Navigation DVD Ver. 9.1

[nmeyer79]

Really? You didn't say he was bashing the nav system? Then what did you mean by "When I see posts like these and many others bashing the Prius nav system..."?


(Don't mean to pick a fight- just thought this was funny)


[QUOTE=Indyking;942643].

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I did not say you were bashing the NAV system. If you think it is good, great, like I said here before, different people have different standards for quality, which is greatly influenced by their needs. I personally think the Prius NAV is awful, but that's just me!

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by nmeyer79

Really? You didn't say he was bashing the nav system? Then what did you mean by "When I see posts like these and many others bashing the Prius nav system..."?


(Don't mean to pick a fight- just thought this was funny)

OK, here we go... let me clue you in since you insisted on this... let's take the definition of others in the dictionary:

Other: being the one (as of two or more) remaining or not included

The key word here is not included! I said many others are bashing the NAV. That does not necessarily include the OP subject, unless I specified: many otters, including you, are bashing...

Fair enough?

[lexus-parts]

Hello everyone, my name is Darrel and I just noticed someone mentioned the 9.1 navigation disc was available at Sewell. Well, I just happened to be familiar with the disc as I’m in their parts department. New DVD’s are available annually so it’s that time of year (September 1st) the new one is ready.

Since our Lexus owners often have many of the same questions and concerns I’m reading on this thread, what I think should be considered before updating your navigation system is most drivers most drivers will not experience a significant mapping change with an Update. Just like most people do not change their regular maps every year, most people do not need to update the Navigation maps every year. Be mindful, the updated navigation discs provide intrinsic data only with increased digitized miles, navigable roads and points-of-interests (POI’s). Therefore, it’s what Jabber commented before “just a data upgrade” and certainly not a required purchase.

The Navigation rebate Sewell offers is primarily directed to those Lexus owners who have purchased the previous year’s update who may want to “trade-in” their old disc. Those 8.1 discs receiving a rebate are for Generation 2, 3, 4 and 5 navigation equipped vehicles only and then reused primarily for their pre-owned department.
I hope this helps.
Darrel

[cairo94507]

I have to agree with the above post. In my '05 Prius navi I have only upgraded it once, '07. I saw no real difference. So if you upgrade to a newer version, every few years is probably sufficient enough for 99% of all users. I have found the portable users to be better, but I like having the built in nav- no fuss no muss and clean looking.

[DaveinOlyWA]

hmm. its questionable to charge for an upgrade of a 2010 vehicle for data, compiled and issued in 2009

[Jim Calvert]

Originally Posted by cairo94507

I have to agree with the above post. In my '05 Prius navi I have only upgraded it once, '07. I saw no real difference. So if you upgrade to a newer version, every few years is probably sufficient enough for 99% of all users. I have found the portable users to be better, but I like having the built in nav- no fuss no muss and clean looking.

And so do I. Further, it doesn't matter whether it is the Prius NAV DVD upgrades, or upgrades from Garmin or Tom Tom. Purchasing them every year is just not necessary.

[DaveinOlyWA]

well, i guess the real question is whether or not the 2010 nav NEEDS updating...

below is a picture of Bailey St SE in Lacey, WA... as you can probably guess, its not been around for a huge amount of time.

then is screen shot of Pri Nav...

next is a picture (hopefully readable) of my phone display with VZ Navigator



see a difference?

ok. now on the Pri screen, across the top, you will see double dots which basically shows where i have driven before, as you might notice, there are no streets there either. (changing screen resolution makes no difference) that is Balustrade Blvd SE (not sure of spelling, but you can see how its spelled on the VZ Nav screen)

Balustrade Blvd was built over 4 years ago. its easy for me to see why Bailey St. does not show up on the Pri Nav. the street was built just over a year ago. but, streets more than 4 years old??

[mr.whit]

Originally Posted by Indyking

So, have you never read anything about something you don't own? Car magazines, gadget reviews, consumer reports... ring a bell? Come on... don't play ridiculous...

Maybe you got a little perturbed by my post because you are one more that invested too much in an overpriced NAV system that will require even more overpriced yearly updates and guess what: the system is not even that great! SORRY I COUD NOT RESIST!

Perturbed... Not at all I just think it is funny that someone like is going to make judgment call on something they have no first hand know-age of that's all Sorry I could not resist!

[jburns]

Originally Posted by philflprius

I'm not bashing the navigation system which works excellent, just the costs of the DVD.
I already had a portable system which was stolen out of the glove box by a theif smashing a window cause they saw the wires hanging out. If you don't put it away each time you park even if you stop a few minutes to run into a store, your bound to have it stolen one day.
Phil

Even so they would have to rip off my Garmin 9 times before I'd get to $1800. Even then my 9th Garmin would have the latest features and newest maps. Of course if I had to replace a window each time I'd only get about 4.

[jburns]

Originally Posted by DaveinOlyWA

ok. now on the Pri screen, across the top, you will see double dots which basically shows where i have driven before, as you might notice, there are no streets there either.

Forget the NAV. You have to do something abut your Prius leaving all those damn dots everywhere you go. Stay away from my street.