Navi update on 2012-13?

[///SAL]

Has anybody updated their navi to 2014 on the 2012-13 cars? If yes is there a difference than the older version besides road updates.

Meaning is the color display different..

Please post a pic if possible thanks

[SteveMD]

Yup I just did it. Maps were updated (new roads etc.)but I didn't notice any new colors.

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by SteveMD

Yup I just did it. Maps were updated (new roads etc.)but I didn't notice any new colors.

Thanks for the info since i have a late 2012 x5 im gonna hold off another year but if it had a different display. Then thats a different story. Thanks again

[Kzang]

Usually, the updates are new roads and locations being added.
I have never seen any updates where the UI and graphics changed.. It's possible, but I have never noticed any.

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Usually, the updates are new roads and locations being added.
I have never seen any updates where the UI and graphics changed.. It's possible, but I have never noticed any.

Correct, i thought since the 2014 had different display that would be available for earlier years.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Correct, i thought since the 2014 had different display that would be available for earlier years.

I see what you mean but I don't think it works like that.
Because the latest version maps don't allow the same graphics on the older Nav system either. It just updates the roads ( new road names, constructions, etc.)
Unless you absolutely need it, it would be a waste of money. When I first got my 2013 X5 in April of 2012.. I had the 2012 Map.. I got a 2013 map update during the summer for free of charge... otherwise I would have not gotten it.

[SteveMD]

Originally Posted by Kzang

I see what you mean but I don't think it works like that.
Because the latest version maps don't allow the same graphics on the older Nav system either. It just updates the roads ( new road names, constructions, etc.)
Unless you absolutely need it, it would be a waste of money. When I first got my 2013 X5 in April of 2012.. I had the 2012 Map.. I got a 2013 map update during the summer for free of charge... otherwise I would have not gotten it.

$50 is a waste of money for updated maps?

That's umm...about 2/3rds of a tank of gas.

[retusn]

I thought the update was $250?? Where do you get it for $50?

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by retusn

I thought the update was $250?? Where do you get it for $50?

Getbmwparts.com, its $50. If your cic is update and you have your own 32gb stick. Basically you buy the file which will be sent to you via email, take the file paste it into the stick and then plug it in the car usb.

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by Kzang

I see what you mean but I don't think it works like that.
Because the latest version maps don't allow the same graphics on the older Nav system either. It just updates the roads ( new road names, constructions, etc.)
Unless you absolutely need it, it would be a waste of money. When I first got my 2013 X5 in April of 2012.. I had the 2012 Map.. I got a 2013 map update during the summer for free of charge... otherwise I would have not gotten it.

Now u said 2013. I wonder if that changes on 2014? There might be

[Draper]

Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Now u said 2013. I wonder if that changes on 2014? There might be

Hmmm, curious about this as well.

[SteveMD]

My map version is 2014.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by SteveMD

$50 is a waste of money for updated maps?

That's umm...about 2/3rds of a tank of gas.

Yes? why would it be an investment if the update is only minor and 99% of the time would not affect the navigation features?
If the update was packed with different features then $50 or even $250 is well spent..

Otherwise, I would rather spend it on 2/3rds tank of gas...

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by SteveMD

My map version is 2014.

Does the graphics look like this? Do tell...

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Does the graphics look like this? Do tell...

Zoom in!! lol, how the hell are i gonna see the roads

[SteveMD]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Yes? why would it be an investment if the update is only minor and 99% of the time would not affect the navigation features?
If the update was packed with different features then $50 or even $250 is well spent..

Otherwise, I would rather spend it on 2/3rds tank of gas...

I guess it depends. Where I live, there is a major redesign of the I95 corridor and several of the intersections have been completely redesigned.

In addition, at my exit, the changes have been made to the first intersection you come to after you exit - major changes that include a new overpass and a completely redesigned intersection. They are all on the new maps.

And umm...do you never go out of your neighborhood? No long trips that need Nav? I do and I want to be told to go the right way.

$50. I spend that on beer on a Friday night lol.

[SteveMD]

And this is what I am seeing:

[Kzang]

I understand $50.00 is not really that much money these days.. I blow it all the time on food and drinks as well and even more.... my point was for some people the update is minor and would not benefit from it.. hence my comment about throwing money away..

I travel outside of my neighborhood... but understand that in my neck of the woods.. ( NYC metro area ) it is likely shorter distance than yours... where you might have to travel 15 - 20 miles to go to one restaurant versus 5 miles here.. Just like you said it depends on where you are located.. but I find it hard to believe majority of places will have updated and or redesigned their roadways in the past year... Like I said if the update was packed with new features and or graphics.. then yes.. it woul dbe worth it.. but if the new update just added some new roads in places you don't even drive near by no... its a waste of money.

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by Kzang

I understand $50.00 is not really that much money these days.. I blow it all the time on food and drinks as well and even more.... my point was for some people the update is minor and would not benefit from it.. hence my comment about throwing money away..

I travel outside of my neighborhood... but understand that in my neck of the woods.. ( NYC metro area ) it is likely shorter distance than yours... where you might have to travel 15 - 20 miles to go to one restaurant versus 5 miles here.. Just like you said it depends on where you are located.. but I find it hard to believe majority of places will have updated and or redesigned their roadways in the past year... Like I said if the update was packed with new features and or graphics.. then yes.. it woul dbe worth it.. but if the new update just added some new roads in places you don't even drive near by no... its a waste of money.

+1

[minnmarker]

I'm confused,
There are 2 part numbers:
65902304629 CIC Map Update $ 170.93
65902338094 USB for Update $ 37.28

Is only the -8094 part required? BMW and some other web sites say both are required to update the maps for my 2012 X5.

[///SAL]

Originally Posted by minnmarker

I'm confused,
There are 2 part numbers:
65902304629 CIC Map Update $ 170.93
65902338094 USB for Update $ 37.28

Is only the -8094 part required? BMW and some other web sites say both are required to update the maps for my 2012 X5.

Is your car cic updated when u went to the dealer for service? I had mine done when i had to do my dinan flash, if so all u need is the usb. If not then u need both

[minnmarker]

I have no idea if CIC has been updated. Is there a way to tell in iDrive?