The car companies, in their never-ending effort to squeeze more money from their customers, have turned things that used to be standard into options. They’re also setting up “subscriptions” for things that came with the car that you owned once the car was paid for. From Eric Peters at ericpetersautos.com:
Henry Ford supposedly said a buyer could have his Model T painted any color he liked – so long as it was black. At least he didn’t charge extra.
Today, you can get your vehicle painted just about any color you like. But you’ll probably have to pay extra for it.
For example, the 2024 Mini Clubman is available in ten different colors – but if you want any of them except for Chili Red and Sage Green, that’ll be another $650. Including for Black or White.
The good news is that you can get either of two interior colors – Carbon Sena Tec or Sage Green Lounge – at no extra cost. On the other hand, Carbon Black Lounge will set you back $2,500. Indigo Blue, Malt Brown and Chesterfield Satellite Grey are deals at just $1,750.
If only it were just Mini. Sadly, it has become common to pay extra to get the color you want – sometimes, even if it’s black.
I’ll take my Goodyear tires over an extra big ass teevee any day.
I’m mad as hell and I’m gonna take it all the way to levy even though I don’t own a Chevy.
I have owned a couple of Government Motors over the years.
If they short popcorn stocks then you’ll know the Alien Invasion LARP is coming?
I’m gonna miss Bo Derek style hot blondes and personal mobility around the peoples rat kebab burn barrel of egalitarian equity.
We’ll marvel the youngsters with tales of secret service girl and WWF teevee champions and remind them to watch that star of Remphan.
May the cackle be with you.
At least we won’t be racist and this is all that matters.