The blowback worked—but subscriptions for software-based new car features will continue, according to a BMW board member.

BMW Is Giving Up on Heated Seat Subscriptions Because People Hated Them::The blowback worked—but subscriptions for software-based new car features will continue, according to a BMW board member.

  • Cobrachickenwing@lemmy.caEnglish
    33·
    1 year ago

    Subscription based models is how they kill the second hand car market. No one will touch a BMW with a subscription off lease.

    • Madex@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      does BMW make money on second hand cars then? probably just parts…

      • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        BMW parts are bonkers expensive. I have a Cooper and whenever something goes wrong the repair is stilly expensive. Mini may be BMW’s cheaper brand when you drive off the lot. But ownership costs outside of warrantee are BMW through and through.