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BMW rolls out paid subscription model for Apple CarPlay in the UK just like in the US
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-ne...rth-the-money/
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07-23-2019, 07:39 AM | #3 |
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Complete utter fucking nonsense from BMW. The 2019 Ford Fusion fleet car I drive for work came with it as standard equipment. Shame on you BMW.
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07-23-2019, 07:43 AM | #4 |
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This is one of the stupidest things bmw has done. No one in the industry is following suit. Pure customer satisfaction issue for pennies.
Plus even worse because the car needs to communicate with bmw servers to "verify" every time you start the car... if they have server issues your CarPlay won't work |
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07-23-2019, 09:00 AM | #5 |
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I strongly dislike this subscription model thang. Sure hope BMW offers the US a lifetime option. I'd rather experience the pain once and be done instead of being aggravated every year over it.
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07-23-2019, 09:12 AM | #6 |
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Why is everyone complaining. You can get it lifetime. So basically it's just like if you would option out your car...
Unless the lifetime thing is only in the UK. |
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07-23-2019, 09:18 AM | #7 |
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carplay is standard on economy cars, why should it be an extra fee on a "premium" manufacturer?
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07-23-2019, 09:21 AM | #8 | |
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I'm just happy that it's not a subscription only and you can at least get the full option. |
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07-23-2019, 09:23 AM | #9 |
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Guessing the lifetime plan is not valid if you switch into another BMW ?
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07-23-2019, 09:25 AM | #10 | |
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probably pertains to the lifetime of the vehicle. |
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07-23-2019, 01:46 PM | #11 |
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You would think this would violate at least the spirit of any license agreement that Apple has with OEM's. I'm surprised they don't have a problem with their IP being resold or upcharged. The fine print/legalese probably says you're paying for the hardware interface and not Carplay.
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07-23-2019, 06:37 PM | #12 |
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It would be one thing (maybe) if BMW actually contributed anything of worth. The software is on your iphone and really BMW is only there as an interface. It's not worth $25 much less a recurring fee per year.
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I've got my 335is last year and I was so hyped to be able to use SOS and traffic on nav features only to realise my car is 2g or 1g and isn't use anymore by cell towers. Shit sucks. |
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07-23-2019, 10:35 PM | #16 |
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To think I added unlimited wireless CarPlay to my 2011 E90 for less money...
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07-24-2019, 08:38 AM | #17 |
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Boooooooo. Another reason I am considering leaving the brand for something else.
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