Mine had 1000 foot range and I could reach it across the retail plaza parking lot from the doorway of the store I work in. It is quite a distance and was never an issue.

I have one with the 1000 ft range and I can start my car from inside a grocery store in a plaza, through the wall or window. Plenty of range. He may find it better to stand near a window if it's a big distance, but it's do-able. Not worth an extra $100 for better range on an older car.

Great! Thanks for all the advice. Now we have to decide if its even worth it. If he doesn't get it till Christmas, he gets to use it the rest of this winter. (which could go till april!) But then as a freshman next year, if he gets in to his first choice, he wouldn't be allowed to even have his car on campus. Meaning, its going to sit in our garage all winter. hmmm worth it or not?

hmmmm worth it or not?

Worth it