Koolau
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Maybe this is for Model S and Model X? My Model 3 Performance came with one year of free connectivity and it was clear at purchase that I’d pay after that. It provides Internet access to the vehicle and, as far as I know, in my case it keeps Maps, Browsing, and Spotify working. It’s $10.40 a month with tax in Wisconsin. I’m fine with paying it.
Buying the car was great. Picking up the car was effectively “It’s over there. Drop the papers in the box on the side of the building on your way out.” While this surprised me, I didn’t care because I don’t need a party at the dealership at time of delivery.
Owning it has been great. The color of the plastic body panels doesn’t exactly match the color of the metal body panels and the panel gaps are definitely not BMW-class but we allow Tesla these deficiencies because the rest of the car is so good.
It’s hard to describe the experience of ownership and driving one and why it’s so good. I’d suggest you don’t knock it until you’ve driven one. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned and I’ve had some good ones like BMW M3s, a VW Golf R, etc.
Good as any car is, I would not be good with paying monthly/yearly fees to keep key features (or the whole car) turned on. Something like ONSTAR is okay as you don't need it - especially since everyone has a cell phone. Buy it if you like it. Don't buy it if you don't need it. But I'm not buying a car that has fees to keep normal function of the car. Period. Fortunately, I'll be gone before the last of the "old" cars are no longer available. Heh, heh, my 2000 may be my last car.