magikflight
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How do you like it? Pros/Cons?
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I thought about it but also passed because I am simply not paying annually for this option. I don't care if it's $5. It's the point. And I get the cost... there's an actual cellular radio in it. I don't care that it can take "up to a minute" Big deal. You could be in China and start your car in Chicago. That's pretty amazing.
BUT, not paying annually. I got an aftermarket one installed at the dealer for $399. Has a 1,200 foot range. Works great. I just have to remember to leave the heat one. With the Mazda option you can control the heater...
How do you like it? Pros/Cons?
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They DID in November. I don't know if that has been scrapped? Would be nice to find out.
I was offered 3 options:
My dealer has a deal with a local shop to install the aftermarket one I showed you. They come to the lot and install it so you pick the car up and it's ready to go. $400
Next was a Mazda option.
Still listed right here on the accessories page:
http://accessories.mazdausa.com/web...ory_rn=&yearSelected=2015&modelSelected=vc254
Dealer quoted me $550 for that. Will automatically hear or cool your car to a preset temp.
??EDIT?? If you select 2015 or 2016 that second option is listed. If you select 2017, it is not. Guessing this is no longer available for 2017's. REALLY LAME MAZDA. More options are always better.
Then there's MMS (the app). Quoted $650 and $61/year.
In my last car, remote start would shut the engine off if the brake is pressed. That's a much better solution because you can't effectively steal a car without pressing the brake pedal!
Has anyone considered Fortin EVO starter. I've looked at this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
But haven't pulled the trigger. It uses your existing Mazda remote (triple click) to start. Cost is about $50 for the unit and about another $50 for the program used the program the unit for your car.