• @InternetUser2012
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    6023 days ago

    Anyone that buys a car that has shit like this is a fool.

    • @exanime@lemmy.world
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      922 days ago

      True, however we must fight this because otherwise, when you need to buy a car, there won’t be an option without a shitty subscription attached

      Remember that some of is live in shitty cities with bad or no alternative ways of moving around

      • @InternetUser2012
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        422 days ago

        I agree totally, but I don’t think it will matter with new vehicles. They’re going to track you and spay on you more than your phone. I will forever drive old stuff. I’m a mechanic so that’s a super easy option for me. I won’t own anything new enough to spy on me, my car will be MY car.

        • @exanime@lemmy.world
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          222 days ago

          100%, I am not a mechanic but I like auto work and have learned most of the basics. It is not really enough to own an older car forever but it should help out to some extent.

          • @InternetUser2012
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            222 days ago

            If you ever think you’re in over your head, just remember, It’s just nuts and bolts.

    • @x00z@lemmy.world
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      322 days ago

      The article implies nobody even knew it already had this functionality. I’m sure the customers weren’t told either.

      • @InternetUser2012
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        322 days ago

        I’ve heard for years that BMW was doing shit like this. Heated seats is what it started with. Toyota did it with remote start but I think they backed down after the outrage.