Tesla adopting subscription model

[jon-nyc]

For FSD. $99/mo.

I already pay a 10.99 subscription for my Mazda. I didn’t realize when I bought it but the remote start feature went subscription after 36mo. I use it enough to subscribe. Hate when my car is too cold or too hot.

It sorta makes sense since Mazda needs to pay for cell data to have it. Though I’m sure they pay a fraction of that.

[taiwan_girl]

Subscription models are all over. I hate them, but almost impossible to avoid. I use a financial tool, mainly for budgeting. Got rid of my old one as they went to a subscription model. Found another one that does exactly what I need, and is a onetime fee. (Some of the upgrades do cost, but only if you want get that upgrade).

[jon-nyc]

Microsoft forced me into one. TurboTax is trying. I’m going to switch next year. It was only after I bought it that I realize there are cheaper desktop packages that fit my needs.

[89th]

This reminds me, I need to check my monthly expenses to see what subscriptions I have that I'm not reminded about. Weird how companies like to send you plenty of communication except reminders about a monthly charge you have.

[jon-nyc]

Yeah we canceled several after reviewing our obscene level of spending in 2025. And I mean obscene.

The subscriptions were a drop in the bucket but still felt good to cancel. I even pared down my media content by about half.