Infiniti Navigation Map Update Sale?

[JCesar]

http://infiniti.navigation.com/en_US/InfinitiNA/USD Does anyone know around what months the Map Update does on Sale for $99?? or the Discount code for it?

I have not pay much attention to the website to know when they go on sale but i'm sure someone here knows. I want to update my navi since a lot of things have changed around me in the last few years

Thanks a lot guys!!!

[CRV_33]

If I remember correctly I think it's in June

[mrnix]

Would be nice if they let go of the older years (which presumably have little value once the new ones are released) for pennies on the dollar. Mine is 2012, I'd be ok with a 2016 update if it was only a few bucks.

[Kprad12]

Would be nice if they let go of the older years (which presumably have little value once the new ones are released) for pennies on the dollar. Mine is 2012, I'd be ok with a 2016 update if it was only a few bucks.

No one would buy the new maps if they did that. I see the maps as pointless since the navigation system is pretty trash and you might as well use your phone.

[1080Rider]

So, is there anything stopping us from all putting up $25 and buying the DVD's then exchanging them with eachother? These can't be one use DVD's can they (I've never heard of that)? That's what we should do, chip in and buy a set, mail them to the next person once you're done with it...

[jtversky]

the DVD is keyed directly to your unit, so they won't work with another NAV unit. That's why you need to look up your NAV Unit ID when you buy

So, is there anything stopping us from all putting up $25 and buying the DVD's then exchanging them with eachother? These can't be one use DVD's can they (I've never heard of that)? That's what we should do, chip in and buy a set, mail them to the next person once you're done with it...

[1080Rider]

the DVD is keyed directly to your unit, so they won't work with another NAV unit. That's why you need to look up your NAV Unit ID when you buy

So, is there anything stopping us from all putting up $25 and buying the DVD's then exchanging them with eachother? These can't be one use DVD's can they (I've never heard of that)? That's what we should do, chip in and buy a set, mail them to the next person once you're done with it...

Ahhh... thanks. There haven't been many new roads added in my area so updating isn't very critical. Especially for the price!

[JCesar]

For the most part like you said, there is not a big point to Update into the new maps unless things change around you. There was a TON of changes does around me that i would want to see that in the map. All the Expressways changed and at times the map shows that i am going off-road lol

This is why i want to update the maps, plus i also have the XM Traffic and Weather subscription and i like to look at my Nav screen for that reason. Yes i could pull my phone out and use it been a way better option but i don't like using my phone while driving. i find it as an unnecessary distraction

and yes, I'm not a big fan of the updates been kind of a "One-Time Use" but we really can't do much about it since they are locked to your Radio ID Code

[JCesar]

The maps are kind of on a sale. $20 off right now. I will wait for the $99 price so I will keep you guys up to date on that

[Larz]

I am blessed in that in my area, everything has been at maximum build-out for years. No new sub-division, new motorways, etc. Lucky for me too as there are no more updates for the M series from 2010 and earlier. To me, the whole system is flawed. NAV systems should be fluid - they should update on the fly constantly and not be something 'stored' in your car. Each time you switch on your NAV and enter an address, it should draw from the satellite the latest info available. Instead of paying $99 for each update, maybe a subscription service at a rate similar to XM radio. No trips to the dealer, no need for gear in the car aside from a receiver. The cost would likely be the same, but no need to wait a year to get the latest maps.

[Ilya]

I am blessed in that in my area, everything has been at maximum build-out for years. No new sub-division, new motorways, etc. Lucky for me too as there are no more updates for the M series from 2010 and earlier. To me, the whole system is flawed. NAV systems should be fluid - they should update on the fly constantly and not be something 'stored' in your car. Each time you switch on your NAV and enter an address, it should draw from the satellite the latest info available. Instead of paying $99 for each update, maybe a subscription service at a rate similar to XM radio. No trips to the dealer, no need for gear in the car aside from a receiver. The cost would likely be the same, but no need to wait a year to get the latest maps.

This is why as soon as someone makes an affordable option to stream my Android to my car (or I get a new car with Android Auto already standard), I'll be ditching traditional navigation. As it is, I use my phone via BT for most of my navigation via Waze (crowd sourced radar detector - best app ever).

[stm37s]

My brother in law was telling me about Waze, say it's pretty good but I haven't had a chance to use it. I've seen on YouTube where they have a system that mirrors your Android or iPhone to your center console.

Don't know if anybody has seen these, here is a couple of links I've found.

Android & IPhones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3fKg_KpsXM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzudYAQcVbQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMWLWpUi3HA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNlIbFHI6oM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJYLBseBfHI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0mWra3h2r0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBW5K3DcWYo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzDVjcuH1vs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKgsdZq_uN4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-79WBweqpI

This will give help to those who have not seen or thought about doing this.
Some of this stuff our cars already have and some they do not. If a thread already exists I'm sorry. if your kind of handy, you should be able to do this yourself I would think, if not I think a shop might be able to take care of you.

[Ilya]

My brother in law was telling me about Waze, say it's pretty good but I haven't had a chance to use it. I've seen on YouTube where they have a system that mirrors your Android or iPhone to your center console.

Don't know if anybody has seen these, here is a couple of links I've found.

Android & IPhones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3fKg_KpsXM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzudYAQcVbQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMWLWpUi3HA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNlIbFHI6oM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJYLBseBfHI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0mWra3h2r0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBW5K3DcWYo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzDVjcuH1vs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKgsdZq_uN4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-79WBweqpI

This will give help to those who have not seen or thought about doing this.
Some of this stuff our cars already have and some they do not. If a thread already exists I'm sorry. if your kind of handy, you should be able to do this yourself I would think, if not I think a shop might be able to take care of you.

Waze is awesome. Tells me when someone reports a pot hole ahead, police hiding (or visible), animals in the road, or other general hazards. Also, when I'm using navigation, it takes traffic into account as it's crowd sourced. It's free, so you don't need to pay for useless XM NavTraffic which only probably works in like NYC, LA and SF.

As for the mirroring...there is this company that I started a thread for: xanavi-phone-mirroring-discussion-t620078.html

Not many people support Infiniti's though or the way our cars are wired...

But anyway...sorry for the OT. Let's get back on track...Infiniti Map updates...

[ssmrico]

I use waze 24/7