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Start your car from over a mile away

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Remote starters are a great way to get your car warmed up, but if you're parked way down the street your remote probably won't work. Having to walk outside in the snow to use your remote starter kind of defeats the purpose, don't you think? Well, the new Directed Electronics starters work from up to a full mile away, and you have to think that if you're parking more than a mile away from your house, then comfort isn't one of your top priorities. Coming in intimidating-sounding Viper, Python, and… Clifford models, the remotes not only start your car, but can pop your trunk or hood, sound your alarm, unlock your doors, and honk your horn. Personally, I'd be pretty scared of losing my keys if I knew someone could turn my car on from a mile away with them, but hey, I don't even have a car, so what do I know? The new line of starters will be out in August and will start at $550.

 
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What is the remote's range? How any feet or miles?...More »


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By Anonymous at 8:40 PM ON 11/30/08

What is the remote's range? How any feet or miles?


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