braheem

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For anyone wanting to update thier 98-2000 Navigation software the price is only ~$350.00 from the dealership. I updated the software on my 98 GS400 and I have to say I am very very NOT impressed.

I was in the process of buying an SC430 a few months ago and expected the sept. 03 update to have the same map detail as the 2003 SC430, it does not.

I live in a city where I can only zoom in to 1/4 mile that has not changed with the update, for anyone in the same situation you have to change to the next generation of navigation systems in order to fully upgrade to the same map details as you may see driving an LS430 or SC430.

1998 1st gen
2001 2nd gen
2001 3rd gen
2004 4th gen


Hope this helps someone,

Ibrahim

bitkahuna

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Well you must live in a small town. No way a 98 nav can have the same detail as an SC430 because the latter uses a DVD system and completely different hardware.

I've upgraded my hard drive nav (like yours) a few times and I'm pleased because more new subdivisions, restaurants, and other details are added, but I live in a big city.

gs400998

I found Sept. 03 version to have more details for my area than the previous version. In addition, it is a free upgrade under basic warranty so I can't complaint.

braheem

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Very true, I did notice a little difference in Orlando but the smaller cities Panama City, Ocala, Tyler Tx places I've lived had no change in the detail, they remained at 1/4 mile zoom. Whereas the 2002 Navigations show complete detail on the maps for those areas.

Basically, if you're updating your maps expecting to have the same roads show up as an LS430 or SC430 they wont, its the same navigation with updates not improvements.

Michifan12

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Getting the nav update is FREE under warranty?? Am I reading this wrong...anyone have any more info? I have an 02 IS300 with the nav thats still under warranty and I have the ver 1 2001 cd.

gs400998

Not sure about your IS300 but my 99 GS4 received a free upgrade under basic warranty. I didn't know until I read somone mentioned here in CL. Contact Lexus Customer Satisfaction department to find out whether your IS300 can get free navigation updates under basic warranty.

bitkahuna

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It's not always free - you might get one free upgrade with a GS (I did).

BatKing

My dealer told me for 98 and 99 hard drive based Nav, you got 2 free upgrade which is not depended on the warrenty. even you got a used car but the previous owner didn't use all the 2 free upgrade, you still can use what the previous owner left over. I got my 98 updated 1 and half years ago, and when I did my service manager told me I still got once free update left.

For all those DVD based Nav, I have no idea.

98Nav400

I am curious about this. I called Lexus Customer Service and was told that the 1998's got ONE free update which I already have-- Sept 2001, I was interested in getting the '03 update but was told that it wouldn't be covered.

Funny how people always get different information depending on whom you speak with. Maybe I will call again and see if I get another anwer....

sam12345

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what a rippoff you pay 2250 in 1998 dollars and you got to pay for an update? It should be free updates for life.

abounly

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^ 7 year old thread man.

braheem

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Car is still running like a champ at 255K, I'd rather pay for everything 1 time and have it built right instead of warranted for life.