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expiredbaublitz posted Aug 23, 2022 10:04 AM
expiredbaublitz posted Aug 23, 2022 10:04 AM

CompuStar CS4905S-Kit 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Free Installation

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Best Buy has CompuStar CS4905S-Kit 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Installation for $299.99. Shipping is free or select curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member baublitz for sharing this deal.

Note availability for curbside pickup may vary by location. At checkout if installation & setup services are available in your area then you can schedule the free installation. Availability may vary by location. Best Buy totaltech members may purchase this item for $189.99 (more information).

Features:
  • Compatible with most vehicles with automatic transmission
  • Start your engine from a distance before you get in.
  • 3000' range
  • Remote transmitters let you start your car while you're still in the house.
  • Advanced remote start functions
  • Include timed start, cold and hot temperature start, valet mode, and stop-and-go mode.
  • Keyless entry

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (33.3% savings) than the list price of $449.99
    • See forum thread for additional discussion / ideas.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.6 / 5 from over 1,803 Best Buy customer reviews.

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Best Buy has CompuStar CS4905S-Kit 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Installation for $299.99. Shipping is free or select curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member baublitz for sharing this deal.

Note availability for curbside pickup may vary by location. At checkout if installation & setup services are available in your area then you can schedule the free installation. Availability may vary by location. Best Buy totaltech members may purchase this item for $189.99 (more information).

Features:
  • Compatible with most vehicles with automatic transmission
  • Start your engine from a distance before you get in.
  • 3000' range
  • Remote transmitters let you start your car while you're still in the house.
  • Advanced remote start functions
  • Include timed start, cold and hot temperature start, valet mode, and stop-and-go mode.
  • Keyless entry

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (33.3% savings) than the list price of $449.99
    • See forum thread for additional discussion / ideas.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.6 / 5 from over 1,803 Best Buy customer reviews.

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Model: Compustar - 2-Way Remote Start System - Installation Required

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creepster
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Cause you're those idiots that by sh!t up to resell, causing low stock and and inflated prices for everyone else
Good for best buy to crack down POS's like u.
krolarthur
454 Posts
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Was $265 back in Sept 2020 when I got it. Which taking inflation into account, is the same price as today without the total tech. Worth getting now to avoid the long waits for install during the winter.
DealHunter1001
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I believe it is lifetime warranty as long as you have the papers. You can take it to them to get it checked.

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Aug 24, 2022 04:53 AM
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aznnp77Aug 24, 2022 04:53 AM
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I got my remote start back in 2005 when Circuit City and Best Buy were still doing free installs on radios and remote starts. They got rid of that a few years later. So any kind of remote start that comes with free labor makes it a slick deal unless the price is inflated to account for it.

I'm not sure how they work these days, but there was a $60 immobilizer bypass that i had to purchase as well, though they did put that in the sales flyer most of the time.

And I had to give them one of my keys - forever. Back then it was just a regular key, but mine had a chip in it, so it wasn't exactly cheap to give one up. I can't imagine how much one of those fancy flip out keys cost these days.

Sucks cuz I'm down to 1 key now, but the car isn't worth spending $100 on a key spare key anymore. I have a $3 copy. It won't start the car, but at least I have the cut saved.
Aug 24, 2022 07:58 AM
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jrrickyAug 24, 2022 07:58 AM
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What the heck? I saw it for the price of $180 yesterday and now it's gone? Was deal of day or something?
Aug 24, 2022 11:43 AM
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mountaindew35Aug 24, 2022 11:43 AM
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Quote from jrricky :
What the heck? I saw it for the price of $180 yesterday and now it's gone? Was deal of day or something?
Yes it was deal of the day
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Aug 24, 2022 02:58 PM
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Aug 24, 2022 02:58 PM
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Quote from rcvscoupons :
Well i got it for $275 on sale at bestbuy installed in my lexus rx450h and it was under $300 for 5 years of app and remote 4g connectivity, which also also constant monitoring and status of your car, gps location, and battery warning, etc. Definitely worth it. Drone mobile is the company and it uses 4g lte to connect remotely to the remote start system.

