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OnStar Mirror
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Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
OnStar Mirror
I heard OnStar is availble in a mirror for the aftermarket through Best Buy.
I called Best Buy and they said they will have stock Thursday, but they do not know anything about it. I searched and found minimal information..
Anyone know the scoop? Pros/Cons
I called Best Buy and they said they will have stock Thursday, but they do not know anything about it. I searched and found minimal information..
Anyone know the scoop? Pros/Cons
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Norfolk VA
So you heard about it too. It would be nice but it will only offer voice directions, and crash assistance (god forbid one should need it) It cannot slow down your vehicle if it is stolen. I don't think it is worth it being on a vehicle as old as ours.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
Ah - so they do have these same options....
$300
Key features of the OnStar mirror include:
* Automatic Crash Response.
* Link to Emergency Services.
* Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance.
* Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
* Roadside Assistance.
* Hands-Free Calling.
$300
Key features of the OnStar mirror include:
* Automatic Crash Response.
* Link to Emergency Services.
* Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance.
* Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
* Roadside Assistance.
* Hands-Free Calling.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: San Diego CA
$300 for the mirror $199/year for the service - prepaid minutes for calling available if your phone isnt available
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From: Detroit MI
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Team Owner
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From: Ontario
Carry a pre-paid cell 'phone and grab a year for $100.00. These cars don't have crash sensors, no sensor for stolen vehicle, and if you don't know where you are going....I don't see the point of OnStar.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Spend the $300 on a good Navigator unit and a Wal-Mart cell phone (plus $100 pre-pay so it will cover emergency needs for the next year). It's a much better deal and you don't have to install that 'bulky' mirror. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Middleburg Florida
Actually, if you listen to the video on Onstar you'll find that the mirror has the cell phone , crash sensors and stolen vehicle location components in it. If you get into a crash in a C3, since you don't have airbags, what do you think the likely hood is that you'll be able to find your cell phone and make a call? The cost benefit analysis is another thing. Since my vette isn't a DD at this point, I don't think the cost benefit is there. Now on my wifes Stratus...I just might. This is kind of like a motorcycle helmet. If you get into trouble and need it and don't have it, that could be a problem...
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Actually, if you listen to the video on Onstar you'll find that the mirror has the cell phone , crash sensors and stolen vehicle location components in it. If you get into a crash in a C3, since you don't have airbags, what do you think the likely hood is that you'll be able to find your cell phone and make a call? The cost benefit analysis is another thing. Since my vette isn't a DD at this point, I don't think the cost benefit is there. Now on my wifes Stratus...I just might. This is kind of like a motorcycle helmet. If you get into trouble and need it and don't have it, that could be a problem...
The mirror offers no other service that cant be had much cheaper with a cell phone, lojack or nav system.
Drifting
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From: Enid Oklahoma
A trick little thing to do is, buy a prepaid phone, hardwire the cord and mount the phone under the dash with the phone turned on. If it is stolen have the phone tracked, or if you have a service that offers a tracker service subscribe to that for about 5 bucks a month. Guys on the left coast are doing that on thier customs. A lot cheaper than lojack.
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