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baby02 · 06-19-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brownhornitt

It's a personal thing. But in my opinion, XM is worth trying out and OnStar is not. Call XM and tell them your situation, and that you're looking for a deal for a trial situation. They should get you a short deal that won't cost you too much. I hate mainstream radio, so it rocks hard for me.

That song you are quoting was done by CURTIS MAYFIELD, but thet was probably before your time.

Brownhornitt · 06-20-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by baby02

That song you are quoting was done by CURTIS MAYFIELD, but thet was probably before your time.

"Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac... You may not have a car at all. But remember brothers and sisters, you can still stand tall. Just be thankful for what you got."

Be Thankful For What You Got is by William DeVaughn. I have the record (yes, record, vinyl, wax).

And yes it is before my time. But I know Curtis Mayfield's (and the Impressions') top songs. Be Thankful For What You Got by William DeVaughn, released in 1974 on Roxbury, is not one of them. The Superfly soundtrack is my favorite soundtrack of all-time, though. And Mayfield was a musical genius, who wasn't afraid to sing about more than oooh-baby-love-me. RIP.

jmaryt · 06-20-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by deljaso

To me it's about price for what you get. Approx. $20-$30 per month for OnStar is too much for how much use I give it, unless I really needed the safety features. For example, if I had a 16 year old driving this car or I lived in an area where car thefts were more common, I might consider the OnStar subscription. The GPS on OnStar is not really worth it to me when I have smart phone (or could get a GPS for $100 one time price instead of subscription fee).
For $77/yr, I'll take the the XM subscription.

got a new deal out now!..just got a letter from them!..5 months for 20.00
check it out!

67 Convertible · 06-20-2010, 08:26 AM

I've had my car for one year at the end of this month.
XM=Renewed at $77 a year.
OnStar=Cancelled as of 6/30/10.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 06-20-2010, 02:50 PM

I got my car new in Feb, XM trial ended 24th of last month, i had called before the trial ended, and asked for the 77yr deal, and got it, i asked for an Invoice, checked my acount online, and the balance is correct, but havent recieved a invoice in the mail yet. LOVE MY XM, hate Local stuff, hate commericials, and they have very little section of songs, same stuff over and over.

Onstar, only thing ive used it for, was the turn by turn during my 30 day trial of it, it wont be getting renewed.

Iwantone2 · 06-20-2010, 03:49 PM

I don't like the radio either...I don't think i've listened to it in 2 years maybe

Now XM on the other hand has a bunch of stations that I can pick and choose from and not have to hear any annoyng DJ's all the time. I took the 5 months @ $20 just to try out XM again and I'm liking it.

No way they are going to get my CC either, so I asked for an invoice as well.

Darth_Emma · 06-20-2010, 06:53 PM

I will never give a penny of my money to XM. They have TERRIBLE customer service and have ripped a lot of members off. I have my own story to tell about them, but suffice it to say, they are scum. Don't get XM. (If you do decide to get it despite this warning, don't ever give them a credit card number. Only pay by check!) If you want more info on XM and why they are despicable, just do a search. You'll find plenty of threads about them.

spyderbuddy · 06-20-2010, 07:50 PM

We are in south georgia and though I like xm the price has got unreasonable, so I have a portable that I can move from car to car. As far as the onstar, navigation, it is about worthless to us. The only thing that i might consider keeping is the safe and secure, since I travel 60 miles a day this may come in handy, just incase of an emergency.

CamaroFTW · 06-20-2010, 08:08 PM

I love and use XM 80% of the time and have had no issues at all. Onstar I doubt I will renew as the navigation is terrible compared to a Garmin and I doubt I will lock keys in car or have yearly accidents to make this a worthwhile service. If you have a cellphone you are pretty much set to cover the occasional "emergency".

kd4hey · 06-21-2010, 08:32 PM

Like lwlkr92, I would have preferred Sirius, less signal dropouts & they are cheaper for the exact same channels. But, I bought a 3 year sub. I hate the commercials on radio.

As far as OnStar, i will probably renew. I like the peace of mind in case of theft or accident & it's nice getting the monthly diagnostic reports. I do wish they would let you go the website & query the position of your car, (I travel & am seldom at home).

Bryan2230 · 06-21-2010, 09:16 PM

I'm keeping both on my 2010 Camaro, but if it was one or the other, I would have kept onstar. My mother totaled her 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe last year, and as soon as the crash happened, someone from onstar was on the speakers asking if she needed safety crews sent to her location. I didnt keep the directions & connection package (that came free for a year on new Camaros), but it's nice to know that if I ever get in a crash, someone will be there to call the safety crews immediately...

Ccecil · 06-22-2010, 08:46 AM

I say hells no to XM... It's called pandora app and it can be used via usb or audio cable... Build your own station and listen to your own music. Not just another radio station that plays a set group of songs pretty much over and over.

salsteeler · 06-22-2010, 10:35 PM

Yes and Yes.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 06-22-2010, 10:46 PM

If you dont have AT&T for a wireless company, unlike me...waiting till i can ditch there pos service, and move to Verizon..Then Pandora may be for you.