its actually really useful especially if you want to start it from far away in a parking garage. its unlimited range and having the remote option of controlling your vehicle features on your phone including the heated seats is cool. Unless you are 60+ years old idk who wouldnt want this feature
Well, your first comment had none of this pricing or which features/benefits you use...
Quote from rcvscoupons :
Get the remote start with 4g module instead: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/comp...pp_android
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So thank you for the follow-up comment! I wonder why they can and do use the term "drone"? It isn't like you get a drone included.

Those features are nice indeed (for higher-end vehicles). Not needed or that helpful for me as I said. Definitely not for $500.
If/when it gets close to the prices you mentioned, it may be on my consideration list as I would enjoy the extra benefits now and then for my next vehicle.

Currently keeping my older model vehicle in service due to the terrible market situation post-covid, so not nearly as fancy as yours. And 60 is the new 40. laugh out loud
Aug 24, 2022 08:02 PM
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CleatusTAug 24, 2022 08:02 PM
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Quote from ppc :
Battery is dead in that it needs to be jumpstarted? Works after jumpstarting? Or need to replace the whole battery?
It requires a jump start.
Aug 24, 2022 08:19 PM
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CleatusTAug 24, 2022 08:19 PM
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Quote from izzletodasmizzl :
That's odd and I'd almost recommend taking it back to Best Buy about that. I have the same unit on a Subaru Forester and haven't had that issue. What car do you have it on if you don't mind me asking? Looking to buy another to put on a Nissan Frontier.
2010 Ford Fusion - New gold battery, new alternator. However as I mentioned YMMV my car is a bit older, just thought it was worth a mention.
Aug 24, 2022 08:47 PM
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izzletodasmizzlAug 24, 2022 08:47 PM
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Quote from CleatusT :
2010 Ford Fusion - New gold battery, new alternator. However as I mentioned YMMV my car is a bit older, just thought it was worth a mention.
Thanks for the reply, just curious and thanks for the info.

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Aug 26, 2022 08:02 AM
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916calikidAug 26, 2022 08:02 AM
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Anyone know if best buy would know it's free installation with this purchase cause it doesn't say it anywhere on my order. In my email I try to make an appointment but it just give me an error so I called and made an appointment but they didn't say if it will be free or not.
Aug 26, 2022 05:38 PM
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mountaindew35Aug 26, 2022 05:38 PM
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Quote from 916calikid :
Anyone know if best buy would know it's free installation with this purchase cause it doesn't say it anywhere on my order. In my email I try to make an appointment but it just give me an error so I called and made an appointment but they didn't say if it will be free or not.
Install comes with purchase
Aug 27, 2022 07:43 AM
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jrrickyAug 27, 2022 07:43 AM
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Quote from mountaindew35 :
Yes it was deal of the day
Sucks when DOD Slickdeal alerts you more than half the day the promo been up. Really wanted this promo too! 😫
Aug 30, 2022 03:19 AM
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916calikidAug 30, 2022 03:19 AM
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Quote from jrricky :
Sucks when DOD Slickdeal alerts you more than half the day the promo been up. Really wanted this promo too! 😫
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/comp...Id=6363155

Another deal of the day for this kit with the drone modular for $280 which is better than this one as many saying. $170 with total tech subscription.
Aug 31, 2022 04:32 AM
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916calikidAug 31, 2022 04:32 AM
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Does this kit require or have an antenna? I saw videos of people having an antenna stuck to their windshield, I got mine installed today but don't see an antenna on my windshield.
Sep 06, 2022 02:21 PM
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scootr5Sep 06, 2022 02:21 PM
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Both Compustar remote starts I've had installed have an antennae mounted on the inside of the windshield, near the rear view mirror.

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