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Old 01-30-2016, 07:08 PM
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My 3 months are up so what can I expect to pay. Is it negotiable like XM radio. Give me any help you can because I have no idea what to expect.
Old 01-30-2016, 07:13 PM
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I go to Google and search to see what deals people are getting and Yes threaten to cancel.
Old 01-30-2016, 07:22 PM
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Do I still have my navigation without onstar?
Old 01-30-2016, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KWC6
Do I still have my navigation without onstar?
Yes, but you loose the ability for Onstar to upload directions for you.
Old 01-30-2016, 07:47 PM
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Mine sat in the garage for the three months, Didn't use So I must not need, I did see if you get locked out of your car the GM tel no 5 year service will open it up for you.
Old 01-30-2016, 08:29 PM
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For the 2016 there is also OnStar Wifi. I understand you can buy by the month for relatively cheap.
Old 01-30-2016, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KWC6
My 3 months are up so what can I expect to pay. Is it negotiable like XM radio. Give me any help you can because I have no idea what to expect.
Last summer they were running a special on their best plan, the Connections Plan, $269 for 14 months. The taxes on the phone minutes and everything else will run the total to around $299. So for all you get with that package it averages out to about $21 a month.
Old 01-31-2016, 12:39 AM
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Just received my renewal notice - initial subscription expires 20 Feb. Cost is $29.94 for 6 months, plus fees and taxes. Not bad, however I rarely listen to the radio, so I believe I'll pass.
Old 01-31-2016, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Bavaria
Just received my renewal notice - initial subscription expires 20 Feb. Cost is $29.94 for 6 months, plus fees and taxes. Not bad, however I rarely listen to the radio, so I believe I'll pass.
You are talking about Sirius/XM radio service, the OP is talking about On Star service.
Old 01-31-2016, 01:01 AM
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Did not renew the OnStar on my DD. But contact them and say you are going to cancel and see what they say. If it is not a reasonable price, then say thanks and good bye. They'll send you something in the mail asking you to come back.
Old 01-31-2016, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Did not renew the OnStar on my DD. But contact them and say you are going to cancel and see what they say. If it is not a reasonable price, then say thanks and good bye. They'll send you something in the mail asking you to come back.
^This.^
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I was able to renew for 129 for the year. They were also offering 149 per year around Christmas. I may have received the extra discount since I have 2 cars with On Star. I don't really need it in my C7 as I don't put a ton of miles on but I want it on the cars my family drives. Even our Subaru has a similar system but its less expensive. It does not have the extra bells an whistles but I don't care about those.
Old 01-31-2016, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoonose
For the 2016 there is also OnStar Wifi. I understand you can buy by the month for relatively cheap.
No way relatively cheap. Go to the website and check it out. I only have the app ability now and its all I need. As for data, way to expensive and pretty much not flexible, no roll over etc.
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No way relatively cheap. Go to the website and check it out. I only have the app ability now and its all I need. As for data, way to expensive and pretty much not flexible, no roll over etc.
Ours we would only use on a long road trip basically for Pandora:

AT&T plans: Eligible GM vehicle, AT&T data plan, and compatible SIM card required. 30-day plans: $20 plan includes access to 1GB of data per 30 days; $30 plan includes access to 3GB of data per 30 days; $50 plan includes access to 5GB of data per 30 days
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Originally Posted by Mike02Z
I was able to renew for 129 for the year. They were also offering 149 per year around Christmas. I may have received the extra discount since I have 2 cars with On Star. I don't really need it in my C7 as I don't put a ton of miles on but I want it on the cars my family drives. Even our Subaru has a similar system but its less expensive. It does not have the extra bells an whistles but I don't care about those.
I'm guessing you have the Security Plan and not the full up Guidance Plan for that price Of $149.
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I just renewed my SiriusXM for 12 months at a price of $10.06/month as I like in particular the dedicated channels to the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s music, otherwise I am a conservative talk-radio junkie.

I probably would not be interested in OnStar but for this car (2015 Z07) it for me is a must just for the Security option which if stolen
allows OnStar to track the car while providing that info to the police, also to remotely slow the engine down when police locate it to
prevent a high-speed chase, and if it is parked to prevent it from being started. SO! I just renewed my OnStar with only the SOS and Security programs for 12-months at $22.50/month. It also comes with an "app" that allows you to essentially have a third "fob" on your iPhone that has a "Map-Location Service" which allows one to track their car themselves 24hrs. a day. I have no use for and did not get
the Wi-Fi hotspot, the navigation and hands-free calling since they are redundant to the cars built in navigation and hands-free calling
(as long as your cellphone is plugged into the car with Bluetooth turned on). There's also the GPS on your phone that can be used as a back-up to the car's. And since no GPS is 100% fool proof all the time and any where, anyone that doesn't have a map book in his car
for backup is being foolish.
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I got an offer from Sirius, a 3-year contract was twice the money I paid for my lifetime subscription I got years ago for my player.
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Onstar basic is now included for 3 years free on 2011+ GMs. You need to call and request that if it's all you want.
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Originally Posted by Blue Demon
I'm guessing you have the Security Plan and not the full up Guidance Plan for that price Of $149.
Correct. They wanted 299.00 for the full plan and I really won't use the extra features. I paid 129 not 149.

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