What GPS to buy?

**somethingclever** · 11-26-2009, 09:42 AM

Anyone here have one?

I'm going to get my parents one for Christmas but I have no idea what's a good one.

Seems like the Garmin Nuvi's come in model range 750-1350....I do want to get them the larger 4.3 LCD screen since their eyesight isn't what it used to be. :)

I saw on Ebay they are listed for about $150...but the same model with "MAPS" is $190.

Don't they already come preloaded with maps on them?

**John4cam** · 11-26-2009, 09:44 AM

My wife just told me about tom toms somewhere for $50. Lemme ask her where..

**scott5** · 11-26-2009, 09:49 AM

i think that was bass pro shops jon...

I have a garmin and i love it, i bought my gparents one last year for xmas and its eay to use and ready to go right out of the box.

**somethingclever** · 11-26-2009, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by scott5

i think that was bass pro shops jon...

I have a garmin and i love it, i bought my gparents one last year for xmas and its eay to use and ready to go right out of the box.

Details?

How much
Screen size
model #
maps already on it?

Again...I know NOTHING about GPS's. :)

**John4cam** · 11-26-2009, 10:02 AM

she told me walmart has em for 59 bucks. Thats all I know

**torchred v6** · 11-26-2009, 10:21 AM

Make sure you get a brand name, I got a cheap off brand one for our drivers @ work and it is a POS...

**mr4teth** · 11-26-2009, 10:28 AM

I recommend any wide screen Garmin Nuvi for the reason's you mentioned. The Garmin's are a little more expensive than the TomTom but they are much much more reliable!

My first Nuvi did lock up, but they come with a one year warranty. I'm currently using the Nuvi 255W and have 0 complaints! Sams Club has them now for $119

**somethingclever** · 11-26-2009, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by mr4teth

I recommend any wide screen Garmin Nuvi for the reason's you mentioned. The Garmin's are a little more expensive than the TomTom but they are much much more reliable!

My first Nuvi did lock up, but they come with a one year warranty. I'm currently using the Nuvi 255W and have 0 complaints! Sams Club has them now for $119

Yep...just saw that in the paper about 10 min ago!

I think that's the route I'll go.

**no1sirbutler** · 11-26-2009, 11:19 AM

Garmin ftw...I have a Nuvi(dont know the model #) and its awesome. ready out the box and very easy to upgrade

**94REDGT** · 11-26-2009, 12:48 PM

Garmin nuvi 205W(wide screen) Best Buy tomorrow door buster $99.00 5-11am

**badf250** · 11-26-2009, 01:05 PM

I have a sony. Works quite well. Make sure you get one with text to speech.

**no1fordgirl** · 11-27-2009, 12:05 AM

There is a family and friends event at Advance Auto Parts November 26-29 only. I dont know if all Advance Autos are having this, but I was told to 'pass the info along to anyone'... so it might be worth it to check it out

They have a Nextar ME 3.5'' GPS on sale for 79.99, saving $40.

I found it here for a 'review'..http://www.amazon.com/Nextar-ME-3-5-...tp_st_edpp_url

**One Sweet Day** · 11-27-2009, 12:16 AM

Go for Garmin...they are much more reliable. I would not get the Tom Tom...my parents had one before the Garmin and it told them to make an illegal u-turn. lol.

**somethingclever** · 11-27-2009, 01:49 AM

Ended up ordering the Nuvi 255wt from Best Buy online...$10 more than the same model at Sam's Club, but this one has free lifetime map upgrades....thanks for everyone's input.