Lexus Navigation Map Service
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Lexus Navigation Map Service
Hello,
I just recently had my sirius xm renewal which for the year is $240 for just the music channels and the traffic/weather service. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative as all I really need is the traffic information and updated maps. I don't listen to the music channels at all because I use my phone connected to bluetooth for that.
Question to the forum is:
1.) Does Lexus offer a traffic service for it's navigation?
2.) How do you keep the road maps up to date? Is this something that Lexus does over the air automatically?
I know my old G35 Infinity you had to buy an expensive update disc.
Thanks in advance for any help and information!
Jarrod
I just recently had my sirius xm renewal which for the year is $240 for just the music channels and the traffic/weather service. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative as all I really need is the traffic information and updated maps. I don't listen to the music channels at all because I use my phone connected to bluetooth for that.
Question to the forum is:
1.) Does Lexus offer a traffic service for it's navigation?
2.) How do you keep the road maps up to date? Is this something that Lexus does over the air automatically?
I know my old G35 Infinity you had to buy an expensive update disc.
Thanks in advance for any help and information!
Jarrod
#2
Lexus Champion
When we had our RX, which had Sirius Traffic and Weather, I only purchased that part from Sirius. They offer a plan that offers traffic and weather without the audio channels for pretty cheap. Sirius, by the way, is the only way to have the integrated traffic/weather on your navigation.
For map updates, you have to purchase them. I've never had a need to do so, but you can ask the dealer or there's a web site.
For map updates, you have to purchase them. I've never had a need to do so, but you can ask the dealer or there's a web site.
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#6
Lexus Test Driver
Hello,
I just recently had my sirius xm renewal which for the year is $240 for just the music channels and the traffic/weather service. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative as all I really need is the traffic information and updated maps. I don't listen to the music channels at all because I use my phone connected to bluetooth for that.
Question to the forum is:
1.) Does Lexus offer a traffic service for it's navigation?
2.) How do you keep the road maps up to date? Is this something that Lexus does over the air automatically?
I know my old G35 Infinity you had to buy an expensive update disc.
Thanks in advance for any help and information!
Jarrod
I just recently had my sirius xm renewal which for the year is $240 for just the music channels and the traffic/weather service. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative as all I really need is the traffic information and updated maps. I don't listen to the music channels at all because I use my phone connected to bluetooth for that.
Question to the forum is:
1.) Does Lexus offer a traffic service for it's navigation?
2.) How do you keep the road maps up to date? Is this something that Lexus does over the air automatically?
I know my old G35 Infinity you had to buy an expensive update disc.
Thanks in advance for any help and information!
Jarrod
I use the SiriusXM 'Select' plan. I was given $29.94 for the Select plan (plus fees and taxes) for 6 months. The total price is $36.49 for 6 months per vehicle.
How to Get a Discount on Sirius XM Radio Subscription:
http://www.spoofee.com/how-to-get-a-...6#.VGjeZfnF9bE
Last edited by bclexus; 11-14-17 at 12:26 PM.
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#9
Lexus Test Driver
Don't forget to call them to cancel a couple of days before your plan expires so you can re-sign again with the best deal - otherwise they will automatically bill you at the highest rate (which sounds like what you may be paying now). Once that happens there is no credit or rebate - that is why it is imperative to call them a couple days before your service plan expires - and if they refuse to give you the deal that you know (from what people say in the link I provided) is available just tell them to cancel your service...and then call the number back to talk with another representative to get the deal you know is available. It's a game of sorts ... and Sirius treats their service much like a utility (electrical provider, natural gas, etc.) where if your service plan expires the provider will automatically bill you at the highest going rate.
I use the SiriusXM 'Select' plan. I was given $29.94 for the Select plan (plus fees and taxes) for 6 months. The total price is $36.49 for 6 months per vehicle.
I use the SiriusXM 'Select' plan. I was given $29.94 for the Select plan (plus fees and taxes) for 6 months. The total price is $36.49 for 6 months per vehicle.
