Bulldog Deluxe 500 Two-Way Remote Starter with LCD Remote

Its the first time I am installing an autostart, that too on my 1984 VW Rabbit GTI. Since there are no adaptors for such an old vehicle, I had to splice all the wires and manually install everything, but thanks to their fairly well written installation manual, it was all done successfully.

I gave it only 4 stars, because the range is nothing like what they advertise. My building is just 400 feet away and it still has difficulty, like if I face towards the direction of the car with the remote antenna pointing towards it, it works, but if I simply turn around pointing the other direction, it does not. Inside building is totally out of question. I have no tested it, but I sincerely doubt their half a mile range even if you are in an open field pointing it towards the car.

I callled tech support to ensure if I mounted the antenna right and there is no problem there. I do not also have tinted glass to cause a reduction in range.

Tech support was...Read more

Okay, after having read some other reviews here, I need to comment. I have installed 3 Deluxe 500 units and several other models of Bulldog starters on my own vehicles. I have used Bulldog starters on my vehicles for 10 years. I am confident in saying that the Deluxe 500 is better than any other remote starter on the market. However:
- if you are not electrically/electronically savvy, don't purchase this
- don't purchase and expect your local shop to install it
- don't purchase and expect your buddy to install it
- depending on your vehicle, for 1st time installers, anticipate at least 16 hours to fully install the unit and program all options
- the remotes can die after a few years, keep an extra on hand
- get the T-harness
- research and be sure to get any additional relays and security bypass units needed for you vehicle as prescribed on the Bulldog website
- solder connections as prescribed in the instructions, don't use crimp...Read more

This remote starter worked well for three weeks. Then the keychain remote went haywire. Attempts to contact tech support using the phone numbers provided repeatedly failed. There is no e-mail address for contact. The web site for ordering new remote is down for construction. Bottom line is the product is probably a good product; the company deserves thumbs down for their tech support (or lack thereof).