XM Radio: How to Renew for $77 a Year
10-11-2006, 08:28 PM
#281
Boost Junky
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Smithtown Scion LI, NY
Age: 41
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So is the promo an acura specific type promo or is it just some pitch XM uses to bring you in? Either way I think Im gonna renew it when its up cause its something that Im getting used to..I still gotta get around to setting my dam presets 
10-11-2006, 09:51 PM
#282
Intermediate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Age: 59
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by simplyscion
so basically when my 3 months is up just wait for it to get disconnected and then call them up and ask them for the promotion? Im getting confused lol...I wish Acura had a deal with Sirius instead of XM 
10-12-2006, 01:14 PM
#285
Still Lovin my 06
Originally Posted by rmjames007
I bought my car used last week. how do i found out when my XM subscription ends?
10-12-2006, 01:27 PM
#286
Intermediate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Age: 59
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by bradykp
i believe it's channel 0 or 1, that shows the ID number. call XM and give them that number.
10-12-2006, 01:53 PM
#287
Boost Junky
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Smithtown Scion LI, NY
Age: 41
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Brody
I believe XM will also mail out a reminder about 1 month before the trial period ends.
10-12-2006, 02:51 PM
#288
Intermediate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Age: 59
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by simplyscion
do u know if that mailer that they send out shows the promotional price on it?? Im guessing the only reason its so cheap for the first year is because you are only paying for 9 months of service and they are already getting paid by honda/acura on the first 3 months so it works out for them either way
10-12-2006, 02:55 PM
#289
Intermediate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Age: 45
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i also wish honda had a deal with sirius
im gonna go for one of these
http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/serv...dParentID=7870
im gonna go for one of these
http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/serv...dParentID=7870
10-12-2006, 03:23 PM
#291
Boost Junky
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Smithtown Scion LI, NY
Age: 41
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Grifter
i also wish honda had a deal with sirius
im gonna go for one of these
http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/serv...dParentID=7870
im gonna go for one of these
http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/serv...dParentID=7870
that thing is definitely dope
10-12-2006, 04:28 PM
#292
siriusly, has anyone listened to the 80's channel on sirius? it's like the greatest all-time bestest hits all the time. meanwhile xm mixes in a lot wack b-sides that i've never heard before nor i do i care to...
10-12-2006, 08:51 PM
#293
Originally Posted by simplyscion
that thing is definitely dope
10-27-2006, 12:27 AM
#294
Advanced
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Emmaus, PA
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by simplyscion
they are already getting paid by honda/acura on the first 3 months so it works out for them either way
Do you really think honda/acura pays to have XM in the car..
If anything it is XM that is paying to get their service integrated.
10-27-2006, 08:37 AM
#295
Boost Junky
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Smithtown Scion LI, NY
Age: 41
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by DuckyTSX
Do you really think honda/acura pays to have XM in the car..
If anything it is XM that is paying to get their service integrated.
If anything it is XM that is paying to get their service integrated.
either way, you could be right
11-20-2006, 10:11 AM
#296
Instructor
Join Date: Jul 2005
Age: 66
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by simplyscion
do u know if that mailer that they send out shows the promotional price on it?? Im guessing the only reason its so cheap for the first year is because you are only paying for 9 months of service and they are already getting paid by honda/acura on the first 3 months so it works out for them either way
Month or so later I get a bill from XM. They stopped my subscription from renewing on my credit card but they billed it to me in quarterly installments instead. Not only that but the subscription had expired about 3 weeks before so I was already had "used" three weeks of it. I called up, complained, was transferred to (I suspect) a retention specialist, and told him that I didn't not want the XM at that cost. He asked what if it was at the same price I paid for my first year, $77. I said that would be fine.
Next month I get a bill for the $77 a year deal PLUS the pro-rated portion of the quarterly rate between when my subscription expired and I called. So I called again and they took it off my bill.
Not sure if XM is worth $77 and three phone calls.
12-19-2006, 03:30 PM
#298
6th Gear
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by simplyscion
what makes you so sure about that? I would think that would be the case if the car was both sirius and xm ready like how the Scions are....obviously theres gotta be a contract somewhere with xm and acura. I also highly doubt that XM just takes a bath on the cost of all the receivers that hafta be installed into every Acura. It is still early so my method of thinking could be a lil off right now lol
either way, you could be right
either way, you could be right
Not that this answers the question on who pays, but still interesting info.
12-19-2006, 03:42 PM
#299
Intermediate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: costa mesa, ca.
Age: 48
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just renewed mine for $77 about a month ago. When they called me to renew it, (I let mine run out) I just told the guy I had gotten a flyer in the mail for $77. He renewed it on the spot for that price.
