Xm Radio
04-21-2003, 07:48 PM
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Xm Radio
What's up guys , ordered my 2k4 already, at the time i ordered it i asked about XM radio, and the dealer knew nothing about it. Today My friend tells me that it is in fact listed as an option. Did anyone order one or does anyone know if this is true.
04-21-2003, 08:47 PM
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Re: Xm Radio
Originally posted by SIGGY
What's up guys , ordered my 2k4 already, at the time i ordered it i asked about XM radio, and the dealer knew nothing about it. Today My friend tells me that it is in fact listed as an option. Did anyone order one or does anyone know if this is true.
What's up guys , ordered my 2k4 already, at the time i ordered it i asked about XM radio, and the dealer knew nothing about it. Today My friend tells me that it is in fact listed as an option. Did anyone order one or does anyone know if this is true.
I am not sure that I would use it, $10/month for radio is a bit much to me... but I have thought about it.
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04-22-2003, 02:40 PM
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When i bought mine, the dealer said it was "XM ready", whatever that means. I didn't go into it, as I don't want it.
here's what it says in the Specs part of NissanUSA.com
Satellite radio option (SAT) includes hardware, activation fee, and two months service upon its activation. SAT not functional until SAT option is installed. Satellite signal required.
Its listed as Optional equipment, so I'm guessing the hardware isn't in place.
here's what it says in the Specs part of NissanUSA.com
Satellite radio option (SAT) includes hardware, activation fee, and two months service upon its activation. SAT not functional until SAT option is installed. Satellite signal required.
Its listed as Optional equipment, so I'm guessing the hardware isn't in place.
04-22-2003, 04:28 PM
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same with Infiniti, it was listed as an option, then pushed back while Nissan looks into more attractive options for antenna placement.
As far as $10 for sat radio, you dont know what youre missing.. like comparing HBO to CBS.
As far as $10 for sat radio, you dont know what youre missing.. like comparing HBO to CBS.
04-22-2003, 06:33 PM
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Re: Re: Xm Radio
Originally posted by gmc74
....There was a sticker on the radio in my car that stated that the current models do not have the Sat equipment (just the button), nor is the equipment available. It stated that it would be available in later builds (of 2004s), and that it would not be available as a retrofit add on.
....There was a sticker on the radio in my car that stated that the current models do not have the Sat equipment (just the button), nor is the equipment available. It stated that it would be available in later builds (of 2004s), and that it would not be available as a retrofit add on.
I'm dissapointed,
I actually would have wanted the XM if it was available... I have it in my home and like it.
04-22-2003, 10:11 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Xm Radio
Originally posted by MAXSE-RIOUS
Yes, apparently it will be late availablity with no retro-fit possible on early '04s.
I'm dissapointed,
I actually would have wanted the XM if it was available... I have it in my home and like it.
Yes, apparently it will be late availablity with no retro-fit possible on early '04s.
I'm dissapointed,
I actually would have wanted the XM if it was available... I have it in my home and like it.
04-23-2003, 07:49 PM
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I have it, but I did not go with XM. I have a friend that works for Sirius and opted for t that instead. Much better service and worth the money for an extra $2 a month. It is all integrated into the screen and I have non stop music. I love it! 
04-24-2003, 05:10 AM
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Originally posted by mikey0120
I have it, but I did not go with XM. I have a friend that works for Sirius and opted for t that instead. Much better service and worth the money for an extra $2 a month. It is all integrated into the screen and I have non stop music. I love it!
I have it, but I did not go with XM. I have a friend that works for Sirius and opted for t that instead. Much better service and worth the money for an extra $2 a month. It is all integrated into the screen and I have non stop music. I love it!
If not, what else was involved?
04-24-2003, 06:31 AM
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Originally posted by LDLDL
So all you had to do is add the box in the trunk and the antenna?
If not, what else was involved?
So all you had to do is add the box in the trunk and the antenna?
If not, what else was involved?
04-24-2003, 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by mikey0120
I actually had to wire the whole car up since the car was not prewired yet. Apparently, the prewired Maxima's will not be complete until June. If the vehicle was prewired, then I would have only had to install the tuner box and antenna. That would take an hour tops. Once everything plugged in, it worked right away. I called Sirius and activated.
