Any recommendations for a GPS tracker/service?

[Vicleonardo1]

Noting the sad news of another forum member, it seems that we need a bit more security for our beloved 02's. I started checking amazon and some other sites for GPS trackers and found a wide variety of solutions. I am amazed at the cost per month of some of these plans and a good number require hookup to the OBD2 port (which of course we do not have)

What I would like: 

Which unit is the most reliable. 

A long battery life. 

A plan that doesn't break the bank. (is the T-mobile $5/month sim card have enough memory?) Which plan do you recommend? 

What is a safe interval for tracking? For me one that pings every 10minutes while moving means my car sitting on the back of a moving trailer can be in a 55-60 mile radius  of its last location. 

 

Trying to figure out what would be the best option for us 2002 owners. 

 

Cheers and thank you! 

 

[Jae]

I don’t often take my 02 on long distances or leave it parked in unfamiliar areas overnight, but when I do and I’m with someone like my wife or a friend with a cell phone, I’ll often leave my iphone hidden inside somewhere on silent. That way, if something were to happen I can use “find my iPhone” and track the location. Assuming they don’t find the iPhone first and toss it ? 

[danco_]

When I'm stalking people, I've had great results with this. 

 

https://tracki.com/

 

 

Get the extended battery. It lasts roughly 1 month and sticks to the frame very well. Or just leave it under the spare tire and it won't be found. 

 

If you buy the 1-year subscription, the price is actually very low. Well, low enough where I don't worry about it.

 

 

This tracker helped me land my brother in law in prison. F that guy. 

[NYNick]

I've heard of some people taking an old iphone, getting a cheap plan and hooking it up inside the car, hidden. 

[Conserv]

My dog wears a GPS tracker called a Whistle (1/2” x 1” x 1 1/2”). It costs about $100 and annual monitoring is about $100.

 

In addition to telling you where your dog (I mean ‘02) is, it will tell you how often it is scratching, licking, and sleeping... ?

 

The ideal ‘02 version would tell you how fast it is rusting... ?

 

Just puttin’ it out there!

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

[jp5Touring]

Between my 2002, my Touring and the Dog definitely need to purchase one of these.

Never thought 02's would be hot on the stolen list but go figure.

Would think discount on your auto insurance also.  

Good info guys, thanks

[Vicleonardo1]

19 hours ago, danco_ said:

 

This tracker helped me land my brother in law in prison. F that guy. 

PS: That is an entertaining song by the" Dirty Knobs" Check it out sometime. 

 

The T-moblie sim card for mobile internet runs a whopping $5 a month. I may get a tracker that uses one and see how that works. 

Thanks for the Tracki tip, seems like a good price too. 

Edited February 25, 2021 by Vicleonardo1

[Son of Marty]

Call Homeland Security and tell them your the grand poohbah of either q-anon of amtefa, how ever they spell it, and they'll keep track of your car for you?. 

[Vicleonardo1]

49 minutes ago, Son of Marty said:

Call Homeland Security and tell them your the grand poohbah of either q-anon of amtefa, how ever they spell it, and they'll keep track of your car for you?. 

Just send a nasty letter to our POTUS. Secret service will then be also extremely interested in all your movements and watch your house for you!  (don't ask me how I know)....

[Vicleonardo1]

Went with this. It came with the case and magnets.  4G tracking with a cheap monthly rate when purchased on the annual plan. 

 

I will let you know how it works out. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L9LRW81/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Be safe out there. 

[irdave]

5 hours ago, Vicleonardo1 said:

Went with this.

 

Want to let us know how it works out?  I mean, hopefully the car doesn't get stolen, but just how it seems to work long term...