Originally Posted by
nekky
Any reason to update my 2012? Are the maps that much different, presuming it hasn't been updated since purchased?
Well its standard question and difficult to answer. Its really individual.
The whole point of updating map is to have new roads, neighborhoods, intersections, POIs - up-to-date. (especially if you live/work/drive in new developments and do not want to drive in the fields)
Graphics stay the same.. Certain amount of 3D buildings content in major city centers though...
its easy:
If you use the in car navigation a lot - it definteily makes sense.
If you use a "magnetic vent iPhone 6 mount + Waze /GOOGLE" - I assume you do not really care what kind of maps you have! :)
Originally Posted by
vwblackb5
IMHO, the maps and the Google images are ok. Nothing spectacular. This is coming from a MMI 3G+ '16 owner.
"vwblackb5": Keep in mind that"nekky" does NOT have GOOGLE map - because he is 2012 year. This means he is MMI 3G HIGH HW, meaning he can rely only on map database - no external source of information (no SD card slot either).
Another point to consider:
What is the point to have GOOGLE MAPS overlay if you can't NAVIGATE using the GOOGLE maps? (THe navigation planning is purely based on actual map database)
THis means that even if you see the street on google map but not on the MMI map - MMI will never plan a route via that new road - as it simple is not aware of it...
Just my 2 cents
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