Nav disc update
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Nav disc upgrade
I bought my 2001 GS300 with Nav system in November 2000. A few days ago I ask my dealer for Nav DVD disc upgrade, which is due this spring. He said that I already have a spring disc and eligible for upgrade only at the year end.
Is it true?
Is it true?
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I think they're blowing smoke. The GM of Westside Lexus in Houston told me specifically there will be a much better update this September. I'll let you know when I hear more details. He said THIS is the update you want.
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I'm not sure how it is with the 01 DVD based NAV, but with the 98-00 NAV's there is a way to check the NAV version you have. I don't know the exact steps, but I do know that it is in the menu section of the NAV where you can customize how the nav function. Play around with it and you should be able to come across a date. For example, on mine it currently reads "September 2001" (I have a 98 with NAV)
If you are going to keep your car for a while, I would suggest skipping this next upgrade (even if it is different than the one you have), especially if you are only entitled to one more free upgrade... I had an old NAV on mine, July 98, and I was told the same thing by my dealer, before getting my update: "the new NAV will have SIGNIFICANTLY more info." You know what? I don't see that much of an improvement (with the exception of new gas stations, etc.) but it still is missing a lot of ATMS, gas stations, and the like on the POI feature.
One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the "free" upgrades are only good during the warranty period of the car... I learned this the hard way and had to fight to get one free (which I did, thank you very much!!)
Good luck.
If you are going to keep your car for a while, I would suggest skipping this next upgrade (even if it is different than the one you have), especially if you are only entitled to one more free upgrade... I had an old NAV on mine, July 98, and I was told the same thing by my dealer, before getting my update: "the new NAV will have SIGNIFICANTLY more info." You know what? I don't see that much of an improvement (with the exception of new gas stations, etc.) but it still is missing a lot of ATMS, gas stations, and the like on the POI feature.
One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the "free" upgrades are only good during the warranty period of the car... I learned this the hard way and had to fight to get one free (which I did, thank you very much!!)
Good luck.
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oh ****. i did NOT know that. my car is almost 2.5 yrs old... and i haven't gotten any upgrades yet!!! argh! i get 3 free ones, huh? dammit. someone should bitch them out for not telling people ahead of time.
hehe pardon my french.
hehe pardon my french.
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Originally posted by Jooleee
oh ****. i did NOT know that. my car is almost 2.5 yrs old... and i haven't gotten any upgrades yet!!! argh! i get 3 free ones, huh? dammit. someone should bitch them out for not telling people ahead of time.
oh ****. i did NOT know that. my car is almost 2.5 yrs old... and i haven't gotten any upgrades yet!!! argh! i get 3 free ones, huh? dammit. someone should bitch them out for not telling people ahead of time.
98's get 3, 99's 2, and 00's 1 (and, apparently 01's). As long as you are within your warranty period, you shouldn't have a problem.
Go get the latest update (October 2000) it has a lot more info than the original that came with the car.... but like I said, it is still missing some gas stations, house numbers, etc.
If your dealer has a problem, let me know - I was out of my warranty period and fought with Lexus corporate and got them to give me an update free of charge.
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not in warranty
Well, I was lucky I guess. I purchased my GS used around 6 months ago, and it still had the original Nav. I ordered the new one around 2 months ago, and it finally came in around 1 month ago. When I brought it in, the service manager asked me how many updates I had. I told him I purchased the car used from them and was unsure, but that I didn't think any were used. Well, they installed it free of charge without mentioning anything else, and on the reciept it said 1st update.
My car has 61K miles, and is no longer under the standard warranty...
My car has 61K miles, and is no longer under the standard warranty...
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