Swisha

I got a coupon to update my maps to 2008 for 265 at the dealers, you guys think its worth it?

tfz_hebe89

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me too. dunno which area is updated.. any1 know?

Evitzee

Have you had any problems with the version you have now? Missing streets or highways? If not, I wouldn't upgrade. And there is no guarantee the missing data will be incorporated in a new disc. The street I live on has been in existance for over five years, and it still doesn't show up on any commercially available navigation systems.

projectdna

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i've heard that the more recent versions of the nav DVD (and the firmware that installs itself into the nav computer) doesn't allow for the "override" function. mine still has the override function, and it's 2k6... can anyone confirm that?

Evitzee

That is correct. Newest versions don't have the ability to override. On the plus side the I AGREE screen automatically goes away after 10-15 seconds.

ISF_GG

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I'll probably wait a few years before buying any updated Nav disc. By then there will be enough new roads, restaurants, etc to make it worthwhile.

lobuxracer

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I've updated mine a couple of times. If you live in an area with a lot of development it's worth it. If you don't it isn't.

glilly

glad i saw this thread. I too got the mailer, but don't think it's coupon.

I too was wondering if it was worth it, ...it's pretty rare that the nav is off (or doesn't recognize a street), so it's def. not worth it to me to lose the "overide" trick. Plus, the iPod integration does the "I Agree" accept for me automatically.

Greg

uschardcor

u get one free upgrade though right?

tex2670

I think Buick or Lincoln used this tactic in one salse promo. Not Lexus.

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

+1

my vaistech SLI presses the "i agree" button for me after five seconds. to pay ~$300 to wait 10 more seconds, AND i lose my "override" easter egg?

thanks, but no thanks.

Bichon

My old Audi came with a first-update-free policy too. I'm disappointed at the cost of the new DVD -- for what they're charging for an update you could buy an entire portable GPS unit, albeit a low-end model.

Swisha

does the cable work with ipohne?

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

the vaistech SLI cable jack is the same one for the ipod sync cable. i don't see why it wouldn't work, but i'd contact vaistech to see what they say.

Brian231

Yes,

Nav updates are not worth it until 4-5 years down the road. Lexus makes a ton of money on these discs and probably tacks in an hour of labor to simply insert it into the drive. In the Chicagoland area, a major expressway was finished that links to major routes together. No new GPS reflects this change as of Feb 2008 althought the extension was opened in Nov. Not worth the money at all.