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ncbob · 01-30-2012, 11:14 AM

Thanks. Big help.

Caddyroger · 01-30-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cam62

I get that, but on my 7 mile drive to work, it cuts out about 3-5 times usually.. no buildings around and a fairly open road, but it is lined with some trees. I'm pretty sure it's the trees blocking the signal.

I certainly have no intention of paying for the xm service when my year free expires, unless the signal is more reliable.

Most likely it is the trees. When I used to go to my Daughter house their is strech of trees 8 miles long. I would lose reception 10 to 12 times. I have Sirius now and I only lose signal about 5 times now.

67 Convertible · 01-30-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tfannon

Anyone else had luck recently trying to renew their XM subscription at a sane price?

I have been on the phone twice and online chat and no one has been willing to offer me any deals over the ridiculous $200/yr despite being a subscriber for over a year.

In addition, they are routing the calls to call centers which is another source of annoyance as much of the conversation revolves repeating myself or asking them to repeat themselves.

Any tips on how to talk to someone stateside for a cheap renewal?

Thanks,
TF

Just ask for a supervisor. I just renewed mine this morning for $77 a year, and have never paid more than that for 3 yrs.

ParisTNDude · 01-30-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

XM's customer service is beyond horrible. Like others have said, just let it expire, you'll start getting offers in the mail soon. In my experience, unless they have special offers linked to your radio ID # in their "system", they wont offer you any deals.

+1

Smirnoff · 01-30-2012, 11:40 AM

After 5 years of XM I finally got out.....was not easy, multiple calls to customer service to stop service, once they have your CC# they will not stop billing/renewing/charging!

Same ole songs over & over (just like FM).

Pamaro · 01-30-2012, 01:15 PM

I tried to get a better deal when my free trial ended and they wouldn't work with me (customer service really is awful) so I cancelled it. Got an email a month ago for 6 months for $25 so I figured I'd go for it. If they won't give me another 6 months for $25 when that runs out, I'll just cancel again and wait for another email lol

I use my iPod a lot too but I've never tried to use Pandora through my phone. Didn't know I could do that! I'll give it a shot!

dmwhiteman · 01-30-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pamaro

I tried to get a better deal when my free trial ended and they wouldn't work with me (customer service really is awful) so I cancelled it. Got an email a month ago for 6 months for $25 so I figured I'd go for it. If they won't give me another 6 months for $25 when that runs out, I'll just cancel again and wait for another email lol

I use my iPod a lot too but I've never tried to use Pandora through my phone. Didn't know I could do that! I'll give it a shot!

Keep an eye on your credit card statements for a while after the 6 months is up. I went with this deal, called and canceled after it ran up, a few weeks later I had a charge for over $400 for 1 year subscription. I called and they quickly refunded me.

Iwantone2 · 01-30-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ron10

i have renewed my xm 2 times.when they send me the bill for some ridiculous price i just call them and tell them to cancel my service.they will then give you a number you can live with.you should get it for around $70.00 a year.do not give them a credit card number.have them bill you and send a check.i have never had any problems with them.

This. Just call them up and say that you got an offer from them in the mail for the $70/year price:

midnighter · 01-30-2012, 03:21 PM

In early 2010 right before my trail ended they offered me an XM lifetime subscription for $450. I took it and I am happy with the service and no annoying phone calls.

MMC · 01-30-2012, 03:38 PM

I just opened up my mail and got an offer for 6 months for $25 and no activation fee. Free preview Feb.1-14th. Not worth it for me my car is not my DD.

CWI · 01-30-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

It depends on your area. There are "dead-spots" just like a cell phone.

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Originally Posted by cam62

I get that, but on my 7 mile drive to work, it cuts out about 3-5 times usually.. no buildings around and a fairly open road, but it is lined with some trees. I'm pretty sure it's the trees blocking the signal.

I certainly have no intention of paying for the xm service when my year free expires, unless the signal is more reliable.

Being from Oregon originally, I know first hand that trees, mountains or any obstruction to the south will interupt the signal. I always have had to choose a different source while driving through the Columbia River Gorge as the gorge walls on the south side of the river are quite high and block the signal half the time.

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Originally Posted by MMC

I just opened up my mail and got an offer for 6 months for $25 and no activation fee. Free preview Feb.1-14th. Not worth it for me my car is not my DD.

It used to be you could listen online for free. I found a couple months ago that they want you to pay now online. How many people would do that when Pandora is a click away? I will probably let my subscription lapse when it comes due. I really do like being able to get live sports on XM though and not have to hunt for radio stations while driving on long trips. I've had XM since the first week they were on air in November 2001 and DTV since 1995. You would think they would reward a long time subscriber. Not try to milk ya for more.

STYLE66 · 01-31-2012, 03:17 PM

I got it for 103 for a year and that is for ever channel they offer. At first they wanted 215 for the year. I told them no way and the told me how about 103 for the year I jumped all over that.

jlugo · 01-31-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pamaro

I tried to get a better deal when my free trial ended and they wouldn't work with me (customer service really is awful) so I cancelled it. Got an email a month ago for 6 months for $25 so I figured I'd go for it. If they won't give me another 6 months for $25 when that runs out, I'll just cancel again and wait for another email lol

Camaroshark · 02-01-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

Just let it expire, then you will get blasted with $4-9 per month for 6-9 month deals. That is the only way it is worth it.

That's exactly what happens. When you start to get the envelopes in the mail that are yellow... that's the time to start paying attention.

01-30-2012, 11:14 AM	#15
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01-30-2012, 11:40 AM	#19
Smirnoff Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Motorcity Dragway Posts: 978	XM Free! After 5 years of XM I finally got out.....was not easy, multiple calls to customer service to stop service, once they have your CC# they will not stop billing/renewing/charging! Same ole songs over & over (just like FM). __________________ 11.90's w/headers, CAI, custom tune, slicks/skinnys, shifter & 100+ Ethyl.

01-30-2012, 01:15 PM	#20
Pamaro Litho recipient #191 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM w/white hockey & hoods Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 841	I tried to get a better deal when my free trial ended and they wouldn't work with me (customer service really is awful) so I cancelled it. Got an email a month ago for 6 months for $25 so I figured I'd go for it. If they won't give me another 6 months for $25 when that runs out, I'll just cancel again and wait for another email lol I use my iPod a lot too but I've never tried to use Pandora through my phone. Didn't know I could do that! I'll give it a shot! __________________

01-30-2012, 03:38 PM	#24
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I just opened up my mail and got an offer for 6 months for $25 and no activation fee. Free preview Feb.1-14th. Not worth it for me my car is not my DD. __________________

01-30-2012, 03:21 PM	#23
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	In early 2010 right before my trail ended they offered me an XM lifetime subscription for $450. I took it and I am happy with the service and no annoying phone calls.

01-31-2012, 03:17 PM	#26
STYLE66 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: newyork Posts: 959	I got it for 103 for a year and that is for ever channel they offer. At first they wanted 215 for the year. I told them no way and the told me how about 103 for the year I jumped all over that.