candebose Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm a new member and I'd like to know if anyone has purchased the new dvd for the 8.1 version of GPS Navigation? If you have, is it worth spending the money for the update? Can it be purchased somewhere else other than a Lexus Dealership? I've looked around a little on the internet, but I'm not sure. If you have any information on this topic concerning purchasing the update, please let me know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step Hen Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Which version do you currently have? That will mostly determine whether the upgrade is worth the money. It is mostly a map database update, with some firmware change depending on your current version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highstandard Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 From my understanding the latest version has a glitch in it. If I were you I would wait until October when the new version is released. You dealer can tell you what new stuff has been added when it is released before you purchase it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candebose Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 From my understanding the latest version has a glitch in it. If I were you I would wait until October when the new version is released. You dealer can tell you what new stuff has been added when it is released before you purchase it. Thanks for the info. I think I will check with the dealer and maybe wait a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candebose Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Which version do you currently have? That will mostly determine whether the upgrade is worth the money. It is mostly a map database update, with some firmware change depending on your current version. I think I was told I have 7.1, but I need to check it out for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step Hen Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 From my understanding the latest version has a glitch in it. If I were you I would wait until October when the new version is released. You dealer can tell you what new stuff has been added when it is released before you purchase it. Do you care to elaborate on this "glitch"? This would be the first I've heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleton Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'm a new member and I'd like to know if anyone has purchased the new dvd for the 8.1 version of GPS Navigation? If you have, is it worth spending the money for the update? Can it be purchased somewhere else other than a Lexus Dealership? I've looked around a little on the internet, but I'm not sure. If you have any information on this topic concerning purchasing the update, please let me know.Thanks. To learn more about the Version 8.1 update, visit http://owners.lexus.com Select Manage Vehicles>Navigation Map Feedback You are supposed to find release notes listing the changes made since the Version 7.1 update, coverage overview and more. Unfortunately this is for Lexus owners in the US. I could not enter a Canadian address to see the information. Perhaps someone in the US could copy and paste the updates here in the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beech699 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'm a new member and I'd like to know if anyone has purchased the new dvd for the 8.1 version of GPS Navigation? If you have, is it worth spending the money for the update? Can it be purchased somewhere else other than a Lexus Dealership? I've looked around a little on the internet, but I'm not sure. If you have any information on this topic concerning purchasing the update, please let me know.Thanks. have checked with the dealer and they did not even know that a new version was out. Regardless of price it has to be better than the piece of crap installed in mine. Cannot use it in my city. Have to rely on a garmin portable unit. Dealer is trying to obtain a copy of the new version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTNewLexusOwner Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I believe that all 08 ES350s had version 7.1. Not sure about 2007 ESs. So if you have 7.1, my opinion is that you wait a year or 2 for the next update. I have a Garmin portable unit also for my wife's car and have not got an update in 2 years and it still works fine. However, new developments, new road updates aren't in but usually the road changes are not so major that the GPS can't get you back on track. Now the new developments are a different story....but, really depends if you need to get into the new developments. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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