Sensis V1 vs V2 maps

**cmrtig** · 09-07-2009, 08:06 AM

hi,

will version 1 maps work in the RNS510 and what is the biggest difference between versions 14/1 and 15/2? is it noticeable? the reason i ask is that i intend to upgrade to the RNS510 in my Tig and have access to the V1 dvd, but the dealers want about $1200 for the V2 dvd, which is beyond a joke considering dealers in Europe are selling the latest maps for about 260euro and in the US for 200us. hence, just wanted to know the difference between the two versions and if spending an additional $1200 is worth it.

thanks in advance!

**Swallowtail** · 09-07-2009, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by cmrtig

hi,

will version 1 maps work in the RNS510 and what is the biggest difference between versions 14/1 and 15/2? is it noticeable? the reason i ask is that i intend to upgrade to the RNS510 in my Tig and have access to the V1 dvd, but the dealers want about $1200 for the V2 dvd, which is beyond a joke considering dealers in Europe are selling the latest maps for about 260euro and in the US for 200us. hence, just wanted to know the difference between the two versions and if spending an additional $1200 is worth it.

thanks in advance!

$1200!

Have you tried other dealers?

**cmrtig** · 09-07-2009, 08:53 AM

yep! all about the same, between $1000-1200. even the parts people lol at this price and sound sorry. the v1 maps are only $100 cheaper but unavailable now!

**Swallowtail** · 09-07-2009, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by cmrtig

yep! all about the same, between $1000-1200. even the parts people lol at this price and sound sorry. the v1 maps are only $100 cheaper but unavailable now!

Wow, that's ridiculous... Talk about penalising a captive market.

Are all the Euros the same - BMW, etc, I wonder.

**jmj** · 09-07-2009, 09:58 AM

I recently purchased a new Passat with RNS510... when I asked about the map version they said it would come with the latest version, and any future update would cost about $450.

Even at $450 the price is excessive, but $1200 is an absolute joke. They are ripping you off.

**cmrtig** · 09-07-2009, 10:11 AM

that's why i am unlikely to buy v2 maps even if that means i have to go without the nav for now. thus, can someone definitely indicate whether v1 maps DVD works with the RNS510 and what is the main difference between v1and v2. is it only that v2 are more up to date for streets, roads etc. or do they function better with the RNS510. anyone at all running v1 maps on the RNS510 and those who have upgraded what is the difference?

**whoistheg** · 09-07-2009, 10:53 AM

V1 should work in your 510.

If you were in Vic i would of said come over and i would pop my disc in for you.
I got V2 when i got the car.

you are correct

V1 - Sensis V14
V2 - Sensis V15

although looking at my V2 disc i think the V15 maps are old.

Eg. The new Deer Park by-pass in Vic is not even on it. And its been completed for 2 months. !!

On my Tomtom it was a purple road (ie comming soon)

**cmrtig** · 09-07-2009, 11:10 AM

anyone in sydney willing to share or sell v2 dvd, and what is v1 like if anyone is using it stillon the rns510?

**Swallowtail** · 09-07-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by cmrtig

anyone in sydney willing to share or sell v2 dvd, and what is v1 like if anyone is using it stillon the rns510?

Sharing would of course be illegal...

V2 seems OK, only been using it a week in a new car, so no idea how it compares with V1 directly. I had v14 maps in my last car though and they were OK, although obviously didn't have some of the latest roads.