I stopped at my local offroad supply store and inquired about a remote starter for my girfriends 2000 4Runner. They asked me if it had a factory security system. After telling him that it did, he proceeded to tell me that they are more difficult and I would have to add on a module to match up to the factory security system.
He ended up selling me on a unit made by Audiovox called the APS400. It seems to have many features that I may not need, including a siren. All I am really looking for is 2 remotes that will lock/unlock the doors, and of course, the remote starter itself.
The unit plus installation is $350.00, but that seem a little high to me. I also wonder if the APS400 isn't an older model? Looking at some other Audiovox units, it almost seems as though this unit is somewhat lower tech.
The prices on the remote starters look like they run in the $75.00 - $200.00 range, without installation. I can't locate the APS400 to find an advertised price, but if better units are in the 100 dollar range, it seems as though the installation cost is pretty high.
Any recommendations for adding a remote starter to a factory security system? Thanks in advance!