Is OnStar worth it?

In the age of cell phones, I still haven't quite figured out what the purpose of OnStar really is. I know they've come out with the diagnostic testing of your vehicle -- but still, it seems useless overall. I remember my parents having it and I thought "OK -- maybe I'd pay 16.99 a year for this, not a month."

 

Oh man, with an old, dilapidated car like mine.. that would drive me crazy

 

Never understood the point of this service. How often do you lock your keys in your car?

Let's see, I get in a wreck, grab my cellphone, call Onstar, have them call 911.

 

I don't think you "call onstar" I think you just push a button. It can also be used to get directions and as a lojack type security system. If you have a nice car it's probably worth the $200 a year.

 

I'd rather have a cell phone and GPS. I have better uses for $200/yr.

 

my fraternity brother used to use it to find the nearest liquor stores and strip clubs.

so i say yes.

 

i think its good for directions

 

i guess, if you can't read mapquest.

 

You must be using the Homer Simpson version...

 

directions while your driving, unless you have a wireless laptop in your vehicle

 

lol, but why would you drive somewhere if you don't even know where it is?

 

so there's an onstar switch outside the car if u locked ur keys inside??

what i always wonder is..how do they answer so fast. and what if all their customers pressed the button at one time!

 

Or a navigation unit - either OEM or stock.

 

No, that's when you call OnStar to unlock your vehicle from the inside.

 

a spot your trying to find because your from out of town...