Ridiculous OnStar Invoice Prices
08-24-2015, 12:42 PM
#41
Race Director
OK, this might be a stupid question but I'll ask it anyway. Will my phone still work through my car after my trial Onstar expires? I've never owned a car with Onstar or had a car that the phone would connect to so I don't really understand how all this works. I don't really see any reason to keep Onstar but I like using my car connection for my phone calls.
08-24-2015, 01:27 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
Thanks for the info. I found that info on their website, too. Sounds like what I need. The Onstar rep told me I had to buy a "package" to get the data. I said that I had the basic package thru GM but she said no. I'm not sure she is correct but didn't follow up any further.
08-24-2015, 01:35 PM
#43
Race Director
So many things wrong here. Who said I was wound up? You did. Well, you're wrong. I'm not wound up - just speaking my mind... kinda like... well YOU!
Did I say there was a problem? No I didn't. Yet another of your incorrect assumptions? This has nothing to do with being in America Jimmy. Do you think that all of those people who question us buying a Corvette are wound up with problems? No, they are simply stating their opinion, like you are doing and like I'm doing. Grow up!
Did I say there was a problem? No I didn't. Yet another of your incorrect assumptions? This has nothing to do with being in America Jimmy. Do you think that all of those people who question us buying a Corvette are wound up with problems? No, they are simply stating their opinion, like you are doing and like I'm doing. Grow up!
This is the 43rd post in this thread, you've responded 8 times so I'm pretty certain that we all got YOUR opinion, oh, let's say, the first 5 times you stated it. If that's not wound up, then I apologize.
Jimmy
PS. I don't have OnStar activated on either of my GM cars, but for the folks that want it, good for them. And to argue that the "accident detection" is not useful since you (I guess) don't have accidents is like saying a spare tire is not useful since you never have a flat. Some folks like the security....
Last edited by jimmyb; 08-24-2015 at 01:39 PM.
08-24-2015, 01:42 PM
#44
Instructor
How much does the weather / traffic package go for?
I was bummed the day i realized the weather didnt work, didnt realized it was connected to onstar
08-24-2015, 08:01 PM
#45
Instructor
08-24-2015, 08:02 PM
#46
Instructor
We have On Star on all three of our cars, and we use the phone and directions options very often. Of course it is just a convenience/insurance type thing but since we are in our 60's and can afford it we will use it. Hell, we have insurance on everything to include our cars, refrigerators, computers, home, freezers, TV's, computers, etc. We do not need complications at this stage of our life. And, most importantly we always negotiate a fair price with On Star and have never had a problem with them in umpteen years. To each his own.
08-24-2015, 09:14 PM
#47
Drifting
Hope you did not Hex yourself be extra careful.
I like Onstar personally. You pay a lot for the car and then turn into penny pinchers? Oxymoron to me.
08-24-2015, 09:45 PM
#48
Drifting
08-24-2015, 10:37 PM
#50
Race Director
Well maybe or maybe not....I had my 2012 Corvette OnStar tell me that they detected sudden acceleration and was I ok...(I was not subscribed)
Unless you unplug it they know where you are....
queue twilight zone music and tin foil hats...
08-24-2015, 10:38 PM
#51
Drifting
08-24-2015, 10:43 PM
#52
Race Director
I had it for the first 3-5 years of my GM cars. I never really used it. An accident big enough to cause me not to be able to use my cell phone might also kill the battery anyway. If someone stole my car, I'm hoping they keep it to be honest.
As far as XM goes it is junk especially the navigation. It depends on signals from XM cars to determine red, yellow or green. Mine would always turn red when I was in the problem area. XM quality is really junk. So GM would like for you to buy about $30-40 a month in services just to enjoy your car while they collect data on your driving that they sell. I have two Chrysler cars and besides the weather feature, I really couldn't care about it. It is nice to see storms in your path but isn't worth $15 a month.
As far as XM goes it is junk especially the navigation. It depends on signals from XM cars to determine red, yellow or green. Mine would always turn red when I was in the problem area. XM quality is really junk. So GM would like for you to buy about $30-40 a month in services just to enjoy your car while they collect data on your driving that they sell. I have two Chrysler cars and besides the weather feature, I really couldn't care about it. It is nice to see storms in your path but isn't worth $15 a month.
08-24-2015, 10:44 PM
#53
Former Vendor
OnStar was innovative service 20 years ago or whatever. However with modern smart phones, it is an expensive, and outdated service. One of the reasons GM as so far behind on implementing nav systems and blutetooth was trying to protect on star revenue.
