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So far there's subscriptions for cruise control, adaptive beams, various navigation options, apple/google integration and my favorite, dual-zone climate.

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[-] grue@lemmy.world 161 points 1 year ago

This shit should be illegal. When you buy a device, you own all the hardware and have every right to use it to the full extent of its physical capabilities. Audi has no right to hold your property hostage!

How else am I, a humble car artisan (cartisan, if you're feeling naughty), supposed to continue to generate obscene levels of wealth for my shareholders if I can't continue to milk customers?

[-] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

That's the neat part: you're not!

[-] IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Nope.

If you are leasing subscriptions it makes sense. Or for certain features.

I couldn't care less as long as the option to buy remains. I'd almost certainly end up subbing though on my next lease.

[-] grue@lemmy.world 42 points 1 year ago

Why do you hate property rights?

[-] misterdoctor@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago

Mans dad is the regional manager at Audi of Greater Akron

[-] andrew@lemmy.stuart.fun 9 points 1 year ago

Assistant to the regional manager.

[-] i_pee_through_that@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that's what he said. Assistant regional manager.

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