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Because they’re not lowering the initial purchase price of the car to compensate, you’re effectively paying a lot more for what are basic features in a modern c
by KerrAvon 4y ago
Because they’re not lowering the initial purchase price of the car to compensate, you’re effectively paying a lot more for what are basic features in a modern car.
I wouldn’t object to a model where I was charged a lot of money for a subscription in exchange for lowering the up front cost of the car.
But nickel-and-diming me for features like heated seats forever after I have already paid a huge price for the car? It seems like a petty cash grab, especially for a supposedly upscale manufacturer like BMW. And why would I even want to have to keep track of that subscription? Yet another stupid tax on my time and attention — when I could just buy a Honda instead and pay entirely upfront and be done with it.
Should it be illegal? Probably not, as long as the manufacturers aren’t colluding and I can still just buy from a manufacturer that doesn’t do this.
- chrisseaton 4y agoYeah they’re trying to get as much money as possible from you. They’re a business - that’s their reason for existing. When it’s a luxury good I can’t see any ethical issue in that. When I ask for a pay rise for doing the same job from my employer am I being unethical?
- mynameisvlad 4y ago> When I ask for a pay rise for doing the same job from my employer am I being unethical? You're generally not doing the same job year over year. Your roles and responsibilities grow and evolve the longer you are there, so it makes sense that your pay would also grow with you.
- BHSPitMonkey 4y agoWhat if your responsibilities/capabilities didn't change, and you merely realized that you're worth more to the business than what you're currently being paid?