Can you still buy the navigation update for 2013 models?
12-27-15, 02:32 PM
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12-27-15, 05:52 PM
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My NAV map (after the update) now has the following information:
Map Version: 21-15-17 [2015-06-1]
12-27-15, 06:27 PM
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To answer your question about how long it takes to update the NAV map, I'll have to tell you what happened to me. The first time I took it in to my local Lexus dealership (with an appointment and loaner car) the Lexus computer that handles the map updates nationwide (not located at the dealership) crashed and they couldn't even begin the map update. The second time I took it in (with an appointment and loaner car) they began the map update, but Lexus' computer crashed before they got finished - but my original map was still usable. The third time I took it in (with an appointment and loaner car) they were able to update the NAV with the latest v15.1 map update. When I came to pick up my car my service advisor told me the map update was done at no-charge as a one-time goodwill gesture because it took three trips to finally get the NAV map updated. I did not complain nor did I ask for any price reduction because of the two previous times. This goodwill gesture saved me around $300. ($169 plus 1 hour labor at $130 hr.), which I really didn't mind paying. It was not a big inconvenience for me because the Lexus dealership is only a few miles from my house, and I received a loaner each time. Anyway, the entire map update usually takes between one and two hours, with the longest part of the process being the transfer of map data from the Lexus computer (I'm told). The final time they kept my car a total of 3.5 hours, which was over the typical lunch period. I enjoyed driving a new RX350, NX200t and ES300h long enough to realize that I'd never buy a NX200t or an ES300h...
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THIS REPAIR IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. IT IS BEING PERFORMED AS A ONE TIME GOODWILL GESTURE SOLEL CLIENT STATES: UPDATE AND CALIBRATE NAVIGATION SYSTEM - UPDATED NAVIGATION - NEW DATA AVAILABLE 866999 90 INSTALL LATEST MAP DATA T1:73. T2:99. FP: PT219 - HDD07 - 21-15-17 [2015-06-1]
LEXUS SERVICE GENERAL DO NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CAR BESIDES WHAT IS LISTED ABOVE, DO NOT TOUCH TIRES OR ANYTHING ELSE ON THE CAR. NO MPI PER CLIENT REQUEST. NO CAR WASH RETURN TO THE SERVICE DRIVE - CLIENT STATES: NO CAR WASH - RETURN TO THE SERVICE DRIVE
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12-28-15, 09:33 PM
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12-29-15, 07:55 AM
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Yeah, I know what you mean. The OE 3 year old map I had was showing its age with all the many Interstate/highway/toll road/street changes and new POIs in the DFW Metroplex area that encompasses 9,300 square miles. I was glad to get it updated. Sometimes my old NAV map showed I was driving in the middle of a large body of water or land where there were no roads whatsoever.
To answer your question about how long it takes to update the NAV map, I'll have to tell you what happened to me. The first time I took it in to my local Lexus dealership (with an appointment and loaner car) the Lexus computer that handles the map updates nationwide (not located at the dealership) crashed and they couldn't even begin the map update. The second time I took it in (with an appointment and loaner car) they began the map update, but Lexus' computer crashed before they got finished - but my original map was still usable. The third time I took it in (with an appointment and loaner car) they were able to update the NAV with the latest v15.1 map update. When I came to pick up my car my service advisor told me the map update was done at no-charge as a one-time goodwill gesture because it took three trips to finally get the NAV map updated. I did not complain nor did I ask for any price reduction because of the two previous times. This goodwill gesture saved me around $300. ($169 plus 1 hour labor at $130 hr.), which I really didn't mind paying. It was not a big inconvenience for me because the Lexus dealership is only a few miles from my house, and I received a loaner each time. Anyway, the entire map update usually takes between one and two hours, with the longest part of the process being the transfer of map data from the Lexus computer (I'm told). The final time they kept my car a total of 3.5 hours, which was over the typical lunch period. I enjoyed driving a new RX350, NX200t and ES300h long enough to realize that I'd never buy a NX200t or an ES300h...
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THIS REPAIR IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. IT IS BEING PERFORMED AS A ONE TIME GOODWILL GESTURE SOLEL CLIENT STATES: UPDATE AND CALIBRATE NAVIGATION SYSTEM - UPDATED NAVIGATION - NEW DATA AVAILABLE 866999 90 INSTALL LATEST MAP DATA T1:73. T2:99. FP: PT219 - HDD07 - 21-15-17 [2015-06-1]
LEXUS SERVICE GENERAL DO NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CAR BESIDES WHAT IS LISTED ABOVE, DO NOT TOUCH TIRES OR ANYTHING ELSE ON THE CAR. NO MPI PER CLIENT REQUEST. NO CAR WASH RETURN TO THE SERVICE DRIVE - CLIENT STATES: NO CAR WASH - RETURN TO THE SERVICE DRIVE
To answer your question about how long it takes to update the NAV map, I'll have to tell you what happened to me. The first time I took it in to my local Lexus dealership (with an appointment and loaner car) the Lexus computer that handles the map updates nationwide (not located at the dealership) crashed and they couldn't even begin the map update. The second time I took it in (with an appointment and loaner car) they began the map update, but Lexus' computer crashed before they got finished - but my original map was still usable. The third time I took it in (with an appointment and loaner car) they were able to update the NAV with the latest v15.1 map update. When I came to pick up my car my service advisor told me the map update was done at no-charge as a one-time goodwill gesture because it took three trips to finally get the NAV map updated. I did not complain nor did I ask for any price reduction because of the two previous times. This goodwill gesture saved me around $300. ($169 plus 1 hour labor at $130 hr.), which I really didn't mind paying. It was not a big inconvenience for me because the Lexus dealership is only a few miles from my house, and I received a loaner each time. Anyway, the entire map update usually takes between one and two hours, with the longest part of the process being the transfer of map data from the Lexus computer (I'm told). The final time they kept my car a total of 3.5 hours, which was over the typical lunch period. I enjoyed driving a new RX350, NX200t and ES300h long enough to realize that I'd never buy a NX200t or an ES300h...
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THIS REPAIR IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. IT IS BEING PERFORMED AS A ONE TIME GOODWILL GESTURE SOLEL CLIENT STATES: UPDATE AND CALIBRATE NAVIGATION SYSTEM - UPDATED NAVIGATION - NEW DATA AVAILABLE 866999 90 INSTALL LATEST MAP DATA T1:73. T2:99. FP: PT219 - HDD07 - 21-15-17 [2015-06-1]
LEXUS SERVICE GENERAL DO NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CAR BESIDES WHAT IS LISTED ABOVE, DO NOT TOUCH TIRES OR ANYTHING ELSE ON THE CAR. NO MPI PER CLIENT REQUEST. NO CAR WASH RETURN TO THE SERVICE DRIVE - CLIENT STATES: NO CAR WASH - RETURN TO THE SERVICE DRIVE
2016 RX350 was really nice. I wanted to get that initially but they wanted like 600-700 bucks for a lease on one and it was out of the question.
12-29-15, 10:10 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Yeah, the ES300h was too sluggish. And, I didn't like the giggle/shake when the gas engine came on and took over. Even in Sport mode (when the gas engine is always used) the car lacked power and seemed really dull. Also, there wasn't too much about the ES interior layout, colors and materials I liked.
12-29-15, 10:17 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
The turbo definitely helped make some extra power for the little 4 banger engine.