12-29-2006, 06:02 PM
#300
04 CGP, quartz, navi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Cleveland, OH
Age: 45
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
$77 for 15 months of service + free activation
Just got an XM Commander in my '04 w/navi. I remembered this thread and I was determined to get $77/year. But just for fun, I did some Googling before I called XM to activate. I found someone claiming the promo code XMSCION03 would get you either 3 months free + free activation, or 12 months for $77 with free activation. So I decided to try it.
As the name implies, it's probably some sort of offer that goes with a new Scion car. But I never had to answer that question directly...they just asked if it was for my car, and I said yes.
So I called and talked to an operator who had to put me on hold at least 5 times. First she wanted to only give me the 3 months + free activation with this promo code. But then I brought up the $77/year...and after going back and forth with her supervisor a few times...she agreed to give me free activation, plus 3 months free, then the next 12 months for $77 if I used a credit card.
I wasn't expecting to get that good of a deal...let's see if I really end up getting it. So far, so good...I've had XM service for 10 days and still no charge on my credit card.
As the name implies, it's probably some sort of offer that goes with a new Scion car. But I never had to answer that question directly...they just asked if it was for my car, and I said yes.
So I called and talked to an operator who had to put me on hold at least 5 times. First she wanted to only give me the 3 months + free activation with this promo code. But then I brought up the $77/year...and after going back and forth with her supervisor a few times...she agreed to give me free activation, plus 3 months free, then the next 12 months for $77 if I used a credit card.
I wasn't expecting to get that good of a deal...let's see if I really end up getting it. So far, so good...I've had XM service for 10 days and still no charge on my credit card.
01-18-2007, 06:52 PM
#302
You Shoulda TAPPED!!!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Big Apple!!
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Got the $77 promo just the other day for the second time. Just insist on it and tell them you'd rather not not sign up if they push the full rate. They'll transfer you to customer retention and you'll get the promo for sure.
01-18-2007, 07:46 PM
#303
Racer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Baltimore, MD
Age: 46
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by novatsx
We just activated ours and all you have to say the dealer told me you have a special for 60$ for the 1st year. The promotion code is "WinBack"
Works great. 60$ for a year of sevice which is half price and you still get the initial 3 free months free.
Works great. 60$ for a year of sevice which is half price and you still get the initial 3 free months free.
01-19-2007, 01:00 AM
#304
Senior Moderator
Time Wharp
Originally Posted by Kostyan
wow great info thanks!
You need to read the thread for updated info, prices, scripts, and codes.
XP
02-26-2007, 11:52 AM
#305
Instructor
I just called to get the winback promo. I told the rep my dealer sent me, and he asked me if I had a prior account. I told him I never had an accont with XM although the car had XM the subscription when I purchased it. He said that because I did not have an accont with them that he would give me 3mos free!!! Sweet!!! When the promo is up, I will call for the winback promo and keep you guys posted. 
When the promo is up, I will call for the winback promo and keep you guys posted.
04-30-2007, 03:10 PM
#306
Senior Moderator
Rather than just bump this, I'll quote a post from the TL forum:
Recent posters have remarked that they got the $77 deal without having to give the "zwinback" code so that might be out of date.
I just renewed my subscription for the 3rd year at $77.
Here are some interesting statistics:
I just did some quick calculations on this 3-part thread.
127,578 Times the thread (all 3 parts) were viewed by members
1,554 Times members posted in the threads
$ 78.40 Average annual savings per member who got the deal
$ 121,833 Total saved so far for Acurazine members! THE BEST car forum going!
PS: This doesn't even count this forum- TSX- and RL forums which have duplicate threads running.
Originally Posted by Xpditor
This thread, which has more than 127,000 views and 1,554 posts, has been broken up into three separate threads. This one is just the most recent to spare you from days of reading. If you want to refer to the previous posts, the links are here:
Part 1
Part 2
And now, back to our program which is already in progress:
First... call and make sure they are not going to auto renew you and charge your credit card. Have your radio code and call the customer service number. Tell them you want to let it expire because it's too expensive at full rates.
Then, they might offer you the $77 deal. If so, skip the rest of these steps and take it. If not, hang up after making sure it will not auto renew.
After it cancels, then call in with the script about having gotten a flyer. See the big yellow scan of the flyer posted previously HERE.
SCRIPT FOLLOWS:
Then call the 800-682-4114 number and read the script: "Hello. My subscription to XM Radio has expired but I just got a flyer with a special offer. I would like to take advantage of this offer for $77 for a year.
If they ask for the radio code, give that to them. They WILL ask for it because that's the only way they can turn it on. If you had, in fact, gotten a flyer, it would have your radio code printed on it so have it handy.
Part 1
Part 2
And now, back to our program which is already in progress:
First... call and make sure they are not going to auto renew you and charge your credit card. Have your radio code and call the customer service number. Tell them you want to let it expire because it's too expensive at full rates.
