ejvette

Hey guys

Is it worth doing the map DVD upgrade from 7.1 to 8.1. Is the only difference just more current road & route info ? POI's ?

Thanks in advance

kyang91

iTrader: (5)

I do not see that much of a difference.....I just updated.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

8.1 is mostly just map and POI. if most of the places you go to already exist on 7.1, i wouldn't think 8.1 is worth it

I8ABMR

I think its only worth it in places like Phoenix where neighborhoods go up in a matter of months. Even my car when t was brand new didnt have some of the newer streets in the newer parts of town. It is what it is. I hardly use my Nav

whlkev

it was worth it for me as it now has my home's street and bro's new place on it...

ek9vboi

iTrader: (3)

No warning to push. Glad I got the update.

Yang1815

iTrader: (1)

I'm only going to upgrade when I take a road trip. Don't need it for driving around town.

CashOverAs

iTrader: (1)

I upgraded from 4.2 haha, so it was def worth it for me, but from 7.1, probablyyyy not.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

7.1 already doesn't have i agree button

ek9vboi

iTrader: (3)

lol, ok. I guess I'm not paying attention to updates anymore. I've upgraded from the 6.1 to 7.1.

vuiskool

How do I find out what version I got

acruz02

I just upgraded to 8.1 and found two major road updates on my 5 mile ride to work, but one 2yr old intersection is still not updated.
So looks like it will be hit and miss.
The good part of the new disc is you don't have to say "I Agree" anymore, but the bad part is the "override" menu is not available.

ecount00

On my 06, you press the menu button. Then on the touch screen there is a map dvd button. press that and you can see the version. You car should be similar if not exactly like that.

ecount00

It's always hit and miss. Depending on the timing of when addresses and roads become official and timing of the dvd update/production for coming year's release, some things show up the next cycle and others take up to 2 years. And if it's something that just gets missed, it can be longer. It's a small gamble to upgrade from one year to the very next with the expectation of finding everything/or a specific new thing on the dvd.

silverride

How much does it cost to upgrade? I received a card from Lexus concerning the upgrade but misplaced it.
Hardly use it though as I find my Garmin 265WT easier to use for less than $200.. with live traffic. Can use it in other cars too.