2012 Lexus Navigation Maps Update
10-10-12, 04:12 PM
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2012 Lexus Navigation Maps Update
Just got an email from Lexus telling me that the navigation maps have been updated. While I'm not sure I'll upgrade as I typically use my Android, I was wondering if there were cheaper places to get the upgrade than the Lexus site?
10-10-12, 05:14 PM
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I believe the dealer has to do the update...no way to do it on your own anymore.
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10-10-12, 09:22 PM
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No, the updated maps come out at the end of September, so if your GS was built before now it has last years maps.
Update is $165, not sure what e dealer charges to install.
Update is $165, not sure what e dealer charges to install.
10-10-12, 10:05 PM
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10-10-12, 10:06 PM
#10
Lexus Fanatic
That's nothing, they used to charge $300 for the old DVD updates...
10-10-12, 10:32 PM
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10-10-12, 10:37 PM
#12
Lexus Fanatic
Eh, a lot goes into the databasing, the POIs, the map routes all have to be catalogued and upgraded. I understand why it costs money, and I don't think $165 is too much to charge.
10-10-12, 10:46 PM
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10-10-12, 11:06 PM
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I don't disagree that a lot goes into an update but, then, how can Garmin offer lifetime updates for around $75? Lexus and other automakers are just sticking it to the consumer IMHO.
Last edited by jkeifer3; 10-10-12 at 11:07 PM. Reason: add clarification