[discostu]

Car companies trying to get on the recurring revenue bandwagon.

[V_TWIN]

“recurring revenue bandwagon”

Seems to be working for the pharmaceutical companies

[ThunderSleeps]

Agreed. The new car I purchased early last year has remote start. First car I've owned with it. I'll admit it is nice when it is cold outside to give it a "head start" while I'm getting my stuff together.

However it is just that, a convenience or nice-to-have not a necessity, not even remotely. (pun intended) If there was an ongoing fee associated with it I would let it lapse. In fact such a thing would deter me, would be a black mark against choosing that make/model to begin with.

I already have very low regard for Toyota - they are one of the 3 makes on the market on my "never buy" or "never even consider" list.

[Wuli]

It is not merely recurring revenue, it is revenue technology is/will be tying to your identity.

When it comes to the misuse of technology, I believe in Murphy’s Law - if it can happen it will happen.