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SS_Matt · 09-17-2011, 12:34 PM

Is it really worth it?

Would it be unreasonable to ask my salesman to throw in a 3-4 year subscription at no cost to almost no cost to me?

I imagine they have the ability to get it much cheaper- maybe I'm wrong...

Any feedback?

wirebender · 09-17-2011, 12:38 PM

It's worth a try....I do know from experience that onstar is willing to "deal", add some time and/or reduce pricing to keep a customer from cancelling.

Nightfall · 09-17-2011, 12:39 PM

I think its worth it peace of mind comes very in handy at times

Nightfall · 09-17-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wirebender

It's worth a try....I do know from experience that onstar is willing to "deal", add some time and/or reduce pricing to keep a customer from cancelling.

Can't wait for them to do that with me when my time comes

SS_Matt · 09-17-2011, 12:42 PM

Yea, probably like the satellite radio... they always lower the price to try and keep you on after the free trial.

I just don't know if it will come in handy enough. I'm thinking it's more of a nice thing to have than a necessity. And 18 bucks a month to unlock or lock my car from a distance probably isn't worth it, unless my OCD gets worse.

Mr_Draco · 09-17-2011, 12:44 PM

Your salesman doesn't have any say for Onstar so trying to get them to throw in 3-4 years for free or close to it wont happen.

The only deal Onstar offers to those that have canceled is $50 off the cost of a one year subscription. This makes it either $150 or $250 depending on which plan you buy.

Baldman · 09-17-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Matt

Yea, probably like the satellite radio... they always lower the price to try and keep you on after the free trial.

I just don't know if it will come in handy enough. I'm thinking it's more of a nice thing to have than a necessity. And 18 bucks a month to unlock or lock my car from a distance probably isn't worth it, unless my OCD gets worse.

It gives me piece of mind that if it's stolen they can locate it for the police and if it's in motion they can stop it by turning it off.

The turn by turn direction I don't have because I don't think it's worth it.

Sir Nuke · 09-17-2011, 04:02 PM

I stioll have OnStar, but only the "SAFE AND SUCURE" part.....that is the Piece of Mind part I will always keep.

Flashpoint135 · 09-17-2011, 05:42 PM

I use the onstar phone regularly. It is much easier and safer than using my cell in the car - and in NY it is now illegal to use hand-held electronics anyway. I also have the navigation, which comes in really handy and I don't need a GPS sucktion cupped (note to spelling police: spelled that way on purpose) to the windshield. I can now download locations from my iphone app to the car in advance, and it will activate the directions the next time I start up. I also like all the other features of the onstar app - like the fuel level, mileage, and tire pressure info. Of course the accident response stuff is good to have too. It isn't cheap, neither is the car - but both are cool to have.

squat · 09-17-2011, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

I use the onstar phone regularly. It is much easier and safer than using my cell in the car - and in NY it is now illegal to use hand-held electronics anyway. I also have the navigation, which comes in really handy and I don't need a GPS sucktion cupped (note to spelling police: spelled that way on purpose) to the windshield. I can now download locations from my iphone app to the car in advance, and it will activate the directions the next time I start up. I also like all the other features of the onstar app - like the fuel level, mileage, and tire pressure info. Of course the accident response stuff is good to have too. It isn't cheap, neither is the car - but both are cool to have.

These are the best reasons to keep onstar. You just have to weigh the cost vs the benefit and see if you think it's worth keeping.

09-17-2011, 12:34 PM	#1
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	OnStar Cost - couple questions Is it really worth it? Would it be unreasonable to ask my salesman to throw in a 3-4 year subscription at no cost to almost no cost to me? I imagine they have the ability to get it much cheaper- maybe I'm wrong... Any feedback? __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

09-17-2011, 12:39 PM	#3
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	I think its worth it peace of mind comes very in handy at times __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

09-17-2011, 12:42 PM	#5
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	Yea, probably like the satellite radio... they always lower the price to try and keep you on after the free trial. I just don't know if it will come in handy enough. I'm thinking it's more of a nice thing to have than a necessity. And 18 bucks a month to unlock or lock my car from a distance probably isn't worth it, unless my OCD gets worse. __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

09-17-2011, 04:02 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	I stioll have OnStar, but only the "SAFE AND SUCURE" part.....that is the Piece of Mind part I will always keep. __________________

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wirebender Drives: 2017 ZL1, A10, White, sunroof, nav Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 720 View My Garage	It's worth a try....I do know from experience that onstar is willing to "deal", add some time and/or reduce pricing to keep a customer from cancelling.

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Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,179	Your salesman doesn't have any say for Onstar so trying to get them to throw in 3-4 years for free or close to it wont happen. The only deal Onstar offers to those that have canceled is $50 off the cost of a one year subscription. This makes it either $150 or $250 depending on which plan you buy.

09-17-2011, 05:42 PM	#9
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	I use the onstar phone regularly. It is much easier and safer than using my cell in the car - and in NY it is now illegal to use hand-held electronics anyway. I also have the navigation, which comes in really handy and I don't need a GPS sucktion cupped (note to spelling police: spelled that way on purpose) to the windshield. I can now download locations from my iphone app to the car in advance, and it will activate the directions the next time I start up. I also like all the other features of the onstar app - like the fuel level, mileage, and tire pressure info. Of course the accident response stuff is good to have too. It isn't cheap, neither is the car - but both are cool to have.