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Anti theft

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by smiter, Aug 29, 2016.

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  1. smiter

    smiter New Member

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    Hi prius lovers,

    Anybody heard about itrax anti-theft system?

    The salesman suggested to install one in a Prius 2016 (price is 700$).
    Is it worth it?
     
  2. alanclarkeau

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    The salesman will suggest you spend at least another $3000 on bits and pieces which you probably don't need - or can buy cheaper elsewhere. I had rust proofing suggested as "very important - TOYOTA almost insists on it - only $1000" as well as TINT, Paint, interior protection, all of which were double the $$ I'd pay outside the dealership. I responded - oh, you're selling me a car which will rust? No comment from the lady.

    If you're needing anti-theft, check out 1) is the system any good?; 2) is the dealership the best place to get it; AND 3) do you really need anti-theft anyway? Isn't that what insurance is for?
     
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    'nuff said.;)
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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  5. 'LectroFuel

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    Refuse all. lol
     
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    Isnt the sercurity system at default = anti-thief
     
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    If you accepted the offer, they would probably give you the anti theft system and "forget" to arm the alarm.
     
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    when the checkout person starts calling out all these extra goodies I just have to have.... I state... IF Toyota thinks the cars really should have it, then they would put it on at the factory... I get no reply....