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Quick Question - PIP Advanced, Sirius XM Radio

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Gladius, Oct 20, 2014.

  1. Gladius

    Gladius New Member

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    I bought my PIP Advanced model that comes with Display Audio with Premium HDD Navigation with Entune App Suite etc. back in June of this year.

    Today I got a call from Sirius XM that I need to renew my XM/audio subscription. I assumed it would be for 3 years just like traffic, weather and fuel prices.

    Does anyone know if XM Audio is also included for 3 years or is it just for 3 months? Btw, I am way past the 3 month trial and the audio still works on my XM radio.

    Any ideas or information is welcomed!

    Thanks for the quick help!
    Th
     
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    You ever get an unsolicited call, where they say " Hello sir, I'm with mumble-mumble, and I'm just calling to bring you up-to-date on mumble-mumble..."? Something along those lines? Picture a room full of cubicles, people getting min. wage plus commission, talking their hearts out trying to get you to open your wallet.

    A lot of people stick with them, do the yearly dance to get the discount rate. Personally, we had a one year subscription, and the only reason it wasn't auto-renewed (against my express request) was that our credit card numbers had changed. Those guys are OILY, I would never do business with them again.
     
  3. Rebound

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    Pretty certain it isn't 3 years free. Call them and tell them you received a letter offering you a renewal price of $25 for six months. It often works.
     
  4. Okinawa

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    When you buy a new car you get a free 90 day subscription to XM radio. If you want to renew, the longest term that you can renew for is 1 year. I renewed mine for $99.00 for 1 year. I have since found out through this forum that you can negotiate with them. I have read that some people renew for 5 months for $25.00. I think you have to renew via telephone only. Ask for the retention department when you call, then try to bargain with them. Like anything else, maybe whine a lot about how tough times are for you. I sure would not pay their regular rate of about $179.00 per year. Good luck to you. Perhaps you could let us know how you do with them and your bargaining process. I sent them a personal check when I renewed.
     
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  5. Gladius

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    Thanks for the replies and the useful information. I for some reason thought that audio service was also included "complimentary" for 3 years with my new Prius :).

    Anyhow, the guy offered me a 6 month - $30 or 12 month $89 renewal.

    I am pretty used to their business model as I have had Sirius XM on my other car for over 3 years.
     
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    Thanks for posting the renewal offer they made to you.
     
  7. CharlesH

    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    The Advanced comes with a complimentary 3 yr subscription to the XM data services (such as the traffic overlays on the map, sports scores, stock prices, weather). As mentioned, the radio station subscription is only for 90 days.
     
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    I believe you can add additional units onto your account at a reduced rate. Used to be $5 a month per device
     
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    :)Once you have a account, you can add up to four additional radios (other cars, home, work) for around $6.99 each per month. I really like Sirius XM, we have it in four cars and at work. I let my wife handle negotiations at renewal, she has the patience. Like another favorite of mine, DirecTV, it's cheap entertainment.