Cheaper way to get map updates?

[tbonecopper]

We have an 09 3.6L Genesis and it's navi hasn't been updated for at least 3 or 4 years... I just checked mapnsoft and it's about 170 bucks + shop time... wow!

Is there a cheaper way of doing this? DIY? Some "open source" maps I can feed it?

 

[homeofstone]

Fairly normal price for Luxury cars. Some are 300.00 plus. Sometimes the mfg will offer free updates but who knows when.

 

[GenesisCaptain]

+1: $170 is a bargain relative to other cars.

 

[kev4]

We have an 09 3.6L Genesis and it's navi hasn't been updated for at least 3 or 4 years... I just checked mapnsoft and it's about 170 bucks + shop time... wow!

Is there a cheaper way of doing this? DIY? Some "open source" maps I can feed it?

Do you live in White Rock and drive a Black 2009 Tech????

 

[tbonecopper]

Nope. Jacksonville, FL, silver 09 tech.

 

[Seattle Genesis]

Nope. Jacksonville, FL, silver 09 tech.

My home town is JAX, FL. Used to have a house in Ortega. I miss all the sunshine !!!

 

[Vince2]

Well the software is $170. If you have a touch system then you can apply the upgrade yourself. If, however, you have the tech (aka "the wheel") system then the upgrade is only available through the dealer and the dealer will add the cost of his labor (usually $100) for a total of approximately $270 to $300 for the upgrade. Also the mapnsoft website (Hyundai's NAV software division, I think) warns that Version 8 (the latest) can only be added on top of Version 7...

If you have the tech (wheel) version of the NAV unit then it 's good that the upgrade is only available at the Hyundai dealer. Upgrading my tech system failed twice, "bricking" my system each time, and Hyundai replaced the entire head unit twice. Can you imagine if this failure occurred while you applied the upgrade? Try explaining that to the dealership. You would be SOL!

Even though I would much rather have the built in system loaded with the latest software, the price and hassle of obtaining that software makes that portable, LIFETIME free maps Garmin even more attractive. Using your Smart phone is also a good option.

 

[amartz]

I've been using Waze on my phone more and more. However, if you are driving in an area without decent cell service with your carrier, then there's nothing like a built-in nav system! Works when the phone doesn't!