On star and XM is it worth it? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Candie · 06-19-2010, 10:27 AM

I just bought a used 2010 RS.( it had less that 2k miles on it). This is my 3rd consecutive Camaro, but none of my previous Camaro's had On Star or XM. My question is it worth having it activated?

Thanks

JaxJags · 06-19-2010, 10:30 AM

I have XM in my Surburban. I use it all the time.

Onstar, I've never used it. It's been on all of my Surburbans since 2001, and I've never used it.

Brownhornitt · 06-19-2010, 10:30 AM

It's a personal thing. But in my opinion, XM is worth trying out and OnStar is not. Call XM and tell them your situation, and that you're looking for a deal for a trial situation. They should get you a short deal that won't cost you too much. I hate mainstream radio, so it rocks hard for me.

Johnnyma45 · 06-19-2010, 10:41 AM

I've tried OnStar turn-by-turn a few times, works decently well but it's annoying when you veer off the route and it asks you to confirm re-routing. Wish it did it automatically like any GPS system.

deljaso · 06-19-2010, 10:52 AM

To me it's about price for what you get. Approx. $20-$30 per month for OnStar is too much for how much use I give it, unless I really needed the safety features. For example, if I had a 16 year old driving this car or I lived in an area where car thefts were more common, I might consider the OnStar subscription. The GPS on OnStar is not really worth it to me when I have smart phone (or could get a GPS for $100 one time price instead of subscription fee).
For $77/yr, I'll take the the XM subscription.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 06-19-2010, 11:06 AM

XM Definitely!!

On Star......ehhh, not so sure. The directions feature is pretty convenient, but the On Star subscription seems a bit expensive for what it is. I still have 10 months to go of my 1 year free on my SS, but unless they unexpectedly drop the fees, I'll probably let it expire.

However, my wife is leaning towards extending hers when her free trial expires on her G6.

Shuffler · 06-19-2010, 11:06 AM

Onstar yes..... Xm no.

SGOS252382 · 06-19-2010, 11:15 AM

I did not renew my Onstar. I never used it and it was just one more bill I didn't want to deal with.

2010Bill · 06-19-2010, 11:16 AM

D O.. N O T.... give them your credit card number and access to doing automatic renewals of your account for each month/qtr/year. You'll totally regret it. Otherwise, commercial-free music is nice.

1CAMSS · 06-19-2010, 11:24 AM

i think i can do without xm. i really like Onstar. i left my key in the trunk and called them up. that was a great help as i was too far from home to get my second set of keys. so in emergencies such as this it can be very helpful to have Onstar. just my opinion.

H1Chester · 06-19-2010, 12:03 PM

XM definitely, I can see onstar being useful if you drive a lot. I will let my onstar run out next year. But definitely keeping XM!

monstertodd · 06-19-2010, 12:05 PM

I love my XM. I canceled it in my TBSS because of crappy reception, however, I left it on in my Camaro. I get GREAT reception in the Camaro. I also have online listening. My fiance listens to it at work. I think when they give you the $77 a year deal, it's a great deal, I would definitely NOT pay their full price though. Totally not worth it.

Onstar: I don't have directions and connections, I'm letting that expire. I AM going to renew the regular onstar though. For me, the automatic crash response alone is worth the price of admission. In addition to remote unlock.

I used directions and connections once. I was impressed with it, but not for what they charge for the service.

shockandawe · 06-19-2010, 12:43 PM

Both are a rip-off,to much money.

lwlkr92 · 06-19-2010, 02:19 PM

I would have preferred Sirius, but at $77/yr(plus royalty fee) XM is not bad. I have had reception issues around trees and tall buildings. Onstar is cool for directions but a GPS is better. I will not be renewing it after the trial.

