Sensis V1 vs V2 maps

[Swallowtail]

was that v1 map in a RNS510? also happy to buy a second hand copy for a reasonable price, but charging around $1000 is worse than illegal!

No, it was V14 maps in a Mazda... sorry. I agree $1000 is criminal.

[vdeknock]

I know it costs a lot to generate and maintain the maps - but they are sold to heaps of companies so it not like just VW are paying for the maps to be generated.

If they were priced at an acceptable level then people would be unlikely to get them from a cheaper source. $1200 is a total joke - you can but a new nav system with the same maps or later for $400.

Whats the point in even offering them for sale, this would have to be the biggest issue I have with getting the SAT nav from VW. Whats worst is that 95% of the information is the same you already have.

[qsilverza]

1200 $ for updated maps, I agree is expensive.

This below was aimed at a complete system...

Well, it just depends on how much you are willing to pay for OEM stuff. You can always go aftermarket but for some that's more trouble and my guess is unless you fork out a similar amount you aren't going to get something that is a whole package and integrated into the dash/steering column display's etc etc. I personally would fit a carputer but that's because I am a nut !

I know it costs a lot to generate and maintain the maps - but they are sold to heaps of companies so it not like just VW are paying for the maps to be generated.

If they were priced at an acceptable level then people would be unlikely to get them from a cheaper source. $1200 is a total joke - you can but a new nav system with the same maps or later for $400.

Whats the point in even offering them for sale, this would have to be the biggest issue I have with getting the SAT nav from VW. Whats worst is that 95% of the information is the same you already have.

[guliver_twist]

When you look at the excessive price of the OEM maps, I am surprised that it is almost impossible to find a copy online. I would have though that people would be more inclined to share due to the ridiculous price, especially if they got the new maps with their system, rather than as a separate purchase..

Hopefully one day soon this will change!

[gerhard]

When you look at the excessive price of the OEM maps, I am surprised that it is almost impossible to find a copy online. I would have though that people would be more inclined to share due to the ridiculous price, especially if they got the new maps with their system, rather than as a separate purchase..

Hopefully one day soon this will change!

Problem with that thought is it's stealing.

If I'd just paid $1200 for updated maps, why would I make it publicly available for no cost to people who want everything for nothing, and commit a crime at the same time.

I don't find it surprising at all, that there are no copies floating around illegally.

That's not to say I think $1200 is a reasonable price. But then beer is dearer in a club than in a bar, and both are dearer than the bottle shop prices, which is dearer than brewing your own. You make your own choices where to drink.

[jmj]

I received a V2 disk with my new Passat. Happy for anyone to come around and "check it out" at no cost. I live in Barwon Heads, Vic.

[whoistheg]

some more options

on the back of my V2 disk it has the following

Volkswagen [RNS 510, RNS 810], SEAT [SEAT Mediasystem], Skoda [RNS Columbus]

maybe give Skoda a call and see how much it is?

Im pretty sure they have 510 in their cars