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5. Reminds me of car subscriptions

Reply to Hugin (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 05:09 PM

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When there was a backlash against BMW (?) for their heated seats subscription requirements, they said it was only an idea and not based in reality. Now, a few years on, these have become ubiquitous.

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