infiniti is sending me offers to update my navigation software for $99. I have a 2007,, what are your thoughts on if this is worth it or not? I dont seem to have any trouble with the version I have now... at least not here on LA streets, maybe they havent changed much..

Also, after I bought the car last year I never continued the satelite radio subscribtion and I didnt have the traffic feature on my nav, and I think someone at infiniti told me that is why. Or am I wrong and does my Nav maybe just need an update to get the traffic feature?

has anyone done an update recently?

 

I did the update a few months back. Keep in mind that the Install key might be $99 dollars, but then you have to pay an Infiniti service tech to update the maps on the hard drive for another $XX cost (can't remember what I paid)

That being said, I didn't notice much of an update on my maps, however I'm assuming that the POI's that I don't use often were significantly updated.

The Nav itself shouldn't need an updated to get the traffic feature, just a subscription to SiriusXM NavTraffic.

 

ok thank you very much. exactly what i wanted to know

 

I need an update. Hate it when they can't find certain features on the map.

 

I got that offer too. I am not going to update my Navi. I use it a lot but not much changed. I don't need to know that they just dug up some unknown land and gave it a street name. Chances are, i am not going to that location.

 

No one offered me anything

How would i go about updating the nav...dealer?

 

^ Maybe someone in your area can give you there coupon if you really want this update or call the corporation to have them send you one.

 

You don't need the coupon to get the $99 price btw. Its already discounted on the purchase website until 7/31/11.

Nav Update Purchase Site

 

anyone get quotes from the dealer to update the maps? My nav is useless now because of so many new toll roads that were added 2 years ago, without them on it the maps are worthless around town, I've just been using my android navigation feature.

 

You can download the update via Torrent. Haha jk. That would be nice though.

 

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES

 

I had inquired about the update on my '07. $99 for software + dealer wanted $125 for install.
Can get portable Garmin for under $200 w/lifetime updates!!

 

^ but a aftermarket navi glued to the windshield dont look clean yo :P

 

I find myself using my G nav much less and my Android Phone a lot more. I get free accurate traffic, 3-D mapping, satelite photos of the destination, and much more than what the G nav gives me. Plus, I can get real-time info without having to pay a subscription. I've also realized that the traffic feature on the Android phone is extremely accurate- and even the minutes to destination has only been off by like only 1 or 2 minutes max.

The nav in my G is just for show (also I wanted the tech package, so the Nav was a must.)

I think future cars should have docks that can integrate an Android device into the car for navigation. It would really be amazing- since not much work would be required. Actually, since Android phones can depict almost all info you want- weather, news, sports, radio, etc, it would be awesome if Infiniti made an Android integrated- capable G.

 

I got my Navigator map updated to 2010~2011 today. Here's the cost breakdown. I needed the 210 Freeway update.

Activation code from NAVTECH.com: $99 +CA Tax = $107.66
Riverside Infinity Service 1/2 hour:$62.50 + Free Car wash

(Tustin infinity charge 2X for updating service)

Note: After they have completed the map update, I notice that my compact flash cover is remove. They probably use a compact flash to update the map.