though!!!

Evil E90 · 01-10-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by boogiee90

yeah I think taking it to the dealer would be the best way to do it, i just don't wanna pay too much for installment. Thank though!!!

Most dealers around the SGV charge $700- $1000 for the alarm and installation. I also think the programming is included.

spdy330 · 01-18-2010, 07:20 PM

I purchased my 06 7 weeks ago. I was going to install the alarm myself but after speaking with Shelly BMW in Buena Park CA they told me it was $149.00 to code it if I was to install it myself. So I asked how much to install/program it. When they told me $210.00 installed/programmed it was a no brainer. I had them install it. I bought the alarm from morristown bmw in NJ off eBay.

Good luck!

EricO

Evil E90 · 01-23-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spdy330

I purchased my 06 7 weeks ago. I was going to install the alarm myself but after speaking with Shelly BMW in Buena Park CA they told me it was $149.00 to code it if I was to install it myself. So I asked how much to install/program it. When they told me $210.00 installed/programmed it was a no brainer. I had them install it. I bought the alarm from morristown bmw in NJ off eBay.

Good luck!

EricO

Wow $210 for installation and programming? New Century in Alhambra wants around $800 for everything and I believe South Bay BMW wants $500 for installation and programming.

spdy330 · 01-23-2010, 05:35 PM

I did get a great deal. The $210.00 did not include the alarm however that was less than $250.00. Shelley BMW wanted something like that originally ($500 +) however I had the install manual with me and it stated that installation and programming takes no more than 1.5 hours. I then asked their labor rate and they said $140.00 per hour. I then argued with then saying why I would pay the amount they were trying to get when it stated 1.5 hours. I won the argument. When it deals with money I am always on top of it. I hate dealers as they are always trying to rip people off.

spdy330 · 01-23-2010, 05:40 PM

Alarm cost: $236.95 <- Purchased from Morristown BMW
Install/Programming: $210.00 <- Installed at Shelley BMW
Total out the door: $446.95

I thought this was an excellent deal!!!

Evil E90 · 01-24-2010, 03:17 PM

Yes a very good deal indeed. I would really like to get an oem factory alarm. I think I'll take your route. I did see it on ebay from Morristown BMW for $226 plus $10 shipping. Hey did you ever get a chance to meet up with Frankie90 to hear his BMW perf exhaust?

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boogiee90 POGI 143 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Jet black Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2006 e90 [5.50]	oe alarm help how much would it cost to install an OE alarm for 06 e90 n/a?? any local shop you recommend in LA?
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Really? Your supposed to be charged for getting the alarm coded? I just installed mine and got it coded at the dealer. I didn't get charged a cent. They even updated my idrive for free. Btw I think this is the wrong forum.
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ghenstorf HarleybimmerRN 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Black 2006 330xi and Black X5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I am going to install mine with 56k miles and my dealer says .5 hours labor. That will include any available updates as well.
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boogiee90 POGI 143 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Jet black Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2006 e90 [5.50]	yeah I think taking it to the dealer would be the best way to do it, i just don't wanna pay too much for installment. Thank though!!!
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spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	I purchased my 06 7 weeks ago. I was going to install the alarm myself but after speaking with Shelly BMW in Buena Park CA they told me it was $149.00 to code it if I was to install it myself. So I asked how much to install/program it. When they told me $210.00 installed/programmed it was a no brainer. I had them install it. I bought the alarm from morristown bmw in NJ off eBay. Good luck! EricO
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01-23-2010, 05:35 PM	#9
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	I did get a great deal. The $210.00 did not include the alarm however that was less than $250.00. Shelley BMW wanted something like that originally ($500 +) however I had the install manual with me and it stated that installation and programming takes no more than 1.5 hours. I then asked their labor rate and they said $140.00 per hour. I then argued with then saying why I would pay the amount they were trying to get when it stated 1.5 hours. I won the argument. When it deals with money I am always on top of it. I hate dealers as they are always trying to rip people off.
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01-23-2010, 05:40 PM	#10
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Alarm cost: $236.95 <- Purchased from Morristown BMW Install/Programming: $210.00 <- Installed at Shelley BMW Total out the door: $446.95 I thought this was an excellent deal!!!
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01-24-2010, 03:17 PM	#11
Evil E90 Captain 58 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Yes a very good deal indeed. I would really like to get an oem factory alarm. I think I'll take your route. I did see it on ebay from Morristown BMW for $226 plus $10 shipping. Hey did you ever get a chance to meet up with Frankie90 to hear his BMW perf exhaust? __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."
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