Satellite Radio

370Z Purist · 06-25-2009, 06:40 PM

I've actually been meaning to find some information on this.

So as you know, I drive a 09 Touring model, and I'm not much to listen to the music while I drive; rather with windows open and listening to the roar of the V6, but enough of that engine sound beauty nonsense, I finally sat down in the car and recognized the "sat" button. So I hit it and bam, what do you know? I get XM radio.

I just wanted to get more information on it, like how long the satellite radio will last (since I know XM or Sirius are subscription based), how much it costs (or whatever), and whether or not it really matters. I listen to my own music, so I have CDs in the car and I'll probably get an AUX IN cable to listen to my MP3 player.

tooohip · 06-25-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

I've actually been meaning to find some information on this.

So as you know, I drive a 09 Touring model, and I'm not much to listen to the music while I drive; rather with windows open and listening to the roar of the V6, but enough of that engine sound beauty nonsense, I finally sat down in the car and recognized the "sat" button. So I hit it and bam, what do you know? I get XM radio.

I just wanted to get more information on it, like how long the satellite radio will last (since I know XM or Sirius are subscription based), how much it costs (or whatever), and whether or not it really matters. I listen to my own music, so I have CDs in the car and I'll probably get an AUX IN cable to listen to my MP3 player.

It depends on where you purchased the car. I believe I get 3 months worth of Sat radio until I need to pay for it. I'm going to call them up when that free trial period runs out to cancel, then when they offer me 1/2 off, I'll probably subscribe. ;-)

m4a1mustang · 06-25-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

I've actually been meaning to find some information on this.

So as you know, I drive a 09 Touring model, and I'm not much to listen to the music while I drive; rather with windows open and listening to the roar of the V6, but enough of that engine sound beauty nonsense, I finally sat down in the car and recognized the "sat" button. So I hit it and bam, what do you know? I get XM radio.

I just wanted to get more information on it, like how long the satellite radio will last (since I know XM or Sirius are subscription based), how much it costs (or whatever), and whether or not it really matters. I listen to my own music, so I have CDs in the car and I'll probably get an AUX IN cable to listen to my MP3 player.

3 month trial.

You should get a letter from XM shortly regarding the trial sub.

Cost... I think XM + Best of Sirius costs something like $17/month. Cheaper if you buy a longer term sub.

370Z Purist · 06-25-2009, 07:03 PM

Hmm. Sounds good, thanks for the information.

Now I just have to wait until I get that letter.

The Weapon · 06-25-2009, 07:49 PM

I received 3 months free. My trial is about to end in a few weeks and a rep called me and offered to extend the trial for another 3 months for $21.00

I said sure why not. Hopefully they keep doing that.

tooohip · 06-25-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Weapon

I received 3 months free. My trial is about to end in a few weeks and a rep called me and offered to extend the trial for another 3 months for $21.00

I said sure why not. Hopefully they keep doing that.

That's $7/month. A little birdy told me if you call them to cancel right before the trial is over, that you can get it permanently for $5/month.

Don't quote me on that as I haven't tried, but I'm going to try! ;-)

Nikon FM · 06-25-2009, 10:09 PM

The "full" package including traffic updates is 12.99 per month. Thats after waiting on the line for 30 minutes to renew.........(speaker though so I could cruise the forum).

tooohip · 06-25-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

The "full" package including traffic updates is 12.99 per month. Thats after waiting on the line for 30 minutes to renew.........(speaker though so I could cruise the forum).

Guess I'll be on hold too in a month or so. ;-) On a side note, I sure do miss the good ole days of Nikon FM's, F3's etc! ;-)

Nikon FM · 06-25-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

Guess I'll be on hold too in a month or so. ;-) On a side note, I sure do miss the good ole days of Nikon FM's, F3's etc! ;-)

I grew into photography using a Nikon FM. It's hard to surpass simplistic perfection.

Pushing_Tin · 06-26-2009, 12:58 AM

I too negotiated with them and ended up paying around $70 a year, which is fair IMO.

SoCal 370Z · 06-26-2009, 01:03 AM

Yes, but won't they now be adding the new monthly royalty fee?

