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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by vinnysca, Mar 22, 2008.

  1. vinnysca

    vinnysca New Member

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    Hi all,

    I am planning to add a satellite radio on my 2006 Prius. What I need input on is which one is the best? XM or Sirius? Are both integrated on the Prius' voice command? Such as saying "Satellite preset one", etc?

    I already have Sirius on my other vehicle and I do like it. I just wanted to make sure that I pick the right one for the Prius.

    Thanks so much.

    Vince.
     
    #1 vinnysca, Mar 22, 2008
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    If you like Sirius, then stick with it. I'm sure both would work in the Prius, though.
     
    #2 aaf709, Mar 22, 2008
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    I have a factory serius for sale brand new and 9 months programming free. Serius cost more then xm.
     
    #3 problemchild, Mar 23, 2008
  4. lenjack

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    Go to the XM and Sirius websites and check out the programming. Much of it is similar, but there are significant differences. I am a baseball nut and get ALL the games on XM...not available on Sirius. One of them has NASCAR...I forget which.

    Also consider posting in "Audio & Electronics".
     
    #4 lenjack, Mar 23, 2008
  5. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    Are you asking which is better from a content standpoint, or from the standpoint of which bests integrates with the Prius?

    If it's the former, I'd stick with what you have. I have XM, but if you're happy with Sirius, nothing will change when you listen in the Prius. ;)

    If it's the latter, either should work just fine. There are factory and aftermarket options for both, and numerous threads from users of both; consider searching if you need more details.
     
    #5 JimboK, Mar 24, 2008
  6. vinnysca

    vinnysca New Member

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    Thanks guys!

    I just bought a sirius TOY-sc1 and SC-c1 on eBay for $110.00 new. It'll be my installation project this Spring.

    Vince. :D
     
    #6 vinnysca, Mar 25, 2008
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  8. vinnysca

    vinnysca New Member

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    I got my Sirius in the mail today. I installed it in less than an hour! Thanks to the instructions on this site, I only had to remove the glove box, two of the right airvents and I didn't even have to remove the radio! Everything was within hand reach.

    The only thing I didn't do was route and place the Sirius antenna in the back of the car as many of the posters have. Instead, I placed the antenna on the front right hand corner of the dashboard. I have no problem with exposed wires, since it's all tucked underneath my dashcover.

    And all wires and Sirius box modules fit nicely snug on the right airvent housing!

    Now I can enjoy uninterrupted music! Wooohooo!

    Vince.
     

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    The the two companies just merged, I have Sirius, for now both will still work separately, includeing all equipment from both companies. Independantly for now, they just merged a few days ago..
     
    #9 madddogg5252, Jul 30, 2008
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