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      06-13-2014, 12:33 PM   #1
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Map updates

Does anyone know how we get updates of the maps for our navigation system?

Are they included in the four year maintenance?

Mine are seven months old already. (December 2013 build).
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      06-13-2014, 12:56 PM   #2
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Not part of maintenance. They do offer them, but at $250 a pop for a yearly update.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...apUpdates.aspx
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      06-13-2014, 03:29 PM   #3
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That's the primary reason not to get BMW Navigation. I have a $100 Garmin with lifetime updates for the few times I ever use it. $250 for an update is beyond stupid.
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Usually you can get them online just google "road map north america next torrent" but you will need to be able to generate the FSC code or buy a code online for your map and VIN
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That's the primary reason not to get BMW Navigation. I have a $100 Garmin with lifetime updates for the few times I ever use it. $250 for an update is beyond stupid.
I agree that charging $250 for an update is ridiculous. I would have thought that you got updates while it was under maintenance.
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Yeah, not sure why I'd get that when I can use a Google Maps on my phone. If I want a really big screen, just buy a dedicated tablet and have it mounted. I can even get an LTE and have data piped to it if I don't want to tether from a phone etc. I'd rather use the money toward a performance option and better stereo etc.
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      06-13-2014, 09:22 PM   #7
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Best thing to do is wait for a software recall which always happens and you will get a free update. Got one on my 2007 E93 and our 2013 X1. There's not enough changes in one year to really even need an update yearly. I didn't get the Nav on the M235 because there's so many cheaper options that work as well that cost 10% of the cost.
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Last year I bougt the maps om a 32gb stick for $40 from a dealer, and paid 50 euro to get the special code. Stick the usb stick in the car, input the code and it will auto update. You then have a free 32gb memory stick.
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if you have E-sys and the Enet cable you can get the FSC file from your car and use a generator to get the code and save the 50EUR
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Does e-sys run on a Win 8 laptop?
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      06-15-2014, 07:55 AM   #11
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Good question. I installed on a Win 7 Standard edition netbook as it was the only portable device left in the house with an ethernet adapter. My guess it would be capable but can not confirm.
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