Lojack worth it?

BimmerG · 09-18-2010, 11:54 PM

When you bought your BMW, did the finance department try to sell you Lojack? Do you think it was worth it?

Kevin Harney · 09-19-2010, 12:31 AM

actually they tried to talk me out of it saying it was not necessary but I installed it anyway! I have had two cars stolen. First did not have it and was lost forever

second had it and was recovered with the theives still in it moments later !! Anyone that has not had a car stolen will say it is foolish which is true UNTIL you need it there.

skiernan36 · 09-19-2010, 12:36 AM

yes! i have never had a car stolen but it is just one less thing to worry about now. i'm not sure what they call it but i got the lojack feature where u keep a little key chain thing with you and if your car starts moving without it in the car, then lojack calls you to ask if you are aware or not and if you want them to send the police. this is useful for not just a possible theft but also if your car is being towed. Also most insurance companies give discounts if you have one, took a $100 off for me

Kevin Harney · 09-19-2010, 12:38 AM

That is the Early Warning System. Only way to go !! love it.

bob.g · 09-19-2010, 01:08 AM

i save about 200$ a year on my car insurance so i mainly got it for that.

from previous posts ive seen here, many seem to prefer that their car not get found if it's stolen, so that they can get a new one... so they dont seem to care for the system.

khaye1 · 09-19-2010, 01:36 AM

why? you have BMW assist and that should include theft recovery, no?

ChaneRZ · 09-19-2010, 01:53 AM

no need.

sillygoat · 09-19-2010, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob.g

i save about 200$ a year on my car insurance so i mainly got it for that.

from previous posts ive seen here, many seem to prefer that their car not get found if it's stolen, so that they can get a new one... so they dont seem to care for the system.

me too... saves me money on insurance.. so down the line it pretty much pays for itself

Majikthese42 · 09-19-2010, 07:20 AM

If someone steals my car, I don't want to get it back!

andrewket · 09-19-2010, 07:21 AM

As others have said, included w/BMW assist. I'm also in the camp that unless it can be recovered within the first few minutes with the bastards still inside, I don't want it back.

captainaudio · 09-19-2010, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Harney

That is the Early Warning System. Only way to go !! love it.

The LoJack Early Warning will text and email you if the car is moved without the fob. It will also transmit in area where BMW Assist can't.

CA

bling_singh · 09-19-2010, 07:58 AM

I got Kojak instead. He's a hit with the ladies

2kaccordocoupe · 09-19-2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewket

As others have said, included w/BMW assist. I'm also in the camp that unless it can be recovered within the first few minutes with the bastards still inside, I don't want it back.

Express · 09-19-2010, 09:13 AM

no way jose.

bob.g · 09-19-2010, 10:26 AM

for the bmw assist, the car tracking feature only works with newer models. Not sure how new but i know my 06 lacks many of the bmw assist benefits. Also, you need to file a police report before they track the car. So if you have been away for some time and come back to a car thats gone, who knows if it hasnt been chopped up by then. But you should at least, be able to get a discount from your insurance with bmw assist.. so thats a plus.

CHCCubs · 09-19-2010, 01:28 PM

They tried to sell it to me when I bought my car as they mentioned the BMW assist tracking function can be disabled by thieves. I did check with my insurance company to see if there was any benefit if I added it and my policy would not have changed at all so I didn't bother.

335BBS · 09-20-2010, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sillygoat

me too... saves me money on insurance.. so down the line it pretty much pays for itself

It saves you $200 on insurance...............how much does it cost?

Chriztofor · 09-20-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majikthese42

If someone steals my car, I don't want to get it back!

+1000

Professor///M · 09-20-2010, 10:38 AM

Here's the problem with BMW Assist - It's not fast, and it's not good.

The car's battery must be ON. So as soon as it's disconnected, you're done - it just won't work. It also take quite some time to get through the hoops to activate it.

As for LoJack - it's got its own power supply, and will function if the battery is off. It is hidden in over 50 different locations within the car so often cannot be located.

After a car is stolen you report it to the police, then report to lojack, they activate the device via satellite, and it can be detected within buildings, under ground, etc - places BMW assist may not work.

Is it worth it? For some mild insurance reduction sure... but the only way to truly know is if your car gets stolen.

For a lease - no way. If you own the car, I'd get it.

bob.g · 09-20-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leaker

It saves you $200 on insurance...............how much does it cost?

depends how many years you get it for. last year i got the best boomerang availale for 5 years, cost bout 750 plus tax. the main reason i got it is because i was paying a lot for insurace (about 2k), but with the boomerang i was able to save 350$ and bring it down to 1650$. Ive now switched insurance company (td bank), dont know if they credit as much as my old insurance did, guessing its prob around 200$.

Coolieman1220 · 09-20-2010, 11:40 AM

my insurance asked me if i had lojack, i said yes...figured i wasn't all wrong since i do have BMW assist. premium reduced!

vwong · 09-20-2010, 12:35 PM

The Early Warning System is a nice feature, but it doesn't always work the way it supposed to. I had it on my TSX, and a few times the battery in the remote was dead. I knew it was dead because I got the call from LoJack when I got to my destination..........couple hours after I started driving. So if my car was really stolen by some professionals, the car could be in pieces by the time I get the call. So now, I only go for the basic LoJack.

