I'd appreciate hearing from any Mini owners who have bought the $199 Navteq 2006.2 upgrade for their 2004 DVD-based nav system.

Particularly: Did you notice any changes in functionality? If so, what? Did installation involve anything more complicated than slipping the disc into the underseat nav unit? Does the Mini winged logo still appear on the screen every time the car door is opened?

Thanks to one and all.

 

The 2006.2 Navteq update is just a map update. It doesn't add functionality. It just updates maps and information locations.

The v.27 NAV update is new software. It adds input via zipcode, 3D view, new icons, auto clearing nag screen (after a minute or so) and a few other things. I believe I've heard that some new 06's are shipping with v.27, so your dealer ma be able to update your firmware for you.

 

Please note that the new "input via zipcode" and the "filter by state" options of V27 ALSO REQUIRE that you use map disc 2006.2 or later.

The other new features of V27 do work with any map disc though.

 

Ah. Didn't know that. I did both at the same time.

 

*curses his CD-based nav unit once again*

 

Can you swap out the DVD unit for the CD? Gotta be a few wrecked ones out there...
You went to the Dragon, but I've got perspective!

 

From everything I have been told, the DVD unit is a simple swap. I just have to locate one. That does not cost a fortune, o'course.

 

[quote=supergimp]The 2006.2 Navteq update is just a map update. It doesn't add functionality. It just updates maps and information locations.

Thanks for the info, Supergimp. But can you tell me: Is the Navteq 2006.2 update a new DVD disc that replaces the one presently under the passenger seat? Or is it a more complicated process than that to get the map updates?

Thanks.
Joe

 

So far I have noticed the new DVD is great when going in areas when you don't have a clue where you are. Or your horrible with directions (LIKE ME).

I am running the V27 with the 2006 DVD and it is quick and much easier to use then my original versions.

 

All it is, is a simple disk swap. Eject the old disk and insert the one you purchased from Navteq

 

Yea. What he said.

 

should all 2006 coopers and mcs' come with the 2006 disc or are they shipping with the old 2005 discs?

I foudn a 2005-2 disc in my June3rd 2006 build MCS>

 

From what I've seen here the disc included with the car always seems to lag the current release. Probably because most of us get the new release "aftermarket" (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).

 

well forking over another $200 would really blow since my monthly payment for the mini is $299. I'd rather make a car payment.

 

I'd check with local MINI folks and see how they got a newer DVD. Maybe someone in the area is selling them cheap or see if one of the big MINI dealer such as CLASSIC or Morristown will cut you a good discount.

Oh and I wish my MINI's payment was $299!!