I was wondering if anyone has been able to get a remote car starter for the 2008 Lancers. I've tried a few places, but since they havent found a method to bypass the security, they want to basically destroy my spare key by using the chip out of it.

And I dont want to spend a couple hundred bucks getting a new key from the dealer. Wondering if anyone out there has had any luck with this...

Yup. I had that installed at the Northside Mistu dealer. I got a deal on if for fairly cheap but I think it normally costs something around $500 for the one way system.

What they did is they got me to bring in both of my keys and reprogrammed the chip. My remote starter is on a separate remote with just one button and works with the Fast Key entry system no problem.

I dont have the fast key option but I assume it would be ok with a regular key too. I was looking for a 2-way system though. I'll check again at Southside this week to see if they have any options. I will probably get robbed on the installation fee though. :(

The 2 way will probably cost you closer to 1000 bucks. Maybe try to get them to cut you a deal. Go to the sales manager and try to convince him to give you a cut. I got mine installed for 200 bucks. My mom got the exact same system on her Outlander for 500.

Well finally got installation finshed at a local store here. This is the model I ended up going with -

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Pro Starter Features | P2W9000FM-S
- Includes anti-grind and optional starter-kill relay
- Factory Style Alarm, monitors doors and trunk- Cold and hot starting with temperature
- Time start set on remote by user
- Optional external Siren (six-tone)
- Optional super bright blue LED
- Driver's priority unlock
- Ignition controlled door locks
- Secure valet switch
- 2-auxillary outputs, expandable to 7 with Channel Expander
- 2-programmable inputs
- Selectable trunk release output
- Programmable horn honk output
- Horn trigger output
- Diesel timer built-in
- Manual transmission compatible
- Up to 5000 feet of Range

I ended up losing one of my spare key's, but I had an extra one so I'm back to 2 keys now which is alright. Just got it done so I'm still learning the features but if anyone has any questions feel free to inquire.

how much did that system end up costing with installation and all?

It was around ~$700 for the unit and installation.

$700 is a lot, even more so since it's CDN. My sister got her remote starter installed on her 2000 Toyota Solara for under $400.

Anybody figure out if it's possible to get a remote starter if you have the FAST key option?

My installer said it is possible but it's a pain to do.

And I'm guessing they'd need one of my spares too...

The starter itself was only about $375 (Don't forget its 2-way, top of the industry range, inside temperature sensor, battery voltage sensor etc.) The rest was labour, warranty etc.

Wow,impressive but $700 is a bit too much for me.

Of course unless there's a bypass already out for our car. When I went there wasn't one available yet from my installer.

I had to use up a spare key since there wasnt a bypass out at the time (around December) but I believe there's one out now so you should be ok.

You can follow Karan's post at another forum over here.
It has some useful info on the bypass modules available

Mine was 600.00$, same brand as KaranB, but i pressured the dealer into throwing it in the purchase :P