Google TV sucks. I'm sure it will get better later, but it sucks for now. The hardware is underpowered and everything that basically isn't YouTube or Netflix has been blocked.
I'd warrantee it. It's a weak link in the car. Ford is likely collecting data on failures of the car, and this is a change that needs to be made in the 2012 5.0.
No one is going to sell you a $600 phone for $40. Including amazon. In order to use the link I posted you have to be out of contract, ie: eligible for your 2 year upgrade or opening a new line. To get amazon's discount pricing you have to sign a 2 year contract with VZW. Since you're starting a new line you're eligible.
Edit: Doh! "Add a line(new contract) to your family account" is coming soon.
http://wireless.amazon.com/ Best possible price you'll get.
I'd go smart phone. On VZW the Samsung Fascinate, or if you absolutely HAVE TO have a physical KB, a Moto Droid 2 (I'd wait for the global edition).
The AT&T my wireless app will tell you your data usage
Edit: I use my iphone's 3G data connection VERY heavily. Email, Internet, streaming video, teathering, etc and I've never come close to 6GB usage in 1 month.
Jeesh guys, why go to all the trouble to bootleg MyWi when the NEW PDAnet is free and now has wifi hot spot. Btw, Rob. Turn your WiFi on and keep it on!
PS, Are you Rob Green? Did you used to work for Pitney Bowes?