Look at it feature by feature and see how useless this is...
- Turn by Turn directions? Car has a Nav system and so does phone.
- 4G LTE- Already have it in my phone as a hotspot
- Make phone calls- I have a cell phone with Bluetooth
- Calls you if you crash. Other automakers have 911 assistance that calls 911 if airbags deploy for free.
The only remotely useful feature is using the app to remotely unlock and start the car out of range. Not really worth the cost of the service.
Look at it feature by feature and see how useless this is...
- Turn by Turn directions? Car has a Nav system and so does phone.
- 4G LTE- Already have it in my phone as a hotspot
- Make phone calls- I have a cell phone with Bluetooth
- Calls you if you crash. Other automakers have 911 assistance that calls 911 if airbags deploy for free.
The only remotely useful feature is using the app to remotely unlock and start the car out of range. Not really worth the cost of the service.
08-24-2015, 10:59 PM
#54
Pro
Thanks for the info. I found that info on their website, too. Sounds like what I need. The Onstar rep told me I had to buy a "package" to get the data. I said that I had the basic package thru GM but she said no. I'm not sure she is correct but didn't follow up any further.
08-24-2015, 11:26 PM
#55
No way, I called about tracking the car 3 times and got 3 different answers that were totally different even after they reseached it. This was during the shipping of my car. 1. Yes we can but I cannot do it now. 2. No we can't do that. 3. No we don't do that and those people that told you we can no longer work here due to that (no names were involved at all). Unless it is some basic/standard question, it is like calling India for technical info where you go around and around. Maybe 75.00 at best just for internet and a few other features. 
: nopity
: nopity
08-24-2015, 11:53 PM
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08-25-2015, 01:55 AM
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08-25-2015, 02:06 AM
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OnStar was innovative service 20 years ago or whatever. However with modern smart phones, it is an expensive, and outdated service. One of the reasons GM as so far behind on implementing nav systems and blutetooth was trying to protect on star revenue.
Look at it feature by feature and see how useless this is...
- Turn by Turn directions? Car has a Nav system and so does phone.
That is why you don't buy that plan although the OnStar feature has the benefit of actually talking to somebody. When it was active on my 08 Malibu the guy I was talking to about where something was located he said you should be able to see it from where you are and stayed with me until I drove a few blocks further and was able to see where i was going.
- 4G LTE- Already have it in my phone as a hotspot
Not every phone has this and it isn't such a great feature on the phone or the car unless you are stopped.
- Make phone calls- I have a cell phone with Bluetooth
Except when your Bluetooth enabled phone is in a No Service area due to its inadequate antenna. You must have experienced dropped calls while traveling in a vehicle. You get a lot fewer dropped calls with OnStar.
- Calls you if you crash. Other automakers have 911 assistance that calls 911 if airbags deploy for free.
Not sure which ones do. It is interesting OnStar is actually a feature on some non GM cars. But that is neither here or there, your argument that others offer it for free if you have a GM car and want automatic crash notification isn't much benefit. Sort of sounds like you are in a snit.
The only remotely useful feature is using the app to remotely unlock and start the car out of range. Not really worth the cost of the service.
Look at it feature by feature and see how useless this is...
- Turn by Turn directions? Car has a Nav system and so does phone.
That is why you don't buy that plan although the OnStar feature has the benefit of actually talking to somebody. When it was active on my 08 Malibu the guy I was talking to about where something was located he said you should be able to see it from where you are and stayed with me until I drove a few blocks further and was able to see where i was going.
- 4G LTE- Already have it in my phone as a hotspot
Not every phone has this and it isn't such a great feature on the phone or the car unless you are stopped.
- Make phone calls- I have a cell phone with Bluetooth
Except when your Bluetooth enabled phone is in a No Service area due to its inadequate antenna. You must have experienced dropped calls while traveling in a vehicle. You get a lot fewer dropped calls with OnStar.
- Calls you if you crash. Other automakers have 911 assistance that calls 911 if airbags deploy for free.
Not sure which ones do. It is interesting OnStar is actually a feature on some non GM cars. But that is neither here or there, your argument that others offer it for free if you have a GM car and want automatic crash notification isn't much benefit. Sort of sounds like you are in a snit.
The only remotely useful feature is using the app to remotely unlock and start the car out of range. Not really worth the cost of the service.
08-25-2015, 05:26 AM
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08-25-2015, 12:55 PM
#60
Team Owner
A lot better ways to waste my money than paying for ONSTAR.