Hi all,
I have recently bought an Audi A6 TDI d 2009 plate. It has the MMI 3G sat nab with 2009 / 2010 Europe maps serial number: 4G0919884D.
This is the first Audi I have had (previously been seduced by BMW but have now managed to break free) and I am loving it. However, the sat nab is possibly the worst sat nab I have ever seen!
You can only enter the first 4 digits of a post code, then it does not appear to have a very complete set of street names, even when they are older streets than 2009 so getting to a specific address is virtually impossible.
Also, when approaching a roundabout it tells you the exit you need, which is great, but then just as you approach the roundabout it says 'now turn left' which is very off putting, incorrect and can be dangerous.
I spoke to the main dealer today and asked if the maps can be updated and if the post code capability has been improved. They have told me there is a 2014 version of the maps available at £191.59. They say the post code is part of the basic MMI. There is a newer version I could get at a cost of over £2,000 and they are not sure if the newer version can accept full post codes.
I am now wishing I had not given away my old TOMTOM when I got this car.
Don't get me wrong, I love the car but the Sat Nav is pants!
Is the dealer telling me the correct story or is there an easier way to improve what I have.
Cheers, Keenone.
I have recently bought an Audi A6 TDI d 2009 plate. It has the MMI 3G sat nab with 2009 / 2010 Europe maps serial number: 4G0919884D.
This is the first Audi I have had (previously been seduced by BMW but have now managed to break free) and I am loving it. However, the sat nab is possibly the worst sat nab I have ever seen!
You can only enter the first 4 digits of a post code, then it does not appear to have a very complete set of street names, even when they are older streets than 2009 so getting to a specific address is virtually impossible.
Also, when approaching a roundabout it tells you the exit you need, which is great, but then just as you approach the roundabout it says 'now turn left' which is very off putting, incorrect and can be dangerous.
I spoke to the main dealer today and asked if the maps can be updated and if the post code capability has been improved. They have told me there is a 2014 version of the maps available at £191.59. They say the post code is part of the basic MMI. There is a newer version I could get at a cost of over £2,000 and they are not sure if the newer version can accept full post codes.
I am now wishing I had not given away my old TOMTOM when I got this car.
Don't get me wrong, I love the car but the Sat Nav is pants!
Is the dealer telling me the correct story or is there an easier way to improve what I have.
Cheers, Keenone.