Then, they might offer you the $77 deal. If so, skip the rest of these steps and take it. If not, hang up after making sure it will not auto renew.
After it cancels, then call in with the script about having gotten a flyer. See the big yellow scan of the flyer posted previously HERE.
SCRIPT FOLLOWS:
Then call the 800-682-4114 number and read the script: "Hello. My subscription to XM Radio has expired but I just got a flyer with a special offer. I would like to take advantage of this offer for $77 for a year.
If they ask for the radio code, give that to them. They WILL ask for it because that's the only way they can turn it on. If you had, in fact, gotten a flyer, it would have your radio code printed on it so have it handy.
I just renewed my subscription for the 3rd year at $77.
Here are some interesting statistics:
I just did some quick calculations on this 3-part thread.
127,578 Times the thread (all 3 parts) were viewed by members
1,554 Times members posted in the threads
$ 78.40 Average annual savings per member who got the deal
$ 121,833 Total saved so far for Acurazine members! THE BEST car forum going!
PS: This doesn't even count this forum- TSX- and RL forums which have duplicate threads running.
04-30-2007, 03:41 PM
#307
04-30-2007, 05:19 PM
#309
Senior Moderator
You guys have to follow the instructions. You can't just wing it. In fact, doing so may ruin it for all.
This is not a generally know sale available to the public. It is to win back people who have canceled their XM service.
You can't pull it out of your hat when they call YOU. They won't know what you are talking about.
You have to call the number given and speak the words as written in THE SCRIPT which has been provided here. Visit the 3GL Forum in the Audio subsection for the detailed experiences of hundreds of members here.
Many, including me, will tell you that they have gotten the $77 deal 3 years in a row.
KEEP IN MIND: this is NOT a publicly promoted deal. It is a back door to a reduced rate. You have to touch all the bases to get the home run. Don't be sloppy about it.
This is not a generally know sale available to the public. It is to win back people who have canceled their XM service.
You can't pull it out of your hat when they call YOU. They won't know what you are talking about.
You have to call the number given and speak the words as written in THE SCRIPT which has been provided here. Visit the 3GL Forum in the Audio subsection for the detailed experiences of hundreds of members here.
Many, including me, will tell you that they have gotten the $77 deal 3 years in a row.
KEEP IN MIND: this is NOT a publicly promoted deal. It is a back door to a reduced rate. You have to touch all the bases to get the home run. Don't be sloppy about it.
04-30-2007, 09:56 PM
#311
Intermediate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Falls Church, VA
Age: 39
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This is AWESOME.....I just called after reading everything and told them "that my subscription had expired and i received a flyer to renew for $77/yr plus free activation"......they didnt even ask me about a promo code....total came to $80.85 after taxes....thanks guys.....
04-30-2007, 10:52 PM
#312
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by soon2own1
This is AWESOME.....I just called after reading everything and told them "that my subscription had expired and i received a flyer to renew for $77/yr plus free activation"......they didnt even ask me about a promo code....total came to $80.85 after taxes....thanks guys.....
Now there's a guy who can read the instructions. Congratulations.
05-01-2007, 12:54 AM
#313
Not Driving, Just Posting
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Middleburg, FL
Age: 41
Posts: 792
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by soon2own1
This is AWESOME.....I just called after reading everything and told them "that my subscription had expired and i received a flyer to renew for $77/yr plus free activation"......they didnt even ask me about a promo code....total came to $80.85 after taxes....thanks guys.....
when it's time for me to resubscribe at the end of june i'll tell them $77 even for another year or they can cancel my service
05-03-2007, 08:40 PM
#316
Intermediate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Age: 42
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I called 5 minutes ago and after i told them i wanted to cancel i was transferred to retentions.
I told the rep there that in needed to cancel becasue the service was too expensive. I told her that i currently only paid $77.00 per year, and she said that she can offer that if i would sign on for another year.
So i am good to go. Thanks
In addition she said if it is still too expensive next year that I can call back and get the same offer.
Thats great customer service!
I told the rep there that in needed to cancel becasue the service was too expensive. I told her that i currently only paid $77.00 per year, and she said that she can offer that if i would sign on for another year.
So i am good to go. Thanks
In addition she said if it is still too expensive next year that I can call back and get the same offer.
Thats great customer service!
), and they signed me right up...
05-10-2007, 09:34 AM
#320
3rd Gear
Join Date: Apr 2005
Age: 45
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2 XM radios. Dirt cheap!!!
Just call, follow the instructions and say u want to cancel as it is too expensive. They will transfer to another customer service guy.
Tell him/her the same thing.
I got my first for $77
Second for $83 with 2 months credit ($69)
Thanks a lot guys !!!
Tell him/her the same thing.
I got my first for $77
Second for $83 with 2 months credit ($69)
Thanks a lot guys !!!
