If you want Sirius-get it when you order car

mfstout · 06-01-2009, 02:07 PM

I'm stupid. But I love helping others learn from my mistakes. I should have gotten Sirius for $600 installed when I ordered by 3 coupe. But, I didn't. Now I'm dropping around a grand because of installation costs. So if you're thinking about getting Sirius, and you're ordering a car, I'd order it when the car is built. Oh well. At least I don't have to listen to horrible Chicago radio stations anymore (except NPR and XRT of course.)

kyleb350 · 06-01-2009, 02:10 PM

Having the same regret! Dealer labor rates FTL

cwhitpan · 06-01-2009, 10:41 PM

Same can be said of

iPod, Paddle Shifters, Mtech, HD Radio, Blue tooth....

Kloogy · 06-01-2009, 10:55 PM

I was told my card had it. My fault for not double checking. But you are correct.

amlebede · 06-01-2009, 11:21 PM

You do not have to get module installed at dealership. You just have to get programming at dealership.

Vudoo4u2 · 06-02-2009, 01:21 AM

if you have an iphone or some blackberry/treo, you can just sign up for XM/sirius, and log into it using the pocket tunes app...for 9.99....save a few bucks

JayKay335i · 06-02-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

if you have an iphone or some blackberry/treo, you can just sign up for XM/sirius, and log into it using the pocket tunes app...for 9.99....save a few bucks

I've done it with my BB and think it sounds like crap. I love my XM.

smellfish · 06-02-2009, 07:55 AM

You don't love B96? You are right though. I was looking into it and my dealer refused to do the programming saying they'd void my warranty. Something about not trusting me to do the install right...

cwhitpan · 06-02-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smellfish

You don't love B96? You are right though. I was looking into it and my dealer refused to do the programming saying they'd void my warranty. Something about not trusting me to do the install right...

Check another dealer then, it is pretty common, but they usually want like 125+ just to flash.

Vudoo4u2 · 06-02-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

I've done it with my BB and think it sounds like crap. I love my XM.

on my iphone its been same quality as a regular XM receiver, CD quality...so not sure why it wasnt good on the BB

was perfect and no reception hiccups either

they have a new streaming mode online, so maybe you tried the older one?

the new XM online streams perfect to my iphone

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