i was planning to look at a 97 civic ex and everything is stock except for the rims i think. If i plan to buy it im wondering if its ok to not have a security/anti theft system on my car? i know civics are one of the most stolen cars but im in irvine and I'm only going to be only using it mainly for commute to school.
If I need a security system is it ok if I only get a viper alarm?
thanks and sorry if i posted in wrong section.

 

Most Civics and cars alike dont have them unless someone paid to put one in. I plan on doing that with my Integra. My 99 EX has keyless entry, which has an OEM alarm in it. However, it is pretty pointless as it will only go off if the doors are opened, or if the trunk is opened. I think it was a factory option when the cars were new.

 

yeah i was looking online and saw that there is a factory option for that in the 97 civics as well. but do you think it will be ok if i not put up a security system? im only going to be in places where there are a good amount of people and im in irvine which is supposedly one of the safest cities in the world.
and my car is going to be parked outside of my house in a gated community.

 

Gated community helps alot. Alarm system would be peace of mind for you at that point.

 

Kill switches are quite effective to prevent theft. It only costs a few dollars and there are no annoying false alarms. What it does is prevent the engine from getting any fuel unless you know where the hidden switch is and turn it on. The sound of a car cranking but not starting attracts a lot of attention.