Thread: BMW considering charging for Driving Assistant/Parking Assistant subscription?
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      08-30-2018, 03:56 PM   #115
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True, but if eventually all manufacturers move to this model, then what?
Big IF as I still haven't seen a subscription that works, then they will have provide something I am will to pay for as a subscription. As this technology moves down market to the $20k-$30k cars and some manufacturers don't go along with the program it becomes increasingly difficult for BMW to charge more for the car and then for subscriptions.

Parking Assist - no chance, I am really good at parking and cars all come with backup cameras or soon will. Driver Assist - also pass, have most of it turned off on my car now, sure wouldn't pay a monthly fee for what it actually does. Maybe insurance gets involved with "discounts" and the numbers would work out to pay by the month even if I don't want it.
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Originally Posted by David70 View Post
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Originally Posted by BMWZ4 View Post
True, but if eventually all manufacturers move to this model, then what?
Big IF as I still haven't seen a subscription that works, then they will have provide something I am will to pay for as a subscription. As this technology moves down market to the $20k-$30k cars and some manufacturers don't go along with the program it becomes increasingly difficult for BMW to charge more for the car and then for subscriptions.

Parking Assist - no chance, I am really good at parking and cars all come with backup cameras or soon will. Driver Assist - also pass, have most of it turned off on my car now, sure wouldn't pay a monthly fee for what it actually does. Maybe insurance gets involved with "discounts" and the numbers would work out to pay by the month even if I don't want it.
Agree. Those 2 in particular...could never see myself paying a sub to help me park my car lol
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