Sirius Radio + Traffic-Continuing service after free trial

[venchka]

Has anyone extended their Sirius Radio with Traffic info on the COMAND Navigation screen after the free trial expired? Any problem keeping the traffic information? The reason I ask is there are reports in the W204 (C-Class) forum of problems getting the Traffic portion of the service beyond the free trial period. Our Free Trial is about to expire. I extended the service today. The folks I talked to said that Traffic would continue along with the radio. I'll know for sure later this month. Thanks for sharing your experience. Wayne

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[bop11]

No problem. I have had it since Aug 2011. Of course, you do have to pay extra for it, but why is that not a surprise? I think the traffic system on the standard Iphone with red, yellow and green lines is easier to understand then the little auto pictures and seems to update faster. However, I do use it a lot on trips from Penna to Conn. and back.
Of course the best is still the old CB to find out why you are stopped.

[venchka]

Thanks.
I totally agree and don't understand the problems paying for Traffic over in the other Forum. We can do traffic with Google Maps on our BlackBerrys. However, that is not a safe option while driving. If we are on a road trip together, Mrs. Wayne can do Co-Pilot, Navigator, Traffic Reporting and Speedometer Watching duties. She is very keen on the last item. Grinning.

Wayne

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by venchka

Thanks.
I totally agree and don't understand the problems paying for Traffic over in the other Forum. We can do traffic with Google Maps on our BlackBerrys. However, that is not a safe option while driving. If we are on a road trip together, Mrs. Wayne can do Co-Pilot, Navigator, Traffic Reporting and Speedometer Watching duties. She is very keen on the last item. Grinning.

Wayne

My co-pilot is big on navigation; no matter what road I take she has a better way!

[MBNA109]

I forgot to check if this was included when we re-upped our service this past Tuesday.

Was traffic considered part of the SiriusXM 'Select' package that came with the car?
Or was it an ala carte add-on costing extra?

[venchka]

Originally Posted by MBNA109

I forgot to check if this was included when we re-upped our service this past Tuesday.

Was traffic considered part of the SiriusXM 'Select' package that came with the car?
Or was it an ala carte add-on costing extra?

Extra cost add on. $3.99/month. Cheaper with longer term contract.
However, it only works with COMAND Navigation.

Wayne

[MBNA109]

Originally Posted by venchka

Extra cost add on. $3.99/month. Cheaper with longer term contract.
However, it only works with COMAND Navigation.

Wayne

Ok - don't recall any of that in my conversation with Sirius CSR.

Will have to double check. Thanks Wayne!

[venchka]

They will push the higher priced radio service. You have to ask for NavTraffic.
Do you have COMAND navigation?

Wayne

[3.5L]

I just signed up to extend our Sirius a few days ago, but it won't take effect for another 3 months.

The traffic feature was fairly accurate on that 1400 mile trip I spoke of on another post. I don't know what the time frame is for traffic updates, however. A few minutes, perhaps? Not sure how this part works. I did appreciate seeing that the traffic symbols differentiated between opposing lanes. Also saw red car symbols for first time on the trip.

The congestion symbols are cool, but not sure I would've been quick thinking enough to take an alternate route on the fly, if you know what I mean. I was in foreign territory for the vast majority of the trip.

At least it's nice to have an idea what's coming at you...

Otherwise, I really enjoy the music plus the idea that I can stayed tuned to the same channel for the entire trip if I so desire.

Then there's always the music register. I think I've now loaded almost all of my CD's. Bit slow loading, but once there, very nice.

3.5L

3.5L

[MBNA109]

Originally Posted by venchka

They will push the higher priced radio service. You have to ask for NavTraffic.
Do you have COMAND navigation?

Wayne

Well checked this AM - no traffic.
Will call them & ask for it but if they charge, it's not worth it for me.