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Picheg · 03-31-2010, 12:04 PM

Iphone and free internet radio playing in my car. I have the free 3 months of XM and never listen to it.

pastohio · 03-31-2010, 12:06 PM

XM is okay, I wouldn't buy many XM receivers for each of your cars, just buy one portable type and move from vehicle to vehicle with a magnetic antenna and it transmits through a station on your FM receiver, and most newer cars now have a power outlet in the glove box....XM cuts off a lot in parking garages, under bridges, under a line of trees, etc....I also refused Sirius because I don't want to help pay for Howard Stern....

ZED SLED · 03-31-2010, 12:07 PM

The Camaro has a radio?
Guess I just never heard it over the Borlas

squat · 03-31-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pastohio

XM is okay, I wouldn't buy many XM receivers for each of your cars, just buy one portable type and move from vehicle to vehicle with a magnetic antenna and it transmits through a station on your FM receiver, and most newer cars now have a power outlet in the glove box....XM cuts off a lot in parking garages, under bridges, under a line of trees, etc....I also refused Sirius because I don't want to help pay for Howard Stern....

Sirius bought out XM because of Stern. If you pay for XM you are helping to pay for Stern. Stern is the only reason to have satellite radio. I can get all the music I want on an ipod plugged in.

Dakota Kid · 03-31-2010, 04:20 PM

I have nothing good to say about the billing dept of XM radio. WHen my new trial period expires, I am done wiht them.

WHat a ****ing headache!:(

600hp-lpe · 03-31-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screaminz2002

Does anyone know for sure if you have to call and cancel after the end of the trial or does it expire?

the trial will expire.. you can get a month or two free if you ignore XM.

Then they will send you the 'deal'.

I still refuse to use XM. they suck...

600hp-lpe · 03-31-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstCamaro2k10

ive got a buddy that has had Xm for years, and never and issue, i love it aswell, i plan on either getting it yearly or getting the Lifetime subcription.

XM does not have a Lifetime sub... that is SIRIUS with the lifetime.

MacTruck · 03-31-2010, 05:22 PM

I got the portable sirius radios from target on sale for $16. It came with the car adapters, antenna, dock everything. I bought 2 of them. I put the docks in my cars. I even bought a third one for the truck. I activated the ONE radio for lifetime at $400. Now I just move it from car to car.

I did this because my wife had XM in her minivan a couple of yrs ago. When they charged her $2 for paper billing she canceled immediately. Screw that billing department. They will rob you. Pay once and have it forever.

Wayner2k2 · 03-31-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Globemaster

XM RADIO - The worst customer service EVER.

I fully agree. Love Sirius Radio.

I’ve had their service for almost seven years and never any trouble. XM – hate dealing with them.

Sirius Customer Service = speaks understandable and comprehendible English.

XM Customer Service = Speaks broken, echoing, and not so much understandable Pilipino or Caribbean English.

Solution - Sirius portable for the Camaro.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 03-31-2010, 07:40 PM

when i called xm, they did have a lifetime plan, cause they game the prices for it, far as customer service, maybe its the partilular number i called, but ive talked to only plain english speaking people, no offshore folks. Theres a number i found on another site, not the 1 800 xm radio number, but another one, they said to call, to talk to americans, not offshore people you cant understand.

ALLT4 · 03-31-2010, 09:39 PM

It's not the crappy service that bothers me it's the crappy sound quality. I think they have it compressed wayy to much to get more content sacrificing quality.

Cmaro214 · 03-31-2010, 09:46 PM

ah shit, my trial ends today, dam i should of called them earlier to cancel, i have a feeling a big bill is coming my way

bobakane · 03-31-2010, 10:33 PM

Now a days if you have an ipod, use the USB hook up and it's just as good..I didn't renew mine..I might renew my Onstar..still debated this

FirstCamaro2k10 · 03-31-2010, 10:51 PM

i dont have the USB in my car, so...but guess i could get one, be cheaper than the lifetime subcription, but i do really like the xm, so who knows.

03-31-2010, 04:20 PM	#33
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	I have nothing good to say about the billing dept of XM radio. WHen my new trial period expires, I am done wiht them. WHat a ****ing headache!:( __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

03-31-2010, 05:22 PM	#36
MacTruck Drives: Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 318	Portable Baby I got the portable sirius radios from target on sale for $16. It came with the car adapters, antenna, dock everything. I bought 2 of them. I put the docks in my cars. I even bought a third one for the truck. I activated the ONE radio for lifetime at $400. Now I just move it from car to car. I did this because my wife had XM in her minivan a couple of yrs ago. When they charged her $2 for paper billing she canceled immediately. Screw that billing department. They will rob you. Pay once and have it forever. __________________ Soon - Camaro Black 1SS/RS Convertible Piece of Crap Toyota Tundra 4x4 CREWMAX SR5 5.7L Yeah, I'm 7yrs old

03-31-2010, 09:46 PM	#40
Cmaro214 Drives: 2010 ABM 1LT/RS Camaro "Blu Bruzr" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SouthWest Florida Posts: 596	ah shit, my trial ends today, dam i should of called them earlier to cancel, i have a feeling a big bill is coming my way __________________ VIN: 2G1FB1EV6A9178865

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03-31-2010, 12:04 PM	#29
Picheg Drives: CGM 1Lt RS ordered 1/6/10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 21	Iphone and free internet radio playing in my car. I have the free 3 months of XM and never listen to it.

03-31-2010, 12:06 PM	#30
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	XM is okay, I wouldn't buy many XM receivers for each of your cars, just buy one portable type and move from vehicle to vehicle with a magnetic antenna and it transmits through a station on your FM receiver, and most newer cars now have a power outlet in the glove box....XM cuts off a lot in parking garages, under bridges, under a line of trees, etc....I also refused Sirius because I don't want to help pay for Howard Stern....

03-31-2010, 12:07 PM	#31
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,490 View My Garage	The Camaro has a radio? Guess I just never heard it over the Borlas

03-31-2010, 07:40 PM	#38
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	when i called xm, they did have a lifetime plan, cause they game the prices for it, far as customer service, maybe its the partilular number i called, but ive talked to only plain english speaking people, no offshore folks. Theres a number i found on another site, not the 1 800 xm radio number, but another one, they said to call, to talk to americans, not offshore people you cant understand.

03-31-2010, 09:39 PM	#39
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	It's not the crappy service that bothers me it's the crappy sound quality. I think they have it compressed wayy to much to get more content sacrificing quality.

03-31-2010, 10:33 PM	#41
bobakane Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merced, Ca Posts: 165	Now a days if you have an ipod, use the USB hook up and it's just as good..I didn't renew mine..I might renew my Onstar..still debated this

03-31-2010, 10:51 PM	#42
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	i dont have the USB in my car, so...but guess i could get one, be cheaper than the lifetime subcription, but i do really like the xm, so who knows.