Rns maps

**Maverick** · 21-01-2010, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by team_v

You will find that price to be the normal cost from most places.
That and the fact that you aren't allowed to make copies of the dvd.

That is why i am going with the Zenec unit.
It costs less, has a variety of different functions, a usb port for external hardrive connection and maps can be updated if you know where to look on the internet.

Where is the logic in what you just said?

You're going with the Zenec unit partially because you can "borrow" the maps.

You won't go with the RNS 510 because of the cost of the maps.

I really fail to see any logic in your comments, surely if you're prepared to "borrow" one set of maps you would do the same for the other unit

And the Zenec unit has no maps available for Australia IIRC so I don't see how you could "borrow" what doesn't exist!

**geoffp** · 21-01-2010, 05:17 AM

I just had an RNS510, MDI and Skoda BT kit fitted on Monday.

The installer did not provide the maps DVD.

Legally I believe he should have - am I correct?

I am taking my car back this morning as more coding is required (helped out here by DeanCorp and Maverick - thanks guys), so should I ask for the map DVD?

**geoffp** · 21-01-2010, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by DJY

I received a CD with mine...

this topic was covered in another thread a few months ago from memory...
and it sounds like there are a couple of locations trying not to give one out - but the consensus was that it should be provided.

I think they may have accidentally left it in my Cd drive - as the cover was left on the passenger seat - with the disc still in.

DJY,

Who were the installers not giving out the map CD?

My installer is in Melbourne.

You can PM me if you want.

Thanks,
Geoff.

**NZTiguan** · 21-01-2010, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by geoffp

I just had an RNS510, MDI and Skoda BT kit fitted on Monday.

The installer did not provide the maps DVD.

Legally I believe he should have - am I correct?

I am taking my car back this morning as more coding is required (helped out here by DeanCorp and Maverick - thanks guys), so should I ask for the map DVD?

I would have thought that YOU paid for it (the maps CD) therefor it is YOURS and not his. I'd ask nicely first and then if that didn't work TELL them that you want YOUR CD !!!!

Cheers

**team_v** · 21-01-2010, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Maverick

Where is the logic in what you just said?

You're going with the Zenec unit partially because you can "borrow" the maps.

You won't go with the RNS 510 because of the cost of the maps.

I really fail to see any logic in your comments, surely if you're prepared to "borrow" one set of maps you would do the same for the other unit

And the Zenec unit has no maps available for Australia IIRC so I don't see how you could "borrow" what doesn't exist!

The zenec unit comes landed to my door for $1600 and can be installd by me.
I don't have to pay for the maps from VW or pay them for their stereo (which i believe to be overpriced).
I get extra benefits with the built in amplifier and external harddrive usability.

I haven't found anywhere that i can source a set of maps for the RNS system, hence my preference for the Zenec unit which supports igo8 which does have aus maps available.

I don't believe in paying the dealer extra for equipment that isn't going to hold value, which i can source elsewhere for a lesser cost to me.

Plus i would be the only tig owner in aus to have the unit = bragging rights

I understand your desire to keep everything oem as much as possible but i have never and almost certainly will never have an oem stereo in any car i own.
Just my personal prefference.

**mickofoz** · 21-01-2010, 10:21 AM

Granted, you will be the only one in Aus with that unit. Yes, it is your preference and rightly so. But if you think that your car will hold its value better this way, then I think you are kidding yourself.

**team_v** · 21-01-2010, 10:26 AM

I know it won't hold it's value as it is an add on.

However the oem stereo will not hold it's value either so I decided to go the cheaper alternative.

**jb747** · 21-01-2010, 12:36 PM

If you buy the car and RNS from VW you are entitled to a map disc. Otherwise, you've simply bought an RNS, and the maps are something you'll need to source yourself.

**NZTiguan** · 21-01-2010, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by jb747

If you buy the car and RNS from VW you are entitled to a map disc. Otherwise, you've simply bought an RNS, and the maps are something you'll need to source yourself.

Worth noting that somebody in Sydney has some for sale on eBay at the moment !!

Cheers