es 2004

I was wondering if someone could help me out here. I'm trying to find out the best option for improving my navigation experience without doing something unnecessary. First off, I don't know if this is normal for the stock system, but when I program a destination, it doesn't tell me to make a turn until I'm already there or sometimes even after I missed the turn. The maps are out of date too. I called the dealer to see how much a new map cd would be and almost fell out of my chair. I found some nice aftermarket in dash nav. systems but the downside is that they can't connect to the stock cd changer.

I was wondering if maybe there is another more modern nav. system from a newer model lexus that would fit in my car? Or is this one defective and I should just replace it? Or would it be cheaper just to do everything aftermarket? Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

KLF

I also need to upgrade the map DVD in my unit, but otherwise I'm happy with it's performance. But, if it ever fails I won't hesitate to replace it with something aftermarket with more features (iPod integration, for instance).

92sc300nj

iTrader: (1)

just do the upgrade from factory it will include all the streets etc.. its only 200$ for the update.

KLF

But... on the other hand, sometimes you're better off putting the $200 towards a new unit, things have changed a lot with this technology in 6-7 years.

dugw

on the nav unit there is a slot for a nav disc on my 06 es330. to update this unit, does it require the update disc left in or is it a install the update and then take the disc out and be done with it. seems one could buy, install and sell the disc or get a few friends to go together on one to cut costs. i mainly use an older garmin that i paid 120.00 for lifetime updates. now i think garmin dropped the price to around 90.00. it becomes frustrating using a nav that is not updated.

KLF

The DVD disc has to stay in the unit. Try it... pop the disc out and see what happens. No more maps!

And don't even think of duping the DVD on your computer. The system will know it's a copy, sometimes it will totally lock up.