F30 3 Series - Security Measures Taken - Alarm etc.

[MarcoMeswara]

Guys, i understand that the 328i ( and maybe the entire 3series range ) does not come with an alarm / anti theft system. The only protection we have is that it wont start without the Key FOB nearby - 1.5m. I have searched thru the forum posts but nothing really caught my eye.So, I would like to know what you guys do to secure your car. Steering lock , Some type of anti towing alarm ? The only good news that i came across, is that BMW gives a 1-to-1 replacement if your car is stolen within 2 years ? Is that true ? Anyone here with anyexperience of this ?

 

[dark1234]

Guys, i understand that the 328i ( and maybe the entire 3series range ) does not come with an alarm / anti theft system. The only protection we have is that
it wont start without the Key FOB nearby - 1.5m. I have searched thru the forum posts but nothing really caught my eye.

So, I would like to know what you guys do to secure your car. Steering lock , Some type of anti towing alarm ?
The only good news that i came across, is that BMW gives a 1-to-1 replacement if your car is stolen within 2 years ? Is that true ? Anyone here with any
experience of this ?

only if you buy BMW/alliance insurance together when you purchase your car.
else NO

 

[ACS325i]

am not sure if you should be discussing about the bmw security in a public forum. That's why you dont find anything about it posted anywhere

 

[dark1234]

am not sure if you should be discussing about the bmw security in a public forum. That's why you dont find anything about it posted anywhere

NOP!, it was a public knowledge the current F series BMW suffer key programming
[video=youtube_share;DshK4ZXPU9o]http://youtu.be/DshK4ZXPU9o[/video]
[video=youtube_share;NI58sY-lWjc]http://youtu.be/NI58sY-lWjc[/video]

if its bullet proof we do not have this discussion, not hide our head under the sand and hope it goes away. older series some can start using screw driver only. as the key hole is worn and is expensive to replace.

 

[MarcoMeswara]

only if you buy BMW/alliance insurance together when you purchase your car.
else NO

Need to check my docs. Hope i bought mine from Allianz.

 

[MarcoMeswara]

am not sure if you should be discussing about the bmw security in a public forum. That's why you dont find anything about it posted anywhere

Bro, i meant security measures taken by owners to protect their car....not security measures implemented by BMW.

 

[MarcoMeswara]

bump ?

I am thinking of at least getting a steering wheel lock ? Or Is that completely useless ? Dont you guys have some xtra way of protecting the car ?
Or maybe i am just too worried about vehicle theft ?

 

[MarcoMeswara]

Great post here; came across by accident. I was only searching by 'security", missed this post.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...6-How-to-prevent-your-UDM-been-stolen-at-home

Good ideas here but overall looks like no real good option ?