I actually had to wire the whole car up since the car was not prewired yet. Apparently, the prewired Maxima's will not be complete until June. If the vehicle was prewired, then I would have only had to install the tuner box and antenna. That would take an hour tops. Once everything plugged in, it worked right away. I called Sirius and activated.
04-24-2003, 08:26 AM
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Originally posted by gmc74
How long did it take you, and did you take pictures of the process?
How long did it take you, and did you take pictures of the process?
04-24-2003, 09:00 AM
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Originally posted by mikey0120
3 hours. no pics of the process. The whole installation was fairly simple. The tidious aspect was trying to figure out how to take the dash apart. I had to plug the cables in behind the cassette box. There is a module there. As I said earlier, if the car was prewired, the install would have taken at most 1 hour.
3 hours. no pics of the process. The whole installation was fairly simple. The tidious aspect was trying to figure out how to take the dash apart. I had to plug the cables in behind the cassette box. There is a module there. As I said earlier, if the car was prewired, the install would have taken at most 1 hour.
04-25-2003, 08:14 AM
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Do you have to get the regular sunroof ($900.00) to have XM radio? There are 3 new 04's (2 SE's, 1 SL) at Stewart Nissan and all of them have the regular roof with XM radio. Previous, all of his 04 Maxima's had the skyview roof but did not have the XM antenna. I was wondering if the skyview roof would interfer with the location of the XM antenna.
04-25-2003, 09:51 AM
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Re: XM Radio
Originally posted by darrelfsu
....There are 3 new 04's (2 SE's, 1 SL) at Stewart Nissan and all of them have the regular roof with XM radio. Previous, all of his 04 Maxima's had the skyview roof but did not have the XM antenna...
....There are 3 new 04's (2 SE's, 1 SL) at Stewart Nissan and all of them have the regular roof with XM radio. Previous, all of his 04 Maxima's had the skyview roof but did not have the XM antenna...
Wow! I thought it wouldn't be available till much later this year.
04-25-2003, 09:59 AM
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Oh yeah, there are 3 of them. The antenna looks cool. It's a black box above the rear window with the XM logo on it. The two SE's (Liquid Silver and Spirited Bronze at 31,600) and the SL (Black) is 30,000. The cars have the mudgaurds on them and beleive me, they all look hot! They look very solid and hardcore. I was actually suprised to see the XM antenna though... but they were there.
04-25-2003, 11:10 AM
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Re: XM Radio
Originally posted by darrelfsu
Oh yeah, there are 3 of them. The antenna looks cool. It's a black box above the rear window with the XM logo on it. The two SE's (Liquid Silver and Spirited Bronze at 31,600) and the SL (Black) is 30,000. The cars have the mudgaurds on them and beleive me, they all look hot! They look very solid and hardcore. I was actually suprised to see the XM antenna though... but they were there.
Oh yeah, there are 3 of them. The antenna looks cool. It's a black box above the rear window with the XM logo on it. The two SE's (Liquid Silver and Spirited Bronze at 31,600) and the SL (Black) is 30,000. The cars have the mudgaurds on them and beleive me, they all look hot! They look very solid and hardcore. I was actually suprised to see the XM antenna though... but they were there.
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04-26-2003, 03:43 AM
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Would be nice...
Originally posted by LDLDL
Do you think the dealer will install the cables/wiring on the before wired Maximas once the pre-wired Maximas are delivered?
Do you think the dealer will install the cables/wiring on the before wired Maximas once the pre-wired Maximas are delivered?
04-26-2003, 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by LDLDL
I have to go to the dealer this morning and I'll ask all about getting one installed.
I have to go to the dealer this morning and I'll ask all about getting one installed.
They first thought that all the 2004s came pre wired because the radio had the "SAT" button. Then they thought that maybe all the 2004s came equipped with Sat. All you had to do was call them up and activate the service. When I mentioned that you need the sat antenna, they said that maybe it is intergrated into the rear window. So.... after I was done educating them as to what would be needed, we went to the parts department and they could not find any information on it at all. They said that they would make some calls on Monday and let me know then. We also checked all of the cars on the lot and none of them had the antenna.
