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Ludious
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So my wife and I recently purchased a new car. It's a 2008 Ford Edge.
It's pretty awesome. However, we test drove several edges, and finally settled on an SEL with leather seats, microsoft sync, etc.Each time we got in a new car, I asked the salesman if the car had Sirius installed. He said yes each time (MOST Edges do)
Unfortunately, he was mistaken and when we got home after several days of thinking the subscription just wasn't activated, we realized (through communication with the dealer) that our particular model is satellite capable not satellite installed.
Basically the dealer can install an internal module that will connect to my existing (microsoft sync enabled) console, but it will be pricey. ($600) But I have heard that the internal modules aren't even that great, that they lack features of the small units you install yourself.
1. Is it true that the internal modules tend to suck?
2. If that's not true, can a place like best buy install one cheaper?
3. If 1 is true, what is the best Sirius module to buy? I don't need any fancy unit that records radio, or stores mp3's. Just a really solid module.
4. If 3 applies, how risky is it to allow a place to install the antennae so there won't be wires dangling through the cabin? OR Alternatively, is there a module high tech enough to get a signal just sitting on your dash inside the car?
Anyway, any advice appreciated.
It's pretty awesome. However, we test drove several edges, and finally settled on an SEL with leather seats, microsoft sync, etc.Each time we got in a new car, I asked the salesman if the car had Sirius installed. He said yes each time (MOST Edges do)
Unfortunately, he was mistaken and when we got home after several days of thinking the subscription just wasn't activated, we realized (through communication with the dealer) that our particular model is satellite capable not satellite installed.
Basically the dealer can install an internal module that will connect to my existing (microsoft sync enabled) console, but it will be pricey. ($600) But I have heard that the internal modules aren't even that great, that they lack features of the small units you install yourself.
1. Is it true that the internal modules tend to suck?
2. If that's not true, can a place like best buy install one cheaper?
3. If 1 is true, what is the best Sirius module to buy? I don't need any fancy unit that records radio, or stores mp3's. Just a really solid module.
4. If 3 applies, how risky is it to allow a place to install the antennae so there won't be wires dangling through the cabin? OR Alternatively, is there a module high tech enough to get a signal just sitting on your dash inside the car?
Anyway, any advice appreciated.
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Plus, the having sirius bit was VERBAL. The paper says sat capable. So I don't really have much of a leg to stand on, do i? I mean, I should have read the sticker more carefully, the way I see it.
This makes absolutely no difference. You could have paid fifty cents for this car and you still should have gotten it. A product was agreed on, a price was agreed on. If the dealer decided to let you have the car for less then then the sticker, it was their decision and they have to honor the agreement.
I'm no lawyer but as far as i know, a verbal agreement is still legally binding. They may or may not acknowledge it but what can it hurt to bring up? If they act like your lying, i would contact the better business bureau. I got jerked around for four months from best buy not wanting to fix my laptop under warranty. The day after i filed a report, i had a new laptop. Also, my entire life, my father has driven pick up trucks. Every time he buys a new one, he gets them to throw in a free bed liner. My point being, thats not on the sticker either but it was a factor in the agreeing on the final price.
Do you want an internal module, or could you do with a portable station? Because the portable ones are definaely cheaper, I think in the 100-200 range, and if all you want is he music, that might work for you.
My experience with sirius was a few years back, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. If i still had a long commune I would probably get it again.
Verbal agreements for goods over $500 are not usually legally binding. In any case, I've never heard of a car dealership not honoring a verbal promise made by a salesperson. After all, they want to maintain a good relationship with you so that you come back there for scheduled maintenance, parts, etc. That radio module is a drop in the bucket compared to the profits they hope to make on oil changes and tire rotations on the back-end.
I bought the edge out of state while on Thanksgiving vacation, so I don't know that they'll be expecting any service monies from me. But I will talk to the dealer again tomorrow and ask nicely that their claim be honored.
Does anyone work in a car dealer industry to know how well dealers can communicate with one another. In other words, if this Ford Dealer agrees to get XM installed for me, they may very well claim I have to drive back to Atlanta to have it done. I want to know in advance if that's true or not. I know in some industries you would just call the local dealer and identify yourself/store number and get them to do the service for you and it works out the same; however, I don't know if the car industry works like that seeing as dealerships are privately owned.