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Or you get more people buying in. 8k up front looks a lot different than a couple hundred a month.
I'd rather just pay it once and have it.
Like video games. Just let me pay money for the whole game.
the problem is it's non-transferrable, so if you want to sell the car (or totaled it) before ~6 years you would lose money compared to paying $100/month.
What? Purchasing a premium package for your car vanishes when it transfers to a new owner?
If you buy a premium trim, it doesn't vanish if you resell the car.
the hardware is there regardless of trim. you are paying for the right to use the hardware already in the car you purchased.