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XM Nav Traffic Update free trial?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by thbjr, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. thbjr

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    On the Prius equipted with the nav systems and the free trial of XM radio, does it also come with a 3 month free trial of the XM Nav traffic update?
    Thanks,
    Tom
     
    #1 thbjr, Jan 16, 2010
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Yes, you get 3 months free XM and 3 months free Nav Traffic...
     
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    Cool, thanks Paradox.

    I think since this is my 100th post I will qualify now as a senior citizen...LOL!
     
    #3 thbjr, Jan 16, 2010
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    So that is why I am getting Satellite radio, because I get 3 months free? Cool.
     
    #4 Bigchuckles44, Jan 17, 2010
  5. Tom Banjo

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    Hi - Does anyone know if the 2008 Gen II Prius is capable of using the Nav Traffic ? My current Nav version is 7.1. I just got a 90 day trial of XM w/ Vav Traffic, but not sure how I can tell if it is functioning, or if it will never work (Even if I upgrade to 9.1)
     
    #5 Tom Banjo, Feb 4, 2010
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    The stock navigation system can't. I don't know if it's a software issue (if it is, then you have to buy a nav that has traffic capability because it has to receive the data and then compile it and display it on the screen) or whether it's a data issue (upgradeable by DVD). I'm thinking it's software. You need to see the traffic icon on the screen (3 cars)
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Feb 4, 2010
  7. osiris12

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    I just got my 2010 prius with package V. Loving it.

    So I have the XM traffic feature on my NAV system. What happens after 3 months when it expires? How am i notified?
     
    #7 osiris12, Apr 27, 2010
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    You should receive a letter from XM asking you to purchase a package to continue after your trial period expires. I do not know if it is still available but if you ask for the Prius Chat special you can get it for like $77 plus royalty fees for a price somehwere around $90. The full price is double this price at like $145.
     
    #8 jdcollins5, Apr 27, 2010
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    I don't think the XM radio package includes the Nav Traffic, does it?

    I find it to be a PIA. Too much information, usually outdated by the time you get there.
     
    #9 Joe166, Apr 27, 2010
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    Correct. The XM radio package does not include NavTraffic and neither does the $77 price (unless you happen to get lucky).
     
    #10 Runciter, Apr 27, 2010
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    Has anyone gotten a deal on the XM Radio and Traffic combination? I find the traffic quite useful, I used to bring up the Seattle area traffic screen on my blackberry since I despise the radio stations that give the traffic (except for NPR stations, and then their traffic isn't as frequent, and I thank them for that!).
     
    #11 maltbyman, May 19, 2010
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    I don't think anyone has gotten a discount on traffic. The $77 half price deal for XM seems to be easy. It worked for me. This thread has a description of lots of people's experiences:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...72701-what-happens-after-xm-trial-period.html
     
    #12 Prius42, May 22, 2010
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