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09-18-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
BimmerG New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Ok Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Lojack worth it? When you bought your BMW, did the finance department try to sell you Lojack? Do you think it was worth it?
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09-19-2010, 12:31 AM	#2
Kevin Harney Captain 20 Rep 767 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Herndon, VA iTrader: (0)	actually they tried to talk me out of it saying it was not necessary but I installed it anyway! I have had two cars stolen. First did not have it and was lost forever second had it and was recovered with the theives still in it moments later !! Anyone that has not had a car stolen will say it is foolish which is true UNTIL you need it there.
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09-19-2010, 12:36 AM	#3
skiernan36 stick to your guns 20 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, Va iTrader: (0)	yes! i have never had a car stolen but it is just one less thing to worry about now. i'm not sure what they call it but i got the lojack feature where u keep a little key chain thing with you and if your car starts moving without it in the car, then lojack calls you to ask if you are aware or not and if you want them to send the police. this is useful for not just a possible theft but also if your car is being towed. Also most insurance companies give discounts if you have one, took a $100 off for me __________________ "Speed has never killed anyone...suddenly becoming stationary, thats what gets you."-Jeremy Clarkson
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09-19-2010, 12:38 AM	#4
Kevin Harney Captain 20 Rep 767 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Herndon, VA iTrader: (0)	That is the Early Warning System. Only way to go !! love it.
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09-19-2010, 01:08 AM	#5
bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	i save about 200$ a year on my car insurance so i mainly got it for that. from previous posts ive seen here, many seem to prefer that their car not get found if it's stolen, so that they can get a new one... so they dont seem to care for the system.
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09-19-2010, 01:36 AM	#6
khaye1 Colonel 145 Rep 2,809 Posts Drives: 18 AW F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8)	why? you have BMW assist and that should include theft recovery, no? __________________
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09-19-2010, 01:53 AM	#7
ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 81 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	no need. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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09-19-2010, 07:20 AM	#9
Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	If someone steals my car, I don't want to get it back! __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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09-19-2010, 07:21 AM	#10
andrewket First Lieutenant 3 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Convertible DCT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	As others have said, included w/BMW assist. I'm also in the camp that unless it can be recovered within the first few minutes with the bastards still inside, I don't want it back. __________________ 2011 BMW 335is Convertible 2011 Toyota Sienna Ltd AWD 2010 Lexus HS250h 2010 Honda Civic LX
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09-19-2010, 07:58 AM	#12
bling_singh Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2019 540i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 540i [0.00]	I got Kojak instead. He's a hit with the ladies
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09-19-2010, 09:13 AM	#14
Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	no way jose.
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09-19-2010, 10:26 AM	#15
bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	for the bmw assist, the car tracking feature only works with newer models. Not sure how new but i know my 06 lacks many of the bmw assist benefits. Also, you need to file a police report before they track the car. So if you have been away for some time and come back to a car thats gone, who knows if it hasnt been chopped up by then. But you should at least, be able to get a discount from your insurance with bmw assist.. so thats a plus.
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09-19-2010, 01:28 PM	#16
CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	They tried to sell it to me when I bought my car as they mentioned the BMW assist tracking function can be disabled by thieves. I did check with my insurance company to see if there was any benefit if I added it and my policy would not have changed at all so I didn't bother. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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09-20-2010, 10:38 AM	#19
Professor///M Brigadier General 819 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2022 X5 40i; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Comp. [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 35i [10.00]	Here's the problem with BMW Assist - It's not fast, and it's not good. The car's battery must be ON. So as soon as it's disconnected, you're done - it just won't work. It also take quite some time to get through the hoops to activate it. As for LoJack - it's got its own power supply, and will function if the battery is off. It is hidden in over 50 different locations within the car so often cannot be located. After a car is stolen you report it to the police, then report to lojack, they activate the device via satellite, and it can be detected within buildings, under ground, etc - places BMW assist may not work. Is it worth it? For some mild insurance reduction sure... but the only way to truly know is if your car gets stolen. For a lease - no way. If you own the car, I'd get it.
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09-20-2010, 11:40 AM	#21
Coolieman1220 Banned 73 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	my insurance asked me if i had lojack, i said yes...figured i wasn't all wrong since i do have BMW assist. premium reduced!
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09-20-2010, 12:35 PM	#22
vwong Lieutenant 31 Rep 595 Posts Drives: All Euro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	The Early Warning System is a nice feature, but it doesn't always work the way it supposed to. I had it on my TSX, and a few times the battery in the remote was dead. I knew it was dead because I got the call from LoJack when I got to my destination..........couple hours after I started driving. So if my car was really stolen by some professionals, the car could be in pieces by the time I get the call. So now, I only go for the basic LoJack. __________________ 2010 Audi S4 6MT 2009 BMW 335i Coupe 6MT YouTube Channel
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