Comment on Mercedes becomes the first automaker to sell autonomous cars in the U.S. that don't come with a requirement that drivers watch the road

• Cryan24@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Chances are, If you can afford the car, then that amount is nothing to you.

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  • ours@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Having known one, some of their customers love their feature loaded cars to brag about and feel extra special. Some will definitely pay the 2.5k gladly.

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    • Murdoc@sh.itjust.works ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Conspicuous Consumption.

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• Veraxus@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  If they assume full liability for any collisions then, I can see that being fair.

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• NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Come on, you have been able to pay the price of that Mercedes in the first place.

  These 2500 are not going to hurt.

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  • erwan@lemmy.ml ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Many people use credit to buy a car out of their league.

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    • NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      They may do do. I have no mercy for them.

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    • admin@lemmy.my-box.dev ⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Then those people might as well take an extra loan for 2500 a year.

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