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Old 10-24-14, 09:40 AM
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Hello, this is my first post, and as usual, is a request for help. Could one of you gentlemen with the 13.1 or 14.1 updates tell me which of the following streets show up on your systems? I don't want to buy it if it doesn't show at least my street:

padstone dr, apex, NC
Salem Village Dr, apex, NC

I only need the street to show up, don't care if my exact door number shows up yet. I currently have the 12.1 update and its not terrible, but not too great either. My local dealer wants 105 for 14.1.....which I think is pretty fair compared to the ridiculous 200+ that Lexus has asked for these updates in the past.

On a related note, is it just me who finds it incredibly mind-boggling that none of the manufacturers provide an address lookup feature based on map versions? Would make the purchasing decision so much easier. sigh.....
Old 10-24-14, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by cadone
Hello all.
So yes the DVD map is down to $100.00
I went to my dealership in Pembroe Pines and they said it was a charge of $69 because they had to program it.
Does that make sense? It seems everyone here just put the new disc in. I have a 08 GS350. Did they really just try to rip me off?
Dealerships charge a standard 1/2 hr charge for nav disc update. As pointless as it may seem, they basically change the discs and ensure that all systems, including the disc itself, are still working post-update. I guess its a fair price for a hands-off update experience for owners who need it.
Old 10-24-14, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by warandcar
sometimes the iPhone map is wrong … glad i had my car navi when traveling the SF bay area...

there lies your problem lol :X
Old 02-24-15, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 4everalone
Dealerships charge a standard 1/2 hr charge for nav disc update. As pointless as it may seem, they basically change the discs and ensure that all systems, including the disc itself, are still working post-update. I guess its a fair price for a hands-off update experience for owners who need it.
I feel like those people wouldn't be on these forums :-)
Old 02-24-15, 11:15 PM
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The cars gps is useless once u start using the gps in your smartphone.
It takes forever inputting an address and is not intuitive enough to auto complete a destination search. U will also have to stop your car every time u want to do anything with the gps.
Old 03-29-15, 08:27 PM
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is there a disc for 2006 Gs 300, i found a update navigation update 2015 on eBay for $99,
so i just buy the new one and change it?
Old 03-30-15, 04:51 PM
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i have a 2010 gs350 it uses the usb update ,the media is a gen 6 ,which is way more better than the gen 4 and 5


Old 03-31-15, 07:48 AM
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I had the Gen 6. in my HS250h. I didn't find it more better. I found them both to be equally crappy.
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well i have no problem with it here
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