I see that the '04 US model's radio is XM ready. Does anyone know if the Canadian radio is XM ready as well? If so, a guy could buy the XM option from a US dealer.

Mark

 

You can't get an XM radio subscription with a Canadian billing address.

 

I would assume they won't have a XM ready radio in Canadian cars - atleast not until the CRTC gets their heads out of their collective asses - no doubt the govt would see selling cars with XM capable radios as too tempting or something.

You can sign up with a US address - I had the chance to listen to XM on a long road trip starting up "north" and ending down close to the gulf of mexico - it's nice

 

What if I were to have a friend of mine in the US sign it up for me... is there just some type of access code you type in on the headunit to unlock the signal?

 

I didn't ask if I could get a subscription with a Canadian address. I have one already.

I was wondering if I purchase an 04 S2K if I could get the XM add-on from the US or is the radio completely different from the Canadian model?

Mark

 

Suzuka Mark..you have XM radio already? Where can I sign up??!!

Asif

 

I have two actually. I purchased one in March of 2002 and registered it online using my Montana address. They charge $60 USD to my credit card every 6 months. The second radio was activated at a discounted rate of I think $7 per month. All you need is a US address.

Living in the middle of nowhere, XM is great!!!

Mark

 

Hmm..something to consider. And reception is not a problem living up here? Besides an XM capable deck ( i Have a Pioneer XM-ready in my Tundra), what else would I need?

Regards
Asif

 

I presume you will need the FM modulater add on. The kit will include everything you need to connect to your radio as well as an antenna. As far as reception, it's good in Southern Canada. I have been in Edmonton with it a few times and it seems to work fine there as well. The only thing I noticed was a terrestrial object that would normally not interefere with the radio here in Swift Current causes the unit to lose reception for a second in Edmonton. If you spend most of your time driving among large buildings, it won't work very well. But, if you have a clear view of the southern sky it works great. Good luck. Personally, I couldn't be without it now.

Mark

 

Mark,

Thats great advice. If it works in Edmonton, I can't see why it wouldn't work here. Now if only I could obtain a US address.....

Asif