Wireless Start-Up?

[marin8703]

thanks for the info on onstar versus lojack everyone! I desided not to get it installed, from what i understand from you guys onstar is capable to do the job.

on another note...

...what do you guys think of the Viper 5900 (p/n 5301V)MSRP $659.99? Its got an advertised range of one mile.

I had viper on one of my other cars and hadnt had a problem until last week, something wrong with the antenna, but installer changed it for free, no questions asked, and this is 2+ years after the install, so i was pretty happy. overall pretty happy with it, has responder tech but didnt have a remote starter.

Another issue i had is with the viper responder remote. It would drain the AAA battery in about a month, they replaced the first remote free but the new one they gave me is almost the same, maybe a little better. Is this what you guys are getting?

So what do you think of the above mentioned system, most likely with some other optional bells and wistles. What types of sensors or optional things would you recommend if any?

[f5fstop]

From my own experiences with my VIPER responder remote that I use everyday, one month is standard on an Alkaline, and about 5-weeks on a rechargeable. The one I keep sitting by my bed, lasts almost two months with a rechargeable. I have the backlight turned on as well as the vibrate, the one in the bedroom has only the beep turned on.
As with any battery powered item, the more it is used the faster it will drain. The installer told me they get about three-to-four weeks on a charge, depending on the settings, and how much use.
I use the Eveready "green" rechargeable for two reasons. They do last longer in electronic devices, and they are a lot cheaper in the long run. (I did some studies with my Garmin 60CSX. I got a steady 8 hours with alkalines with the backlit display on constantly, 14 hours with AA rechargeables...made me a believer.)
Talking with others who have the same type of responder remote, it seems one month is about maximum for alkalines.