aftermarket navigation

moviemadness · September 24, 2007

guys what's the best?

I'm planning on roadtrip from NY to Cali, and thought this would be a good time to get one..try to make it an easy access one so I can pick it up in either circuit city or best buy.

someone suggested that I just get anything and return it in cali when I get there

I wonder if I can still do this

also, is there anything then I should do with the car before this roadtrip? I got an oil change in synthetic a few weeks ago, along with the 22500 check up.

also my car is gonna be loaded with luggage.

will this be bad on the car in general? tires? suspension?

**hondas123** · September 24, 2007

Get a Garmin Nuvi. (my opinion of course)

I have the 660 and love it.

**laz** · September 24, 2007

Anything TomTom gets my vote. I went up by you recently, and it was flawless. I also like the ease of use of their software.

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moviemadness · September 24, 2007

would you be talking about the Garmin Nuvi 670?

jesus that's a grand!

**rao** · September 24, 2007

Garmin 350.

**laz** · September 24, 2007

This is what I have right now:

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0008G1RSU/musicso0b2484-20[/ame]

And you probably do not need anything else.

I mount it on the left side of me where the registration/inspection stickers go and it works perfectly.

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**mickeyd2005** · September 24, 2007

I bought a Garmin C580 for $350. I was impressed by its clear screen and easy to use interface. It has everything you could ever want... GPS, MP3 player, Bluetooth, and free 1 year MSN sub for traffic alerts.

However, the proprietary mounting scheme really sucked. Also, the MP3 player didn't sound very clear.

I'm returning it tomorrow.

**hondas123** · September 24, 2007

would you be talking about the Garmin Nuvi 670?
jesus that's a grand!

Garmin Nuvi 660 is about $540.00 on Amazon.com

Garmin Nuvi 360 is also a great choice....about $430.00 on Amazon.com

Both have Bluetooth capability. Works great.

**bakasama** · September 24, 2007

Garmin Nuvi 650

Just purchased this a month ago. I opted out of Bluetooth as I'm not a fan of phoning and driving. Hasn't seen serious use yet.

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Nuvi-650-Personal-Assistant/dp/B000OH63MI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-3537039-9554007?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1190673384&sr=1-1]Amazon.com: Garmin nüvi 650 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator: Electronics[/ame]

"Click to see price" at this moment is $453

1-3-2-4 · September 24, 2007

Anyone know about one that would fit in the cubby hole? for an 05? I have a Dell pda in which I use my Gps mapping program on it.. but with a 5MT it's going to be hard to adjust stuff while it sits in my lap.. (I hate the vent clips)

I saw this Kenwood unit but they don't make it anymore.. I think it was something Z-1

forestir · September 24, 2007

I'm planning on roadtrip from NY to Cali' date=' and thought this would be a good time to get one..try to make it an easy access one so I can pick it up in either circuit city or best buy.[/left']

also, is there anything then I should do with the car before this roadtrip? I got an oil change in synthetic a few weeks ago, along with the 22500 check up.

also my car is gonna be loaded with luggage.
will this be bad on the car in general? tires? suspension?

If you already have a PDA, you can save some money and get a GPS receiver and nav software for it. iGuidance has worked very well for me. A bluetooth GPS receiver means you can put it on the dash for a quick GPS lock and strong signal.

For a dedicated unit, most reviews have shown the Garmins to have better maps and routing logic than the others, but TomTom's user interface is best.

Check your tire pressures. Adjust to higher pressures for the increased load.

1-3-2-4 · September 24, 2007

^I use Iguidance as well and the i-blue GPS it works but I kinda wanted it all in one ya know?

**laz** · September 24, 2007

Shameless plug, but I have this for sale if you do have a Treo:

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70241

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NutBucket · September 25, 2007

Anything TomTom gets my vote. I went up by you recently, and it was flawless. I also like the ease of use of their software.

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And I just noticed you can download Mr. T's voice to guide you.

Hell yeah I'm gettin' that!

<-- TomTom OneXL owner

moviemadness · September 25, 2007

exit here fool!

moviemadness · September 25, 2007

I'll check out best buy tomorrow and see what they say.

Anybody here prefer circuit city over best buy??

**Claw** · September 25, 2007

I've got a Nuvi 350, love it.

recuomo · September 25, 2007

Ditto Garmin Nuvi 660 but all of the 600 series are excellent. The 660 has the FM traffic receiver but coverage is spotty. Poor in NY Metro area, decent in DC area, okay in LA/So Cal area.

**BDII** · September 25, 2007

Bang for the buck?????

the Mio Digi walker is king.

I have it, I love it!

$200.

You can hack it and put garmin programs in it, $200 for the unit, $50 for the Garmin maps (or get pirated ones for free), $20 for the memory card, and you have a GPS that plays DVD's and has the capability of a $900 Garmin GPS.

1-3-2-4 · September 25, 2007

I'll check out best buy tomorrow and see what they say.

Anybody here prefer circuit city over best buy??

I was going to buy this..

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8407592&type=product&id=1181347349597

But I need to know here from people how about to install it for it to be functional..

I mean I know some hacking will have to be done but as it has XM too and I have a XM radio subscription I want to have that work so I can hear it on the car's speakers.

**BDII** · September 25, 2007

Jazzy AUX in

I can plug my Mio into it and it goes over my speakers.

No real need seing since it's loud as hell.

Witzig · September 25, 2007

TomTom One for me. No issues, got it at Best Buy. I use the English bird "Jane" voice. My son loves it..... "then take the motorway". My wife just laughs at me.

FishingFiend · September 25, 2007

I've been using the TomTom 720 for the last month and it gets the job done. I would say it's on par with the Garmin's now, with the latest TOMTOM OS update. iPod controls, Text-Voice, Bluetooth Handsfree, Reel time traffic and slim form factor, are the bennefits. Being able to dial a point of interest from the touchscreen is cool. Mapshare sold me, never have your map go obsolete...

I hardwired mine in with a Kudamount. Kind of blocks out the passenger temp control, but being able to control my ipod with my index finger in 5th is great.