Sat Nav

[Hutton]

New to the forum so please forgive me if its already been done. I have a 2003 120 series which has the earlier sat nav. I received a cd box with the software that must have included the maps etc. The only problem was that the cd wasn't in the box although I assume that the software has already been loaded. My questions are: Is the early satnav worth carrying on with or should I stick to my Garmin satnav which can be updated quite easily? Also, can these early satnavs be updated and how?

Thanks in anticipation.

 

[TonyP]

Does yours have the touch screen system? I have the LC4, which does not have a touch screen, and although its a but basic and clunky it works well in that it always gets me there, and does have the traffic avoidance built in, which I must say is good.
Ok, not the easiest to add destinations, as it does not do full post codes, and with a 2003 system the maps will be a bit old, but as I understand it you can purchase a updated dvd from Toyota but its expensive.

Really up to you, but you can buy a good aftermarket sat nav for about the same price, which you can use elsewhere.

 

[Hutton]

Many thanks Tony. Your reply is really helpful. The best bet may be a combination of after-market satnav and Toyota traffic avoidance.

 

[Crispin]

The CD should still be in the unit under your (driver's) seat.

I've used it on occasion but do prefer my Navman for an ease of use.

 

[Hutton]

Thanks Crispin. I didn't even know there was something under the drivers seat!

 

[Nuclear Chicken]

Hotton, on the LC5 the DVD system is under driver's seat. Access it from passenger footwell area. I've also PM'd you. If you have a 5 and the display in the car shows maps etc etc you already have a DVD in there.

 

[Nuclear Chicken]

Ah, I see from your other post that you have a LC4. Ignore me and the PM I sent!

 

[Hutton]

Thanks NC. I appreciate the thought. Sorry to hear about your Cruiser.