Is The 2013 Nav Update Worth Doing?

I am pretty well satisfied with the Nav system in my 2012 535xi. Luckily I have had only minor issues, and none of the horror stories others have seen.

I received an email offer from TomTom for a $245 update to my nav system. I hate to change something that's working pretty well for an unknown new outcome. And, while $245 is not cheap, I would do it if I thought the results would be worth it.

I know there is another current thread with many well-justified complaints about the nav system, but there aren't many comments one way or another about whether the update is worth while.

I would appreciate learning if those of you who have done the 2013 update have found the improvements worth while.

I updated my 2011 528i... Purchased the update from Tischer. It's very easy to do. While I don't have firsthand knowledge of the 2012 maps, I generically think every other year is enough. Compared to the 2011 maps, it looks as though they've done a better job of showing street names in a readable way. I still think the daytime contrast is not good due to the gray background.

Originally Posted by dpritchett

I updated my 2011 528i... Purchased the update from Tischer. It's very easy to do. While I don't have firsthand knowledge of the 2012 maps, I generically think every other year is enough. Compared to the 2011 maps, it looks as though they've done a better job of showing street names in a readable way. I still think the daytime contrast is not good due to the gray background.

Thanks for your thoughtful response. Looks like not much other Bimmerfest experience with this 2013 TomTom Nav update to report yet.

...or you can download the Maps for free and buy an FSC Code for $50.

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

...or you can download the Maps for free and buy an FSC Code for $50.

Sounds good to me. How do you do that?

Originally Posted by jimpal

Sounds good to me. How do you do that?

PM sent.

Originally Posted by jimpal

I am pretty well satisfied with the Nav system in my 2012 535xi. Luckily I have had only minor issues, and none of the horror stories others have seen.

I received an email offer from TomTom for a $245 update to my nav system. I hate to change something that's working pretty well for an unknown new outcome. And, while $245 is not cheap, I would do it if I thought the results would be worth it.

I know there is another current thread with many well-justified complaints about the nav system, but there aren't many comments one way or another about whether the update is worth while.

I would appreciate learning if those of you who have done the 2013 update have found the improvements worth while.

So is this an update to the map...separate from BMW? It might be well worth it. How does it work...via CD I assume?

Originally Posted by PeterC4

So is this an update to the map...separate from BMW? It might be well worth it. How does it work...via CD I assume?

No. TomTom is the provider of BMW Map software. The 2013 Update is done via a USB Drive and completely replaces your existing version.

To add to Shawn's comments...it's not different than what BMW offers. The maps ship to you via USB if ordered from BMW versus getting them 'online'. What the dealerships make money on is the FSC code that every CIC enabled idrive needs and this is what you get at a discounted price. All you need is a Paypal account, $50 bucks and a 32gb USB drive

Shawn or Baquir- Please PM me with details as my map is from 2010 (10/2010 build).

Thanks,
Steve

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

Shawn, Can you please PM me this info as well?

Originally Posted by skohler

Shawn or Baquir- Please PM me with details as my map is from 2010 (10/2010 build).

Thanks,
Steve

Originally Posted by Mr. Grumpy

Shawn, Can you please PM me this info as well?

PM's sent.

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM's sent.

Thanks!

Also interested here in getting link for current map update and where to get unlock. Thank you

2012 528i

Originally Posted by Comfortably Num

Also interested here in getting link for current map update and where to get unlock. Thank you

2012 528i

PM sent.

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

Shawnsheridan please PM me more info how to get the maps.

Originally Posted by ms535

Shawnsheridan please PM me more info how to get the maps.

PM sent.

Shawn,

The update sounds pretty cool. Please PM me with the details. Thanks

If possible, can I get the info on the maps as well? Thanks in advance....

hmm good to know

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Originally Posted by interpolator

Shawn,

The update sounds pretty cool. Please PM me with the details. Thanks

Originally Posted by dagoo98

If possible, can I get the info on the maps as well? Thanks in advance....

PM's sent.

Shawn, please send me the details via PM. Thanks.

Originally Posted by HuskerAZ

Shawn, please send me the details via PM. Thanks.

PM sent.

Shawn, do you mind sending the PM to me as well? Thanks.

Shawn, can you send the details to me? Thanks!