henlam

It really depends on where you are. In Melbourne, I heard that v14 has the new Eastlink tollway on it, but it doesn't choose it as a route because when v14 was released, the tollway wasn't fully completed. In fact, the 'special' disc that I first purchased was v14 and no matter how hard I tried picking a destination right near the tollway, the satnav software picked a different route. I checked to make sure I had allowed freeway and tollway in the menu just to make sure that it wasn't avoiding it. I was a bit sceptical about the v15 only being a single layer, but the guy who sold it to me said that it might be missing some of the icon details such as petrol station, shopping centre, restaurant etc. As I don't normally use those features, I didn't see it as a major drawback. Having said that, I never bothered to check whether those details were in the v15 disc. In the end, I just don't understand where Toyota gets off charging us close to $400 for a new version of the disc, when for that price, I can get a whole new GPS unit. They are taking unfair advantage of the fact that our satnav units are built into the car and therefore we are reluctant to purchase another unit. Shame Shame Shame!

For those still looking for the latest version of their whereis maps, I suggest you try looking at your local computer swap meet. I went there today and there were at least three vendors selling the latest version of the maps and all for a very very reasonable price ;)

You could hire the Presara and swap the map dvd. If the place has a high turnover rate of renters, they might not event know who it was who swapped out the dvd. :P

V15 is out now, we should be trying to get a copy of this? Agreed... so who out there is willing to place a link or torrent to get V15? I know this is a BIG ask, so I am happy to get V14, but V15 would be the antz pantz.... :D This antz pantz you are talking about... how do I obtain a pair? I too am interested in getting V15 but am too tight to pay full price.

I totally agree about hiding the system so that it keeps my interior looking nice, but isn't that black box in the boot the toyota assist unit. It's not exactly an integrated unit. It kinda sticks out there.... we'll like a dog's balls. Given that, I would have thought that battery replacement should be a quick job.

Where are you located? I only ask because I just put my Aurion in for a service in Nunawading, Melbourne and I had to get my backup battery replaced as well. In my case, they had to order the part in (at least they acknowledge the existence of a battery). Once it comes in, they reckon it will take a few hours to replace the battery as it is located under the parcel shelf and they may need to dismantle the parcel shelf in order to access it. Not sure if that's BS that they are feeding me. If it is true, then I'd say that Toyota hasn't designed the unit too well if it requires a dismantling of a parcel shelf in order to replace a backup battery... but I digress. If you are in Melbourne, you may consider taking it to Nunawading. At least they sound like they know what they are doing.