nah SR is totally different. thats a 3rd part service with pay for content like cable. A heated seat? High beams?? cmonAfter some thought, I guess this started, indirectly, with subscription satellite radio.
I mentioned that here in an earlier reply(post 65) but was told by a newer member that my comment did not pertain to the "headline of the article"(post 68) so taking the higher road at the time I just ignored it. Yes, I agree with you, even though its not a "hard" option, its still an OTA update that is kind of being forced on you whether you want it or not.This whole thing about nickel and diming, or just plain milking people, just ticks me off.
Only recently, GM, in their infinite wisdom decided to charge Buick and GMC buyers an addition $905 - $1,675 to make OnStar standard: Buick, GMC making OnStar Connected Services standard.
Some folks in the comments claim they'll just flock to Chevrolet branded vehicles instead, but what's to say this will not be applied across all brands in the portfolio?
They WANT to be milkedMilking the easy to milk consumers.
What I don’t like about the issue you mentioned is you should be able to buy the car at the advertised retail price on the manufacturer’s website. Not that price plus a mandatory additional payment on top. That additional payment should be part of the original price and should be absorbed by the manufacturer until the website price is updated.I mentioned that here in an earlier reply(post 65) but was told by a newer member that my comment did not pertain to the "headline of the article"(post 68) so taking the higher road at the time I just ignored it. Yes, I agree with you, even though its not a "hard" option, its still an OTA update that is kind of being forced on you whether you want it or not.
At least BMW is giving you the choice of purchasing or subscribing to the option at time of buying the car.
Naw. It's just a sign that BMW is facing pricing pressures for options which are standard on other makes.Are subscription-based heated seats an excess of free market capitalism or are they a sign we are too pampered and should get thermal underwear instead?
I expect the subscription model to be viable for some features but not for those features that are practically standard features. In other markets, the situation may be different because the general public may drive mostly less loaded cars. In the US we are spoiled when it comes to features included in basic vehicles.Naw. It's just a sign that BMW is facing pricing pressures for options which are standard on other makes.
Which is why BMW isn't testing it in the US market.I expect the subscription model to be viable for some features but not for those features that are practically standard features. In other markets, the situation may be different because the general public may drive mostly less loaded cars. In the US we are spoiled when it comes to features included in basic vehicles.