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PCM 3.0 2013 Map Upgrade - Is It Worth It?

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Old 08-10-2013 | 09:50 AM
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PCM 3.0 2013 Map Upgrade - Is It Worth It?

I've got a 2010 C4S Cab with the original map software on the PCM 3.0 unit. While it seems fine, I've just had a loaner car from my local dealer (a 2013 Cayman) and the new map seems like a nice upgrade.

Has anyone upgraded to the latest version and do you think it's worth it?

It seems like an expensive step ($395 on Suncoast plus whatever my Delaer wants to hit me for the install), so I can't justify an annual upgrade. But given the 3 year gap and the enhanced features, it seems like something to consider.

From everyone's perspective, what's the feedback on this?
 
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Old 08-10-2013 | 06:56 PM
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How much would the dealer charge to install?
 
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Old 08-10-2013 | 07:23 PM
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I'm still waiting on a quote from my local P dealer, but I have a sneaking suspicion that they'll tell me 1-2 hours of labor... So that, plus the $395 price tag of the disc itself tells me I'm looking at close to $600 all in.

What I can't seem to find out is what (if any) additional or new functionality I can expect from the new software. Has anyone upgraded their nav disc, and is there anything more than just updated roads?
 
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Old 08-10-2013 | 08:52 PM
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I updated my 2010 to the 2012 maps a couple months ago. Doh!

It added some bug fixes for the Bluetooth that I appreciated. For example I can hand off a call from phone to car without dropping it.
 
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Old 08-11-2013 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DJSArcade
I updated my 2010 to the 2012 maps a couple months ago. Doh!

It added some bug fixes for the Bluetooth that I appreciated. For example I can hand off a call from phone to car without dropping it.

The bluetooth bug fixes would be because of a PCM upgrade not because of the new map I assume.
I have an 09 and cann transfer calls from phone to car and car to phone without issues. Only problem is if I shut the car (after I transfered from car to phone) the call drops.
Anyway. Is the map vastly superior?
What did your dealer charge for the install?
Thanks
 
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Old 08-11-2013 | 09:39 AM
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is there anything more than just updated roads?
correct, that's all that's in the update. if you have old firmware, it will update it, but no new features or graphics.
 
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