Hello all,

I have been trying to upgrade my ver 2.1.... I was told that there is a pretty big difference between 6.1 and 7.1? I didnt really want to pay $250 for the new 8.1. Does anyone know where I can get a ver 7.1 at a fair price?

Thanks!

Go to http://btjunkie.org/

and search for a Toyota or Lexus generation 3, data 7.1 Nav DVD image file copy. (iso format) Download the file with a bit torrent.

Then you need image burning software on your PC and a DVD drive that can write to dual layer DVD's. Today, I found a data 6.1 is on that web site. That should be much better than what you now have. A word of caution: Once you successfully upgrade from the oldest data version, the 2002 disk will not longer work because the ROM was upgraded and you will have to use a data generation of probably 3.1 or higher. Originals of those probably can be found on Ebay for around 50 bucks. Still better than what you have now.

Be prepared for some difficulty as not all copies will work. The 7.1 data version I downloaded works perfectly in my 02 SC430, but doesn't work in my 01 LS430. I have a data version 5.1 original DVD disk in that car, also generation 3. Data version 7.1 is better than 5.1, but I can live with 5.1.

My 03 ls430 was wrecked and I'm getting an 06, so I have a 7.1 dvd for sale. It's on the for sale forum or pm me if interested.

Gary K

FYI - I just got an email from Lexus offering version 8.1 for an MSRP of $199. Did anyone else get this summer promotion?