Tracking tech to aid against E30 being stolen?

[noid]

What tracking technology are you guys using to be able to track down your E30 (or other assets) if they are stolen?

Everything I seem to find has limitations.

Spot trace - $100/year service fee
Tile - Have to depend on others to be around and have a Tile app + retile every 12 months.
Using old GPS phone - need data plan which is $10/month (same price as SPOT/yr).

Any ideas?

[RobDog]

I saw this tracking device named TrackR on facebook. The TrackR is about the size of a quarter and could be tracked using your phone. I think it was about 30 bucks for one. I'm tempted to get one and try it out for my E30.

https://www.thetrackr.com/

[DER E30]

I saw this tracking device named TrackR on facebook. The TrackR is about the size of a quarter and could be tracked using your phone. I think it was about 30 bucks for one. I'm tempted to get one and try it out for my E30.

https://www.thetrackr.com/

Just looked at that, its using bluetooth so it has a 100 ft range, and you'd need another person with the app to go within that to actually find your car... Looks fine/fun for lost keys/wallets and whatnot, but a car? Nah

[mexocutioner]

Could install a killswitch so they cant drive it off at least. or lowjack but its expensive

[c0rbin9]

Kill switch, alarm, clutch lock

[noid]

If the thief really wants it, they will take it regardless of kill switch or alarm. They dont know what they dont know though, and a tracking device gives you the upper hand.

[supermansocks95]

Why don't you use the motronic fuel cutoff code method?

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[TimeMachinE30]

Fuel cutoff is beyond the scope of his question.

If the vehicle is to be stolen, flatbedding it is a great option. A "stinger" can easily conceal in the bed of a pick-up truck. Neither require turning over a motor.

For tracking, the best is LoJack. They have impressive recovery rates. LoJack is a part of the law enforcement world, too. Many cruisers, helicopters and undercovers have the tracking devices to locate stolens.

[M-technik-3]

Tile is cheap small and works pretty decent but battery life of 1 year sucks.