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Old 03-13-11, 06:51 PM
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A checklist while efficient is not very personal, and there are so many items nobody could possibly remember it all. I wanted to use the Flip camera! Anyway, whenever I have a question I just call up and they answer or invite me up. There are things that aren't on the website, Enform, and incorrect in the voluminous manual.
As for settings they are always kind about making any changes whenever and don't limit to one. Maybe my dealer is just kinder or more realistic.
Old 03-13-11, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JiniJazz
Are you sure that you really want the remote starter? Even my dealer told me it's practically useless. If the range improves and does not turn off the car, I will definitely get one though.
Well I'm in MA, it's winter here, so i really need the car get warmer or cooler in summer b4 i jump into the car and wait for 5 mins. I did contact a third party shop and they insist that they can install the starter to my original key Fob( like the dealer) and also extended the range up to 1000 feet. I'll check it out later.
Old 03-14-11, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sweetboy02
When i pick up my car in a hurry, i didn't want to wait to install the remote engine starter for an additional $375. A month later i called back, they quoted me almost double $700. Why is different?
Don't loose sleeps over this. Unless ALL you want is to start your car in your garage, I mean 20 to 30 ft away, other than that it is useless. Get the after-market one if you can.
Old 03-14-11, 01:26 PM
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I had an RX300 for a couple of years before I bought my RX350. So I thought I knew just about everything. But there will always be stuff you learn.

The dealer cant possible go through everything on the car upon delivery. My first return to the dealer we spent about an hour. Hooking up my Bluetooth and other stuff. The rest of the stuff I learn on this great web page.
Old 03-14-11, 01:46 PM
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My sales guy set up my phone and sent me off. I guess he figured I knew everything since it was my third RX

I'm fine with remote start and its limitations. My only gripe is it's not really designed for the hybrid. Sure the windows defrost and the seats get warm. But since the engine powers on and off, heat output is minimal in the cabin. Per the dealer, the engine has to warm up through driving before appreciable heat kicks in.

And starting up in the garage I'd rather be cold temporarily than permanently.
Old 03-14-11, 01:49 PM
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If the car is in a garage, there are only two reasons I can think of to use a remote starter. One is to test it . . . .
Old 03-14-11, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GoHuskers
Don't loose sleeps over this. Unless ALL you want is to start your car in your garage, I mean 20 to 30 ft away, other than that it is useless. Get the after-market one if you can.
Ok, I'll take you advice to use the money to buy something else more useful: Mudguards, Side molding, car cover.
Thanks
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I paid $375.00 for remote start option and $95.00 for mudguards installed.
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