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> Did you ever buy a television or a smartphone? Are you seriously comparing these communications / content consumption devices, which rely on external service
by core-questions 6y ago
> Did you ever buy a television or a smartphone?
Are you seriously comparing these communications / content consumption devices, which rely on external service to be functional whatsoever, with an automobile, which has heretofore been a self-contained device with the exception of energy input?
> Because its better than nothing and the best you can get at the moment?
It's not better than nothing. Cruise control is barely better than nothing, and sometimes is more hassle than it's worth. This feature and most lane-following features seem gimmicky and unpredictable to the point where most good drivers probably use them seldomly.
- Someone 6y agoLike a phone or tv network, this requires a network and continuous development. It isn’t weird that companies want to be paid for those future investments by a subscription, rather than a lump sum at time of the sale of the car. Also, “barely better than nothing” is better than nothing. Whether it’s something you want to pay for is up to each individual. Luckily, this car manufacturer gives you that option (after 3 years)