i want to get the latest map/POI installed next week..
I'll probably drop by Westminster Lexus and ask them the final pricing..
but if it's $450.. no way jose..
if it's $300.. i will do it.. but i won't enjoy it.

 

i have 8.1 in my gs350. mostly just POI and address updates

 

$355 for the 8.1 update at Westminster.. not going to do it.. too expensive.. sh eesh.

 

I have a 2007 RX 350 and decided to check to see how long it takes to "take the trunk apart to get to the unit." After rolling back the carpet in the cargo area to access the spare tire, it took me 4 seconds (four) to open the panel to access the CD. That was without using any tools. It just amazes me what the Stealerships do to their customers.

I got my card today, telling me to contact my Stealership to get my Version 8.1 Map upgrade. I hadn't planned to even bother to upgrade. However, since the posts above say that the stupid "I Agree" screen isn't present in v8.1, I will probably do it. If not for that, I would have just spent the $265 (plus tax) on a Garmin.

 

ls460 is totally different.... it's hdd base and they need to use usb to update the nav data. not dvd like most other lexus models. your 4 sec doesn't apply at all

at the same time, the dealership said accessing the trunk, i think that's BS. i believe the usb connection is in the cabin?

and yes, 8.1 gets rid of the i agree. actually i thought even 7.1 got rid of it already

 

I just got the card in the mail today. The price is $265, but labor is not included.

I'll give them a call and see how much time they assess for labor. I can't imagine it would take more than 15 minutes to download the updates (unless they're using 1.0 USB cables).

 

lol if they use 1.0 then that'd be pathetic

 

I called my dealer today and they charge $59 for labor. The service manager said it takes about 45 minutes to do it. So total cost is $324.

 

You can go to this website to preview the 8.1 Map: http://mapview.telecomsys.com/mapview/inputSubmit.do

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My 7.1 upgrade also got rid of the I Agree screen but I can't see spending the $$ for 8.1 just to pick up a few new gas stations or what ever.

Maybe in another 2 or 3 years I'll upgrade.

 

My dealer quoted $50 for labor in addition to the $265 for the kit. He discouraged me from doing it - wait to next January and the 9.1 will probably be out. He asked if I were having any problems with addresses on what I have now.

 

only reason i updated to 8.1 was that it has my address (very new), otherwise personally i dont' see the reason of updating as well with all those money

 

....only reason i updated to 8.1 was that it has my address (very new)...

Rominl, you didn't know how get home?

 

oh damnit, i knew i'd reveal by stupidity sooner or later