Best Aftermarket GPS (Navigation) on the market.

MyE92 · 05-06-2008, 11:11 PM

I'm looking to purchase an aftermarket GPS (navigation system) soon. What do you guys think is the best one on the market? Best price? Most accurate? Help me out guys! I'm not looking to spend a fortune on one, but I do want one that works well despite the price. Thanks!

HappyG · 05-06-2008, 11:23 PM

There's a thing called google. If you use this "google" and search for navi unit reviews, it will give you more accurate information then someone here suggesting a certain type of unit.

There are just too many models and sub-models and options for anyone to decide for you...good luck.

MODCLEAN · 05-06-2008, 11:37 PM

i have a Garmin Nuvi 660 and its awsome

Saigon · 05-06-2008, 11:52 PM

i was reading the top consumer mag, and they rated the garmin the best

Mach@M-Force_Design · 05-07-2008, 01:09 AM

Garmin XT, on my cellphone, Nokia N82. Locks on faster than the Nuvi. The software is compatible with all phones that have built in receivers. Probably not the best for one in car, however great to have on my cellphone when I drive and walk.

aznshrek88 · 05-07-2008, 04:12 AM

I have a NUVI, it gets me from point A to point B; sometimes in circles and sometimes not....its a love hate relationship

DPritchett · 05-07-2008, 09:28 PM

Check out the Dash Express (Amazon & Crutchfield) or their website. The device is new, but has lot's of potential.

im spencer · 05-08-2008, 01:56 AM

My girlfriend has a Garmin and wow it's a pretty dam good GPS system imo. Its completely portable, about the size of an Iphone, battery is rechargeable too. In all honesty you dont even have to use it as a Car gps it would work great for hikes and what not. The interface is very legible, and easy to use. The touch pad isnt at all kwerky like most GPS systems, its pretty button accurate as far as I can tell. The real live image is very decipherable, honestly there some systems out there with just Fubar road displays, but this one is very easy to catch on to and follow.

for a Garmin plus the price is very negotiable (I think my girl picked hers for something around $200-300 dollars at bestbuy, I wouldnt buy shit from there though you can probably get way cheaper prices else where)

MyE92 · 05-09-2008, 05:23 PM

Thanks for the input. I'm still up in the air between TomTom and the Garmin Nuvi

g9sBMW · 05-09-2008, 05:26 PM

Verizon LG Voyager provides me GPS, hansfree speakerphone, bluetooth headpiece if I want. Its my all in one solution.

MyE92 · 05-30-2008, 09:59 PM

How's the Garmin Nuvi 360?

TXSurfer · 05-30-2008, 10:13 PM

I have a nuvi 660 and a tomtom 720 to be honest I like them both. I like the 620 mount better than the 720 one though. But it seems to me like the 720 has more features than the 660, I also like tomtom software that comes with unit. Just opinion.

BzsBimmer · 06-12-2008, 01:45 AM

I just returned a Garmin W200
My wife was pissed when it took her 30 mins to lock on to a signal and she already drove around in circles.

The other times it was slow to lock on and told her to take roads that didn't make any sense

I never used it or had problems with it but then again, I have the OEM navi in my car. Her new C300 doesn't

gIzzE · 06-12-2008, 04:44 AM

It ma be different in the States to Europe, but I find the Garmin truly awful.
I love the design, love the interface and the way it snaps into the bracket and the charge cable is in that, all these thing make it good from the go. But then you start to navigate and it is ridiculous the routs it takes you compared to other systems. It really takes you round the houses, I finally had enough when I was in Scotland, I wanted to go to up to Avimore from Kenmore which is 50 miles north, I was 6 miles from the motorway east and then 50 miles north up a nice fast road, however the Garmin insisted on taking me 12 miles up a single track to get onto that motorway 10 miles up it. By the time it brought me onto the motorway it took nearly an hour, going 6 miles out of the way and then straight up it took 15 minutes maximum.
Terrible system, unless you are no wiser and don't know the route at all, ignorance is bliss I suppose?

Do you get the Navigion based systems in the States??
Their routing is amazing, Navigon, Sony, Panasonic etc. all use it.
Set it to OPTIMAL and and VERY FAST car and it will always keep you on the Highway unless it is obvious that cutting down a back road will save time. They actually choose the route I would, even in a city I know very well I can't catch it out, in fact in my home city it has taught me short cuts I never knew were there.
If you get a chance to borrow one, set it to OPTIMAL routing and VERY FAST car and see what you think.

Gig103 · 06-12-2008, 09:30 AM

I'm a fan of the Garmin 350. $200, and even though its screen is on the small side, it is easy to use an accurate.

dlwhite · 06-12-2008, 12:21 PM

I use a Nuvi 250. It's worked great except for the night it put me dead smack on the boardwalk in Atlantic City.

There were 3 cars on the boardwalk at the same time that night all Nuvi users!!

StarrDlux · 06-14-2008, 06:50 AM

dash express. it uses GSM for traffic on highways and local roads (yes local roads).

xml interface you can write your own two way or one way apps
favorite searches
myroute - learns your route and when you select that destination from your current location it will choose that route forever as #1
tons of cool features.

blows away the bmw nav.

uses yahoo local and GSM modem to do searches. none of that "downloaded" junk from XM or RDS like the bmw nav. This is 2-way GPRS based.

myroute totally owns for going to work and back. some gps's never learn. this one does.

