Just want to share the latest sales of the OEM navigation map update for $79 for the following cars:

EX 2008 - 2009
FX 2009
G Coupe 2008 - 2009
G Sedan 2007 - 2009
G Convertible 2009
M 2008 - 2010
QX56 2008 - 2010

Note that 2010+ G37 map is DVD based, no dealership installation needed

http://infiniti.navigation.com/produ...InfinitiNA/USD

My local dealer charges half an hour labor to have it updated, around $68 plus tax. Of course you can always use your smart phone for navigation. Since I haven't has the map updated since 2008, for $150 I don't think it is a bad deal. It used to cost $150 just for the map itself. I will report back to see if there is any real improvement.

 

I received the flyer as well. Even though I've never updated the navigation system since purchasing the car back in September 2008, I don't feel like I'm missing anything and "need" to update it. However, I was going to do so since $79 seems relatively cheap but then I saw that the dealership had to do the update/installation.

Why does the dealer have to perform the update?

 

The 2007 - 2014 V36 (G35/G37/Q40) navigation are HDD based. For model year 2007-2009, dealer need to hook up their factory computer to perform the map updates. For some reasons, (perhaps customer compliants?) Infiniti/Nissan switch the update method to DVD. 2010+ owner can update their map from a sets of DVDs. I heard it will take 2 hours and the car need to stay on for the whole time.

They still charge $129 for the DVD set for the 2010+ owners. So the price is comparable to the 2007-2009's $79 updates plus installation.

 

Because on these model years, the maps are installed onto the on-board hard drive. Only the Infiniti Tech's computer can interface with our on-board hard drives to update the software. There is no other way to do it.

 

I got the flyer too, gonna get the latest just to have it.. I don't really use it

 

I don't know if it's been updated since your post but I just checked on line (same $79 price) but the date is 2015! Am I reading that correctly? They're selling a maps database that's 2 years (nearly 3 years now) old?

I would consider updating if it was more current but why would I buy something so far out of date?

Like many I usually use my smart phone but occasionally if I'm in some location that doesn't get cell service I can still count on the built-in navigation in my cars.

Thanks!
Larry.

 

That's exactly why I keep a garmin nuvi in my console still, lifetime updates and it works as long as it finds a gps satellite.

 

I sent Here (the company that manufactures the navigation updates) an e-mail asking about this. Turns out yes, 2015 is the most current and no more will be made. Here's the reply:
Honda is still making updates for my '06 Pilot and Infiniti (supposedly a high-end company) stops making updates after 8 years? So much for expecting any type of longevity with their electronics!

Larry.

 

Larry Thank you for posting that information. I noticed that in 2016 when I updated. What irritates me is that the dealer SHOULD HAVE caught the fact I ALREADY HAD 2015 version . So not only did I get ripped off by ASSUMING the updated version was for 2016 but the dealer charged me 60 bucks to boot. Even though it has been a year since the update - I am going back to the dealer and get a credit. The dealership in my town has always been fair with me. As for the the *******s who DELIBERATELY market that software as CURRENT - well I just say people like that are pathetic with no moral compass. Ya gotta pity the lost bastards.
Had you not verified my suspicion I would not be acting on this so thank you sir for the information.

Another Larry