Polo Security system, how good?

[leasaunce]

Hey guys,

just want to know, is the standard immobilizer good on the GTi? I'm thinking once I do get my GTi going to get a Quiktrak alarm system.

any one here has got their GTi broken into? (also if this topic has been said before, mods can you please delete this)

[DaveMack]

The Polo security is pretty good. Haven't actually been broken into so can't (personally) vouch for the immobiliser ... but with VW thoroughness, I'm betting it'll work pretty well. I DO know that the alarm on my car is good and loud (might almost say 'piercing') and it is relatively easy to set it off. I polished one of the gloss 'B' pillars the other night when the car was locked up ... it complained ... VERY LOUDLY!!!!!!!!!

Dave

[RhysQ]

yeah i've set my alarm off pretty easily a few times and as i have heard people say many times before....it is bloody loud. i imagine it would be tough to break into without being noticed because of the sensitivity. also, there is the flashing red light next to the drivers side pop-up lock which 'warns' possible thieves. one thing that is good is that it is set off by movement (microwave sensors)...not also by loud sound, so you don't really get the loud exhausts going past setting your alarm off. i wouldn't imagine an upgraded alarm is necessary.

[Sharkie]

There is no benefit to be had from upgrading the alarm. It already has a state of the art alarm and immobilizer fitted.

VW uses the toughest market in the world to test their security systems and without a key it is practically impossible to steal a current generation VW.

[GTIJNR]

try leave the window open then arm it, wait 30 sec, now open ur door without the key

[T Go]

try leave the window open then arm it, wait 30 sec, now open ur door without the key

Just leave the window down a tiny bit and, if theres a breeze... uh oh..... no need 2 touch it!

[Blitzen]

You only have to look at it wrong with the windows down and the alarm goes off...!!

[leasaunce]

huh?
im lost what you all talking about LOL I don't own a GTi Y-E-T.... hahah...

I know that some Toyotas if you lock the car with the remote, then try starting it it wont start & the alarm will buzz..

[RhysQ]

huh?
im lost what you all talking about LOL I don't own a GTi Y-E-T.... hahah...

I know that some Toyotas if you lock the car with the remote, then try starting it it wont start & the alarm will buzz..

please, for the sake of the reputation.....its GTI ! (please note the capital I)

what do you mean you don't know what we are talking about. you asked what the security system is like and we are telling you.