View Poll Results: Do you intend to subscribe to Lexus Enform and/or Safety Connect?
Yes, both Enform and Safety Connect @ $265 per year
12
23.08%
Yes, but Safety Connect only @ $140 per year
9
17.31%
No, I don't see the value in continuing these services
31
59.62%
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Lexus Enform with Safety Connect
02-06-13, 08:23 AM
#1
Driver
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Lexus Enform with Safety Connect
My one year trial is almost up and was wondering what people thought about this service. I've used destination assist maybe three times, but I love eDestination. On the other hand the Safety Connect feature gives you some peace of mind in case of an accident or theft. I wonder if I let it expire, will Lexus offer discounted rates? $265 a year seems pretty steep. Is this something that most people continue?
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02-06-13, 09:23 AM
#3
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I'm voting yes to both as of right now. We've only had our GS for less than 2 weeks and right now Enform is working fine for my wife with the Pandora app and she loves it. If we run into problems like others have had over the course of the first year, I may change my mind on this. In that case, I would just stick with the Safety Connect service.
My hope is that Lexus continues to improve the service and its reliability over the course of the year so that renewing is a "no-brainer" once I reach the time to decide.
My hope is that Lexus continues to improve the service and its reliability over the course of the year so that renewing is a "no-brainer" once I reach the time to decide.
02-06-13, 01:34 PM
#5
Driver
Thread Starter
My one year trial is almost up and was wondering what people thought about this service. I've used destination assist maybe three times, but I love eDestination. On the other hand the Safety Connect feature gives you some peace of mind in case of an accident or theft. I wonder if I let it expire, will Lexus offer discounted rates? $265 a year seems pretty steep. Is this something that most people continue?
The Enform Suite, on the other hand, is Pandora, Bing, I heart Radio, etc. That service is $7.00 per month, but so far, Lexus has extended the free trial for another year.
02-10-13, 07:50 AM
#6
The only service I would even consider getting is Safety Connect, and that only for the automatic call when you're in a major accident. If I break down, I carry a cell phone, and know how to use it. If my car is stolen, that will be a good time to buy the service to find the car.
Enform doesn't do anything that I can't do from my iPhone, except to have somebody look up directions for me or make reservations. I have a pretty good Nav system in the car, so I don't need somebody to enter the destination. As to the music, I have Pandora and Sirius Radio on my iPhone and can stream audio over BT.
How many of you have read the services agreement for Enform? It has loopholes big enough to drive a truck through. IANAL, but when they list the information that they collect as "including, but not limited to", that means -anything- they want. This a huge data grab on their part, so they can make money off of it. Think about it - they want to learn how to manipulate you, using what they learn about you. Yes, a lot of other companies are doing this too, but these people want over $250/yr, and that after you paid a LOT of $$$ for the car!
Enform doesn't do anything that I can't do from my iPhone, except to have somebody look up directions for me or make reservations. I have a pretty good Nav system in the car, so I don't need somebody to enter the destination. As to the music, I have Pandora and Sirius Radio on my iPhone and can stream audio over BT.
How many of you have read the services agreement for Enform? It has loopholes big enough to drive a truck through. IANAL, but when they list the information that they collect as "including, but not limited to", that means -anything- they want. This a huge data grab on their part, so they can make money off of it. Think about it - they want to learn how to manipulate you, using what they learn about you. Yes, a lot of other companies are doing this too, but these people want over $250/yr, and that after you paid a LOT of $$$ for the car!
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02-10-13, 11:01 AM
#10
The only service I would even consider getting is Safety Connect, and that only for the automatic call when you're in a major accident. If I break down, I carry a cell phone, and know how to use it. If my car is stolen, that will be a good time to buy the service to find the car.
Enform doesn't do anything that I can't do from my iPhone, except to have somebody look up directions for me or make reservations. I have a pretty good Nav system in the car, so I don't need somebody to enter the destination. As to the music, I have Pandora and Sirius Radio on my iPhone and can stream audio over BT.
How many of you have read the services agreement for Enform? It has loopholes big enough to drive a truck through. IANAL, but when they list the information that they collect as "including, but not limited to", that means -anything- they want. This a huge data grab on their part, so they can make money off of it. Think about it - they want to learn how to manipulate you, using what they learn about you. Yes, a lot of other companies are doing this too, but these people want over $250/yr, and that after you paid a LOT of $$$ for the car!
Enform doesn't do anything that I can't do from my iPhone, except to have somebody look up directions for me or make reservations. I have a pretty good Nav system in the car, so I don't need somebody to enter the destination. As to the music, I have Pandora and Sirius Radio on my iPhone and can stream audio over BT.
How many of you have read the services agreement for Enform? It has loopholes big enough to drive a truck through. IANAL, but when they list the information that they collect as "including, but not limited to", that means -anything- they want. This a huge data grab on their part, so they can make money off of it. Think about it - they want to learn how to manipulate you, using what they learn about you. Yes, a lot of other companies are doing this too, but these people want over $250/yr, and that after you paid a LOT of $$$ for the car!
02-10-13, 12:22 PM
#12
Lexus Fanatic
If you have no phone connection, how do you know the Enform would have a connection.
And how many years do you pay $250 in case that scenario ever happens to you?
Its cool, I use the Destination Assist from time to time, but to actually PAY for it?
And how many years do you pay $250 in case that scenario ever happens to you?
Its cool, I use the Destination Assist from time to time, but to actually PAY for it?
02-10-13, 01:22 PM
#13
Of course, I was just teasing and exaggerating a bit... We all value different things in life.
And you are going to laugh if I tell you that safety connect service gives me a peace of mind and it is one of the main reasons why I bought another kexus.
...Ok most brands in the price range that I looked into do have similar service-surpricingly not Audi and Porsche- correct me please of I'm wrong.
Safety connect works even with my cell phone off!
And you are going to laugh if I tell you that safety connect service gives me a peace of mind and it is one of the main reasons why I bought another kexus.
...Ok most brands in the price range that I looked into do have similar service-surpricingly not Audi and Porsche- correct me please of I'm wrong.
Safety connect works even with my cell phone off!
02-10-13, 01:47 PM
#14
Lexus Fanatic
Well...it works with your cell phone off...but that doesn't mean it will always work. Its simply cellular technology, depending on where you are it may not have service either.
02-10-13, 02:00 PM
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