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[skiptheroad]

??I didn’t spend enough on my Jeep? ???
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I get these notices all the time for our GC's. I've never paid to have them updated because I prefer to use Google maps on my phone for navigation as it provides real time traffic alerts and notifications collected from other travelers along the route.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I took advantage of the $99 sale price, last August, when my truck was two years old. The regular price is $149. I used the NAV a lot when I first got the truck. I later switched to Android Auto and Google maps. It is nice to have one that works when there is no cellular service. I recommend an update every two years. The map update also includes a Uconnect update to the latest version. Another reason to periodically pay for the map update.

 

[skindata]

You have a Jeep, you shouldn’t need maps to tell you where to go. Make your own path. ??‍

 

[Gvsukids]

You have a Jeep, you shouldn’t need maps to tell you where to go. Make your own path. ??‍

Tread lightly...

??I didn’t spend enough on my Jeep? ???
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If I had a dollar for every one of these threads, I might be able to upgrade.

 

[RickF]

At least they're not trying to charge us a monthly "subscription" fee to keep hardware-based features like heated seats operational. See BMW . . .

 

[Gatorized]

disappointing at best - got the update because they changed. All the exit markers in Massachusetts to match the mile markers, but the update did not pick that up. @JeepCares - how do I get my money back?

 

[bilcol8122]

I updated my wife's wrangler last year. IMO it's a waste of money.

 

[JAVIERGONZO]

If you guys aren't using Waze, then you should. I don't drive off until Waze has started.

 

[wchevron]

disappointing at best - got the update because they changed. All the exit markers in Massachusetts to match the mile markers, but the update did not pick that up. @JeepCares - how do I get my money back?

They are doing this down on Rt 95 in RI this month. What a waste of tax dollars. Who cares if they don't match the mile markers, what are the mile markers needed for anyway. Typical gov't waste.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

I get these notices all the time for our GC's. I've never paid to have them updated because I prefer to use Google maps on my phone for navigation as it provides real time traffic alerts and notifications collected from other travelers along the route.

The only thing the ad says you’ll enjoy about it is the FREE shipping. That explains why people in the photo are smiling. It’s a real experience you must feel.

 

[In3briatedPanda]

Lexus is 169 for most models plus labor. the new Enform system with topographical overlay is subscription based, Im not sure what the nav updates for the newer cars are, the guest does that all on their own now. Toyota finally did away with propriety installs via the dealership. I hated that too.

Ill die on the hill that vehicle navigation should go away.

Apple carplay and Android auto do away with needing outdated technology, updates behind a paywall, and can only be upgraded so many times before the hardware cant handle any more.

Of course this is just my experience with navigation and the way i use it.

 

[sharpsicle]

They are doing this down on Rt 95 in RI this month. What a waste of tax dollars. Who cares if they don't match the mile markers, what are the mile markers needed for anyway. Typical gov't waste.

There are a ton of reasons that aligning exits with mile markers is the preferred way to go. And standardization of something like this across states is a good thing. It's only "gov't waste" if you don't understand the concepts at play or the benefits that result.

• Easy to understand how far you are in relation to your target exit.
• Easy to understand which direction an exit is from you.
• Easy to identify the spacing between exits.
• Easier for emergency services to know how to get to you based on the mile marker you're at.
• Gives a clear instruction on how to number new exits without having to change them all (i.e. how do I add an exit between exits 1 and 2 even though they're miles apart?)

(Just to name a few)

Google Maps and the like have definitely spoiled us. The only reason those don't have fees associated with them is because they monetize us every time we use them. The built-in nav systems don't do that, so you need to provide that payment yourself. It's just uncomfortable to see that number in front of you. Google hides what your value is that they're cashing in on (ignorance is bliss). You better believe that if/when the day comes that Google can't make enough money off of us to run Maps like they do now that they're going to start charging for it. Nothing is free.

disappointing at best - got the update because they changed. All the exit markers in Massachusetts to match the mile markers, but the update did not pick that up. @JeepCares - how do I get my money back?

How long did you wait? The thing a ton of GPS users always did wrong was they rushed out to buy updates as soon as they noticed a change on the roads. These things need time to proliferate, so if you do it too soon then it's unreasonable to expect the new maps to have the changes right away. In some cases it can take up to a year for this proliferation to get all the way to integrated nav maps.

 

[wchevron]

There are a ton of reasons that aligning exits with mile markers is the preferred way to go. And standardization of something like this across states is a good thing. It's only "gov't waste" if you don't understand the concepts at play or the benefits that result.

• Easy to understand how far you are in relation to your target exit.
• Easy to understand which direction an exit is from you.
• Easy to identify the spacing between exits.
• Easier for emergency services to know how to get to you based on the mile marker you're at.
• Gives a clear instruction on how to number new exits without having to change them all (i.e. how do I add an exit between exits 1 and 2 even though they're miles apart?)

I see your point. When you can drive through the entire state in an hour though, it's a bit pointless. Your never far from anything.
Also, why now. The roads have had the same exit numbers since Eisenhower created the interstate system.
With the proliferation of car gps and phone gps. It almost makes all your points above moot.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Unreal there are still people who don't use Android Auto or Car Play.

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