Need Sirius/XM

[abstruse1]

I just bought a '25 GT500. It has the 400 option package, but it doesn't have satellite radio.

So what's the best way to get this? Buy proper electronics from a Ford dealer and have him install it? Go to a car stereo store and try to find an acceptable upgrade? Maybe access a Sirius App on my iPhone?

Additionally, it doesn't have the Nav package. I'd like to have it, but this may not be very important since I can easily access the Google map on my iPhone.

I'd want the satellite option to work just as it would if the car came with it.

You'll have to excuse me now while I go kick myself for not realizing this before I bought. I've not run into a quality car that wasn't equipped with Sirius!

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[roadpilot]

While it's no replacement for build-in SiriusXM, whenever I drive vehicles that I don't own that don't have SiriusXM, I use the SiriusXM app on my phone and connect it to the vehicle via Bluetooth / AA. If you have a SiriusXM subscription for another vehicle, you can stream on the phone or computer app at no additional cost.

 

[GrabThatBlue]

I just bought a '25 GT500. It has the 400 option package, but it doesn't have satellite radio.

So what's the best way to get this? Buy proper electronics from a Ford dealer and have him install it? Go to a car stereo store and try to find an acceptable upgrade? Maybe access a Sirius App on my iPhone?

Additionally, it doesn't have the Nav package. I'd like to have it, but this may not be very important since I can easily access the Google map on my iPhone.

I'd want the satellite option to work just as it would if the car came with it.

You'll have to excuse me now while I go kick myself for not realizing this before I bought. I've not run into a quality car that wasn't equipped with Sirius!

GT500? Show me your car.

 

[Bikeman315]

I presume you mean a GT. Bout you do have a problem if you actually have a premium / 400A group. This car comes with satellite radio. So exactly what do you have?

 

[RLE55]

GT500? Show me your car.

Yea, I'd like to see it too since Ford still has not decided on releasing a GT500 for 2025, which is why the GTD is out there.

 

[Bikeman315]

Yea, I'd like to see it too since Ford still has not decided on releasing a GT500 for 2025, which is why the GTD is out there.

I’m pretty sure it was a typo.

 

[Decio]

I'm with roadpilot here, a BT connection to the XM app is the way to go if you have an unlimited data plan. You can also use literally any other music app you like.

Here's another option, but you'll have to install it and you might not love the look of the "XM wart" as it needs it's own antenna.

https://vaistech.com/product/gsr-fd04-w-tuner-kit/

 

[abz]

I presume you mean a GT. Bout you do have a problem if you actually have a premium / 400A group. This car comes with satellite radio. So exactly what do you have?

yes, I have a 2025 GT 400A and it come with XM (trial for 3 mo I think?)

no, it doesn't have the 12-speaker or other navigation/electronics option

 

[RLE55]

I’m pretty sure it was a typo.

Probably so, but the OP's response in post #8 confuses me even more........

 

[GrabThatBlue]

yes, I have a 2025 GT 400A and it come with XM (trial for 3 mo I think?)

no, it doesn't have the 12-speaker or other navigation/electronics option

401A esquipment group you mean right? I guess you have lighted door sills, that's how you check if you hage that package. Oh, and also turn signals in the side mirrors.

 

[Zig]

Other than incurring a subscription what’s the benefit?

 

[Pmamba]

Other than incurring a subscription what’s the benefit?

Maybe he lives or travels somewhere that has limited cell/data service.

XM has car kits you could look into to see if they would work.

https://shop.siriusxm.com/support/onyx-ezr-vehicle

 

[Zig]

Maybe he lives or travels somewhere that has limited cell/data service.

XM has car kits you could look into to see if they would work.

https://shop.siriusxm.com/siriusxm-dock-play-vehicle-kit.html

Am/fm +digital for free music and talk? Cell/data is still subscription.

 

[Ryunker]

I just bought a '25 GT500. It has the 400 option package, but it doesn't have satellite radio.

So what's the best way to get this? Buy proper electronics from a Ford dealer and have him install it? Go to a car stereo store and try to find an acceptable upgrade? Maybe access a Sirius App on my iPhone?

Additionally, it doesn't have the Nav package. I'd like to have it, but this may not be very important since I can easily access the Google map on my iPhone.

I'd want the satellite option to work just as it would if the car came with it.

You'll have to excuse me now while I go kick myself for not realizing this before I bought. I've not run into a quality car that wasn't equipped with Sirius!

Can't help you on that but, the absolute worst thing my awesome DH is equipped with is satellite radio. If there was any way to rip it out and blow it up with explosives I would be all over it.

 

[Bikeman315]

Probably so, but the OP's response in post #8 confuses me even more........

I thought that too. But they are different posters.

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