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cab2g · 12-12-2010, 01:27 PM

I won't be renewing. It really isn't worth $20/mo in my opinion. if somebody steals my car, I don't want it back. And if I get into a life threatening accident. I guess I'll have to take my chances like the rest of the world. I'd pay $5 or $10 for piece of mind especially if the system will be used at the MOST one time. For navigation, I'd pay maybe $15 MAYBE. But then again, I'd rather pay $200 for a standalone GPS or buy a cell phone and pay $25/mo for unlimited internet and free google navigation. At least that way I get internet AND navigation.

tangorover · 12-12-2010, 03:44 PM

I actually Like the service and use tr navigation a lot. Plus I get a discount on my insurance so I will be renewing it.

Hotrod6464 · 12-12-2010, 03:57 PM

Love It

"prima"Donna · 12-12-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

I renewed and got the Safe and Sound plan.

+1

didn't bother with the directions package...
the safety pkg was $199/yr, and I kept that 'just in case' of emergency...
the directions pkg was an extra $100/yr...

"prima"Donna · 12-12-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmore

It is to me because the insurance reduction pays for OnStar.

my insurance co. gives a discount for OnStar too...

LoneStar · 12-12-2010, 07:33 PM

I'm planning on only renewing the safe and sound plan when the trial is up in January.

My insurance co. said to get a discount, I would need to install a backup battery?!

phenixdragon · 12-13-2010, 02:58 AM

I'd rather keep on using my Metra kit and the Kenwood DNX9960. The only thing I like about OnStar is the towing/gas service and the monthly reports. But is it worth it? No. Maybe like $30 a year and I'm in, but anything more and it's a waste for me.

Trailnut · 12-13-2010, 06:55 AM

Wish the CAMARO was offered without it at all.

ROBOSSRS · 12-13-2010, 07:50 AM

My wife and I have one Tracfone between us. I use a company cell phone for work. So I have the basic Onstar in our Olds and the Camaro. I am not a kid that wants or needs a phone with all kind of junk on it.

LostInMoscow · 12-13-2010, 07:56 AM

You can get a myriad of great navigation system apps for an iphone for under $80 that never need another payment and don't need the internet (tom tom, iGo, CoPilot, etc). Great graphics (3D) and easy to use. They don't know if you wreck, but the iphone comes in handy if you are concious and can push a button. Just my opinion.

RLHMARINES · 12-13-2010, 08:14 AM

Onstar is worth the money in my opinion especially the safe and sound. I locked my key's in my tahoe when i went to get some things out of the rear cargo area and i laid my keys down. Luckily i remembered that i had my onstar info in my wallet and i called them up and they unlocked it for me on the spot. It saved me a fee from a lock smith for sure.

Also, my parents live out in the country area and the onstar calling feature was clear and never dropped calls, it was a lot stronger than my cell phone. I learned that since onstar is contracted with verizon wireless for service, i could just add my hands free calling from my tahoe as an additional phone line on my verizon account without having to pay onstars phone minute rates and never have to worry about how much minutes are left on the phone.

boltmark · 12-13-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

what do you guys think? i mean 200 bucks is a big buck for something i BARELY use...how many of you guys still use it or have renew the subscription? how many of us really use it alot or such?

the most use i got for it was for test on my car how it was doing and codes.

Just pay the life time subscription, $400.00, one time deal. I payed mine when I got my car in Aug of 09.

Rogue Leader · 12-13-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltmark

Just pay the life time subscription, $400.00, one time deal. I payed mine when I got my car in Aug of 09.

???? XM has a lifetime plan not OnStar. There is no way they would offer a lifetime subscription for only $100 more than a year costs.

As for me I have it and will continue to carry it. The navigation works great I've been up and down the north east with it (it even gave me perfect directions on backwoods dirt roads in NH). Also the price is negotiable, just call them up, I got everything for $250/year.

Scottishgames · 12-13-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrbear

I read on C5 that they would eventually offer you a year for $70.....well I waited and let it expire and sure enough.....70..

...it's worth 70...I can make calls from the car when I'm in it. That and a pay as you go phone...I'm in headers!

with the money I saved.

How many minutes a month do you get for this $70 a year?

12-12-2010, 01:27 PM	#29
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I won't be renewing. It really isn't worth $20/mo in my opinion. if somebody steals my car, I don't want it back. And if I get into a life threatening accident. I guess I'll have to take my chances like the rest of the world. I'd pay $5 or $10 for piece of mind especially if the system will be used at the MOST one time. For navigation, I'd pay maybe $15 MAYBE. But then again, I'd rather pay $200 for a standalone GPS or buy a cell phone and pay $25/mo for unlimited internet and free google navigation. At least that way I get internet AND navigation. __________________

12-13-2010, 06:55 AM	#36
Trailnut Drives: '15 Colorado, '73 C/10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North TX Posts: 541	Wish the CAMARO was offered without it at all. __________________ Wanting a FIFTY

12-13-2010, 07:56 AM	#38
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	You can get a myriad of great navigation system apps for an iphone for under $80 that never need another payment and don't need the internet (tom tom, iGo, CoPilot, etc). Great graphics (3D) and easy to use. They don't know if you wreck, but the iphone comes in handy if you are concious and can push a button. Just my opinion. __________________

12-13-2010, 08:14 AM	#39
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	Onstar is worth the money in my opinion especially the safe and sound. I locked my key's in my tahoe when i went to get some things out of the rear cargo area and i laid my keys down. Luckily i remembered that i had my onstar info in my wallet and i called them up and they unlocked it for me on the spot. It saved me a fee from a lock smith for sure. Also, my parents live out in the country area and the onstar calling feature was clear and never dropped calls, it was a lot stronger than my cell phone. I learned that since onstar is contracted with verizon wireless for service, i could just add my hands free calling from my tahoe as an additional phone line on my verizon account without having to pay onstars phone minute rates and never have to worry about how much minutes are left on the phone. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

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12-12-2010, 03:44 PM	#30
tangorover Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 469	I actually Like the service and use tr navigation a lot. Plus I get a discount on my insurance so I will be renewing it.

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12-12-2010, 07:33 PM	#34
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	I'm planning on only renewing the safe and sound plan when the trial is up in January. My insurance co. said to get a discount, I would need to install a backup battery?!

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phenixdragon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 781	I'd rather keep on using my Metra kit and the Kenwood DNX9960. The only thing I like about OnStar is the towing/gas service and the monthly reports. But is it worth it? No. Maybe like $30 a year and I'm in, but anything more and it's a waste for me.

12-13-2010, 07:50 AM	#37
ROBOSSRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 6,592	My wife and I have one Tracfone between us. I use a company cell phone for work. So I have the basic Onstar in our Olds and the Camaro. I am not a kid that wants or needs a phone with all kind of junk on it.