The way to win is not to play. Show vendors it’s not a good business plan. People have posted free alternatives to MSOffice. I won’t pay for any optional services on my car like GPS, UConnect, or XM Radio. Use your phone and get the same content for free.
They’ve been trying to start this rental-based society for at least 20 years now. I’m not paying for upgrades on some expensive purchase. I paid a lot for my car they’re fools if they think I’m handing them an extra $50-100 a month for some nice to haves.