06-19-2010, 10:27 AM	#1
Candie The Go Fahst Girl Drives: 17 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 161	On star and XM is it worth it? I just bought a used 2010 RS.( it had less that 2k miles on it). This is my 3rd consecutive Camaro, but none of my previous Camaro's had On Star or XM. My question is it worth having it activated? Thanks

06-19-2010, 10:30 AM	#3
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	It's a personal thing. But in my opinion, XM is worth trying out and OnStar is not. Call XM and tell them your situation, and that you're looking for a deal for a trial situation. They should get you a short deal that won't cost you too much. I hate mainstream radio, so it rocks hard for me. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

06-19-2010, 11:06 AM	#6
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	XM Definitely!! On Star......ehhh, not so sure. The directions feature is pretty convenient, but the On Star subscription seems a bit expensive for what it is. I still have 10 months to go of my 1 year free on my SS, but unless they unexpectedly drop the fees, I'll probably let it expire. However, my wife is leaning towards extending hers when her free trial expires on her G6. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

06-19-2010, 11:06 AM	#7
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Onstar yes..... Xm no. __________________

06-19-2010, 11:16 AM	#9
2010Bill Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 283	From having XM for over five years..... D O.. N O T.... give them your credit card number and access to doing automatic renewals of your account for each month/qtr/year. You'll totally regret it. Otherwise, commercial-free music is nice. __________________ 2SS/RS IOM Delivered: 12/21/09 *The Thompson Group at Classic Chevrolet, Grapevine, TX*

06-19-2010, 10:30 AM	#2
JaxJags Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 375	I have XM in my Surburban. I use it all the time. Onstar, I've never used it. It's been on all of my Surburbans since 2001, and I've never used it.

06-19-2010, 10:41 AM	#4
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 604 View My Garage	I've tried OnStar turn-by-turn a few times, works decently well but it's annoying when you veer off the route and it asks you to confirm re-routing. Wish it did it automatically like any GPS system.

06-19-2010, 10:52 AM	#5
deljaso Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	To me it's about price for what you get. Approx. $20-$30 per month for OnStar is too much for how much use I give it, unless I really needed the safety features. For example, if I had a 16 year old driving this car or I lived in an area where car thefts were more common, I might consider the OnStar subscription. The GPS on OnStar is not really worth it to me when I have smart phone (or could get a GPS for $100 one time price instead of subscription fee). For $77/yr, I'll take the the XM subscription.

06-19-2010, 11:15 AM	#8
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	I did not renew my Onstar. I never used it and it was just one more bill I didn't want to deal with.

06-19-2010, 11:24 AM	#10
1CAMSS Drives: 2010 1SS CAMARO/GBA/M6- sold. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 290 View My Garage	i think i can do without xm. i really like Onstar. i left my key in the trunk and called them up. that was a great help as i was too far from home to get my second set of keys. so in emergencies such as this it can be very helpful to have Onstar. just my opinion. __________________ 1SS @ home. 12/14/2009

06-19-2010, 12:03 PM	#11
H1Chester Bowties forever Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast, FL Posts: 490 View My Garage	XM definitely, I can see onstar being useful if you drive a lot. I will let my onstar run out next year. But definitely keeping XM! __________________ “LUCILLE” 2010 RJT 2SS/RS M6 5% tint, AC red interior overhead LED, footwell, grill and engine bay lighting, license plate LEDs, reverse LEDs, painted black badges, bowtie, and tail light bezels, Heritage grill, T3 ports with LEDs, T3 splitter with cooler, carbon fiber vinyl hashmarks, TSW Nurburgring wheels, Nitto Invo tires, Hurst shifter, RX 1LE catch can, Rotofab intake, American Racing headers, Flowmaster exhaust, CMS camshaft, 3.91 rear end, BMR suspension, StopTech rotors, steel brake lines 456RWHP 422Tq on Mustang Dynamometer. Built, tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. SD Region SCCA Last edited by H1Chester; 06-20-2010 at 02:16 AM.

06-19-2010, 12:05 PM	#12
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I love my XM. I canceled it in my TBSS because of crappy reception, however, I left it on in my Camaro. I get GREAT reception in the Camaro. I also have online listening. My fiance listens to it at work. I think when they give you the $77 a year deal, it's a great deal, I would definitely NOT pay their full price though. Totally not worth it. Onstar: I don't have directions and connections, I'm letting that expire. I AM going to renew the regular onstar though. For me, the automatic crash response alone is worth the price of admission. In addition to remote unlock. I used directions and connections once. I was impressed with it, but not for what they charge for the service.

06-19-2010, 12:43 PM	#13
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Both are a rip-off,to much money.

06-19-2010, 02:19 PM	#14
lwlkr92 Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 156 View My Garage	I would have preferred Sirius, but at $77/yr(plus royalty fee) XM is not bad. I have had reception issues around trees and tall buildings. Onstar is cool for directions but a GPS is better. I will not be renewing it after the trial.