Map Updates on special for $99?!?

[dstrahm]

Just received a note for FCA that they are offering me a special map update price!

“Douglas, a brand-new map update is available for your vehicle. Keep your navigation system running its best, and make sure addresses, roads, routes and new points of interest are up to date. Update today for only $99* and enjoy FREE shipping.**”

Its only one year old and they can‘t even keep the maps updated inside the warranty period!?! Really!?! They delivered about 200,000 Wraglers in 2021 so even if just 25% of the owners update they make $5,000,000 off the deal!! They’ll give me three free oil changes and tire rotations for free but will let the nav system get out of date!?! C’mon FCA, get a grip!

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[music293]

I mean, I cannot for the life of me figure out who would pay for that in the first place given that these vehicles now have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

 

[SERVR]

I mean, I cannot for the life of me figure out who would pay for that in the first place given that these vehicles now have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

I've wondered the same thing, especially with the constantly updated hazards/conditions that waze and the like offer (accident ahead, slow traffic, etc.)

 

[ConqSoft]

I've wondered the same thing, especially with the constantly updated hazards/conditions that waze and the like offer (accident ahead, slow traffic, etc.)

Exactly. I've never used the built in Nav. Using realtime is much better for the most up to date data.

And for those of you that say what about when you don't have cell signal, I keep HERE WeGo maps app installed with all offline maps downloaded for those rare occasions. (Free App)

 

[jmccorm]

I mean, I cannot for the life of me figure out who would pay for that in the first place given that these vehicles now have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

I've wondered the same thing, especially with the constantly updated hazards/conditions that waze and the like offer (accident ahead, slow traffic, etc.)

I use the built-in system for 95% of my own navigation. Mind if I defend it a bit?

Having a sign with the current speed limit on-screen is a big plus for me. It also has the live traffic information, road hazards and closures, and automatic route updates to optimize for traffic. Of course, it's not going to be peer-to-peer like Waze when it comes to letting you know where law enforcement or loose tires are going to be.

I've got suggested upcoming exits for with named food, gas establishments are great on the highway. Integration with other features such as the fuel price tool where you can sort by price and easily locate THE lowest stations in your current area. I don't know if you want to include the live weather radar, but that's part of the bigger package.

But why limit myself either way?

When I've got a passenger in the vehicle, I let them plug in their phone and use Apple Maps or whatever they want and it works fine, too. When I do go for a long-distance drive, I myself switch over to Waze for the peer-to-peer functions and then I return back to the factory nav when all is done. (Actually, I want to say that I can still get Waze's verbal traffic alerts while I still have the factory navigation system up. Best of both.)

People like to pick on the factory navigation system, and I have to say, I understand. It's never going to be the best in the face of smartphone apps. And perhaps in some parts of the US, the factory maps could be far more inaccurate than anything I've ever had to deal with. For me, the most annoying part of using the factory nagivation is in entering a destination address. I probably should make the effort to try that verbally next time (a small tap of the SPEAK button on the wheel, rather than holding it down and talking to my phone's app). Send-To-Go (via uConnect app) is a real pain to use.

If I'm starting to see accuracy break down, yeah, I'd probably go ahead and shell out $99 to get that corrected. Begrudgingly, though. I wouldn't be happy about it.

 

[music293]

I use the built-in system for 95% of my own navigation. Mind if I defend it a bit?

Having a sign with the current speed limit on-screen is a big plus for me. It also has the live traffic information, road hazards and closures, and automatic route updates to optimize for traffic. Of course, it's not going to be peer-to-peer like Waze when it comes to letting you know where law enforcement or loose tires are going to be.

I've got suggested upcoming exits for with named food, gas establishments are great on the highway. Integration with other features such as the fuel price tool where you can sort by price and easily locate THE lowest stations in your current area. I don't know if you want to include the live weather radar, but that's part of the bigger package.

But why limit myself either way?

When I've got a passenger in the vehicle, I let them plug in their phone and use Apple Maps or whatever they want and it works fine, too. When I do go for a long-distance drive, I myself switch over to Waze for the peer-to-peer functions and then I return back to the factory nav when all is done. (Actually, I want to say that I can still get Waze's verbal traffic alerts while I still have the factory navigation system up. Best of both.)

People like to pick on the factory navigation system, and I have to say, I understand. It's never going to be the best in the face of smartphone apps. And perhaps in some parts of the US, the factory maps could be far more inaccurate than anything I've ever had to deal with. For me, the most annoying part of using the factory nagivation is in entering a destination address. I probably should make the effort to try that verbally next time (a small tap of the SPEAK button on the wheel, rather than holding it down and talking to my phone's app). Send-To-Go (via uConnect app) is a real pain to use.

If I'm starting to see accuracy break down, yeah, I'd probably go ahead and shell out $99 to get that corrected. Begrudgingly, though. I wouldn't be happy about it.

