GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

anyone here upgraded gen4 nav to gen5?

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Old 06-11-09, 08:16 AM
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Default anyone here upgraded gen4 nav to gen5?

just wondering if anyone here has done the upgrade from gen4 navigation to a gen5 on their 06' gs..
Old 06-11-09, 08:28 AM
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no but i know its possible
Old 06-11-09, 01:40 PM
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You can do it, but the conversion is so expensive, it isn't worth it.
Old 06-11-09, 02:08 PM
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is it hardware or just software? i was wondering if peeps were able to use 8.1 in their cars

some kid said he was able to use 8.1 in his 2006 IS350
Old 06-11-09, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by alexus
is it hardware or just software? i was wondering if peeps were able to use 8.1 in their cars

some kid said he was able to use 8.1 in his 2006 IS350
06' IS has the new gen5 nav system and the 06' GS has the gen4. it's hardware and software i believe
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Originally Posted by alexus
is it hardware or just software? i was wondering if peeps were able to use 8.1 in their cars

some kid said he was able to use 8.1 in his 2006 IS350
7.1 8.1 that's the nav dvd version.

gen4 that's the hardware itself. it's only on 06 gs, since 07 it's been upgraded to gen5
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Has anyone found a good source for replacement navigation DVD's other than the dealers?
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sewell lexus is still the cheapest way from what i have seen
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