gweiss808 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 IS Sisius/xm WORTH IT? I have a 2013 edge sport mft w/sync.. I cant see paying $200yr. for radio? or does it have other usefulness? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 If you like listening to local FM stations then don't waste your money. If you like listening to specific genres or artists or time periods without commercial interruptions no matter where you drive then give it a shot. When we trave we listen to the same stations as we do at home - mostly 70s and 80s music. There are some other benefits - weather maps, traffic data (with navigation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulinpanther Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Also you can talk them down off the price I know of several coworkers that have got them down to $66 a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweiss808 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks @akirby I just cant justify $200 a yr for radio???? @shoulinpanther how do you talk down the price? I only saw that you can purchase a subscription online?? please let me know!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulinpanther Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks @akirby I just cant justify $200 a yr for radio???? @shoulinpanther how do you talk down the price? I only saw that you can purchase a subscription online?? please let me know!!!! From what I was told is to let your subscription lapse and they will call you and offer you a "deal" but tell you then hagel with them and if they still don't come down far enough then say no thanks. They will call back and you should be able to get them down further. My boss did this with his 2013 Boss Mustang and he got it down to $66 after his orginal 6 month subscription lapsed from the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I paid $84 for a year of radio, traffic, and all the weather/movie listing crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman5000 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I can confirm this. Use the 6 month free that comes with purchase. Then let it expire and then hold out for lowest price. Just keep saying, "I really don't even like it that much" I pay 6 a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman5000 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 They will fill your digital mailbox and physical mailbox with crap though. There's not many companies as bad about this as Sirius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweiss808 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 ok great guys! loving my edge and didn't think this forum would be so busy but i'm mistaken! thanks for all the insight and help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwolson Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I listen to Sirius stations. Bluesville and Real Jazz. I'm exposed to music and artists in both genres I never knew existed. I enjoy listening to the artist interviews, live tracks, etc. The result, I bought more CDs. Yes, I still purchase CDs when possible. I've even thought about buying a new turntable and spinning vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgesportguy Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 I too was able to get the subscription down to $89 after it expired in my last car. I don't think I'm going to renew though - I'm pretty disappointed in the sound quality compared to FM or true digital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I listen to Sirius stations. Bluesville and Real Jazz. I'm exposed to music and artists in both genres I never knew existed. I enjoy listening to the artist interviews, live tracks, etc. The result, I bought more CDs. Yes, I still purchase CDs when possible. I've even thought about buying a new turntable and spinning vinyl. Yes, I too, still buy cd's (where else is a guy going to get good Polka bands :hyper: ), and still spin tunes on my turntable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feirstein Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I like the news stations and would love the music stations if they reduced the dynamic compression and bass elimination, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgex Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Do NOT use a credit card to pay. Tell them to mail you an invoice to pay by. Don't like it after that toss the next invoice. It will likely be at increased price anyway. There is a $25.00 for 6 months deal. Have to ask and do not be bashful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpepper Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 YES Talk them down!!!! let trial come close to run out & then ask to cancel. I got an ALL IN $110 for the year in 2012. I had a price given of $100 all in for 6/2013. They sent invoice that was $200+. I called complained louder & got $90 all in. All in to me means: radio, internet, taxes. royalty fee. I did not do the traffic/weather stuff. I enjoy the diversity of options & the stream on the computer, tablets/phones. If you do not get the North American call center- hang up- try later. Or better yet- have the across the world center do it- mess up & then you have option of attack to get a better price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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