Check In the Feb Motortred mag where they tested the Camry, Malibu, Galant, and Accord.

Basically, they were putting the Malibu thru the slalom testing, and after each pass, Onstar would activate and ask "Have you been just in an accident?"

LMAO!

Another reason why I'm not getting Onstar.

 

You know, I try to give it the benefit of the doubt, but I could just see doing some spirited driving followed by...."This is the ____ state police." Over the speaker. "Please drive to the nearest police station and turn yourself in." LOL!!

 

That's pretty funny.
What was the results of that article, since I do not have mine yet?

 

Also happend on Motor Week TV

 

Obviously a bug that they sure as he** better have ironed out before they consider putting OnStar in their performance cars

I thought it would only activate if the airbags go off or something. Wouldn't that be logical?

 

4. Toyota Camrly XLE ( Last! Can you believe it?)
3. Chevy Malibu LT
2. Mitsu Galant GTS
1. Honda Accord EX (also the most expensive)

Basically, the liked how the Galant and Accord looked and felt the best. The Malibu's perf was slower (although normal driving they liked the tq down low) and they though the styling was a lil on the bland side(then again, I think the Accord is downright ugly!) The Camry was just too boring and numb.


Good thing is they liked the Malibu's interior, and rated the highest on value... the least expensive and chocked with a huge amount of options.. Good job Chevy!


Basically, none of the cars really had any major quibbles.. I mean geeze, they rated the perrenial Camry last!

 

Yes slower but 0-60 in 7.6 isn't bad--note it edeged ahead of the Camry in the 1/4 mile.

They gotta put some gears in the Malibu...3.07s!!! By far the lowersdt (numerically) in the test. 1600rpms at 60mph.

Notice which car was MIA?? The Mazda 6...wonder why?

 

7.6 0-60 is darned good! That's coming very close to my ol' 3800 F-body! Which was also within nipping distance from the stang GT's of the day.

 

and the Camry was $30,000 $6,000 more than the Mailbu

 

and what makes you think there isn't a performance version coming down the pike????

The onStar thing.......hmmmm...hadn't heard about that one!

 

A cheap Canadians perspective on OnStart ...great idea ...especially the safety aspect of it ...lousy execution.

How about ...

1. Include basic service free with the roadside assistance package ....for roadside assistance use.

2. Set it up to dock with regular cell phones ...I'm not prepared to pay twice ...and Red ....I saw you dial, I'd be home before I finished dialing Marion to tell her she can start getting supper on the table.

3. Offer short term "travel packs" or a "pay per use" option.

 

That's coming shortly, I believe..........

 

BTW...don't know whether anyone's posted on this site about OnStar Promo....but we're giving away 1,000 new GM cars and trucks......just stop by your local participating GM dealer......push the button.......and win instantly.......vehicle selection at random based on the division's car you are calling from.........(i.e...call from a Chevy...win a Chevy.....)

 

Onstar is very close to big brother. No thanks.

 

I love OnStar. I think it is fantastic.

I doubt I'd buy a car without it today.

My safety and the safety of my family is worth more to me than any 'conspiracy theory'.

I have re-upped the Safe & Sound Package on the Monte SS after the free 1-year subscription expired.