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Not sure if Chrysler does it the same way Nissan does, but with all Nissan updates I advise the dealers to go through NavTek. They farm out all the navi discs to dealers... Dealers simply pass that cost on to the customer. Customers must use the dealer as a liason for the transaction, because NavTek won't deal directly with consumers (must have an active PO)
And yes, the update discs will need to be purchased new... that is, IF they're still supported.
And yes, the update discs will need to be purchased new... that is, IF they're still supported.
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Originally Posted by babiehop
I have the original CD set for my 2005 and Chrysler dealership price for new set is $150. Is there another source for these or should I just give up the change ?
You may want to burn a spare set to CD's and use those and save the originals in case they get ruined somehow.
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Originally Posted by babiehop
I have the original CD set for my 2005 and Chrysler dealership price for new set is $150. Is there another source for these or should I just give up the change ?
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So, let me understand - if I order a new set of disks, it will be 2005 information, and not an updated map ? Hhhmmmm. Mr. Miata, what are your $75 disks ? I have a Garmin, it takes up too much precious room and makes me feel like my built in nav system is going to waste.
Guess I'll just stay on the beaten path and follow the setting sun ......or something like that.
Guess I'll just stay on the beaten path and follow the setting sun ......or something like that.
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Originally Posted by babiehop
So, let me understand - if I order a new set of disks, it will be 2005 information, and not an updated map ? Hhhmmmm. Mr. Miata, what are your $75 disks ? I have a Garmin, it takes up too much precious room and makes me feel like my built in nav system is going to waste.
Guess I'll just stay on the beaten path and follow the setting sun ......or something like that.
Guess I'll just stay on the beaten path and follow the setting sun ......or something like that.
The NAV works OK and is missing the streets etc added since 2004 (?) the percentage of those is quite small let's face it.
Get a Garmin if you like, I have both and the Crossfire nav still finds most places, but it is a pain to program compared to the Garmin.
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And the folks on the Audi forum give me **** for having a Garmin and a Bel on my dashboard. I buy a new US/Canada Garmin every other year for about $125. Beats screwing around trying to find updates. And I was able to get a chip for Europe for $99 and just take my Garmin with me. Did you know the basic Garmin comes with a bunch of languages built in -- I was driving with friends in Slovakia and they said it spoke the language like a local. Plus it had maps for Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland in the Europe package. I would never buy a built in navi unit.
Re: Navigation CD's
Originally Posted by babiehop
So, let me understand - if I order a new set of disks, it will be 2005 information, and not an updated map ? Hhhmmmm. Mr. Miata, what are your $75 disks ? I have a Garmin, it takes up too much precious room and makes me feel like my built in nav system is going to waste.
Guess I'll just stay on the beaten path and follow the setting sun ......or something like that.
Guess I'll just stay on the beaten path and follow the setting sun ......or something like that.
There is a free download of the OEM discs on the forum.. Would be what you already have in hand. Wasn't sure if by chance they had upgraded them by a year or two since original release.
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I also consider Garmin top shelf, but I'm becoming a strong fan of the navigation system built into my Droid phone.
It's tied to Google maps, and rivals Garmin as one of the best GPS units on the planet.
Plus Google sends free updates to my phone every 30 to 45 days, so it's always current.
If you got Bluetooth Audio Streaming in your HU, this is the only way to travel, as it hooks right in. Don't got Bluetooth, but have an Aux Jack, then hook your phone that way, and it works.
No Bluetooth or Jack, put your phone on Speaker, and it works.
Like I said, my Phone as a GPS works like a charm for me...
It's tied to Google maps, and rivals Garmin as one of the best GPS units on the planet.
Plus Google sends free updates to my phone every 30 to 45 days, so it's always current.
If you got Bluetooth Audio Streaming in your HU, this is the only way to travel, as it hooks right in. Don't got Bluetooth, but have an Aux Jack, then hook your phone that way, and it works.
No Bluetooth or Jack, put your phone on Speaker, and it works.
Like I said, my Phone as a GPS works like a charm for me...
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On no new CD data, if you live in Detroit, Cleveland, another old city with little growth, no problem. If you're in Vegas (20% additional sprawl since 2004), all you get is the chick on the system saying, "You are off road." I.e, I have the same navigation system Columbus used to discover America.
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