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I've used it about a half dozen times, mostly out of curiosity because I usually know where I'm going or carry a map. Never, never, NEVER did I get accurate information or directions. Half the time you can't get an operator. When you do, the operators are friendly and try to be helpful, but aren't exactly the sharpest pencils in the box. I shudder to think that anyone is relying on these people for restaurant recommendations or hotel reservations - that's plain crazy talk.
All in all, I find it to be a completely useless feature. Maybe it will become useful someday to locate my remains in the event I accidentily launch the car off a cliff. Boy, that's a relief...
Why doesn't SAAB offer a video monitor type map or internet connection? Get rid of ONSTAR so we can use the hands-free phone feature of the stereo system. Why put a middleman between me and the information I need?
Posts in this Thread:
- OnStar usage (questions for all users--please), dano, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 19:07:22
- Re: OnStar usage (questions for all users--please), Rich C , Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:43:57 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: for driving directions -- maybe, bob, Fri, 20 Apr 2001 13:21:02
- Sure wish I could find a reason to use it, Ron Marlowe, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 19:50:43
- Re: OnStar usage (questions for all users--please), glax, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 14:59:52
- Re: OnStar usage (questions for all users--please), 2Slow, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:21:13
- Re: OnStar usage (questions for all users--please), Jimmy, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:12:51
- Re: OnStar usage (questions for all users--please), Ken , Wed, 18 Apr 2001 19:25:36
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