They spun it off as “not everyone uses CarPlay so why pay for the license”....the license is literally about $10 a car.What a stupidly transparent cash grab. How did they even spin this in the first place?
They spun it off as “not everyone uses CarPlay so why pay for the license”....the license is literally about $10 a car.What a stupidly transparent cash grab. How did they even spin this in the first place?
The great thing about CarPlay is that your system is always up to date. The maps are new, the UI is new - you won't be facing the issue of 5 years down the road having a pretty outdated system. I have a 2005 accord - fancy model - but its state of the art navigation and entertainment (in its day) is terrible.I tried the free demo and just found that the built-in infotainment (Deezer subscription) and sat nav was already great. Never worried me that I couldn't use CarPlay. I assume I can use it to for free now, which is okay, I guess.
Just like Apple innovates ( then google and Samsung follow then finally generic Chinese brands do the same), It's the luxury cars like BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and others that push innovation forward, before these features trickle down to the Nissans toyotas and Mazdas and eventually Hyundais and kiasI mean if your already shelling out for an overpriced brand its not surprising that they think they can get more money out of you.
Thats mustve been a real "culture shock", when you switched from a car, with premium interior materials, to a car with cheap scratchy plastic interior.Do people still buy BMW’s? I was a lifer till I finally switched to a Tesla. I only wish I made the move sooner.
BMW costs more to own in the first 10 years of its life than any other brand on the road....by thousands.I mean if your already shelling out for an overpriced brand its not surprising that they think they can get more money out of you.
Spoken by someone who has never driven or owned a BMW.
They changed it in 2017 for the US it’s now only 3 yrs free maintenance.My new one came with 4 years free maintenance in Canada do they not in the US anymore?
BMW costs more to own in the first 10 years of its life than any other brand on the road....by thousands.
BMW is a fool’s car. Their cars are designed to require boatloads of extra money to sustain.
I love the way they drive, but after seeing their shady practices, they can go drive in a lake.
This goes both ways tho no? Doesn’t enter your consideration because it’s insignificant. And by the same token bmw scraping the cauldron for every insignificant cent possible makes them look beyond cheap. It’s moustache twirling deplorable even.Nobody.. When I'm making a $90-100K vehicle purchase, $80 a year wouldn't sway me. After negotiating your very best price, before you sign, just tell the dealer "I don't agree with paying for CarPlay, I figure to have this car 4 years, you need to adjust the bottom line by another $320. Wouldn't;'t even be a point of negotiation for me.
Though countless here will chime in that they have cancelled their M8 or Alpina B7 X-Drive orders because of this.
I'm out.. this thread is simply a story where BMW made a business decision, it didn't work out to their benefit, and they changed course. Was the initial decision prudent? No, and they made an adjustment.
FFS people.. BMW sided with the consumer and changed course.
Now the others bashing BMW, fair enough, I'm thinking a high percentage of you never owned one. (or many)
Thanks for your valuable feedback... Enjoy your jetta
Nope -- of course not. They already have your money...Nice move
Just curios if they will make a refund for current subscribers...
Owning a luxury car can get pricey, no doubt. I just think it’s a bit shocking how much more a BMW costs over the course of the first 10 years compared to Mercedes/ Jaguar / Lexus etc.I agree. Its a similar thing with most "luxury" car brands. Not only do they cost more up front, but the costs to maintain them are way over priced. A mechanic friend of mine once told me, "if you wan't a Mercedes, make sure you have enough money for two, because you'll end up spending what you paid for the car in maintenance"
It's a business decision, they don't all work out.
As for "BMW arent even good cars" Well that is your opinion, I have a slight feeling you have never owned a new one to make such a statement. I'm not overly brand loyal, but my BMW experience has been stellar.
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Did you bother to read the article, or just smell blood into water and jump in.
Reading is fundemental