No, BMW is not making heated seats a subscription for US cars
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The truth about BMW's subscription model for heated seats and other features — Auto Expert by John Cadogan - save thousands on your next new car !
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Your Used Car May Soon Come With Subscription Fees
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Automakers Turn to Subscription Plans
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BMW Drops Controversial Heated Seats Subscription Service
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BMW Subscription For Heated Seats Is Going Away
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BMW Suffers A Major Loss Over Heated Seat Subscription
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We Found Subscription Menus in Our BMW Test Car. Is That Bad?
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No subscription for BMWs ordered with heated seats from factory
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BMW starts selling heated seat subscriptions for $18 a month - The Verge
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BMW Suffers A Major Loss Over Heated Seat Subscription