You need it if you want Onstar employees to be able to check on you and see what you are talking about in the car.

 

It's a matter of personal preference and a secure state of mind. If you are comfortable without it you're good to go, as always. I never activated mine either.

 

 

I am ready to order a 2012 C6 and I have to admit that I never noticed a place to put a key into. If the FOB is in the car can it be locked? Maybe I should just wait until I get one insted of asking stupid questions.

 

I figure for a buck and a half, it's cheap insurance.

 

Turn by turn instructions do not recalibrate. Return to original route (somehow) for continuation. What a joke.
Can it be removed and sold to above forementioned fools?

 

Every now and then, I like to call the OnStar operator and ask her, "What are you wearing?"

In terms of immediately notifying rescue crews, OnStar (in most cases) is not all that useful. I mean, if you plunge off the road into a canyon in some remote area, where otherwise you might only be found two months later by a hiker, yes, it's helpful. But 99.7 percent of the time, you're surrounded by other vehicles/traffic, and someone is going to immediately call 911 for you.

 

This is not a compelling reason to activate, but it's there: OnStar can read many of the codes generated by the vehicle.

Last weekend the wife and I hopped in the C6 for a casual cruise to a local ice cream place. I look at the IP, and see the CEL light. I call OnStar and ask whether she can see the code. She can, tells me it's associated with the CAGS, and I instantly know (i) it's not a critical issue, so I can relax, and (ii) it's 99% likely an issue with the skip shift plug. (And it was -- replacement is on its way)

Pretty quick/convenient, and no need to chase down a code reader from somewhere.

 

That's wierd because mines will reroute. It may ask if you'd like to return to your original route but if you keep going it'll say updating route. As far as the ones that have decided to be "fools" and keep it, when you or your spouse is in that accident where you can't get to the phone or unconscious you'll be the fool. I believe everyone has the right to have whatever they deem neccessary to them.


On April 27 when my neighborhood was hammered by tornadoes, an entire subdivison a few blocks over was completely leveled. We had no power, no phones, the cell towers had been hit and they were running off of a few backup towers that had survived. No one had cell service in my neighborhood. The worst part is that it was dark and we were completely trapped. There were NO routes out and my family didn't know if I was dead or alive. It took a minute to get my bearings and think but Onstar did come to mind. I pressed the button ,and though I hadn't bought minutes, the operator said "we'll give it a try." I was able to contact everyone and let them know that I was safe. My wife opened her car and we let the neighbors use our cars to call their loved ones.( on Onstar's dime). There have been other instances of "keys locked in cars", my H2 needing to "limp" home and one with my wife in an accident. To me it's worth it. Do you NEED it? NO!! Are you a fool if you keep it? NO!!

 

The only aspect that appeals to me is the emergency notification feature. I'd gladly pay $50/year for that, but $150 over the life of the car adds up to a large sum.

 

WHAT!! Use your own judgement? Are you serious?

 

There is a key inside the FOB and a place to use it in the rear of the car (above the rear license place, next to the trunk release button).

That will pop the hatch/truck open so you can gain access to the driver's door manual release cable.

 

My wife had a check engine light come on and called On Star.They checked to codes and found it had a bad altenator. The then called our dealer who was ready with a rental car when she arrived.

She just set off on a 400 mile trip alone and it is nice to know that it is there if she has a break down. Yes she has her cell but might not know who she could call close by to help.

 

We have Allstate's Road Service plan for under $140 a year and that covers ALL our vehicles.

Just an 800 number away if needed

 

fixed! :d

 

Thanks for the comments everyone.

I've read nothing that makes me feel that I need OnStar.

 

I drove for the better part of 40 years without one and could do so now. But I got 6 free months when i bought my vette and liked it. Don't use it that much, but when I have used it I was happy I had it. I can afford the $150/yr, so what the hell?

 

Sweet and simple, in my opinion the cost of the service is way out of line for the value of the service provided.

Regards,

GSRANDY

 

Well, to be fair, no one NEEDS a Corvette either. We get them regardless...

The automatic crash notification is cheap insurance. The 300 minutes were like $10 (I think), and the diagnostics are cool.

Is it worth it? That's between you and your wallet. It is for me.

 

no where did I see anyone mention about what if your car is stolen, with onstar, if its stolen, I call them, and the police, they talk to each other, find the car and slow the engine slowly and safely and hopefully it doesnt get wrecked, they catch the A**hole and hold him for me and my baseball bat!! (09 and newer models anyway), again cheap insurance for me.
Seriously, the baseball bat thing is a perk for vette owners...