XM ONYX RADIO Model # XDNX1V1

[BenDiem]

All,

Need your advise on captioned.

I received a coupon in the mail yesterday, where I can purchase the referenced Satellite Radio ($79.99 value) and Standard Satellite Installation ($40.00 value) as a bundle package for only $29.99, a savings of $90.00 dollars. I always throw away junk mail, but this isn't junk mail, b/c I'd like the option/service for my economy car.

Has anyone purchased the above package? Is it worth it. Is the product sound & reliable? Has anyone had any bad experiences with this?

I'm considering this for my 2012 Scion that did not offer XM Satellite Radio. All of my other cars offer XM, and I have the service on all of my other cars.

Apprec any opinions.

Cheers/BB

[MoBe]

Sounds like they`re trying to get you as a user paying their monthly fee.

[77T]

Read the deal carefully - you may not be able to add it as an additional radio on your existing account at the discounted monthly rate.

Instead, they recover the promotional purchase discount via a 12 month or 24 month minimum contract period at a higher than usual monthly rate.

Cruise through eBay for that radio model # - a newish Pre-owned costs $35-ish and you won't be stuck with a contract.

[BenDiem]

Originally Posted by 77T

Read the deal carefully - you may not be able to add it as an additional radio on your existing account at the discounted monthly rate.

Instead, they recover the promotional purchase discount via a 12 month or 24 month minimum contract period at a higher than usual monthly rate.

Cruise through eBay for that radio model # - a newish Pre-owned costs $35-ish and you won't be stuck with a contract.

^^^

[PATR1NYC]

I had the Onyx radio in my Tahoe and never had any issues at all with it.

Did the install myself-the instructions were straighforward and easy!

Reception was great-depending on where I drove and my surroundings. Only time the reception really cut out was when i drove under a bridge or overpass, and that was only for a second or 2...

as for the monthly charge for the subscription-i have no idea, since I pay for the year upfront

[wantonebad]

Satellite radio came free for 3 months with my AUDI when I leased it, I then paid for it for three months after because I was doing a lot of interstate driving. When I cancelled it they bombarded me with offer after offer. "3 months for 29.95" "6 months for 25.99" I liked satellite, it was convenient however if you live/work in an area with terrestrial radio why pay for it? It's kind of like the cow/milk thing, save your money. Even a really GREAT deal is taking money out of your pocket and putting it in theirs...

[77T]

There are also iPhone and Android Apps that freely stream radio from around the country and world. Plug it into your aux port and drive on!