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    I am looking for a GPS for my vehicle... I may have asked before but here it what I am looking for, Voice - turn by turn navigation, 4.3" screen, possibly MP3 player and/or bluetooth. Anyone have suggestions and thoughts? There are TONS of system out there so I need help narrowing it down!

    EDIT: around $200 maybe a little less
    Last edited by gb387; Dec 3, 2008, 03:35 PM.
    Brandon

    2007 Black Chevy Avalanche

    My Albums: Avalanche
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    In Fort Wayne, Sam's Club has the Garmin 750 for $189. It spoken street names, MP3 player, 4.3" screen. I am not sure about Blue Tooth. Go to Garmin.com & check it out. I was going to get one of those, but Meijer had the Magellan 4350 on sale Friday for $199 so I got it. Also go to TomTom.com & check out their units, then go to Bestbuy.com, circuitcity.com, & Walmart.com and check out what they have and their prices. I made up a whole spread sheet with features I wanted and who had them at what price.

    Dave
    You repair things with tools. You fix things with a hammer.

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    • #3
      Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

      Circuit City's website has 15 units under $200.

      Walmart's website has the TomTom 130 with carrying case and home charger for $188.

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      • #4
        Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

        Here's another thread, just in case you missed it.

        GPS Navigation
        Scott

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        • #5
          Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

          1. Ex wife, never shuts up so you also have safety factor of not falling asleep when driving.
          2. AAA road atlas used very little

          FREE And I will deliver anywhere in the USA or Mexico also n/c

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          • #6
            Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

            I've had great experiences with Garmin units. My father has owned two and I currently have one. Mine is the 260W. I don't go anywhere without it. I've seen them for under $200.

            Colin
            A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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            • #7
              Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

              I own a Tomtom, it really helps sometimes.
              Erik Mejia

              Polishing Paint removes the stress in my life, and the swirls on my car.

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              • #8
                Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

                Thanks for the help guys - didn't see the other thread.
                Brandon

                2007 Black Chevy Avalanche

                My Albums: Avalanche
                Meguiars Online Acronyms - Meguiars Product List....

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                  Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

                  Hey Brandon! Did you end up getting one?

                  I'm in the market now. I've been jumping back and forth between the TomTom One, TomTom 330 and the Garmin 205. I don't need anything too fancy.

                  Anyone know of any good comparison sites?
                  Scott

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                  • #10
                    Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

                    Garmin all the way. Anything by them is great.
                    1998 Supermarine Blue Pearl Honda CR-V

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                    • #11
                      Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

                      I have a Magellan Roadmate 1212. I like it a lot. It was a gift from my gf's Mom.
                      -James
                      2012 Chevy Silverado ECSB. Z71 4x4. 5.3


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                        Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

                        Originally posted by BlueZero View Post
                        Hey Brandon! Did you end up getting one?

                        I'm in the market now. I've been jumping back and forth between the TomTom One, TomTom 330 and the Garmin 205. I don't need anything too fancy.

                        Anyone know of any good comparison sites?
                        Scott,
                        I got a Magellan Maestro 4350 for Christmas & I love it. I went from NE Indiana to Houston, Tx. and back and it never missed a turn. We have used it to go to Toledo, Oh, and Indianapolis and it has taken us right to where we wanted to go with no problems. It has a lot of nice features and is easy to use. I would highly recommend it. Mine was $200 on Black Friday. Sam's Club here in Ft. Wayne has a nice Garmin for about $200 also. If you want any info on the Magellan let me know.

                        Dave
                        You repair things with tools. You fix things with a hammer.

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                        • #13
                          Re: GPS suggestions - Anyone have one?

                          Thanks!

                          I've been doing a lot of driving in my new temporary job. Burned though 3 tanks of gas this week. It would be nice and safer not to have to look at a printed out google map all the time.
                          Scott

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                            Navigon 5100max. Also see model 7200T... Free traffic, a few years of free map updates, zagat, tells you what lane to be in and gives you a pic of what your exit looks like. Kinda like showing the non Megs guys (or the Garmin guys) Megs stuff.

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                              I have a TomTOM one 130 and love it. If I remember correctly was about 150 when I got it. Has yet to direct me incorrectly. The voice instruction can get annoying tho'. It tends to remind you to turn every couple feet when you get close but otherwise love it.
                              Michael


                              Talent hits a target no-one else can hit; genius hits targets no-one else can see. - Schopenhauer

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