OneOfOne

it takes a very stupid person like this author to bite the hand that feeds them. HEY IDIOT THIS VENDOR DOESNT HAVE TO GIVE US ANYTHING AND WITH STUPID ACTS SUCH AS YOURS DONT BE SURPRISED IF THEY STOP. lexus-parts.com is a good vendor. dont **** them off.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Sure if you post images of your credit cards, social security card, a blank check, and give us your date of birth, and address. Thanks.

TLW

could have just said NO takers

and said that pirating is frowned upon here


idiot and stupid is a little harsh

OneOfOne

a little harsh? yes it is. when we stop getting deals like the nav update they just offered because or the idiotic post above what will you say then? I have made several purchases from lexus-parts.com and they have given me great prices and great service for being a repeat customer. who do you know that will send ups to your door to pick up and return parts that were wrong for free? I am sure I am not the only one who would be highly upset to see this type of company basically say ****-off because a few knuckle heads decide to rip them off. this isnt bull**** mp3's we are talking about here. its time to act like we are grateful and support the vendors in every way possible. at least thats how I feel.

TLW

granted

and if you explained it like that

i would have

quoted and written

well said Db

i have yet to order from them but with a recommendation like that i soon will

clarky86

Yawn....OK

Some facts:

1) I made that comment a little tongue in cheek and although I enjoyed your rant digital_b, I will think twice about it next time. You were out of line without knowing where I was coming from. It is amazing how wild some get with a typewriter that would probably never say such things out loud.

2) There are no more updates for the hard disk navigation. I inquired with Lexus parts and he said no more updates after 03. It is like an old service manual at this point. Won't change anymore. That sucks for me and any other hard disk system guys out there. My frustration was directed at Lexus the company. Had nothing to do with lexus-parts.com.

3) There is no group discount on this old version of navigation, only on the DVD. Same price as any dealer.

4) I will buy Lexus parts from lexus-parts.com when I need them. I'm pretty sure they will not go out of business based on the selling of parts to CL members. All the other dealers seem to do fine. I do support them as I see them make offers on this forum.

5) I'm not big downloading on MP3's.

Lyrical

iTrader: (8)

Well....I just called my lexus dealer to see if they'd update it, but they said they'd be charging me about 300$ for the dvd disc....So i guess that's a no?

Anyone else try getting a free update?

Hohlraum

I wouldn't feel too bad.. I'm sure the people with the current generation of DVD based ones will be in the same boat as soon as the POI's and detail push the limit past 9gb. I think i remember reading somewhere that the dvd data is up to using both layers now. It won't be too long, then it'll probably have to go to Blueray based dvd's (50gb per side) thats what sony is gunna use for the next playstation. All use dvd9 people will be SOL.

I have to wonder why lexus is stopping releasing the updates. It has to be that their system isn't able to address disks larger than a few gb. Has anyone looked at the (laptop?) drives they are using? How big are they?

GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

If you have DVD NAV that means your GS is 2001 or +, and no free updates for those either.

Basically only 98 and 99 get free updates (2 and 1, respectively).

OneOfOne

whether you enjoyed the 'rant' means nothing. had you paid attention you would have seen at least one other post directly addressing what you said. you are sadly mistaken if you think I would not tell you to your face given the opportunity what I said. I dont give a damn what you think. the point I made which was subsequently supported by at least 2 posters is that what you said was stupid and potentially damaging to others. perhaps you should learn to think before you type. its a problem many including myself have had when dealing with the electronic word. what I posted was thought out before and during the process.

Hohlraum

Well i got the new dvd today. took some looking in threads to figure out how to install it.

I thought I remembered people saying that it updated the way the nav system looked? .. looks identical to me. only difference is that i now i have more POI, lots of updated road and the version sez 04.1 now under the dvd information screen..

I just put the car into the on position..switched the dvd's, turned off the car after about 30 seconds and started the vehicle. didn't see any updating messages or anything like that. I am set right? thought i remember people saying that the look of the nav changed.

NT2SHBBY

I can confirm HDD updates for the 98-00 cars being FREE if you or the previous owner(s) never took them.

As per Lexus corporate you ARE entitled to TWO FREE HDD updates, pending the previous owner(s) never utilized them,.

I am lucky because my previous owner never did, so I get two updates, but unfortunately there is only one available

clarky86

Thanks for the info - do you have an email or a name and number to share? My local guy said noupdates. My car only has used one.

GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

Really? I've always been told that HDD updates are only free for 98 and 99. Where did you get the official information from? thanks!

NT2SHBBY

my local dealership who I bring my car into service for (Lexus of Rockville Centre) in Long Island, NY called up corporate and was told this



she ordered my $300 upgrade at no charge- Fall of 03


she didn't give me a name but when I go back to get the update (was ordered) I'll get whatever info I can from her, as they seem to be very nice people and then I'll share what I can