Who has kept or plans to keep their ONSTAR and/or XM Satellite service? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Partick · 10-09-2009, 04:12 PM

Wouldn't get rid of either, XM w/the best of Sirius is worth it to me. Once you listen to commercial free radio you won't go back. I would rather listen to silence than conventional radio. Even got my wife hooked on Sirius in her Chrystler Pacifica. My daughters has presets for when I pick her from school. You get traffic and weather when you want it and then back to music, sports, news whatever. Onstar saved a friend of mines life when he got in a wreck and I like having minutes on the phone for when I forget my cell.

franknbeans · 10-09-2009, 04:13 PM

I've been streaming Pandora on my phone instead of XM.. works great in my Nitro... For the Camaro, I just bring in my USB card with all my songs.. perfect...

As for ONSTAR I am unsure at this time.

Mayhem Matt · 10-09-2009, 04:21 PM

I got the basic package for XM after my trial was up ... 10 dollars a month for no commercials, IM THERE!!

On Star ill probably keep just for the year then give it up, don't really drive the car too much plus I pay so much for my iPhone. I just use that and does the job just fine!

OuSoonersGirl · 10-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lydon

That was a great story. . .Glad it turned out okay for you.

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro99

next time tell onstar to get cops to find u and give those guys a shake down
and a few tickets

Actually she did mention the police but I told her "no please just get me to a gas station". They can give tickets for following someone? I'm sure if they pulled up behind me at the gas station then I would have had no objections to getting the police there

. But they kept driving so I just pumped my gas and left quickly. She didn't hang up until I assured her I was okay. I was happy with OnStar and that's when I decided that once my free service ran out, I would continue it. I will do the same with the Camaro as well. Nothing but

for OnStar.

TJ91 · 10-09-2009, 04:55 PM

mine is done, never really used it, just use my USB and hear new music, the stuff that comes on the radio is music ive heard a month or 2 before so im sick of it by the time it gets on the radio. But XM is great though

Wyld Irish · 10-09-2009, 05:15 PM

XM will be gone. I have an iPod that will hold 4000 songs. I don't even HAVE 4000 songs!! I'm borrowing CD'd from all my buddys/family/co-workers. I've put stuff on there I don't even like, and it's still not even half full.

I just plug it in and hit random ... easy and commercial free

I've kept the OnStar in the wife's minivan. It's the primary child transportation choice (TV's and Nintendo plug-ins) ... so I just like knowing it's in there. But unless they have a multi-car plan of some type. I plan to let it expire on the Camaro.

sigma_1966 · 10-09-2009, 05:42 PM

Any trick to signing up in the USA or will they allow it with no issues ?

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Originally Posted by Main

I've already signed up for a lifetime subscription. The catch? I signed up for a US subscription. That way it is XM with the "Best of Sirius". Lifetime isn't available in Canada, neither is "best of". It cost $499 plus a ~$60 fee for music royalties?

I love the service - I've had Sirius in my last car with a portable unit, and have become addicted to no commercials. I don't have ANY FM stations on my favorites - it is too frustrating listening to commercials.

Also? Howard Stern, FTW.

On the Onstar side? I will be moving to the Safe & Sound subscription once my year is up. The immediate response in an accident is worth it for me. Never had to use, never hope to use it, but it sure makes me feel better driving.

THUMPER20X · 10-09-2009, 05:44 PM

Ill keep XM. The 80's and 90s channels are full of high quality cheese!

SSOOCH · 10-09-2009, 06:02 PM

XM gone, OnStar 4 life!!

DCSS · 10-09-2009, 06:13 PM

XM, yes renewed cause commerical-free. Keeping onstar-only for the 'lojack'...use nothing else with it.

Ultimate_Bumblebee · 10-09-2009, 07:29 PM

Ok guys...great answers!

My next question has something to do with Patrick's response...how many of you are putting money into the "car phone" that's built into OnStar as well as OnStar?

I don't think I'll be continuing with XM...same idea with the fact that I possess an iPod shuffle AND an iPhone. As for OnStar...I think I might keep it...I'm leaning that way anyway. We'll see in a year as some of you have said. Good answers and I especially like OuSoonersGirl's reply! What a great story!

I bet she's quite a beautiful girl...no excuse on the hoodlums parts though!

SleepWarz · 10-09-2009, 07:34 PM

XM has garbage reception and suffers from the same suckitude popular playlist that the radio has.

OuSoonersGirl · 10-09-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate_Bumblebee

Ok guys...great answers!

My next question has something to do with Patrick's response...how many of you are putting money into the "car phone" that's built into OnStar as well as OnStar?

