psadana

Hi Friends, Does anybody know about the new GPS map 2014 available for North America for E350 Bluetec 2012 model ? If yes where is the best place to buy ?

DerekACS

Ask your dealer's Parts Department if a revised version CD is available ?

ghstudio

Also ask your parts person if there are any (significant) changes for your area. Real question is whether it's worth the $'s.....real answer in most cases is no.

lakepop

I agree that in most cases the GPS update from the Mega Bucks dealer is NOT worth the $$$$$. The system is a big mistake from the get go. Consider what Garmin can provide at a dramatically lower price. Why MB went with that system can only be based on profit.

samdaman

Is the CD available in the market outside of the dealership.

noka

Comparing handheld devices to integrated Nav, I would tend to agree. Would I like to see lifetime map and system updates at a reasonable cost? Sure! However, is MB much different than any other manufacturer in this regard? Having owned several MB and BMW, I suspect it's probably not valid to single them out.

aeroconfigs

You can find them sometimes after market on eBay for 100 or less.

No way in hell I'm buying that from the dealer for 250. Might be worth 75-100 but still pretty ridiculous when you think about it. What is it, one dvd of data?

Foozini

Considering you can buy a Garmin with lifetime updates for half the price of the upgrade CD, it really isn't worth it.

noka

My new E350 maps are 2014/2015 V12.0.

beshannon

http://store.navteq.com/is-bin/INTER...dMenuItem=Home

dbldpr

I have a 2014 e350 and according to Mercedes benz usa there will be no update for the 2014 until maybe third quarter in 2015.

Firestopper0383

According to NAVTEQ, the next release of the 2015 map updates will be in December 2014 .

BeachBunny

I wish they'd integrate the Garmin software into one of these in-dash Navi systems (much like the Becker Map Pilot) rather than trying to develop their own. I just had an Infiniti Q50 over the weekend w/Navi and it wasn't entirely useless but it wasn't a joy to use like my Garmin Nuvi. It was bad enough to keep me from using it unless I was absolutely lost in an area, whereas I normally keep my Nuvi going to keep an eye on traffic and for the extensive POI database.

IIRC, Renault has/had a real, live TomTom mount on the dashboard of some of their cars which just made sense to me. Easily less expensive for Renault and the consumer, and the consumer gets a better quality product. It just seems like this should be a no-brainer to just fully integrate the software or even entire GPS device from a GPS manufacturer.

Urbaita

I have 2014 V11 that I purchased from a forum member here earlier this year for my 2011 e350. PM me if you are interested. Thanks.

noka

Anyone know if you're supposed to get the map DVD when you purchase a new car?

BeachBunny

Noka: In theory, the latest DVD is already loaded into the car's hard-drive navigation system before it's delivered to you. The W212 COMAND systems have internal hard drives which stores the actual map it uses. The DVDs are only for the purpose of updating it.

bob2chee

I have the nav update for 12-14 it has US and Canada. I had the update done at the dealer last month. You can do it yourself but it takes 2+ hours. The package has three DVDs. If your interested let me know. send me a PM.

El Cid

I have been suggesting directly to MB and other manufacturers for years about this. If they can create a BlueTooth system, surely they can devise a system that uses the large displays on the vehicles and pairs them with a portable navigation unit.

KY.Benzster

I use the MB dash GPS 80% of the time but when I'm in rural areas or long road trips I definitely suggest the "Waze" app. It's in the App Store and is hands down the best map app on the planet! Live time Traffic alerts, Cop speed traps, etc...all while streaming the voice alerts through the speakers using the car's Bluetooth. Only true downside is that it obviously doesn't display the maps on the car's display.

mikemargolis

Waze is awesome. I bought a little cel phone mount that attaches my phone to the air vent, especially in rental cars, but yes, I use it for road trips too. Nice to anticipate cars on the shoulder or police.

JohnEC86

Do you still have the NAV update disk? I would be interested in getting them from you.

Diamond White W212

I think the guy suggested that someone contact him via PM for the disk. Since he only has 15 posts, it doesn't look like he is here on a daily basis and probably will never see your inquiry otherwise.

bob2chee

I STILL have it, but some one has asked for it. you may be able to get it from him after he installs it. I will let him know.

Diamond White W212

I stand corrected

jzheng

Are the Nav DVDs re-usable? Any authorization code needed to load into a different car of the same model?