04-26-2003, 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by LDLDL
Went to the dealer this morning and they didn't have a clue!!!!
They first thought that all the 2004s came pre wired because the radio had the "SAT" button. Then they thought that maybe all the 2004s came equipped with Sat. All you had to do was call them up and activate the service. When I mentioned that you need the sat antenna, they said that maybe it is intergrated into the rear window. So.... after I was done educating them as to what would be needed, we went to the parts department and they could not find any information on it at all. They said that they would make some calls on Monday and let me know then. We also checked all of the cars on the lot and none of them had the antenna.
Went to the dealer this morning and they didn't have a clue!!!!
They first thought that all the 2004s came pre wired because the radio had the "SAT" button. Then they thought that maybe all the 2004s came equipped with Sat. All you had to do was call them up and activate the service. When I mentioned that you need the sat antenna, they said that maybe it is intergrated into the rear window. So.... after I was done educating them as to what would be needed, we went to the parts department and they could not find any information on it at all. They said that they would make some calls on Monday and let me know then. We also checked all of the cars on the lot and none of them had the antenna.
Thanks for the update, let us know what you find out.
04-26-2003, 12:30 PM
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Late availability....
Originally posted by LDLDL
Went to the dealer this morning and they didn't have a clue!!!!
They first thought that all the 2004s came pre wired because the radio had the "SAT" button. Then they thought that maybe all the 2004s came equipped with Sat. All you had to do was call them up and activate the service. When I mentioned that you need the sat antenna, they said that maybe it is intergrated into the rear window. So.... after I was done educating them as to what would be needed, we went to the parts department and they could not find any information on it at all. They said that they would make some calls on Monday and let me know then. We also checked all of the cars on the lot and none of them had the antenna.
Went to the dealer this morning and they didn't have a clue!!!!
They first thought that all the 2004s came pre wired because the radio had the "SAT" button. Then they thought that maybe all the 2004s came equipped with Sat. All you had to do was call them up and activate the service. When I mentioned that you need the sat antenna, they said that maybe it is intergrated into the rear window. So.... after I was done educating them as to what would be needed, we went to the parts department and they could not find any information on it at all. They said that they would make some calls on Monday and let me know then. We also checked all of the cars on the lot and none of them had the antenna.
04-26-2003, 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by annimax
What's XM or Sirrius?
What's XM or Sirrius?
Check out....
www.xmradio.com and
www.sirius.com
04-26-2003, 10:41 PM
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I meant to ask: what's better, XM or Sirius ??
04-27-2003, 09:14 PM
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Originally posted by annimax
OOPS I meant to ask: what's better, XM or Sirius ??
OOPS
I meant to ask: what's better, XM or Sirius ??
I have noticed that the commercials on XM are longer now than when I first got it last year. That can't be a good sign.
04-27-2003, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by mikey0120
I have both XM and Sirius. Sounds like overkill, but I must say that I like the programming better on Sirius. Plus they have no commercials. For an extra 3 dollars a month, it is well worth it.
I have noticed that the commercials on XM are longer now than when I first got it last year. That can't be a good sign.
I have both XM and Sirius. Sounds like overkill, but I must say that I like the programming better on Sirius. Plus they have no commercials. For an extra 3 dollars a month, it is well worth it.
I have noticed that the commercials on XM are longer now than when I first got it last year. That can't be a good sign.
05-02-2003, 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by mikey0120
I have both XM and Sirius. Sounds like overkill, but I must say that I like the programming better on Sirius. Plus they have no commercials. For an extra 3 dollars a month, it is well worth it.
I have noticed that the commercials on XM are longer now than when I first got it last year. That can't be a good sign.
I have both XM and Sirius. Sounds like overkill, but I must say that I like the programming better on Sirius. Plus they have no commercials. For an extra 3 dollars a month, it is well worth it.
I have noticed that the commercials on XM are longer now than when I first got it last year. That can't be a good sign.
