How to Get Cheapest Rate for XM Subscription?
#12
This is what I have been doing the last two years in my car. $4 a month paid 5 months in advance. The first time I called, the guy on the phone said he could not do that. I then told him I wanted to cancel. He transferred me to someone else who then gave me the deal. When I ask why the first guy couldn't do it, the women said you have to call customer retention directly or say you want to cancel and they will transfer you
#13
Don't know if they still offer this, but you used to be able to pay one upfront fee for the life of the radio/vehicle. I found this out when I called them and asked about it.
It wasn't cheap (about $400) but it's nice knowing I've got "free" sat radio "forever" (until the company goes belly up, anyway) ...
It wasn't cheap (about $400) but it's nice knowing I've got "free" sat radio "forever" (until the company goes belly up, anyway) ...
If you trade cars or upgrade a radio then it doesn't transfer, the way I was told.
Let me know if I am wrong.
#15
I called and spoke with their management even told them about misrepresentation and they will not change it. Maybe when the other units are about to expire I will milk them for what I can get. Man what a bitter taste about satalite radio it leaves.
#16
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They have increased the price of their lifetime subscriptions as well.
I have 2 lifetime subscriptions that I bought many years ago. The first was $399.00, the second was 1/2 price at $199.00.
I bought a new truck back in November and thought I'd add lifetime to it even though you can't transfer off a factory radio any more. The rep I spoke too gave me a price of like $899.00 plus "music royalty" fee that brought it up to around $950.00.
I took the $77.00 a year plan.
I am way ahead on the other lifetime subscriptions. Have had them for at least 8-9 years now.
I have 2 lifetime subscriptions that I bought many years ago. The first was $399.00, the second was 1/2 price at $199.00.
I bought a new truck back in November and thought I'd add lifetime to it even though you can't transfer off a factory radio any more. The rep I spoke too gave me a price of like $899.00 plus "music royalty" fee that brought it up to around $950.00.
I took the $77.00 a year plan.
I am way ahead on the other lifetime subscriptions. Have had them for at least 8-9 years now.
#17
On the other hand, when I eventually sell the car, I can pimp the "it has free satellite forever" angle!
#18
They have increased the price of their lifetime subscriptions as well.
I have 2 lifetime subscriptions that I bought many years ago. The first was $399.00, the second was 1/2 price at $199.00.
I bought a new truck back in November and thought I'd add lifetime to it even though you can't transfer off a factory radio any more. The rep I spoke too gave me a price of like $899.00 plus "music royalty" fee that brought it up to around $950.00.
I took the $77.00 a year plan.
I am way ahead on the other lifetime subscriptions. Have had them for at least 8-9 years now.
I have 2 lifetime subscriptions that I bought many years ago. The first was $399.00, the second was 1/2 price at $199.00.
I bought a new truck back in November and thought I'd add lifetime to it even though you can't transfer off a factory radio any more. The rep I spoke too gave me a price of like $899.00 plus "music royalty" fee that brought it up to around $950.00.
I took the $77.00 a year plan.
I am way ahead on the other lifetime subscriptions. Have had them for at least 8-9 years now.
Yowza - - $900+? I think I'll just do a monthly next time!
#20