Is this reasonable to ask for when buying a new 2018?

biznut · 03-05-2019, 12:24 AM

New car, last year’s model. Is it reasonable to ask the dealership to update Nav and infotainment software before picking up/buying the car?

Seems like a logical request, but wanted to ask.

Also, I’d like to see if they’d sell me a OEM windscreen at their cost. They won’t budge anymore on price, so I guess it doesn’t hurt to try.

redcoats1976 · 03-05-2019, 01:45 AM

seems like they should update nav before you pick it up.

samurai · 03-05-2019, 03:25 AM

Of course they should install the latest softwareupdates before selling the car.

chevybill · 03-05-2019, 09:26 AM

The dealerships exist to make you happy, not the opposite.
If they really want to sell the car, they should be very willing to meet your requests.
You may have to "walk out the door" to get their attention.

01pewterz28 · 03-05-2019, 09:33 AM

You can ask the worst they can say is no but the update to the Nav they should do if an update is available.

JCunningham · 03-05-2019, 03:23 PM

just so you know it wont be updated to the 2019. thats a different system and there is no update besides the NAV update for the 18 mylink if it has NAV. if you do have NAV insist they update it if there is a update for the 18s. there is for the 17s @$139. All the updates since i bought my 17 have updated on there own when you hook the car up to wifi. You will get 4gigs free if you start the 6mo free trial onstar. you can also hook the car up to your home wifi to get the updates. why do you want a new windshield? dont you have free glass with your insurance? its very cheap to add no deductible glass. if you have decent insurance.

Silverado57 · 03-05-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

... why do you want a new windshield? dont you have free glass with your insurance? its very cheap to add no deductible glass. if you have decent insurance.

I think the OP was talking about this kind of windscreen...

JCunningham · 03-05-2019, 03:35 PM

o i was thinking maybe he or she was british. they shouldn't have a problem with selling at cost. i got 4 studded snows with my truck for cost. you could probably by it somewhere else for their cost so look into it befor you ask.

arpad_m · 03-06-2019, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

just so you know it wont be updated to the 2019. thats a different system and there is no update besides the NAV update for the 18 mylink if it has NAV. if you do have NAV insist they update it if there is a update for the 18s. there is for the 17s @$139. All the updates since i bought my 17 have updated on there own when you hook the car up to wifi. You will get 4gigs free if you start the 6mo free trial onstar. you can also hook the car up to your home wifi to get the updates. why do you want a new windshield? dont you have free glass with your insurance? its very cheap to add no deductible glass. if you have decent insurance.

Yes, there is a 2019 nav map update for the '18's for the same price. OP, do ask them to install it (and swallow the price

)

biznut · 03-06-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Yes, there is a 2019 nav map update for the '18's for the same price. OP, do ask them to install it (and swallow the price

)

Is there an easy way to check if it's up to date? I'm picking up tomorrow or Friday. I've been told they'll update everything, but something tells me they won't even check.

wjones14 · 03-06-2019, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by biznut

Is there an easy way to check if it's up to date? I'm picking up tomorrow or Friday. I've been told they'll update everything, but something tells me they won't even check.

Yep, on your Infotainment screen select Settings > Software Information > Map Information. The version number should match the V.2019 map update part number 84513064.

Here's the product info.

sengli · 03-07-2019, 04:13 AM

Recently got an offer for the update. Was cheaper to buy a garmin GPS, and never pay for an update again.

ac-427 · 03-07-2019, 05:31 AM

I've used my factory Nav only once or twice, and Bluetooth hardly ever, on my 2018 2SS.
This is because I use Apple Car Talk for its simplicity and dependability.

biznut · 03-07-2019, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjones14

Yep, on your Infotainment screen select Settings > Software Information > Map Information. The version number should match the V.2019 map update part number 84513064.

Here's the product info.

Perfect, thank you!

03-05-2019, 12:24 AM	#1
biznut Drives: Tesla Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 15	Is this reasonable to ask for when buying a new 2018? New car, last year’s model. Is it reasonable to ask the dealership to update Nav and infotainment software before picking up/buying the car? Seems like a logical request, but wanted to ask. Also, I’d like to see if they’d sell me a OEM windscreen at their cost. They won’t budge anymore on price, so I guess it doesn’t hurt to try.

03-05-2019, 03:25 AM	#3
samurai Drives: C8 Corvette Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 641	Of course they should install the latest softwareupdates before selling the car. __________________

03-05-2019, 09:33 AM	#5
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	You can ask the worst they can say is no but the update to the Nav they should do if an update is available. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

03-05-2019, 03:23 PM	#6
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	just so you know it wont be updated to the 2019. thats a different system and there is no update besides the NAV update for the 18 mylink if it has NAV. if you do have NAV insist they update it if there is a update for the 18s. there is for the 17s @$139. All the updates since i bought my 17 have updated on there own when you hook the car up to wifi. You will get 4gigs free if you start the 6mo free trial onstar. you can also hook the car up to your home wifi to get the updates. why do you want a new windshield? dont you have free glass with your insurance? its very cheap to add no deductible glass. if you have decent insurance. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-05-2019, 03:35 PM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	o i was thinking maybe he or she was british. they shouldn't have a problem with selling at cost. i got 4 studded snows with my truck for cost. you could probably by it somewhere else for their cost so look into it befor you ask. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-05-2019, 01:45 AM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	seems like they should update nav before you pick it up.

03-05-2019, 09:26 AM	#4
chevybill Drives: 1994 z-28, 2017 2ss 6spd Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 191 View My Garage	The dealerships exist to make you happy, not the opposite. If they really want to sell the car, they should be very willing to meet your requests. You may have to "walk out the door" to get their attention.

03-07-2019, 04:13 AM	#12
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	Recently got an offer for the update. Was cheaper to buy a garmin GPS, and never pay for an update again. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

03-07-2019, 05:31 AM	#13
ac-427 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Redline Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 168	I've used my factory Nav only once or twice, and Bluetooth hardly ever, on my 2018 2SS. This is because I use Apple Car Talk for its simplicity and dependability. __________________ 2019 Buick TourX 2017 Colorado Redline 1966 Ford Mustang Pro Touring

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