Ok I have the factory nav system and it hasn't been updated since 2001. Is this something I can do or do I need to take it to a dealer to get updated? I looked through the dyi and couldn't find any info on it. Also once it's updated,any visible changes besides the additional roads for the map? Also what does that trunk hard drive do?

 

What year is your car?

 

2001 gs430

 

just go to your local dealer and purchased the updated dvd map. its about $120 i think. if you want to do better, upgrade your whole gps unit to the 4th gen. i was told its sweet!

 

its more than that

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2001/4973.html

i update mine every 2-3 years...if you havent changed it since 2001 though gonna be a huge difference to the newest disc. i think i have a 5.0 disc or a 7.0 disc at the house (i need to check)

i have a gen 4 and while it is MUCH better,its not worth replacing his working gen 3 to a gen 4 just cause its better. i mean its like 300-600 for the gen 4 PLUS a new disc so 160+ s/h so a total of, lets see, at a minimum 460 +s/h and maximum 800 compared to just 160 + s/h. that makes no sense...

welcome to the club OP

start using these and get yourself familiar with the forums

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ou-search.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...d-newbies.html

 

thanks, I will and have been using those link, couldn't find anything on the nav system though, that's why I posted this. WHen U updated the nav system is it just changed the streets and add stuff or does it actually change your other things like your system information for fuel milage etc?

 

Just updates the maps. Also removes the moving car lockout manual override. If you don't use it now you will not miss it.

Upgrading to a Gen 4 unit does add some addition options and features but some can not be used. It does look relatively newer which would really be the only reason I can think of to do it.

 

what features cant be used abel? i dont recall any...

 

I've been looking forward to update my map and have a couple questions. How long do they update the disc version? cuz it's almost 2012 and 11.1 came out last year??? (not sure)

sorry to jack ur thread OP

 

I found some phone number storage/dial feature. There may have been others that I don't recall.