Sat Nav Disk - A Basic Question

[Catweazle]

Hi

Have been looking at a 55 plate XT5 but the seller does not have the disks to go with the Sat Nav and a quick search shows that they are not cheap to replace. Excuse this really stupid question but do I really need the disks? Are the maps not preloaded onto the unit?

Thanks and sorry if this is a daft question

[duncerduncs]

As far as I know, only the very latest Toyota Sat Nav has a hard drive for the maps, therefore you'll need a disk for the unit to work.

Why not ask the seller to purchase the disks for you or discount the price of the disks off the purchase price?

[meredith]

Hi

Have been looking at a 55 plate XT5 but the seller does not have the disks to go with the Sat Nav and a quick search shows that they are not cheap to replace. Excuse this really stupid question but do I really need the disks? Are the maps not preloaded onto the unit?

Thanks and sorry if this is a daft question

Hi

Yes you do need the disk. I have a 05 plate XT5 and I had the original disk for a couple of years then bought the current one at that time. I paid over £100 for it! Too much!

I think I have the original disk ; I shall have to look for it.

[Catweazle]

Thanks everyone. At least I now know that the disk is required and can use its absence as a bargaining point.