Those with Onstar, are U happy with it?
12-09-2006 | 03:52 PM
#14
Senior Member
Joined: 01-27-2006
Posts: 320
From: Dublin, California
I have ONSTAR, and used it during the 1 year trial period several times. Although, I primarily use my cell phone. I did experience just recently, when my cell had a bad signal, and when I switched to Onstar, it was crystal clear.
I have decided to subcribe with the basic coverage, as I agree with crazybob, peace of mind is worth the basic subcription for me.
I have decided to subcribe with the basic coverage, as I agree with crazybob, peace of mind is worth the basic subcription for me.
12-09-2006 | 04:29 PM
#15
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Joined: 01-13-2006
Posts: 2,999
From: Superior, WI - Over the Hill Warranty Club member
The only downfalls with onstar are you can be tracked 
where you go and insurance companies 
could buy 
your driving information from onstar or their agent, otherwise most of the goods 
outweigh what some people do not like as an invasion of privacy.
Just another view
where you go and insurance companies could buy your driving information from onstar or their agent, otherwise most of the goods outweigh what some people do not like as an invasion of privacy.Just another view
12-09-2006 | 04:45 PM
#16
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Joined: 08-17-2006
Posts: 1,851
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Originally Posted by MOTRV8D
I thought I read somewhere on here that it doesn't always work.
At least I thought it was this board
At least I thought it was this board
The GPS portion of it will only work if the vehicle is above ground. If someone steals your OnStar equipped car and they park it underground, it can't be tracked. Once it is moved (above ground) it can be tracked and the police get notified.
12-09-2006 | 04:58 PM
#17
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Joined: 08-15-2006
Posts: 223
From: NC
Originally Posted by TomsHHR
The only downfalls with onstar are you can be tracked where you go and insurance companies could buy your driving information from onstar or their agent, otherwise most of the goods outweigh what some people do not like as an invasion of privacy.
Just another view
where you go and insurance companies could buy your driving information from onstar or their agent, otherwise most of the goods outweigh what some people do not like as an invasion of privacy.Just another view
12-09-2006 | 05:00 PM
#18
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Joined: 08-17-2006
Posts: 1,851
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Originally Posted by TomsHHR
The only downfalls with onstar are you can be tracked where you go and insurance companies could buy your driving information from onstar or their agent, otherwise most of the goods outweigh what some people do not like as an invasion of privacy.
Just another view
where you go and insurance companies could buy your driving information from onstar or their agent, otherwise most of the goods outweigh what some people do not like as an invasion of privacy.Just another view
Some of the OnStar services, like the upcoming "Turn By Turn", need the GPS tracking to offer the service.
12-09-2006 | 08:43 PM
#19
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Joined: 10-14-2006
Posts: 1,186
From: So. Cal
Originally Posted by erf2u
I have ONSTAR, and used it during the 1 year trial period several times. Although, I primarily use my cell phone. I did experience just recently, when my cell had a bad signal, and when I switched to Onstar, it was crystal clear.
I have decided to subcribe with the basic coverage, as I agree with crazybob, peace of mind is worth the basic subcription for me.
I have decided to subcribe with the basic coverage, as I agree with crazybob, peace of mind is worth the basic subcription for me.
12-10-2006 | 12:00 AM
#20
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Joined: 08-17-2006
Posts: 1,851
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Originally Posted by MOTRV8D
What is the basic Onstar fee? And how much to upgrade to more coverage?
Go to http://www.onstar.com for the info on the other options.