NAV update ripoff??

ViciousZ34 · 05-20-2015, 05:26 PM

Hey guys-

First post. I was wondering if there were alternative ways of getting the nav updates? The pricing seems ridiculous for an update on a 42000 dollar car. Can anyone illuminate other ways of obtaining the update?

thanks
Vicious

Asheth · 05-20-2015, 05:30 PM

I paid for it last year in my 09. Still sucks and not better than my phone/Google/waze provides.

ViciousZ34 · 05-21-2015, 12:39 PM

Thanks. It's looking like it's not even worth it from what I can tell.

speedfreek · 05-21-2015, 01:33 PM

Not worth it IMO. I haven't updated my '12 yet and don't plan on doing so. I use google maps if I need directions. Maybe if you traveled a lot in new areas it would make sense to get the updates. However for 99% of my driving whatever update they put on the '12 models is still sufficient.

MagmaRed370z · 05-21-2015, 02:19 PM

Not worth it. I have my stock Nav and I end up using Google Maps most of the time. lol

kenchan · 05-21-2015, 03:35 PM

yah, i use a nuvi with life time maps. also has OBD2 gauges when i dont need the maps.

i dont think the dealer update is worth it.

critical · 05-21-2015, 03:40 PM

i looked into this once. it was too much work and might not have even worked. think i was going to download a renault dvd and try and update but can't remember exactly. still you need a consult i think

1st · 05-21-2015, 03:54 PM

Nav option in a sports car not worth it in my opinion.

6spd · 05-21-2015, 04:56 PM

I think people often opt for the nav option because a) the touch screen is nice and ups the interior presence and b) it looks f*ing sweet. The maps are rubbish, unless just being used to navigate your way out of a parking lot...

Davey · 05-21-2015, 05:48 PM

I won't update mine... It does allow you to change a lot of settings on the car that you can't without it (not any way I know of, anyway) and it's neat when playing MP3's off of a thumb drive but as a navigation system I'd rather use my phone.

kenchan · 05-26-2015, 05:29 PM

true, plus the rear view camera if the car came with it as it should.

05-20-2015, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
ViciousZ34 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kansas City Posts: 122 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z PL M6 Rep Power: 10	NAV update ripoff?? Hey guys- First post. I was wondering if there were alternative ways of getting the nav updates? The pricing seems ridiculous for an update on a 42000 dollar car. Can anyone illuminate other ways of obtaining the update? thanks Vicious

05-20-2015, 05:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	I paid for it last year in my 09. Still sucks and not better than my phone/Google/waze provides. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

05-21-2015, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Not worth it IMO. I haven't updated my '12 yet and don't plan on doing so. I use google maps if I need directions. Maybe if you traveled a lot in new areas it would make sense to get the updates. However for 99% of my driving whatever update they put on the '12 models is still sufficient. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

05-21-2015, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	i looked into this once. it was too much work and might not have even worked. think i was going to download a renault dvd and try and update but can't remember exactly. still you need a consult i think __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

05-21-2015, 04:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I think people often opt for the nav option because a) the touch screen is nice and ups the interior presence and b) it looks fing sweet. The maps are rubbish, unless just being used to navigate your way out of a parking lot... __________________ -Jay-* jonathanjamesphotographer.com

05-21-2015, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
ViciousZ34 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kansas City Posts: 122 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z PL M6 Rep Power: 10	Thanks. It's looking like it's not even worth it from what I can tell.

05-21-2015, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Not worth it. I have my stock Nav and I end up using Google Maps most of the time. lol

05-21-2015, 03:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i use a nuvi with life time maps. also has OBD2 gauges when i dont need the maps. i dont think the dealer update is worth it.

05-21-2015, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Nav option in a sports car not worth it in my opinion.

05-21-2015, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I won't update mine... It does allow you to change a lot of settings on the car that you can't without it (not any way I know of, anyway) and it's neat when playing MP3's off of a thumb drive but as a navigation system I'd rather use my phone.

05-26-2015, 05:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	true, plus the rear view camera if the car came with it as it should.

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