gmanusmc

It's really not that big of a deal - just call, tell them you'd like to cancel and they connect you with someone who is authorized to offer a cut rate deal - we go a year at a time, so it's 5 or 10 minutes on the phone and we are good for another year. We had just renewed shortly before getting our ES so they just extended our current term 3 months to account for the free trial. You just need to set a reminder to call a week or two prior to expiration so you are not renewed at the full rate.

Mike728

I've always enjoyed XM. It's a great way to find new music. I've been a subscriber since just about its inception. You can drive across country and not skip a beat.My only issue has been with its compression, which is more apparent when listening on higher end equipment. That's the reason my ML equipped ES's subscription was cancelled. I still have it in my wife's car and the on-line plan, which is much less compressed and cheaper.

Since you stated you didn't listen to it during your free trial, I guess you'll never know.

Brent1944

You are correct..

bostonsnow

thanks. this is an informative thread.

I think that the 6 month / $30 offer can be obtained at varying times

I am in month 2 of the new car 3 month free trial. At first I got a statement for the usual price $18 a month. I ignored it. Now I am getting the offer of $30 for 6 months. I will sign up for that.

On my wifes acura, we let the sirius Xm free trial expire and never signed up. Now, 2 years later, I'm getting an email saying "come back to Sirius XM"......$30 for 6 months.

Brent1944

Then after 6 monthes.. get ready for the "at that time" price..

bostonsnow

yup
as suggested above, I will pay by check rather than Credit card. I'll get an invoice again in 6 months at full price, then will decide

Main thing is - I want Sirius right now during Football season for the sports station channels. In 6 months from now, I can live with a lapse in coverage for a couple months if needed !

gmanusmc

Not if you call to cancel.

We get it Brent - you don't like Sirius XM. Let it go.

Some folks are ok with it and smart enough to get the best deal.

gmanusmc

Another option is to get the "All Access" plan for one vehicle and listen anywhere using a laptop/computer or your phone to stream it.

bostonsnow

My wife has no desire to listen to it, so we won't get it for the other car

I have been taking advantage of being able to listen to sports new etc on computer and even iPhone when I'm not in the car.

bostonsnow

this strategy is not unique to Sirius XM. Many cable companies, internet providers, DirectTV etc try everything they can to raise you up to full price after trial periods end. But there are ways to fight back if you want to.....

Brent1944

Looks like someone has an attitude problem.....and Ill let the not smart insult go.

gmanusmc

Wasn't at all trying to insult anyone - just pointing out that you've made your point in this thread and you clearly are not a fan of the service. The observation about folks being smart enough to get themselves a deal was in no way aimed at you - sorry you interpreted it that way.

gmanusmc

Agree - was thinking about cutting the cord - called to cancel and got the cable bill reduced by about 40% for at least the next 2 years. There are numerous streaming options available now with a quality internet service.

jloftus

I got the special 6 month deal, but it renews at $20 a month, and that's not what I was paying on the previous car.

So I might just give it up after the 6 months.

Zipit555

On a 13 RX I have renewed every 6 months at the $30/6 months "Promo" price. Pain to renew every 6 months but the best deal. Every once in a while you get a rep that won't bite but just tell them you want $30 rate for 6 months and they will do it. Or hang up and call back. Just set a reminder to call the day before it expires and renew at the previous rate.