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[–] 25 points 2 years ago* (9 children)

What was the one with premium subscription for heated seats? I think it was Mercedes.

...and I think Audi dabbled in this area but backed down.

Ao that's Mercedes, Audi, and Jeep I'll never buy from, and obviously Tesla too.

EDIT Oh dear, it's so much worsethan I knew:

https://www.google.com/search?q=car+companies+with+subscription+services

TOYOTA how could you???

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    Clearly, the problem is that they went with a pure subscription model instead of also having an ad-supported model. Like, supposing that you're allowed to turn on the seat heater, but then the car starts playing advertisements while it's running. They could offer a premium seat heater subscription if you want to buy an ad-free experience.

    shakes head sorrowfully

    They aren't very innovative.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    Ford execs have floated it too

    edit: that google search isn't very specific to what we're talking about here, which is a subscription to access features that are physically installed in the vehicle

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    The seat subscription? I didn't know about this

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I have to pay for Subaru-brand OnStar before the heated seats are even an option. I didn't know the seats were subscription when I bought the car, they just said OnStar was free for a year.

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