Can you update the OEM Nav System in a G35?

[Chunkee]

I have the nav package. the car is an 07, do they put out updates to the maps? do they charge for that?

JC

 

[DivideBYZero]

Most companies do, but I know the BMW maps are VERY expensive. You could always ask a friend with a G35 if they would go in for a 'group buy'. 😉

 

[LTC8K6]

http://www.navteq.com/language/en/

$190 at the Navteq store.

 

[Chunkee]

thanks guys....ouch. pretty high dollar. I see that the one for the g35, 07 was released in jan of 09. Wonder if they will have a newer on in Jan of 2010? Might be better to wait a few months and get the newest one?

 

[Vette73]

Unless there is major work being done where you drive I would wait at least 2-3 years before updating.

Most yearly updates are so small for most its a waste to get them. But after 3 years or so then it might be enough to get it.

 

[exar333]

That's rediculous. You can buy a $100 Garmin and get free map updates whenever you want them.

Price-gouging at it's best.

 

[phreaqe]

Originally posted by: ExarKun333
That's rediculous. You can buy a $100 Garmin and get free map updates whenever you want them.

Price-gouging at it's best.

that is the reason i will never buy a car with a nav system.

 

[Insomniator]

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: ExarKun333
That's rediculous. You can buy a $100 Garmin and get free map updates whenever you want them.

Price-gouging at it's best.

that is the reason i will never buy a car with a nav system.

Yeah I really never understood the point of a in dash nav system. Thousand+ bucks for what will soon be an outdated unit you can't really upgrade?

200 bucks for maps.. lol. I mean, if you have a G35 you should be able to afford it, but still.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: ExarKun333
That's rediculous. You can buy a $100 Garmin and get free map updates whenever you want them.

Price-gouging at it's best.

Really? where did you see the free updates? I know you get 1 free one if your gps came with outdate maps when you bought it, but not after that.

 

[LTC8K6]

Chunkee, you can browse the new map at the main navteq site and see if there are updates that interest you.

http://www.navteq.com/

 

[LTC8K6]

Garmin uses Navteq maps as well.

Garmin has nuMaps lifetime for a one time $119 fee.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=256&pID=33379

 

[ChaosDivine]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
http://www.navteq.com/language/en/
$190 at the Navteq store.

What a bloomin' coincidence. Updated DVD for the Navteq in my LS also costs the same ($199).

 

[ChaosDivine]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
Garmin uses Navteq maps as well.

Garmin has nuMaps lifetime for a one time $119 fee.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=256&pID=33379">https://buy.garmin.com/shop......?cID=256&pID=33379</a>

Awww... looks like the KNA-G510 isn't eligible 🙁

 

[LTC8K6]

Updated DVD for the Navteq in my LS also costs the same ($199).

And in my Jeep...

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Insomniator

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: ExarKun333
That's rediculous. You can buy a $100 Garmin and get free map updates whenever you want them.

Price-gouging at it's best.

that is the reason i will never buy a car with a nav system.

Yeah I really never understood the point of a in dash nav system. Thousand+ bucks for what will soon be an outdated unit you can't really upgrade?

200 bucks for maps.. lol. I mean, if you have a G35 you should be able to afford it, but still.

That's odd. I've updated the OS on my built in Nav twice, updated the computer unit from CD to DVD, updated the maps three times, added speed camera placements and notifications, updated the monitor from 4:3 to 16:9 and added iPod integration that uses the existing monitor, controls and steering wheel functions.

But yeah, can't do anything with 'em. 😀

 

[RichieZ]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Insomniator

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: ExarKun333
That's rediculous. You can buy a $100 Garmin and get free map updates whenever you want them.

Price-gouging at it's best.

that is the reason i will never buy a car with a nav system.

Yeah I really never understood the point of a in dash nav system. Thousand+ bucks for what will soon be an outdated unit you can't really upgrade?

200 bucks for maps.. lol. I mean, if you have a G35 you should be able to afford it, but still.

That's odd. I've updated the OS on my built in Nav twice, updated the computer unit from CD to DVD, updated the maps three times, added speed camera placements and notifications, updated the monitor from 4:3 to 16:9 and added iPod integration that uses the existing monitor, controls and steering wheel functions.

But yeah, can't do anything with 'em. 😀

adding an intravee to your M3 isn't really a nav upgrade - its more like an audio upgrade since it emulates a cd changer. and the BMW interface for nav still kind of sucks

 

[sjwaste]

The latest map update for my Pioneer aftermarket unit cost me $65. Uses Tele Atlas maps, but if they're good enough for Google Maps, they're good enough for me.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: RichieZ

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Insomniator

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: ExarKun333
That's rediculous. You can buy a $100 Garmin and get free map updates whenever you want them.

Price-gouging at it's best.

that is the reason i will never buy a car with a nav system.

Yeah I really never understood the point of a in dash nav system. Thousand+ bucks for what will soon be an outdated unit you can't really upgrade?

200 bucks for maps.. lol. I mean, if you have a G35 you should be able to afford it, but still.

That's odd. I've updated the OS on my built in Nav twice, updated the computer unit from CD to DVD, updated the maps three times, added speed camera placements and notifications, updated the monitor from 4:3 to 16:9 and added iPod integration that uses the existing monitor, controls and steering wheel functions.

But yeah, can't do anything with 'em. 😀

adding an intravee to your M3 isn't really a nav upgrade - its more like an audio upgrade since it emulates a cd changer. and the BMW interface for nav still kind of sucks

I would say it was, because it uses the features of the Nav computer to have a comprehensive piece of software for control of settings and control. I'm running V6 of the Intravee software and that now even updates my onboard clock by syncing it with the Satellite clock for max accuracy! If you only have the MID display, then yes it's mostly an Audio update.

The interface isn't that bad, IMHO, and I've used all kinds of Nav. Also, I have updated my nav to take 5 and 7 digit postcodes, which makes entering addresses very quick.

 

[exar333]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
Garmin uses Navteq maps as well.

Garmin has nuMaps lifetime for a one time $119 fee.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=256&pID=33379">https://buy.garmin.com/shop......?cID=256&pID=33379</a>

Depending on the Garmin, some of them come with the lifetime map upgrades for free. All you have to do is register the S/N within 60 days of purchase.