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FM radio drives me "nucking futs" playing the same songs three times a day
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by Mooser
Once you take that first step, I'll guarantee you'll never go back!
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by JGFox
I regret not getting XM radio in my car but they wanted like $800 so it was a money saving option for me.
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Two thoughts come to mind... a) it was in New Jersey and b) it was a lease and they claim it's not something that could be factored into the cost of the car so it'd have to be added outside the expense of the car.
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From: Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico
Originally Posted by twitch
Do realize though that XM is no longer "commercial free". When I heard commercials on the music stations I nearly hit the roof 
All of the stations listed as regional news and talk have commercials. I *believe* this was due to some agreement that had to be fulfilled with clear channel. XM did however add other stations to their lineup to cover the genre of the previous stations and these are commercial free.
I also agree with going the stock option route. Your tuner is installed out of the way, you can mount the antenna on the rear deck lid (inside the car), and as others stated it is all integrated up front.
You will enjoy satellite radio! I know I wouldn't want to do without it anymore.
All of the stations listed as regional news and talk have commercials. I *believe* this was due to some agreement that had to be fulfilled with clear channel. XM did however add other stations to their lineup to cover the genre of the previous stations and these are commercial free.
I also agree with going the stock option route. Your tuner is installed out of the way, you can mount the antenna on the rear deck lid (inside the car), and as others stated it is all integrated up front.
You will enjoy satellite radio! I know I wouldn't want to do without it anymore.
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they wanted like $800
Also, my favorite music channels are commercial free. 
Hail XM 41 !!!!
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Originally Posted by canuck
Ok, one more question. Is it better to get the factory XM option or to purchase an aftermarket one. It looks like XM is a $350USD option on the 06 models. That sounds like quite a bit considering how much you can get an aftermarket one. Your thoughts?
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I thought of an additional question regarding the factory XM radio. Does it indicate the song/artist when playing? My assumption would be yes....but just checking.
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Originally Posted by canuck
I thought of an additional question regarding the factory XM radio. Does it indicate the song/artist when playing? My assumption would be yes....but just checking.
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Originally Posted by ABQ_G35
Yes, and can be set to station name, artist name, song title Shane, I wish it were a crawl display, but this is good, maybe the '07 will change that.
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Originally Posted by canuck
Thanks Tom, I am soooooooo looking forward to having XM radio. I have been listening to it online now for the last few days and it has been great. I really loving having NO commercials!!
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Originally Posted by ABQ_G35
Yeah, it's habit forming for sure, I find myself listening to XM Cafe sometimes, and really enjoy that one most of the time. Your time limit is almost up for the preview, LOL!
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Well, I know this is geared towards installing XM radio, but I went with something a little cheaper... I got one of those portable FM Transmitters that have the 12v lighter plug and the headphone jack... and that works just fine for me. and I made one of the 12v lighter plugs for my PC so I can listen to my iTunes Library through the radio that I have in my room... sounds great, and the transmitter only cost me $30 (USD) at RadioShack.
Just a thought if you want to save some money...
I hope I'm not too late, and I'm sorry for bumping... I didn't check the time/date on the last post... oops... >.<
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Just a thought if you want to save some money...
I hope I'm not too late, and I'm sorry for bumping... I didn't check the time/date on the last post... oops... >.<
(btw, 1st Post
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XM Shane - hands down. My wife has Siruis and I honestly can't make anything out of their programming. It's ordered in a weird way, and selection is sub-par and I encounter too many commercials. Also, if you get XM you can take advantage of XM NAV traffic. Don't know how many active routes are in your area, but for 2 bucks a months why not have it.