MandoTL

Hey guys,
For those who may not be aware. Acura is having the $99 Orange Navigation Disc promotion for the 3G (2004-2006) Acura TL is happening now.

Expiration: March 31st

Link:
http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...-EM1-EDFS-0314

I just got the email today on the promotional offer. I got the paper offer back in November for the 2014 Navi Disc for our cars and it did state that this is the last update Acura will push out. And quantity is limited. $99 bucks compared to the MSRP $150 +shipping

I own a 2005 TL with the original disc so I plan to buy it since I lost the paper ad one and passed the promotional offer. So in case your in a similar situation I would buy it.

I use my Navi a lot to travel to unknown areas in CA so it comes in handy for me.

Will Y.

Yay!

RobCSU

not worth it. I bought the 2013 disc and I never use the navi. it was a waste of $100 bucks.

the navi was advanced in 2004, but it looks like Fisher Price now. In this day and age with Google Maps on your phone or tablet, that makes for a better interface. combine that with bluetooth and you have turn by turn directions thru your car's speakers.

use the $99 bux for other mods IMO.

quake97

Since you can almost sell your old DVD for half the price of the new one, it makes complete sense where it ends up only costing about $50. I still think it's better than using a phone. The integration is much better and it's always on. I can't tell you how many times I've used the nav screen to route around traffic. Given the delay I see on things getting updated on Google and Apple maps, I don't feel like I'm missing anything if I update the nav DVD on a regular basis. Everyone has their own opinion, but I don't think I'll ever buy a car without nav again.

Joe

madpoz

I decided to take advantage of this offer too. I wonder if the navi hack will still work...

Scottwax

Worth $99 to me. Screen is bigger than my phone and easier to read at a glance. Just got mine a few days ago, previous DVD was a 2007 so its a significant upgrade thanks to all the construction here. I use my phone to check traffic but if routes match, I let my factory nav handle it.

triax37

iTrader: (1)

Since there a few different opinions here, I'll throw out another one. If you're reasonably mechanically inclined, replace your navigation with a Nexus 7 tablet. I'm in the process of doing this - total cost will be $150-$200, and the usability is fantastic. Favorite feature is the Voice Input application, where I can give a verbal request for directions or restaurant reviews or to play a song, and the tablet will coordinate the results both on the screen and with a verbal confirmation. Real-time traffic via google maps. It also synchronizes to your calendar and will prompt you if you want directions to your appointments. This is as good as any navigation system I've seen in today's cars (not that I've seen them all)...

chayos00

So I've got the original nav DVD that came with my 2007 TL, with this new nav DVD does it just update the map or does it update the interface also?

bp_spets

Only the maps are updated.

Kaiii

iTrader: (1)

I think it's totally worth it. Got my 2013 dvd on eBay for $70. The big screen and always-on features are really convenient.

Also, I have a Galaxy Note 3, so my phone screen is pretty big and I still prefer the integrated navi size :0

Vlad_Type_S

iTrader: (3)

Hell yeah I've been waiting for this one. Thanks bro! I haven't received an e-mails or letters. Almost missed it.

HSForya12

Anyway to get them to ship to canada because when I get to the checkout page, they don't ask me to choice country.. that be sad since I still have 3.50 map lol

HSForya12

Sorry about the double post, I could not find the edit button... I just realized the offer is only for US citizen and I found the canadian version for the last update... they are selling it 179$

I think I'll past on that one

Again sorry about the double post

tommy97132

I just ordered my navi disk... thank you Mando!

jwang9008

Thank you Mando you saved me 50 bucks. i needed new maps. i was still using the 2004 maps lol

DMZ

I still have the 2012 disk. Unless the routing algorithms are updated, this disk isn't worth the media it's recorded on.

Just my 2¢ ...........
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illestbrian

I still have a 2004 disk in my car lol. I just don't know if i should upgrade or not. I was almost about to submit my payment but then i started reading the comments.

DMZ

If you still have a 10 year old disk installed, then it's worth the upgrade because there are have been many road and business changes during all this time. But aside from that, my inference about the routing issue still stands.
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Josh73

just purchased a disk, thanks mando, I still gotta get my drive fixed tho.

