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07-03-2013, 11:53 AM
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Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013
Location: eastern high sierra
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is on star worth the $ ?
i live in the middle of nowhere, no chevy dealer for hundreds of miles ..and I'm wondering how often anyone has used it...i know that if i break down out in the desert I'm gona want the help.
how does it communicate?? cause my phone doesn't get a signal most of the time here..
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07-03-2013, 11:56 AM
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Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Canada
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It uses satellite. I don't think it is worth it, never ran it beyond the trial periods, but in your case it might be. If you crash in the middle of nowhere onstar automatically sends help too.
Side question. What does Obama have to do with there being no Chevy dealers near you?
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07-03-2013, 12:00 PM
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 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NE Florida
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I'm directionally challenged when driving to uknown places.. I use the directions service often when going out. I hate fumbling with my phone for maps and I can tell the person where I'm going or the nearest business, etc. It's worth it for me at least.
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07-03-2013, 12:02 PM
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Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013
Location: eastern high sierra
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i have navigation..that is driving me nuts..but it seems to be handy..
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Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..
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07-03-2013, 12:05 PM
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Drives: Black 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Oliver Springs, TN
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Not worth it to me, but then I hunt 2 weeks at a time in the wilds of Alaska with nothing but a bow & arrow and a compass. I don't get lost, I don't need directions, and I can take care of myself.
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07-03-2013, 12:05 PM
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   Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Franklin , MA
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It's like insurance, it's not worth it until you need it.
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07-03-2013, 12:08 PM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seminole, Fl.
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 You should be happy you still have a Chevy to drive ...
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07-03-2013, 12:09 PM
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Hide! My wife's coming!
Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Las Colinas, TX
Posts: 1,442
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As for use, I personally enjoy the comfort of having OnStar, my biggest fear in the Camaro is getting in a car accident. I am 6'4, 310lbs, and will NOT be able to get out if the accident is severe enough. Knowing that OnStar will alert authorities gives me some peace of mind. Also, I find myself using the mobile app which allows me to remote start, lock, unlock my car from my iphone. You can also view fuel, oil, and tire pressure. I know that's not important to some but in this texas heat, it helps to be able to remote start from my phone. I have the full package which also gives me the Navigation which I also use a lot. I pay about $14 for everything which is a great deal if you can get them to go down on the price.
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07-03-2013, 12:10 PM
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Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: South of Raleigh, NC
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07-03-2013, 12:10 PM
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Let's go Rangers!
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OP: I like the piece of mind Onstar provides.
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07-03-2013, 12:15 PM
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Meshamey
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS / 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Panama City, Florida
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On-star has saved my butt a few times when I locked my keys in my car. Its definitely worth the what I spend for the piece of mind
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07-03-2013, 12:17 PM
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Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013
Location: /Fort Lauderdale
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I like it for remote start and other things....but want it for a lot less when my free sub is up.....
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07-03-2013, 12:19 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Yes it's worth it. I use the navigation a lot. And regarding the POLITICAL statement, that's just ignorant.
In before the LOCK.
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07-03-2013, 12:27 PM
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 Drives: 07 sil 06 imp 04 cav 59 cad Join Date: May 2009
Location: pierrefonds quebec
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have onstar since 2000 ,practicle and very usefull for the
times I locked my self out and your miles away from home.with the app you can start your vehicle miles away and locate it on the map |
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