05-03-2003, 05:27 AM
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Forgot to mention...
Originally posted by annimax
What's XM or Sirrius?
What's XM or Sirrius?
Originally posted by MAXSE-RIOUS
Can't speak to Sirius... but I've had XM in my home for over a year, and love it!
Can't speak to Sirius... but I've had XM in my home for over a year, and love it!
05-03-2003, 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by MAXSE-RIOUS
I did forget to mention one significant difference.... I believe Sirius is designed only for use in the car, I don't believe they offer any options/tuners to also enable their service in your home. Whereas XM also offers home & even portable tuners which allow you to enjoy their service almost anywhere!
I did forget to mention one significant difference.... I believe Sirius is designed only for use in the car, I don't believe they offer any options/tuners to also enable their service in your home. Whereas XM also offers home & even portable tuners which allow you to enjoy their service almost anywhere!
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-IV6joe9...sp?i=113KTCH2A
Either XM or Sirius, once you have it, you will not go back to radio as you know it.
05-03-2003, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
dam, do you really think its worth having both???
dam, do you really think its worth having both???
I am excited to see the home products from Sirius coming this summer. I beleive Kenwood and Audiovox will have units. I read some threads on the features on both and it is pretty impressive. But those are just rumors so we'll see.
05-05-2003, 03:14 PM
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I would definitely go with Sirius Sat radio. I have it in my 99 Max SE, and love it. No commercials, and no Clear Channel Entertainment involvment either. If you register over at the Sirius Backstage Forums, you can find out how to get an Audiovox FM modulator, tuner, and antenna for free when you sign up for a year of Sirius(installation not included). You can also go over there and ask questions about Sirius or XM.
Kronnman: you got a Max too? Neato! -Siriusatn67
Kronnman: you got a Max too? Neato! -Siriusatn67
05-28-2003, 09:05 AM
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The following was found on the 6MT.NET site regarding the G35.
Any information on the Maximas yet?
"May 28, 2003-
Satelite radio receivers are now on sale. To see if your G35 is sat ready, first check to see if you have a black sticker on the inside of the driver's side door frame. If not, see if the last 6 digits of your VIN are above the following:
Sedan: 321894 and higher
Coupe: 210827 and higher
If so, your G should be sat ready. You can buy the receiver's from your dealer. Both XM and Sirius receivers are available. See your dealer for further details."
Any information on the Maximas yet?
"May 28, 2003-
Satelite radio receivers are now on sale. To see if your G35 is sat ready, first check to see if you have a black sticker on the inside of the driver's side door frame. If not, see if the last 6 digits of your VIN are above the following:
Sedan: 321894 and higher
Coupe: 210827 and higher
If so, your G should be sat ready. You can buy the receiver's from your dealer. Both XM and Sirius receivers are available. See your dealer for further details."
05-28-2003, 10:58 PM
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heh, *just* finished installing the xm tuner my GCoupe. It was prewired. Works very well. the display is alittle weak, ala the pioneer 903.. and it wont stay in a display mode, always goes back to station.
the funny thing is Infiniti insisted on selling me a harness I didnt need. I'll take that back, but its funny how they cant seem to get the info needed to the parts guys.. or sales guys for that matter.
the funny thing is Infiniti insisted on selling me a harness I didnt need. I'll take that back, but its funny how they cant seem to get the info needed to the parts guys.. or sales guys for that matter.
05-29-2003, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by TimW
heh, *just* finished installing the xm tuner my GCoupe. It was prewired. Works very well. the display is alittle weak, ala the pioneer 903.. and it wont stay in a display mode, always goes back to station.
heh, *just* finished installing the xm tuner my GCoupe. It was prewired. Works very well. the display is alittle weak, ala the pioneer 903.. and it wont stay in a display mode, always goes back to station.
05-31-2003, 03:44 PM
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Well I just custom ordered my 2004 SL today and I knew about the Sat radio before hand so I asked and he was told on Tuesday that the plant in TN (where mine is coming from) is building them with XM now. He said that last month this wasnt an option but is now. Also he said the dealers will not be retro fitting older 04s with Sat. This was in Columbus GA BTW.