Anyways..to me Pandora in my area is worthless, cause i dont even have 3G coverage in my area where i live and drive around 99 percent of the time. The signal is only E, and its little to none. So XM is for me!!! I love it.

06-20-2010, 08:26 AM	#18
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	I've had my car for one year at the end of this month. XM=Renewed at $77 a year. OnStar=Cancelled as of 6/30/10. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

06-20-2010, 03:49 PM	#20
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	I don't like the radio either...I don't think i've listened to it in 2 years maybe Now XM on the other hand has a bunch of stations that I can pick and choose from and not have to hear any annoyng DJ's all the time. I took the 5 months @ $20 just to try out XM again and I'm liking it. No way they are going to get my CC either, so I asked for an invoice as well. __________________

06-20-2010, 07:50 PM	#22
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	We are in south georgia and though I like xm the price has got unreasonable, so I have a portable that I can move from car to car. As far as the onstar, navigation, it is about worthless to us. The only thing that i might consider keeping is the safe and secure, since I travel 60 miles a day this may come in handy, just incase of an emergency. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

06-21-2010, 08:32 PM	#24
kd4hey Motorhead Wannabe Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (L99) RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Honea Path, SC Posts: 142	Like lwlkr92, I would have preferred Sirius, less signal dropouts & they are cheaper for the exact same channels. But, I bought a 3 year sub. I hate the commercials on radio. As far as OnStar, i will probably renew. I like the peace of mind in case of theft or accident & it's nice getting the monthly diagnostic reports. I do wish they would let you go the website & query the position of your car, (I travel & am seldom at home). __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT VIN# 116938 Del: 27AUG2010 "Veronica" is a wet dream on wheels! Former Ride: 2010 1LT RJT 15AUG2009 - 27AUG2010 "Victoria" was one fine lady! CamaroSouth - Columbia Chapter Member

06-21-2010, 09:16 PM	#25
Bryan2230 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 515	I'm keeping both on my 2010 Camaro, but if it was one or the other, I would have kept onstar. My mother totaled her 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe last year, and as soon as the crash happened, someone from onstar was on the speakers asking if she needed safety crews sent to her location. I didnt keep the directions & connection package (that came free for a year on new Camaros), but it's nice to know that if I ever get in a crash, someone will be there to call the safety crews immediately... __________________ Thank You, Bryan Former owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Delivered: September 11, 2009 Current owner of a 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Delivered: October 24, 2013

06-20-2010, 02:50 PM	#19
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	I got my car new in Feb, XM trial ended 24th of last month, i had called before the trial ended, and asked for the 77yr deal, and got it, i asked for an Invoice, checked my acount online, and the balance is correct, but havent recieved a invoice in the mail yet. LOVE MY XM, hate Local stuff, hate commericials, and they have very little section of songs, same stuff over and over. Onstar, only thing ive used it for, was the turn by turn during my 30 day trial of it, it wont be getting renewed.

06-20-2010, 06:53 PM	#21
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I will never give a penny of my money to XM. They have TERRIBLE customer service and have ripped a lot of members off. I have my own story to tell about them, but suffice it to say, they are scum. Don't get XM. (If you do decide to get it despite this warning, don't ever give them a credit card number. Only pay by check!) If you want more info on XM and why they are despicable, just do a search. You'll find plenty of threads about them.

06-20-2010, 08:08 PM	#23
CamaroFTW Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS-Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 1,284	I love and use XM 80% of the time and have had no issues at all. Onstar I doubt I will renew as the navigation is terrible compared to a Garmin and I doubt I will lock keys in car or have yearly accidents to make this a worthwhile service. If you have a cellphone you are pretty much set to cover the occasional "emergency".

06-22-2010, 08:46 AM	#26
Ccecil Drives: 2010 Camaro B/B 2ss/rs A6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 169	I say hells no to XM... It's called pandora app and it can be used via usb or audio cable... Build your own station and listen to your own music. Not just another radio station that plays a set group of songs pretty much over and over. __________________ Black on Black 2SS/RS A6 with Stage 2 mastmotorsports cam and Kooks headers/exhaust Last edited by Ccecil; 06-22-2010 at 08:47 AM. Reason: typo >,<

06-22-2010, 10:35 PM	#27
salsteeler Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RSS Black Stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 89 View My Garage	Yes and Yes.

06-22-2010, 10:46 PM	#28
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	If you dont have AT&T for a wireless company, unlike me...waiting till i can ditch there pos service, and move to Verizon..Then Pandora may be for you. Anyways..to me Pandora in my area is worthless, cause i dont even have 3G coverage in my area where i live and drive around 99 percent of the time. The signal is only E, and its little to none. So XM is for me!!! I love it.