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[-] InternetUser2012@lemmy.today 60 points 3 months ago

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

[-] exanime@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months 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@lemmy.today 4 points 3 months 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 2 points 3 months 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@lemmy.today 2 points 3 months ago

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

[-] x00z@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

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

[-] InternetUser2012@lemmy.today 3 points 3 months 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.

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