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mrdave543 is offline Old 04-03-2007, 09:21 AM   #1
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Not sure how many people have used OnStar before, but my "free 1 year" is up next month and I am debating whether or not to renew it. My experiences with them havent been great, they seem to be pretty useless, but im sure as soon as I cancel it for some reason I will regret it. I think the new plans are like 16.99 a month for basic service....any thoughts
 
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In the age of cell phones, I still haven't quite figured out what the purpose of OnStar really is. I know they've come out with the diagnostic testing of your vehicle -- but still, it seems useless overall. I remember my parents having it and I thought "OK -- maybe I'd pay 16.99 a year for this, not a month."

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...I know they've come out with the diagnostic testing of your vehicle...
Oh man, with an old, dilapidated car like mine.. that would drive me crazy
 
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Never understood the point of this service. How often do you lock your keys in your car?

Let's see, I get in a wreck, grab my cellphone, call Onstar, have them call 911.

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Never understood the point of this service. How often do you lock your keys in your car?

Let's see, I get in a wreck, grab my cellphone, call Onstar, have them call 911.
I don't think you "call onstar" I think you just push a button. It can also be used to get directions and as a lojack type security system. If you have a nice car it's probably worth the $200 a year.
 
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I'd rather have a cell phone and GPS. I have better uses for $200/yr.
 
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my fraternity brother used to use it to find the nearest liquor stores and strip clubs.

so i say yes.

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i think its good for directions

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i think its good for directions
i guess, if you can't read mapquest.

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Let's see, I get in a wreck, grab my cellphone, call Onstar, have them call 911.
You must be using the Homer Simpson version... :D

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i guess, if you can't read mapquest.
directions while your driving, unless you have a wireless laptop in your vehicle

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directions while your driving, unless you have a wireless laptop in your vehicle
lol, but why would you drive somewhere if you don't even know where it is?

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I don't think you "call onstar" I think you just push a button. It can also be used to get directions and as a lojack type security system. If you have a nice car it's probably worth the $200 a year.
so there's an onstar switch outside the car if u locked ur keys inside?? :D :D :D

what i always wonder is..how do they answer so fast. and what if all their customers pressed the button at one time!
 
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directions while your driving, unless you have a wireless laptop in your vehicle
Or a navigation unit - either OEM or stock.

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so there's an onstar switch outside the car if u locked ur keys inside?? :D :D :D
No, that's when you call OnStar to unlock your vehicle from the inside.

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lol, but why would you drive somewhere if you don't even know where it is?
a spot your trying to find because your from out of town...

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