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by towndrunk 2589 days ago
"Having the DRM in place allows Deere to reduce manufacturing expense and increase platform flexibility"

Sounds like it's right out of the sales brochure.

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"Platform flexibility" is code for "charge extra for every feature". If you hear those words you know the "base" price they quote you is bullshit and they're going to nickle and dime you for every damn feature, like the steering wheel and brakes.
This is very true