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Re:Volkswagen gates a new vehicle's full horsepower behind m... by indemnity on Monday August 18, 2025 @03:24PM (#44944279)
I used to be an Audi and BMW driver, but this stingy nickel and diming mindset, common to German manufacturers, and the silly maintenance tax (I always drove RS or M models), made me swear off German cars forever. They deserve the reckoning coming for them with this cynical bullshit. Pity, as they really do make cars that are enjoyable to drive.
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Re:Volkswagen gates a new vehicle's full horsepower behind m... by bokkies on Monday August 18, 2025 @03:36PM (#44944420)
Not just nickel and diming with cars, in Germany/Switzerland/Austria you have to pay to use toilets in service stations, showers in campsites (2min hot water per payment) and dozens of other micro payments for things that are free even in 3rd world countries. Nothing like having a kid who's desperate for the toilet and having to scratch for the right change to get in.
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