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HappyG Major 45 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	There's a thing called google. If you use this "google" and search for navi unit reviews, it will give you more accurate information then someone here suggesting a certain type of unit. There are just too many models and sub-models and options for anyone to decide for you...good luck. __________________ Si vis Pacem, Para bellum. Have a nice day!
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Saigon Brigadier General 234 Rep 3,525 Posts Drives: BSM E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (47)	i was reading the top consumer mag, and they rated the garmin the best
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Mach@M-Force_Design Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,601 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (13)	Garmin XT, on my cellphone, Nokia N82. Locks on faster than the Nuvi. The software is compatible with all phones that have built in receivers. Probably not the best for one in car, however great to have on my cellphone when I drive and walk.
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aznshrek88 Lieutenant 70 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I have a NUVI, it gets me from point A to point B; sometimes in circles and sometimes not....its a love hate relationship
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DPritchett Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	Check out the Dash Express (Amazon & Crutchfield) or their website. The device is new, but has lot's of potential. __________________ 2011 528i Space Gray - Black - Light Wood Trim 2006 325xi \|SG - Terra - Walnut \| Steptronic \| Premium Package - Nav \| Zenon Adaptive Headlights \| Blacklines; iPod Adapter
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im spencer Back in the f80 55 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	My girlfriend has a Garmin and wow it's a pretty dam good GPS system imo. Its completely portable, about the size of an Iphone, battery is rechargeable too. In all honesty you dont even have to use it as a Car gps it would work great for hikes and what not. The interface is very legible, and easy to use. The touch pad isnt at all kwerky like most GPS systems, its pretty button accurate as far as I can tell. The real live image is very decipherable, honestly there some systems out there with just Fubar road displays, but this one is very easy to catch on to and follow. for a Garmin plus the price is very negotiable (I think my girl picked hers for something around $200-300 dollars at bestbuy, I wouldnt buy shit from there though you can probably get way cheaper prices else where) __________________ 2003 SS S2000 2016 MW F80 2018 BMW X3 X-Drive
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MyE92 El Presidente 278 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	Thanks for the input. I'm still up in the air between TomTom and the Garmin Nuvi
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g9sBMW Lieutenant 23 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 328i Sedan [0.00]	Verizon LG Voyager provides me GPS, hansfree speakerphone, bluetooth headpiece if I want. Its my all in one solution. __________________ [2007 328i\|Black Sapphire\|Terra Leather\|6 MT\|Xenon headlights\|BMW Alarm\|Clear Bra\|Stainless Steel Pedal Pads\|Black Line Tails\|MTEC V3.0 Angel Eyes\|HUPER OPTIK 30 Ceramic TINT\|GPThunder Fogs\|LED License Plate mod\|Sport Shocks/Springs upgrade\|ZHP Shift Knob\|//M Dead Pedal\|Matte Black Grill\|Aluminum Strut Bar\|Cyba Air Scoops\|Rear Fog Switch\|Perforated Mtech Wheel\|Miro 935s\|Hankook v12 evo Tires\|BMW SSK]\| BMW PE
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MyE92 El Presidente 278 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	How's the Garmin Nuvi 360?
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TXSurfer Lieutenant 99 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	I have a nuvi 660 and a tomtom 720 to be honest I like them both. I like the 620 mount better than the 720 one though. But it seems to me like the 720 has more features than the 660, I also like tomtom software that comes with unit. Just opinion. __________________
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BzsBimmer Major General 3274 Rep 6,723 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	I just returned a Garmin W200 My wife was pissed when it took her 30 mins to lock on to a signal and she already drove around in circles. The other times it was slow to lock on and told her to take roads that didn't make any sense I never used it or had problems with it but then again, I have the OEM navi in my car. Her new C300 doesn't
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	It ma be different in the States to Europe, but I find the Garmin truly awful. I love the design, love the interface and the way it snaps into the bracket and the charge cable is in that, all these thing make it good from the go. But then you start to navigate and it is ridiculous the routs it takes you compared to other systems. It really takes you round the houses, I finally had enough when I was in Scotland, I wanted to go to up to Avimore from Kenmore which is 50 miles north, I was 6 miles from the motorway east and then 50 miles north up a nice fast road, however the Garmin insisted on taking me 12 miles up a single track to get onto that motorway 10 miles up it. By the time it brought me onto the motorway it took nearly an hour, going 6 miles out of the way and then straight up it took 15 minutes maximum. Terrible system, unless you are no wiser and don't know the route at all, ignorance is bliss I suppose? Do you get the Navigion based systems in the States?? Their routing is amazing, Navigon, Sony, Panasonic etc. all use it. Set it to OPTIMAL and and VERY FAST car and it will always keep you on the Highway unless it is obvious that cutting down a back road will save time. They actually choose the route I would, even in a city I know very well I can't catch it out, in fact in my home city it has taught me short cuts I never knew were there. If you get a chance to borrow one, set it to OPTIMAL routing and VERY FAST car and see what you think.
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dlwhite First Lieutenant 31 Rep 324 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite 2007 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	I use a Nuvi 250. It's worked great except for the night it put me dead smack on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. There were 3 cars on the boardwalk at the same time that night all Nuvi users!! __________________ 1987 Black on Black Mitsubishi Starion ESiR 2007 Sparkling Graphite 335xi
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StarrDlux Pussycat's Meow 9 Rep 682 Posts Drives: '08 335i montego \| Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midtown (Altanta) iTrader: (0)	dash express. it uses GSM for traffic on highways and local roads (yes local roads). xml interface you can write your own two way or one way apps favorite searches myroute - learns your route and when you select that destination from your current location it will choose that route forever as #1 tons of cool features. blows away the bmw nav. uses yahoo local and GSM modem to do searches. none of that "downloaded" junk from XM or RDS like the bmw nav. This is 2-way GPRS based. myroute totally owns for going to work and back. some gps's never learn. this one does. __________________ 2008 335i montego \| stock 2002 A4 1.8TQS \| APR 1+ 1990 VW Corrado \| Stage 4 by SNS
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