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To: rightwingcrazy

A subscription model makes sense in some cases where regular updates can be practical. A GPS software package, for example, can be updated periodically to provide new mapping, updated directories of businesses, etc. But a subscription service to maintain the functionality of HARDWARE like heated seats, AC, cruise control, etc. is idiotic.


31 posted on 02/06/2022 10:04:10 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("Mr. Potato Head ... Mr. Potato Head! Back doors are not secrets.")
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To: Alberta's Child

I have had 3 Mazdas with the Map App, the dealer wanted $400 for the chip to make the thing work with updates for three years. I refused and bought chips on Ebay for about $35, same OEM chip and got the same updates easily.

It’s all a racket, most of the options they want a subscription for you can do without. Of course will they make it a fee to lower your windows?


80 posted on 02/06/2022 1:10:09 PM PST by Captain Peter Blood (https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3804407/posts?q=1)
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