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From reading the articles on this website, I came to a conclusion that I have a 2nd Gen GS and that I have a HDD based dvd navigation. From the previous articles, it seems that there are no updates for my car. However, there's also news that Lexus is planning to bring back the HDD navigation. Does that mean that I can get updates to my car now? If not, can I switch over to a dvd based navigation? And what are the costs involved?

Thanks

rominl

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i believe there is an update last yr or so.

and forget about the dvd nav from 01+ gs, it's a lot more involved. just get your hdd upgrade imho

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Does anyone know how to update the HDD navigation without going through Lexus dealership?

oohpapi44

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You're not updating the navigation, you're updating the hardrive (simply by switching it out with the newest version) so there's no way to update it without going through Lexus. It's less than $300 bucks but do a search. There are a couple of members who have been happy with the upgrade.

Good luck

DaveGS4

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I'm certain the new versions of the HD Lexus is coming out with will not be compatible with the 98-00 Nav. Totally different technology, screen, etc.

If you've never updated your nave, there IS a fairly recent update for your GS. Link to thread with info on the latest and greatest you can get.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=update

Sometimes they're on ebay but very rarely. You can order from Sewell Lexus (lexus-parts.com) and get a 10% ClubLexus discount.

rominl

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i doubt if you can get the updates without going to dealerships

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Thanks alot for the replies

THE_CEO

i have the 2005 update on my GS400...

CEO

Dx3

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The last year you can upgrade for the HDD Nav is Sep 2003.

Jonny

THE_CEO

Who told you that BS!!!...mine says July 04 it was the 2005 update!

CEO

Adam2562

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the last update for the 98-00 HDD based Navi is a 05 update... the latest map on that update is in July of 2004.... thats the latest update u can get for your navi.... i have a feeling lexus wont just leave us hanging in the yeara to come they may come out with updates every 3 yrs or so... hopefully atleast.. all u do is order the update .. install it and send lexus back ur old hard drive and everythings good

THE_CEO

hehe im glad someone else got the update too..

CEO

Joelseff

How do you install it???