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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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that my service is about to be interrupted.

I guess I have to check, I thought this was paid for a while ago.

Whats the latest code or going rate to ask for ??????????????


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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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"$77 a year or I'll cancel."
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I just renewed for 5 months at a total of $15... ($3 a month)

I told them I did not drive the car much and they saw it was a vette and commented that it was nice. I said I was going to cancel-so they sent me to the retention dept and they retained me.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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I integrated my iPhone thru bluetooth. I am using Pandora app instead of XM. I let XM expire.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmerborn
I integrated my iPhone thru bluetooth. I am using Pandora app instead of XM. I let XM expire.


There are dozens of choices besides that over-compressed, crappy signal from XM. Let XM die the inevitable, agonizing death that it so well deserves



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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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No intention to hi-jack this thread. I am trying to answer OP's question.
I think the time to pay for streaming audio is passed. XM is coming standard on most of GM brands and models for some reason. You tell me why a base base Silverado work-truck with cranking windows needs standard XM sat radio?
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They also now offer a lifetime subscription that runs about $460 after the royalty fees. A great deal if you are going to be keeping the car more than 5 years and want XM for the time you own the car.
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They also now offer a lifetime subscription that runs about $460 after the royalty fees. A great deal if you are going to be keeping the car more than 5 years and want XM for the time you own the car.
I got a lifetime about 6 months ago for $399 minus $25 credit that was still on my yearly.
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Howie, it's ZWINBACK
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Originally Posted by beav626
I just renewed for 5 months at a total of $15... ($3 a month)

I told them I did not drive the car much and they saw it was a vette and commented that it was nice. I said I was going to cancel-so they sent me to the retention dept and they retained me.
I drive mine alot ... 35K since May 2008

I wonder if they have Onstar info ?????

That is awful cheap !!!!!


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Howie, it's ZWINBACK
Yea, I remember that from last time...... THANKS

Time flies ..... I got 1 year previously with ZWINBACK

So did car come with 6 months free onstar ??? Cause I haven't owned it for 18 months yet .... but soon (November)


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I just asked for the $77 deal and got it.
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Originally Posted by heisnuts
They also now offer a lifetime subscription that runs about $460 after the royalty fees. A great deal if you are going to be keeping the car more than 5 years and want XM for the time you own the car.
If they will still be in business in 5 years.
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Originally Posted by Vasta
Howie, it's ZWINBACK
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Yea, I remember that from last time...... THANKS

Time flies ..... I got 1 year previously with ZWINBACK

So did car come with 6 months free onstar ??? Cause I haven't owned it for 18 months yet .... but soon (November)


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Many C6 owners here who tried to use ZWINBACK after the first paid subscription have been told that's a one time only deal.

"I'll pay $77 or cancel my subscription" usually works after other phrases have been unsuccessful.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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I just mentioned the $77 dollar thing and it was like Abra Cadabra and the magic OK doors opened up.
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Are you guys giving them credit cards or telling them to bill you ???

Think I remember this is what to do .......


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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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How much in taxes and royalty charges are being added to the agreed upon price, be it $77 or some other amount?
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Called to cancel both my cars yesterday and they gave me 5 months for $20. That was for both cars and no obligation to anything after the 5 months.
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