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Even though DEI owns Clifford, they are not entirely the same from what I've read. The truly Clifford alarms (Concept, Intelliguard, Avantguard) etc. have all normally open starter and ignition kills, so if the alarm brain has no power, the car won't start. The regular DEI alarms and Clifford Matrix (rebadged Viper) series have normally closed starter/ignition kills, so if you cut the power to the brain, there's no more starter/ignition kill. The Clifford Medallion siren is also different, and I like the sounds it makes compared to Viper and other DEI products. It's really loud and more unique so I can even tell from far away if the "light" shock sensor is triggered. Also, a really important standard feature to me is that the Clifford alarms are wired up to sound the stock horn and the alarm siren at the same time, making it extra loud, and easy to tell if it's your car's alarm going off.
I really like the Clifford Intelliguard Series (7000 and up). We have two Cliffords and one Viper alarm in our cars, and haven't had any problems in any of them. Viper is a lot cheaper though, but there are just some things about the Clifford that make it worth it to me. From what I've read, Clifford is the best alarm to a lot of people, but has gone down since DEI bought them. But overall, the install is the most important part.
BTW, forgot to mention the Clifford Concept and Intelliguard series has a built in turbo timer too, so those of you that are turbo can use the feature to cool down your car without buying an external turbo timer. That alone saved me 100 bucks, but you do have to activate it before you get out of the car using the remote. ________________________________________
2004 WRX - WR Blue Pearl
1997 Eclipse GS - Royal Sapphire Pearl
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