To each their own. No worries. But for most of what you mentioned, you're going to find that in Google Maps or Apple Maps, in so far as speed limit, best/fastest route, closures, etc. That's all there.

And I'm pretty sure you can route gas, but don't quote me on that since I never use it.

Anyway, if you've got the coin and you think it's valuable, do you.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Laughable to spend $99.00 to update the onboard Map program of the JL.

That so called, map update you pay $99 for ...... when it was compiled by whomever..... was outdated about 1-2 seconds after it was saved.

Anyone that really travels ... interstate travels, etc., will tell you go with Google Maps or Waze or use a combo of the two.

Spend the $99 on Wireless Android Auto or Wireless CarPlay!

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I use the built-in system for 95% of my own navigation. Mind if I defend it a bit?

Having a sign with the current speed limit on-screen is a big plus for me. It also has the live traffic information, road hazards and closures, and automatic route updates to optimize for traffic. Of course, it's not going to be peer-to-peer like Waze when it comes to letting you know where law enforcement or loose tires are going to be.

I've got suggested upcoming exits for with named food, gas establishments are great on the highway. Integration with other features such as the fuel price tool where you can sort by price and easily locate THE lowest stations in your current area. I don't know if you want to include the live weather radar, but that's part of the bigger package.

But why limit myself either way?

When I've got a passenger in the vehicle, I let them plug in their phone and use Apple Maps or whatever they want and it works fine, too. When I do go for a long-distance drive, I myself switch over to Waze for the peer-to-peer functions and then I return back to the factory nav when all is done. (Actually, I want to say that I can still get Waze's verbal traffic alerts while I still have the factory navigation system up. Best of both.)

People like to pick on the factory navigation system, and I have to say, I understand. It's never going to be the best in the face of smartphone apps. And perhaps in some parts of the US, the factory maps could be far more inaccurate than anything I've ever had to deal with. For me, the most annoying part of using the factory nagivation is in entering a destination address. I probably should make the effort to try that verbally next time (a small tap of the SPEAK button on the wheel, rather than holding it down and talking to my phone's app). Send-To-Go (via uConnect app) is a real pain to use.

If I'm starting to see accuracy break down, yeah, I'd probably go ahead and shell out $99 to get that corrected. Begrudgingly, though. I wouldn't be happy about it.

You aren’t wrong. The native navigation isn’t bad at all and it does have some good features. I use it along with phone based navigation like Google maps, Waze, etc. However a caution on purchasing updates: they may not actually be updated at all from what you have now. Before making a purchase check the date of the revision. Also, my experience in the past with TomTom and Garmin based native nav updates is that even if they are a more recent revision than what you’ve currently got, it may not contain any useful changes from what you’ve got now.

Also, if they could push the updates out like other software updates and charge me $20 I’d go for it.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Waze shows the speed. I can see someone wanting the built in due to cell service though.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Google Maps allows you to save maps in regard to where you are traveling.

Minutes... or say an hour before your trip you just save or update your saved Google Maps.

Unlike the old/outdated maps on your built in Nav, you will have current roads open info and more.
You will have current info... and no cellphone coverage concerns.... as no cellphone connection is needed.

 

[donmontalvo]

I stopped buying map updates after Apple improved their Maps app a few years ago.

Now when you plan a route it downloads enough map area along your route that the map drawing latency is nearly gone.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

I stopped buying map updates after Apple improved their Maps app a few years ago.

Now when you plan a route it downloads enough map area along your route that the map drawing latency is nearly gone.

Try Waze. It is a lot better than google or Apple maps as a vehicle GPS.

 

[sentience]

I can understand the case for built in navigation for driving in truly middle of nowhere locations (no cell towers), or for folks with data use restrictions. It is weird that Jeep offers XM Traffic complementary for five years, but doesn’t give the equivalent map data to go with it. Oops.

Despite being an Apple guy, I’m a fan of Google Maps. I just like the ability to use the satellite view to see a rendering of the actual terrain and landmarks around me. It’s one thing to see a little blue blob representing the nearby lake. It’s another to see it both in person out the window, and see an aerial view in the dash.

Only improvement request for me is to see aerials in their appropriate seasons.

Apple Maps otherwise is fine. Waze has the best functionality, but the childish interface is a huge turn off for me. Like, why? Kids can’t drive, so why design an interface that caters to them?

The built in Nav is actually really good. I used it once just to see how it works, and was impressed by it’s ability to list all nearby amenities and the their exits.

I do wish they posted the speed limit in the driver cluster. That’s where you’d look to check your own speed anyway.

 

[GO_RV]

I have an original Garmin C 330 GOS a I bought in 2005 or 2006 for $400. No map Still use it in my junk car. It’s very accurate still 17 yr later.

 

[jaymz]

Waze shows the speed. I can see someone wanting the built in due to cell service though.

Typically when I'm away from cell service, I'm also away from any roads that would be listed on the factory maps as well.

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