I just got the email notifiying me of the update. I was happy until I saw the price... Thought maybe BMW was handing out free stuff as part of the no cost maintence plan for a moment.
"And it takes care of stops along the way. BMW Map Updates put millions of addresses and the latest Points of Interest at your fingertips, letting you focus on the joys of driving, and keeping your worries in the rear view mirror. So embrace the change. Purchase your update now for just $245* exclusively from BMW.
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To make sure you always know the road ahead, BMW recommends that you update your navigation system annually to keep your navigation system running as smoothly as your BMW."
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