C6 Corvette General Discussion General C6 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

XM Deals Still Alive

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-24-2010, 12:13 PM
  #1  
peter pan
Life Time NCM #2196

Support Corvetteforum!
Thread Starter
 
peter pan's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2004
Location: Converse TX
Posts: 81,771
Received 1,099 Likes on 810 Posts

Default XM Deals Still Alive

I got my invoice form XM this week and called today. I just selected the cancel option and the lady was easy to work with, got the same deal as last year and it was for a total of $106 and for our daily driver this works as I listen to lots of different channels
Old 12-24-2010, 12:17 PM
  #2  
Moonray13
Instructor
 
Moonray13's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2010
Location: Vallejo CA
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

My trial period just expired and they've been calling for weeks leaving messages. Finally reached me last night and offered me a year for $77.
Old 12-24-2010, 12:22 PM
  #3  
peter pan
Life Time NCM #2196

Support Corvetteforum!
Thread Starter
 
peter pan's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2004
Location: Converse TX
Posts: 81,771
Received 1,099 Likes on 810 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Moonray13
My trial period just expired and they've been calling for weeks leaving messages. Finally reached me last night and offered me a year for $77.
I got that deal when our trial period was over and now I got that plus the fees to musicans and a paper bill
Old 12-24-2010, 03:02 PM
  #4  
vray
Burning Brakes

Support Corvetteforum!
 
vray's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2007
Location: Atascadero California
Posts: 812
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

I'm done with XM because I don't want to deal with shady company that has questionable business practices and horrid customer support. Good luck.
Old 12-24-2010, 03:34 PM
  #5  
orca1946
Le Mans Master
 
orca1946's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2005
Location: Hampshire, IL
Posts: 5,347
Received 456 Likes on 342 Posts

Default

mine comes up again in March - I'll try my luck again ? !
Old 12-24-2010, 03:37 PM
  #6  
saplumr
Race Director
Support Corvetteforum!
 
saplumr's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2005
Location: Saint Albans, WV
Posts: 14,556
Received 1,251 Likes on 895 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by peter pan
I got that deal when our trial period was over and now I got that plus the fees to musicans and a paper bill
Yeah the $77 is still available but with the fees I think it's around $88.
Old 12-24-2010, 04:10 PM
  #7  
jimmie jam
Le Mans Master
 
jimmie jam's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2005
Location: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
Posts: 6,360
Received 568 Likes on 345 Posts

Default

i do the zwinback 5 month special for $19.95. you have to call before the 5 months are over to renew. my other 2 cars with XM radios i always get the $77.00/yr. and just pay the extra $2 for sending a bill. FWIW.
Old 12-24-2010, 04:26 PM
  #8  
keyplyr
Le Mans Master
 
keyplyr's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,610
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by vray
I'm done with XM because I don't want to deal with shady company that has questionable business practices and horrid customer support. Good luck.


Too many other *free* options for music in the Corvette. There are hundreds of *free* music streaming channels to choose from.


Old 12-24-2010, 04:30 PM
  #9  
BostonJoel
Drifting
 
BostonJoel's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2000
Location: Atlanta GA from Boston MA
Posts: 1,713
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

A customer no-service rep at XM told me they are not allowed to discuss or suggest any discounted packages unless the customer asks or brings the subject up.
Old 12-24-2010, 04:31 PM
  #10  
bb996+r1
Drifting
 
bb996+r1's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,504
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Yep,5 for 20 here.
Old 12-24-2010, 05:00 PM
  #11  
Motorhead-47
Safety Car
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Motorhead-47's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,502
Received 57 Likes on 29 Posts

Default

Paid $77 each for both my Vette and Tahoe this time last year. The renewal invoice just showed up in the mail for $154.00 per car. I called and told them I wanted to cancel both. They immediately offered the same $77 deal from last year on both vehicles. Invoice is on it's way...no way no how will they get a credit card number.
Old 12-24-2010, 05:17 PM
  #12  
SRQStingray
Melting Slicks
 
SRQStingray's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2009
Location: Sarasota Florida
Posts: 2,398
Received 204 Likes on 122 Posts

