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Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It
The Drive ^ | 30 Mar 2022 | ROB STUMPF

Posted on 03/31/2022 4:30:21 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT

The owner of the vehicle had decided not to purchase Audi's tri-zone climate control, yet still received a "Sync" button in their brand new battery-powered SUV. And yes, pressing it did do something—but not what they expected.

"Blank buttons aren’t rude," wrote the owner. "This one is reminding me that I’m cheap."

(Excerpt) Read more at thedrive.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Travel
KEYWORDS: audi
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To: Lazamataz

Everything about that was absolutely wrong. You’ve been banished to the pit of hell for that.


101 posted on 03/31/2022 7:35:52 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: usconservative
The Stud Joke is the best one LOL
102 posted on 03/31/2022 7:39:36 PM PDT by Lazamataz (The forces of fascism and oppression are on the move in North America. We cannot let tyranny stand!)
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To: usconservative
HELP HELEN SMASH
103 posted on 03/31/2022 7:42:55 PM PDT by Lazamataz (The forces of fascism and oppression are on the move in North America. We cannot let tyranny stand!)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Thanks for the tip on the book.

I will order one.

The car came with a paperback book with many detailed diagrams and great photos called: VOLKSWAGEN - Service - Repair Handbook (A Clymer Publication).

It is a treasure trove of technical information and follows the evolution of systems and engines over several years.


104 posted on 03/31/2022 7:43:25 PM PDT by Gnome1949
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To: Lazamataz

You are evil and I dare you to click the link I just sent to your phone. Butthead.


105 posted on 03/31/2022 7:44:19 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: usconservative

Comon, these are great!


106 posted on 03/31/2022 7:46:02 PM PDT by Lazamataz (The forces of fascism and oppression are on the move in North America. We cannot let tyranny stand!)
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To: fruser1
E.g., say you buy a car without power seats, this would usually mean there is no electrical motor installed that actually moves the seat. Your car is a bit cheaper, because you didn’t have to pay for that extra motor to be installed.

In this case, however, it’s like you bought that motor and it’s installed (unless car companies are handing out free parts now), but you have to pay even more to actually use it.

Exactly. You also get to pay for hauling that motor you can't use along with you. Subscription services like this are evil IMO

107 posted on 03/31/2022 7:46:21 PM PDT by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: Lazamataz

I will be on my way in the morning, with the sole express purpose of kicking you in the ass. First stop: the local Dodge Dealer to get the Challenger Scat Pack I want. Second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth stops will be the gas stations along the way!


108 posted on 03/31/2022 8:01:22 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: usconservative
Meet the whole Horbath family!
109 posted on 03/31/2022 8:01:46 PM PDT by Lazamataz (The forces of fascism and oppression are on the move in North America. We cannot let tyranny stand!)
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To: Lazamataz

Nope!


110 posted on 03/31/2022 8:02:38 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Vision
More if you decide to buy it when it is raining.
111 posted on 03/31/2022 8:04:53 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (If Hitler invaded Hell, I would make at least a favourable reference of the Devil...-Churchill)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

just wait until you press the brake pedal and all you get is the message: “This function has not been purchased.”


112 posted on 03/31/2022 8:52:53 PM PDT by catnipman (In a post-covid world, ALL "science" is now political science: stolen elections have consequences)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Pretty soon you’ll have to pay for everytime you want to start the car.


113 posted on 03/31/2022 8:54:08 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Gnome1949

The book is a must-have over TWO MILLION SOLD.

Readily available used with greasy fingerprints, saving you the trouble.

https://t.ly/7ahT


114 posted on 03/31/2022 9:00:26 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: usconservative

“You know exactly what I’m talking about!”

Nope. I can’t believe anyone would really want to drive without power steering and power brakes.


115 posted on 04/01/2022 7:57:42 AM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: dennisw

“Or these dumbass Keurig coffee machines, where you always are buying new coffee capsules from Keurig.”

Wrong! It comes with a capsule you can fill with your own plus hundreds of third parties sell them. Costco has boxes at good prices, especially when on sale.


116 posted on 04/01/2022 8:13:34 AM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: TexasGator
Nope. I can’t believe anyone would really want to drive without power steering and power brakes.

My first two vehicles didn't have power steering or power brakes. They also had manual crank down windows, manual locks, were carbuerated, lacked air conditioning, had distributors that were a bitch to set right and the list of "amenities" included vinyl seats, am radio's and carpeting.

The very first car I owned that came with power steering and power brakes was my 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. That was also the first new car I ever owned.

There was a reason we called it "armstrong steering" when we didn't have power steering, LOL!! BTW, I actually preferred non-power brakes for some time even after finally having them in my '87 Monte Carlo SS.

117 posted on 04/01/2022 9:53:31 AM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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