370Z Purist · 06-26-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Yes, but won't they now be adding the new monthly royalty fee?

I think you can go around it depending on how you pay your subscription.

XM Royalty Fee???

baboola · 06-26-2009, 03:04 AM

i got 5mo for $20 when they called me to re-subscribe 2 mo after i canceled my subscription, so you can def get it for a very good price. (note that they do charge [re]activation fee if your radio has been inactive for some time, so it worked out to around $30/5mo)

Additionally, when I called to cancel the subscription at the end of 5mo a few days ago, they were again willing to offer another 2mo for free to keep my subscription. XM is pretty sweet if you have time and energy to deal with them over the phone to get a fair price. just thought i'd share this with everyone so you can get as good a deal as I got, or maybe even better!

370Z Purist · 06-26-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by baboola

i got 5mo for $20 when they called me to re-subscribe 2 mo after i canceled my subscription, so you can def get it for a very good price. (note that they do charge [re]activation fee if your radio has been inactive for some time, so it worked out to around $30/5mo)

Additionally, when I called to cancel the subscription at the end of 5mo a few days ago, they were again willing to offer another 2mo for free to keep my subscription. XM is pretty sweet if you have time and energy to deal with them over the phone to get a fair price. just thought i'd share this with everyone so you can get as good a deal as I got, or maybe even better!

Is XM really just a pushover like what the people are doing? I mean, look at what people are doing...

Regardless, I still won't use XM... it will just be a button on my stereo I won't use... only the CD button has any fingerprints on it right now, hahah

FricFrac · 06-26-2009, 03:43 AM

I've got my MP3 player running through the Aux... haven't bothered to activate the XM. I guess if its free I should activate it just to try it out...

06-25-2009, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	Satellite Radio I've actually been meaning to find some information on this. So as you know, I drive a 09 Touring model, and I'm not much to listen to the music while I drive; rather with windows open and listening to the roar of the V6, but enough of that engine sound beauty nonsense, I finally sat down in the car and recognized the "sat" button. So I hit it and bam, what do you know? I get XM radio. I just wanted to get more information on it, like how long the satellite radio will last (since I know XM or Sirius are subscription based), how much it costs (or whatever), and whether or not it really matters. I listen to my own music, so I have CDs in the car and I'll probably get an AUX IN cable to listen to my MP3 player. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-25-2009, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	Hmm. Sounds good, thanks for the information. Now I just have to wait until I get that letter. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-25-2009, 07:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3372	I received 3 months free. My trial is about to end in a few weeks and a rep called me and offered to extend the trial for another 3 months for $21.00 I said sure why not. Hopefully they keep doing that. __________________ Boosted Performance Comp Turbo - Tuner- CJM Fuel Return- Modified Berk CBE- ZSpeed Stage 4 Clutch - Southbend Flywheel - Tuned by Seb ~650whp - HKS Coilovers - SPL - Focal Audio 4 way Active - Audiocontrol DSP - Work CR 2P

06-25-2009, 10:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	The "full" package including traffic updates is 12.99 per month. Thats after waiting on the line for 30 minutes to renew.........(speaker though so I could cruise the forum). __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

06-26-2009, 01:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Yes, but won't they now be adding the new monthly royalty fee? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

06-26-2009, 12:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I too negotiated with them and ended up paying around $70 a year, which is fair IMO.

06-26-2009, 03:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
baboola Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27 Drives: Public Transport Rep Power: 16	i got 5mo for $20 when they called me to re-subscribe 2 mo after i canceled my subscription, so you can def get it for a very good price. (note that they do charge [re]activation fee if your radio has been inactive for some time, so it worked out to around $30/5mo) Additionally, when I called to cancel the subscription at the end of 5mo a few days ago, they were again willing to offer another 2mo for free to keep my subscription. XM is pretty sweet if you have time and energy to deal with them over the phone to get a fair price. just thought i'd share this with everyone so you can get as good a deal as I got, or maybe even better!

06-26-2009, 03:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	I've got my MP3 player running through the Aux... haven't bothered to activate the XM. I guess if its free I should activate it just to try it out... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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