Of course I go to check and it was set where I wanted it. This started at the last update but maybe it was just coincidence.
One change that I know happened though that I don't like is that the map re-centers if you shift it around and/or expand it, and too quickly to even be useful now. It used to just stay where you leave it. I always want the zoomed out view when I'm approaching NYC so I can quickly pick the best route. The NAV is completely useless for that in NYC as it doesn't know all the choke points nor account for the endless traffic lights.