S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

do I need an Alarm?

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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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do I need an Alarm?

Basically I'll be getting 19" AMG's. I'll use wheel locks for all lugs

do I need to get an alarm? I notice that the key is basically a transponder. Will simple car theives be able to steal the car?

I know if there is a professional car thieve that want to steal a car they will be able to get thru any car and alarm system. Thats not really my concern for I am insured.

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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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The car does come with a alarm system, including tilt sensors. So if thieves were to jack up the car to get the wheels off, it should trigger the sensor and set the alarm off.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 01:28 PM
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havent you seen Gone in 60 Seconds bro...the MB S class is also known to even professional[U] theives as un-stealable so we are safe :-)
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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havent you seen Gone in 60 Seconds bro...the MB S class is also known to even professional[U] theives as un-stealable so we are safe :-)
Thats good to know.

Yes I saw Gone in 60 seconds.. I asked because if a Pro steals it. it will be gone to another county. Insurance will cover it. but If some simply thief take if for a joy ride and remove this and that from the car and I get the car back. I would hate that.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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yea bro the theif could take it for a joy ride or even out of the country only if they get their hands on your specific keys thats it...be it professional or amateur they cant and i say again cant steal the 2000 + S class without the specific key SIMPLE...:-) so once again we are safe
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by fkong777
Thats good to know.

Yes I saw Gone in 60 seconds.. I asked because if a Pro steals it. it will be gone to another county. Insurance will cover it. but If some simply thief take if for a joy ride and remove this and that from the car and I get the car back. I would hate that.

if someone takes your car for a joyride and when you get it back there is stuff missing where did you get the idea from that your insurance will not pay for the missing things....lets say your car is missing you report to the police and they locate the vehicle in one hour or 1 month and there is stuff missing inside your insurance will pay for the stuff missing inside the vehicle...and yea only if they get their hands on your keys so keep them away from your kids i know i do i can for one trust my kids 100% but can i definately trust their friends you tell me ;-)
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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oh yea this stuff cannot be lets say your million dollar rolex in the golve compartment its things like your MB phone if you have that option stolen or your CD tray is missing or your carpets i am just giving examples here....
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