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Looking for gps dvd upgrade

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by daviec, Oct 28, 2007.

  1. daviec

    daviec New Member

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    I just bought a '05 Prius with only 6248 miles on it and I want to upgrade the GPS DVD. My street and several new developments in my area are not on my current DVD. It now has rev 4.2 gen 4 in it. I had seen a ver. 7.1 on ebay but it was closed before I could bid on it. Does anyone know where I can buy one other than at Toyota with their outrageous price of $300.. Thanks Dave.. ][email protected]
     
  2. MarinJohn

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    I am only guessing, but I believe the Lexus has the same nav system, and Lexus owners get free upgrades. Research more, find a friend with a Lexus and go from there.
     
  3. omgitsroy326

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MarinJohn @ Oct 29 2007, 01:14 PM) [snapback]532026[/snapback]</div>
    lexus do not get a free upgrade
     
  4. narf

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    Be sure you get one for an 04/05 Prius. In 06 they upgraded the nav screen and it uses a different software version. There should be a 7.1 disk available specifically for the 04/05 cars.
     
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    i want to buy a 2005 with out nav can nav be installed later?
     
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jaumick @ Nov 11 2007, 10:12 AM) [snapback]537981[/snapback]</div>
    Nope. The closest you'll get is the Garmin Blackbox which uses the screen but has a remote control to operate the navigation system.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Nov 11 2007, 08:46 PM) [snapback]538147[/snapback]</div>
    thanks for the answer is the garmin blackbox hard wired to the car?
     
  8. Tideland Prius

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    As in like an iPod connector is to the radio? I believe so.
     
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    I have a 2004 Prius. Would I be able to upgrade the GPS software? The map looks so much better on a 2005. Thanks for your help in advance.