I don't think I'll be continuing with XM...same idea with the fact that I possess an iPod shuffle AND an iPhone. As for OnStar...I think I might keep it...I'm leaning that way anyway. We'll see in a year as some of you have said. Good answers and I especially like OuSoonersGirl's reply! What a great story!

I bet she's quite a beautiful girl...no excuse on the hoodlums parts though!

Hey Ultimate, I didn't mean to offend you on my 'hoodlum' comment. I tend to not use my words quite right.

When my very rowdy nephews get a little out of hand I refer them as 'little hoodlums' but I mean it as they are aggressive. I'm sorry I offended you. Forgive me

Main · 10-10-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigma_1966

Any trick to signing up in the USA or will they allow it with no issues ?

You need a US billing address. If you do it online you need a US credit card as well. I called in and gave my US address and used my Canadian credit card without any problems. Just explain.

10-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#16
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	I've been streaming Pandora on my phone instead of XM.. works great in my Nitro... For the Camaro, I just bring in my USB card with all my songs.. perfect... As for ONSTAR I am unsure at this time. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

10-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#17
Mayhem Matt Drives: 10' 2SS/RS M6 SUPERCHRGED BUMBLEBEE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange CA Posts: 607 View My Garage	I got the basic package for XM after my trial was up ... 10 dollars a month for no commercials, IM THERE!! On Star ill probably keep just for the year then give it up, don't really drive the car too much plus I pay so much for my iPhone. I just use that and does the job just fine! __________________ Ordered Bumblebee 10/15/2008Part of the Family 6/11/2009 #11423 My Bumblebee to Superbee build story...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105163 Superbee's 536hp Dyno Run...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE7wePluPAc

10-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#20
Wyld Irish Drives: CGM 2010 SS/RS Manual Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 58	XM will be gone. I have an iPod that will hold 4000 songs. I don't even HAVE 4000 songs!! I'm borrowing CD'd from all my buddys/family/co-workers. I've put stuff on there I don't even like, and it's still not even half full. I just plug it in and hit random ... easy and commercial free I've kept the OnStar in the wife's minivan. It's the primary child transportation choice (TV's and Nintendo plug-ins) ... so I just like knowing it's in there. But unless they have a multi-car plan of some type. I plan to let it expire on the Camaro. __________________ I never drive faster then I can see. Besides ... it's all in the reflexes.

10-09-2009, 05:44 PM	#22
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	Ill keep XM. The 80's and 90s channels are full of high quality cheese! __________________

10-09-2009, 06:02 PM	#23
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	XM gone, OnStar 4 life!! __________________

10-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#15
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Wouldn't get rid of either, XM w/the best of Sirius is worth it to me. Once you listen to commercial free radio you won't go back. I would rather listen to silence than conventional radio. Even got my wife hooked on Sirius in her Chrystler Pacifica. My daughters has presets for when I pick her from school. You get traffic and weather when you want it and then back to music, sports, news whatever. Onstar saved a friend of mines life when he got in a wreck and I like having minutes on the phone for when I forget my cell.

10-09-2009, 04:55 PM	#19
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	mine is done, never really used it, just use my USB and hear new music, the stuff that comes on the radio is music ive heard a month or 2 before so im sick of it by the time it gets on the radio. But XM is great though

10-09-2009, 06:13 PM	#24
DCSS Drives: 2SS/RS Blk Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington,D.C. Posts: 104	XM, yes renewed cause commerical-free. Keeping onstar-only for the 'lojack'...use nothing else with it. __________________ 2000, Order accepted by GM 4-16-09 3000, Order accepted by production control 4-16-09 3300, Order scheduled for production 5-21-09 3800, Order produced 6-12-09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 6-25-09 6000, Delivered to the customer 6-27-09 2SS Black/Black-RS-Auto-Sunroof

10-09-2009, 07:29 PM	#25
Ultimate_Bumblebee On order 2LT Rally yellow Drives: Acura TSX 2007, 2LT T-form edi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	Ok guys...great answers! My next question has something to do with Patrick's response...how many of you are putting money into the "car phone" that's built into OnStar as well as OnStar? I don't think I'll be continuing with XM...same idea with the fact that I possess an iPod shuffle AND an iPhone. As for OnStar...I think I might keep it...I'm leaning that way anyway. We'll see in a year as some of you have said. Good answers and I especially like OuSoonersGirl's reply! What a great story! I bet she's quite a beautiful girl...no excuse on the hoodlums parts though!

10-09-2009, 07:34 PM	#26
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	XM has garbage reception and suffers from the same suckitude popular playlist that the radio has.

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