[Loughla]

In terms of the remote start, yes, you can do without.

But how long until BASIC functions become subscription service? Like electronically locking doors, or some other such nonsense?

Once money finds a path, my belief is that the path gets widened.

[jopsen]

> Once money finds a path, my belief is that the path gets widened

Maybe, but it does go the other way too... I used to pay per sms :)

Disruption can happen... with cars it'll probably happen when all cars are self driving, rented per trip, and yes, maybe we'll still spend more money on cars -- but we'll probably also use transportation more.

[NikolaNovak]

Exactly; as well, in some situations (cold Canadian Winter with an infant etc), remote start is higher priority than remote doors, or electric windows, etc. "Basic" function vs "Luxury" can get awfully relative awfully fast...