On Star ?
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On Star ?
GM products advertising On Star systems for analyzing engine codes via satallite: does this really work? Do Chevs really need this much help? Are their any Ford systems similar to On Star? Wouldn't a cell phone for emergencies be just as good? What does it cost?
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It's a neat system.. I'm not sure about the diagnostic capabilities, and what it could actually do if there's a problem but you can read about it, www.onstar.com .. It does automatically notify authorities about an accident. You can also get directions, stuff like that - and make telephone calls. A cell phone would be almost as good unless you were in a remote location... Also On Star can unlock your doors, stuff like that. It uses a satellite signal so the only thing that could stop it is some garages, and BIG things between it and the sky
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You can have on star installed on any car in an aftermarket fashion, The other big 1.5 in Detroit will probably end up using Onstar sooner or later, I also believe Sirius radio will fold up due to Xm's success with the huge oems like Gm
The beauty of having a gps tracking device with you at all times seems unappealing to me, but what do i know I may already have one in one of my newer cars ? Might as well have the gps device implanted in my head.......big brother is watching ?
The beauty of having a gps tracking device with you at all times seems unappealing to me, but what do i know I may already have one in one of my newer cars ? Might as well have the gps device implanted in my head.......big brother is watching ?
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I was wondering how long that was going to take. Am I the only one that see's a problem with this system?
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It could be a deciding factor on my purchase in 05, I'm hoping ford still doesnt use it, but whos to say they dont now, there are so many modules and boxes in these new cars who knows, and there all hidden all over the car
i know the new Pontiac Gto will have it, I havent ruled that car out yet tho, Im betting on a Lightning tho
I mean we all know any OBD2 car will play back several seconds of the drivers motor functions right before a crash, which is like all sold in USA since 1996
i know the new Pontiac Gto will have it, I havent ruled that car out yet tho, Im betting on a Lightning tho
I mean we all know any OBD2 car will play back several seconds of the drivers motor functions right before a crash, which is like all sold in USA since 1996
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Originally posted by Hammy17
If you really feel that way you dont have to buy it
If you really feel that way you dont have to buy it
No thanks, I'll stick with the older stuff that I still have control over.
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many used cars will be sold with the option unsubscribed, and even if you dont pay for and use the service, they still have your number as long as that module has 12v battery power.
One good thing i could see is them being able to ignition kill the car in high speed chases and what not, but having a tracking device in all these cars seems absolutley ludicrous, I bet the government is already spending money on this.........tax money that is
One good thing i could see is them being able to ignition kill the car in high speed chases and what not, but having a tracking device in all these cars seems absolutley ludicrous, I bet the government is already spending money on this.........tax money that is
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On Star seems like a great idea... but I don't trust the government that much. Before you know it, it will be in every vehicle.
I am not the type of person who wraps himself in tinfoil to keep "those signals" the government sends out to control the minds of citizens, but I can see where this is going.
I am not the type of person who wraps himself in tinfoil to keep "those signals" the government sends out to control the minds of citizens, but I can see where this is going.