Default

When I called to cancel, they were real quick to offer a deal. I also told them no auto-renew. I want a bill in the mail.
Old 12-24-2010, 05:32 PM
  #13  
fnbrowning
Burning Brakes
 
fnbrowning's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2004
Location: St. Louis MO
Posts: 1,178
Received 123 Likes on 66 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by keyplyr
:
Too many other *free* options for music in the Corvette. There are hundreds of *free* music streaming channels to choose from.
Not pre-recorded, but Live Feed - music, news, sports, weather and traffic?
Your favorite stations, commercial free, full coverage in the CONUS, even in the remotest areas without any cellular coverage?
Oh, do tell. . .
Old 12-24-2010, 05:38 PM
  #14  
phileaglesfan
Race Director
 
phileaglesfan's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2007
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 19,573
Received 164 Likes on 129 Posts

Default

It doesn't matter if they have your credit card # or not. If you don't pay it, it'll just go to a collection agency. All 3 of my cars renew this year. I paid for 2-3 year deal before so I'm not paying much more if any to keep it. They even charged me more when I traded in my Envoy for my Yukon because the Envoy had the "main" radio on the account. They wouldn't let me move it to my Vette stating it must be the oldest car (the one you are most likely to trade in).
Old 12-24-2010, 05:38 PM
  #15  
Mike's LS3
Safety Car
 
Mike's LS3's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2007
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 4,303
Received 736 Likes on 475 Posts

Default

I did $77 promo for three consecutive years, without any b.s. royalty fees. Make sure you call just before your term is up and ask to cancel. Once in the cancellation dept. ask for the $77 deal. If you wait after your term, they will automatically invoice you for the going rate. Never give them your credit card, invoice only.
Old 12-24-2010, 09:52 PM
  #16  
Jbal
Drifting
 
Jbal's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2004
Location: Doylestown PA
Posts: 1,759
Received 46 Likes on 37 Posts

Default

Much Thanks for the Post-Will have to renew in a couple of months!!
Old 12-24-2010, 10:05 PM
  #17  
keyplyr
Le Mans Master
 
keyplyr's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,610
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by fnbrowning
Not pre-recorded, but Live Feed - music, news, sports, weather and traffic?
Your favorite stations, commercial free, full coverage in the CONUS, even in the remotest areas without any cellular coverage?
Oh, do tell. . .
Instead of rolling your eyes, try reading better. I said "for music."

IMO XM/Sirius is over priced, rude and unethical. I dealt with them for several years and had one hell of a time getting them to stop charging me after I canceled.

You like them? Good luck!

Get notified of new replies

To XM Deals Still Alive

Old 12-24-2010, 10:13 PM
  #18  
CETA 256
Le Mans Master
Support Corvetteforum!
 
CETA 256's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2007
Location: Crossville Tennessee
Posts: 5,718
Received 80 Likes on 50 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by vray
I'm done with XM because I don't want to deal with shady company that has questionable business practices and horrid customer support. Good luck.
They called me the other day and said they were going to activate XM for free for 30 days. Told them it took me 6 months to get them to quit charging my credit card before and did not want it on any of my 4 cars with XM. They said "well it is free so we are going to activate it" and I politely told him if he did I would sue them. He then got the message and I asked him to remove my name and numbers from there records. They are snakes.IMHO
Old 12-24-2010, 10:14 PM
  #19  
jschindler
Team Owner
 
jschindler's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2001
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 26,715
Received 341 Likes on 166 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by SRQVelocityyellow
When I called to cancel, they were real quick to offer a deal. I also told them no auto-renew. I want a bill in the mail.
Telling them "no auto-renew" does not always work. I did that about two years ago. When the year was up I didn't want the service anymore. Even though I had been told it would not auto renew, I called TWICE and confirmed my service was canceled. Both times I was told I was canceled and had a zero balance.

Three months later I got a call from a collection agency. After about an hour of phone calls I finally got it cleared up, but that is what you have to expect from XM.

Two weeks ago I got a bill for $549 for service on a vehicle that I have not even owned for four years. Another 30 minute call and they "agreed" to cancel the charges. Once again I asked if I had a zero balance and was told yes. Last week I got a new bill for $5.13 because they did not credit the entire amount. I haven't called yet to clear that up - and even though I shouldn't have to, I'll eventually get a call from a collection agency again if I don't.
Old 12-24-2010, 10:23 PM
  #20  
blkvet6
Pro
 
blkvet6's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2006
Location: Orange County, Southern California
Posts: 644
Received 105 Likes on 73 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by vray
I'm done with XM because I don't want to deal with shady company that has questionable business practices and horrid customer support. Good luck.


Quick Reply: XM Deals Still Alive



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:14 AM.