BG624,
I live in Minnesota, its December and Zero degrees is pretty common. Also, I'm told that "this is just the beginning" and that it "only going to get colder." So, I too am looking at a remote start option for my 2001 X5 4.4. In the morning, its not such a big deal because it's in the garage, but after work, I'd like to get it warmed up.

Anyway, I'd also like to know if anyone has successfully put a remote start on the car. I saw one at Target yesterday for $60 bucks and I'm very tempted to give it a try. Let me know if you find anything and I'll do the same.

BTW, I also looked into the system that heats up the car without turning on the car and it was going to $1500 installed. It's called Blue Ice or Blue Rhino or something like that. I can waste a lot of gas before I hit the $1500.

Scot