Jriddle8

Thanks, so this may be a dumb question. Would it matter if i live in canada? Does acura make seperate discs if you live in canada, or would this disc work and update my canadian maps as well.

Thanks

STC

iTrader: (1)

Will this work on an 07 TL-S?

Bajantl

Thanks for the share, I ordered mine. When the navigation couldn't find my own house, it was time to upgrade.

Bajantl

STC you have to go to the main page and input your model and year.

go to this link

https://www.navigation.com/is-bin/IN...dMenuItem=Home

1995hoo

I could not disagree more with the boldfaced text. For use in the car, I've long felt the simpler the better. The Navi's maps are exactly what they're supposed to be—MAPS that remind me a great deal of the conventional paper maps with which we all grew up. I don't need a cartoonish, childish interface that shows me two lines to denote the curbs to either side of the road, as that sort of thing is not helpful in showing where I'm heading.



EDITED TO ADD: BTW, for those interested in upgrading who missed the March 31 deadline mentioned in the OP, http://www.acuranavi.com has the orange disc for $99 through July 6. 2004–06 TL owners should take note of the following from their website: "Save $50 off the regular price of $149. This special offer of $99 is available through July 6, 2014. This 2014 map update is the final release for your vehicle and quantities will be available while supplies last."

MandoTL

They must have extended the promotional offer deadline. Thanks for adding that info.

DuoDSG

I ended up buying the disc because although things like Google Maps or Waze exist, my TL's GPS doesn't rely on cell signals which can be spotty here in the west, especially on long road trips. I use my TL's GPS on a daily basis, so it's worthwhile for me. Obviously, everyone's mileage will vary.

Plus, I'll never have to update the disc again. And if I'm going to sell my old disc (2010), it'll fetch the most resale value right now instead of later on.

Mad props again to the OP for finding the deal and being willing to share it with all of us

1995hoo

Yeah, and you know, I should have added that I don't know whether the deal also applies to the white disc because I didn't think to check. My 2004 uses the orange disc, so that's what I was investigating.

1995hoo

Following up on this:

I just checked http://www.acuranavi.com and the $99 price is valid for both the orange and white discs through July 6, 2014; however, in the case of the orange disc, it is available "while supplies last."

1995hoo

BTW, a further thought—a phone or tablet does not have the joystick controller the Navi has. The joystick makes it far easier to pan the map around when you're stuck in traffic and you want to see what other routes are available.

dmarti4444

Thanks for sharing this offer.

pinina

iTrader: (2)

Just ordered mine.

HBK

Does anyone know how to get it at this price and sent to Canada?

garrettdigital

I'd also like to know if there's a place to get reasonably priced navi DVD's in Canada.

mlody

It looks like the deal is still on. I do not use the Navi that often, but enough to warrant $99 especially that it is the last year they will make it and I plan on keeping the car for few more years. On top of this, my old disc is already scratched where the voice is garbled, so it makes even more sense to get. I will most likely wait till the weekend and order it.

TacoBello

You and me both!!

They totally gouge us in Canada for everything.

corrado85

iTrader: (1)

I got real good deal from ebay for 2014 disc and while I am a google maps fans, I cant beat using big screen, split screen notifications, and thinking now of upgrading to xm nav traffic!

can anyone confirm if xm nav traffic on details traffic on major highways or also for normal high traffic streets too?

dezymond

on mine it shows traffic on highways, that's about it. I wish it showed city traffic, that too would be very helpful, but nope.

Can't complain, I get it for free. Guess the last owner is a life member or something because I've owned the car for 4mo and I still get XM eveything

CoopTL

Anybody else have the 2010 update and upgraded to the 2014?
I'm driving from FL to CA next week and want to see if there's any real upgrades in the past couple of years.

Will Y.

I had the 2009 Navi DVD (which contained the most recent software updates) and bought the [final] 2014 update.

The 2014 doesn't have any software updates, just POI updates.
There were updates for a lot of POI in Los Angeles County as far as banks and restaurants go-- but only through 2013. IIRC, it also was up to date on all the toll roads in Orange County.

Welcome to AZ.