As is often the case, the cost isn’t the issue — the perceived value is. If everything worked consistently and offered an experience superior to many free/cheaper options, I think many wouldn’t have an issue paying.
My 2024 CT is consistently inconsistent; on some occasions it connects immediately, and others requires me to click on the grayed-out CarPlay icon to select my device. PCM is running 3882.
Strange thread. I was under the assumption that we all understand this hobby of ours is expensive and lives and breathes in a volatile global market. I was also under the impression that the only people buying these machines are immune to 2-4% rises in cost.