I have Compustar as well and love it, of course I have the same problem with remotes going bad (every year or 2) $100 for a new one. There is a shop around me that offers a lifetime warranty on everything but remote. If you can find a shop like that, I would go there, as once I did have to have the "brain" replaced and that would have costed $250.

I would definately suggest a 2-way autostart so it tells you that it has started. You won't have to stare out the window to look and see if the lights flash or whatever, It beeps back and you know your good to go. Also will "page" you when the alarm goes off... as we all know EVERYONE runs to help when a car alarm goes off LOL! At least YOU can be responsive when you know it is YOUR car alarm going off.