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I assume it’s all to game the starting MSRP. Like the barebones Tesla 3 that existed on paper but was basically impossible to order. OE’s know most people will
by jimmyk2 3y ago
I assume it’s all to game the starting MSRP.
Like the barebones Tesla 3 that existed on paper but was basically impossible to order. OE’s know most people will spring for that creature comforts.
- circuit10 3y agoThat reminds me of this video: https://youtu.be/cLGcGnGJvL0 https://youtu.be/cLGcGnGJvL0 where they say how one of the reasons laptops are getting harder to upgrade is probably so they can make you buy an expensive configuration and still advertise a low starting price
- hot_gril 3y agoLaptops have real physical limitations involved, similar to smartphones don't have RAM slots, so I don't buy the video. But silly as it is, at least you can "download" heated seats later if you change your mind.
- sdfignaionio 3y agoPerhaps it is reasonable to solder parts to the motherboard. It's less reasonable to charge a massive markup on storage and memory. The margins on those upgrades are well over 100%.
- hot_gril 3y agoYeah, even if the soldering isn't intentional for non-upgreadability, they certainly took advantage of it in the pricing. And with the heated seats, the margin is infinite.