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Re: 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit - I doubt it.
Posted by gatorcpa [Email] (more from gatorcpa) on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:18:57
In Reply to: Re: 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit, CWilson, Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:11:05
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GM has a vested interest in NOT allowing a factory bluetooth kit. At least in the USA.
GM owns OnStar and Saab. OnStar, while not avaliable in the 2006 9-3's (for reason I can't understand), is expected to return in 2007 with the additional capability for hands-free integrated use of a Verizon cellphone via OnStar. So now GM will have a captive market for OnStar services at $20 and up per month, if customers want to have a true hands-free cellphone experience in a Saab.
My understanding is that Saab customers using other wireless carriers in the US will be, as they say, SOL.
I understand that the current Motorola Bluetooth kits may be wired into the radio to allow cut-ins while driving, if you know what you are doing. It will not work with the steering wheel controls, because those are for use with the SIM based cellphone option sold in Europe (at considerable cost).
As you say, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a factory Bluetooth kit.
gatorcpa
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Posts in this Thread:
- 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit, schernov, Fri, 31 Mar 2006 05:14:48
- Re: 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit, CWilson, Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:11:05
- Re: 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit - I doubt it., gatorcpa, Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:18:59
- Re: 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit - I doubt it., CWilson, Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:47:44
- Re: 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit - I doubt it., Ron H, Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:58:19
- Ron - are you sure that the 2003 9-3's..., gatorcpa, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 07:27:35
- Delphi press release on SAAB 9-3 Blueooth, Ron H, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 08:35:26
- SAAB 9-3 Bluetooth from the SAAB International site, Ron H, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 08:03:55
- Mercel press release on SAAB Bluetooth, Ron H, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 08:01:31
- Re: Ron - are you sure that the 2003 9-3's..., Ron H, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 07:52:23
- Re: 9-3SS OEM bluetooth kit - I doubt it., gatorcpa, Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:18:57 <-- Viewing This Message
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