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02-28-2012, 10:56 AM
#42
Le Mans Master
My wife keeps OnStar active on her DD, but I dropped mine. She likes it for the peace of mind, albeit at what I consider a high price. Since she drives about 25k miles per year and pays for it, that's fine for her. If OnStar would drop the price to around $100 per year for each vehicle I'd consider it for both.
02-28-2012, 11:42 AM
#43
Drifting
ROB LO you seem very knowledgable about the nav and i have one more question for you. after you enter you destination(either by onstar or manually) how do you get it to show in the hud. is it automatic? because sometimes it shows and other times i doesn't. do you physically have to touch something on the nav screen to get it to show in the hud? my gf fools around with the nav screen and gets it to work but i cant. if i get in the car, start it, dial up onstar and ask for directions from a agent she downloads those directions to the vechicle and im good to go. at what point can i now see it in the hud. do i now have to do something on the nav screen for me to be able to see it in hud. it drives me crazy. the manual is of no help in that regard
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02-28-2012, 11:57 AM
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Because I have an older C6, OnStar can not send their directions straight to my car, I guess that was a later improvement, maybe with the NAV unit itself. As to directions programmed into the nav unit by you, with mine once I program the GPS and start driving, the navigation kicks in and it's right up there on the HUD, I don't do anything else. Other than jschindler's suggestion about making sure the HUD is set for street mode, I don't know what else it could be, sorry I couldn't be of more help.
02-28-2012, 02:03 PM
#45
Burning Brakes
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One of the fun things about internet forums is that you cannot tell people to stay our of your threads (not posts, btw). Having said that, I have to tell you that your title gave the impression that you only wanted to hear people agree with you. Truthfully, reading your first post (in this "thread") I'm not really sure why you posted.
Regardless, carry on
Regardless, carry on
. I could care less if you understand it, wasn't meant for you.
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02-28-2012, 02:14 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
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02-28-2012, 03:53 PM
#49
Team Owner
I have had onstar on my Denali since 05, have used it to report drunk drivers, 2, and accidents. just this past weekend my son locked the keys in the Denali and called me at home, I called onstar from home and they unlocked the car. I think too many people are paranoid about onstar. I don't have on the vette since that is a weekend cruiser.
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02-28-2012, 05:25 PM
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The profits OnStar makes for what they offer is astounding, and almost beyond belief. Amazing how anyone can offer so little for so much, and get away with it.
02-28-2012, 07:59 PM
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just got home and yes i programmed it manually on the way home and it came right up on the hud. go figure. btw i know this is a pro onstar thread and yes i am a fan. i will renew when my free trial expires in june if i can haggle a cheap price from them. the main benefit from onstar in my opinion is you can get directions on the move otherwise you have to pull over.
02-28-2012, 08:08 PM
#54
Hey folks, just finished reading all the NAV manual, and there was a setting where you can check or uncheck nav commands on HUD, radio stations on HUD, and traffic info on HUD. They're checked by default. And yes, they only work on street mode.
Finally, my car arrives Thursday, but is it 9 or 12 months of OnStar for 4LT CE cars? Remember it's a year for XM, but couldn't find OnStar info. Sounds like a nice service, but I also don't think I'd renew it for $140... UNLESS OnStar has satellite-based phone service. Does it? Since I basically only use the car for trips, and a lot of those miles don't have regular cell coverage, it'd be of real help in case of an emergency. Other than that, I'm not likely to leave keys in the car, or need nav help.
Finally, my car arrives Thursday, but is it 9 or 12 months of OnStar for 4LT CE cars? Remember it's a year for XM, but couldn't find OnStar info. Sounds like a nice service, but I also don't think I'd renew it for $140... UNLESS OnStar has satellite-based phone service. Does it? Since I basically only use the car for trips, and a lot of those miles don't have regular cell coverage, it'd be of real help in case of an emergency. Other than that, I'm not likely to leave keys in the car, or need nav help.
02-28-2012, 08:20 PM
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Hey folks, just finished reading all the NAV manual, and there was a setting where you can check or uncheck nav commands on HUD, radio stations on HUD, and traffic info on HUD. They're checked by default. And yes, they only work on street mode.
Finally, my car arrives Thursday, but is it 9 or 12 months of OnStar for 4LT CE cars? Remember it's a year for XM, but couldn't find OnStar info. Sounds like a nice service, but I also don't think I'd renew it for $140... UNLESS OnStar has satellite-based phone service. Does it? Since I basically only use the car for trips, and a lot of those miles don't have regular cell coverage, it'd be of real help in case of an emergency. Other than that, I'm not likely to leave keys in the car, or need nav help.
Finally, my car arrives Thursday, but is it 9 or 12 months of OnStar for 4LT CE cars? Remember it's a year for XM, but couldn't find OnStar info. Sounds like a nice service, but I also don't think I'd renew it for $140... UNLESS OnStar has satellite-based phone service. Does it? Since I basically only use the car for trips, and a lot of those miles don't have regular cell coverage, it'd be of real help in case of an emergency. Other than that, I'm not likely to leave keys in the car, or need nav help.
02-28-2012, 08:55 PM
#56
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Hey folks, just finished reading all the NAV manual, and there was a setting where you can check or uncheck nav commands on HUD, radio stations on HUD, and traffic info on HUD. They're checked by default. And yes, they only work on street mode.
Finally, my car arrives Thursday, but is it 9 or 12 months of OnStar for 4LT CE cars? Remember it's a year for XM, but couldn't find OnStar info. Sounds like a nice service, but I also don't think I'd renew it for $140... UNLESS OnStar has satellite-based phone service. Does it? Since I basically only use the car for trips, and a lot of those miles don't have regular cell coverage, it'd be of real help in case of an emergency. Other than that, I'm not likely to leave keys in the car, or need nav help.
Finally, my car arrives Thursday, but is it 9 or 12 months of OnStar for 4LT CE cars? Remember it's a year for XM, but couldn't find OnStar info. Sounds like a nice service, but I also don't think I'd renew it for $140... UNLESS OnStar has satellite-based phone service. Does it? Since I basically only use the car for trips, and a lot of those miles don't have regular cell coverage, it'd be of real help in case of an emergency. Other than that, I'm not likely to leave keys in the car, or need nav help.
02-29-2012, 06:29 AM
#57
Drifting
just got home and yes i programmed it manually on the way home and it came right up on the hud. go figure. btw i know this is a pro onstar thread and yes i am a fan. i will renew when my free trial expires in june if i can haggle a cheap price from them. the main benefit from onstar in my opinion is you can get directions on the move otherwise you have to pull over.
....see you on the road! 
02-29-2012, 08:21 AM
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My wife keeps OnStar active on her DD, but I dropped mine. She likes it for the peace of mind, albeit at what I consider a high price. Since she drives about 25k miles per year and pays for it, that's fine for her. If OnStar would drop the price to around $100 per year for each vehicle I'd consider it for both.
9.99/mo
100/yr
Thought that was fair for a renew..I've only had the free plan up until now.
02-29-2012, 08:24 AM
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02-29-2012, 09:26 AM
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Drifting
@Sickem, WOW, $100, that's a very fair price, please let us know how you make out! And just a reminder to those of us who use State Farm, I was told by my agent that if you contact OnStar and mention the "State Farm Rewards Package", you can get a year subscription for free. She told me it was supposed to be good for only a new subscription but she said when my renewal comes up, call them and give it a try and it should work. I haven't tried it yet but when it's time to renew I'll be trying it....