[leebro1]

hello all..i'm getting my m5 in august...a question for all you people who already own a m5...can you tell me what is in the factory security system and is itgood or does it require me to install another alarm like a clifford or an ungo...reason for asking is i bought a brand new sudi s4 last november and got it stolen in march with the factory alarm in it so i'm a little scared about my new m5 getting stolen

 

[one2000m5]

Leebro1: The factory alarm system is adequate for the following reason only. If a professional wants to steal your car, he (they) will do it in less than 2 minutes with a flatbed and chain. They don't "break" in necessarily, they just drag it up the flat bed and away it goes. Most people would think it was a repossesion in progress. It then goes to a warehouse and is then loaded on a freighter for either South America or the Mid East. They got an "order" for your S4 most likely. The best way to protect it is to park it with a paid attendant. The local dealership had a new 528i wagon stolen right off the lot. Noone saw it and it was done before 7pm on a Sunday evening. OUCH!

 

[leebro1]

thank you....

Originally posted by one2000m5:
Leebro1: The factory alarm system is adequate for the following reason only. If a professional wants to steal your car, he (they) will do it in less than 2 minutes with a flatbed and chain. They don't "break" in necessarily, they just drag it up the flat bed and away it goes. Most people would think it was a repossesion in progress. It then goes to a warehouse and is then loaded on a freighter for either South America or the Mid East. They got an "order" for your S4 most likely. The best way to protect it is to park it with a paid attendant. The local dealership had a new 528i wagon stolen right off the lot. Noone saw it and it was done before 7pm on a Sunday evening. OUCH!

 

[Wolf359]

The M5 alarm does have a tilt sensor. I don't know how much of an angle it needs to be at to go off, though. My alarm has never gone off, even when I shake the car a bit.

 

[markf]

If someone wants to steal a car they will if they are determined and resourceful enough.
However the 5 series in general is one of the most secure cars on the market.
In the UK What Car does an annual survey of the most secure cars which they have 'attacked' by professional thieves.The M5 passed the test with flying colours lasting over 5 minutes before the thieves gave up,however as the other guy said if they have a flatbed etc then you are in trouble.If you are that concerned best thing is to fit a tracking device.

 

[bobafett]

You could add those bullet proof batmobile retractable panels, oh, and a remote control for it too! Sort of like the James Bond 7 series, only better! YEA.

--Dan