Tek Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I was looking at several refurbished viper alarm systems. They are obviously less expensive than the brand new ones. Is it a bad idea to buy refurbished or no? The one I am looking at has a 2 year warranty as well. Thanks, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I was looking at several refurbished viper alarm systems. They are obviously less expensive than the brand new ones. Is it a bad idea to buy refurbished or no? The one I am looking at has a 2 year warranty as well.Thanks, Sam Refurbished and brand new ones are going to have the same odds of breaking, so why not go for the cheaper route? The 2 year warranty sounds worth it as it is. Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassprodigy Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 id go new..... the refurb was refurbed for a reason....... Quote 2003 Toyota Sequoia Pioneer 4100dvd Memphis PR6.5 3ways in all four doors Memphis PR 15s (4) Memphis PR 1.1000 (2) Memphis PR 4.50 (1) Optima Yellowtop (2) Viper 5901 8000k H.I.D. kit 15% tint (2layers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbondox Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 well i don't buy refurbished, but to be completely honest, I can bet that 90% of the directed line that is so called bad, is installer error, I have been doing viper now for 7 years, 3 years legitimately, and had 0 issues with their modules well I had 1 but it was installation error, when securing the unit the D2D jumper came out :whistle: Quote SMD SuperSeller VerifiedJbondoXJames Shields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyne151 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 well i don't buy refurbished, but to be completely honest, I can bet that 90% of the directed line that is so called bad, is installer error, I have been doing viper now for 7 years, 3 years legitimately, and had 0 issues with their moduleswell I had 1 but it was installation error, when securing the unit the D2D jumper came out :whistle: Couldn't agree more! with the amount of shops that carry directed products you're bound to get some dumb ass that thinks sending in a brain fixes a problem but in reality it is installer error. Quote -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEEz NUTz Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Couldn't agree more! with the amount of shops that carry directed products you're bound to get some dumb ass that thinks sending in a brain fixes a problem but in reality it is installer error. x10 installer error !!!! if u dont want it send me the link to it, I want one !!! Quote 153.3 @ Turkey Drag 2009 Spl Modified 1001-2000 - Derrick Jones my alias... Wudn't accept DEEz NUTz !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassprodigy Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 well i don't buy refurbished, but to be completely honest, I can bet that 90% of the directed line that is so called bad, is installer error, I have been doing viper now for 7 years, 3 years legitimately, and had 0 issues with their moduleswell I had 1 but it was installation error, when securing the unit the D2D jumper came out :whistle: ive never had a viper issue, but ive had an issue with an avital unit, and a few older prestige units that were bad and not an install error..... but yea, alot of issues are installer error......... Quote 2003 Toyota Sequoia Pioneer 4100dvd Memphis PR6.5 3ways in all four doors Memphis PR 15s (4) Memphis PR 1.1000 (2) Memphis PR 4.50 (1) Optima Yellowtop (2) Viper 5901 8000k H.I.D. kit 15% tint (2layers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbondox Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Also in the defense of some installation techs, sometimes they are never taught how to troubleshoot a system correctly. you have the interface modules which some are data to data(D2D) all that they know is that this box is supposed to go to this vehicle because it says so in a tech document. they know nothing about the system otherwise. what it is, how it works, why it works, what makes it work Quote SMD SuperSeller VerifiedJbondoXJames Shields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassprodigy Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Also in the defense of some installation techs, sometimes they are never taught how to troubleshoot a system correctly. you have the interface modules which some are data to data(D2D) all that they know is that this box is supposed to go to this vehicle because it says so in a tech document. they know nothing about the system otherwise. what it is, how it works, why it works, what makes it work thats why im glad that my boss taught me the old school way....... Quote 2003 Toyota Sequoia Pioneer 4100dvd Memphis PR6.5 3ways in all four doors Memphis PR 15s (4) Memphis PR 1.1000 (2) Memphis PR 4.50 (1) Optima Yellowtop (2) Viper 5901 8000k H.I.D. kit 15% tint (2layers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyne151 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Also in the defense of some installation techs, sometimes they are never taught how to troubleshoot a system correctly. you have the interface modules which some are data to data(D2D) all that they know is that this box is supposed to go to this vehicle because it says so in a tech document. they know nothing about the system otherwise. what it is, how it works, why it works, what makes it work haha directed tech's dont even know how the new D2D systems and bypasses work half the time, how are we supposed to!? lol Last week I heard on the phone: "wow our directions make no sense and contradict themselves... i guess we will just try some stuff and see if it works", when useing an xk01... their most popular module probably. Edited January 8, 2010 by Shyne151 Quote -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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