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#10
Lexus Test Driver
Or you can just get Navigation Traffic only from XM for $3.99 for a month.
http://www.siriusxm.com/navtraffic/pricing
http://www.siriusxm.com/navtraffic/pricing
#11
Don't forget to call them to cancel a couple of days before your plan expires so you can re-sign again with the best deal - otherwise they will automatically bill you at the highest rate (which sounds like what you may be paying now). Once that happens there is no credit or rebate - that is why it is imperative to call them a couple days before your service plan expires - and if they refuse to give you the deal that you know (from what people say in the link I provided) is available just tell them to cancel your service...and then call the number back to talk with another representative to get the deal you know is available. It's a game of sorts ... and Sirius treats their service much like a utility (electrical provider, natural gas, etc.) where if your service plan expires the provider will automatically bill you at the highest going rate.
I use the SiriusXM 'Select' plan. I was given $29.94 for the Select plan (plus fees and taxes) for 6 months. The total price is $36.49 for 6 months per vehicle.
I use the SiriusXM 'Select' plan. I was given $29.94 for the Select plan (plus fees and taxes) for 6 months. The total price is $36.49 for 6 months per vehicle.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
Yep! I've only had to literally cancel my service once because the rep refused to give me what I knew was available. Then, when I called right back and spoke to another rep they freely gave me what I had asked the previous rep for. I sometimes have to tell the rep that a family member just got the 'Select' plan I want yesterday or earlier today - so they will know that I am aware of what plan price is available. Like I said, it's a game...and many people simply do not realize that others are getting the exact same service at a huge discount compared to what they are paying. You never (EVER) want to forget to call a couple of days before your plan expires to renew at a discounted price...because they will bill you at the much higher rate - and there's nothing you can do about it.
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#13
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So I just got off the phone with them.
Here's what I ended up taking, which is good enough for me:
Original Package: Music only service $150.21 (yr) + Nav/Traffic $83.54 (yr) = $243.75 (yr)
New Subscription: XM Select $24.99 + Nav/Traffic $17.50 + $3.47 Music Royalty Fee = $45.96 (5 Months)
Not the six months, but I'm sure if I fought a little more I could of gotten the extra month.
Saving roughly $133 a year if I stick with this service and call them in 5 months. Or I just a buy a newer GS and get the HD Traffic for free and not hassle with SiriusXM.
Thanks everyone!
Here's what I ended up taking, which is good enough for me:
Original Package: Music only service $150.21 (yr) + Nav/Traffic $83.54 (yr) = $243.75 (yr)
New Subscription: XM Select $24.99 + Nav/Traffic $17.50 + $3.47 Music Royalty Fee = $45.96 (5 Months)
Not the six months, but I'm sure if I fought a little more I could of gotten the extra month.
Saving roughly $133 a year if I stick with this service and call them in 5 months. Or I just a buy a newer GS and get the HD Traffic for free and not hassle with SiriusXM.
Thanks everyone!
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#15
Lexus Test Driver
So I just got off the phone with them.
Here's what I ended up taking, which is good enough for me:
Original Package: Music only service $150.21 (yr) + Nav/Traffic $83.54 (yr) = $243.75 (yr)
New Subscription: XM Select $24.99 + Nav/Traffic $17.50 + $3.47 Music Royalty Fee = $45.96 (5 Months)
Not the six months, but I'm sure if I fought a little more I could of gotten the extra month.
Saving roughly $133 a year if I stick with this service and call them in 5 months. Or I just a buy a newer GS and get the HD Traffic for free and not hassle with SiriusXM.
Thanks everyone!
Here's what I ended up taking, which is good enough for me:
New Subscription: XM Select $24.99 + Nav/Traffic $17.50 + $3.47 Music Royalty Fee = $45.96 (5 Months)
Not the six months, but I'm sure if I fought a little more I could of gotten the extra month.
Saving roughly $133 a year if I stick with this service and call them in 5 months. Or I just a buy a newer GS and get the HD Traffic for free and not hassle with SiriusXM.
Thanks everyone!
Glad to help and save you some money...
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