Is the perimeter alarm worthwhile?

I will be picking my new Tribute up in about a week and am trying to decide whether the optional perimeter alarm is worthwhile. Its a $200 option at my dealer, but I've never had an alarm before and am concerned it may be more trouble than its worth.<br><br>As this is standard equipment on the Escape, I am thinking I need it to prevent Escape-envy :)<br><br>Can anyone comment on the pros and cons of the alarm?

The alarm will interface with what you will have anyway...the keyless. The thing is called perimeter alarm because you already have anti theft in the key. All the perimeter alarm does is "alarm" you if your window is broken the vehicle is tampered with....I did not get it...I don't live in an area where I need it. However it is nice at vacation time when you are parked at the hotel and you leave some things in the vehicle. After I bought my Tribute I've had reservations on not having it installed to be honest. BUT don't hesitate due to not having one before...its not like these aftermarket things that whistle, talk, etc. All it does is protect the "perimeter"<br><br>bob