Recommend me a Sat Nav please.

willhollin · 07-17-2010, 03:54 AM

I am on the lookout for a new sat nav unit.

I previously had two Tom Tom units, but the battery life has been shocking, and now the charger port is fooked and won't allow me to charge the damn thing.

I want -

- Widescreen, and reasonably large sized screen.
- Good build quality.
- FULL postcode search.
- Something that can be updated easily with all the speed camera locations.

Don't mind last years models, or possibly even refurbished. Looking to spend no more than £150, preferably around £100.

Personal recommendations preferred please.

Cheers.

matt@stratford · 07-17-2010, 04:12 AM

I have a Garmin 1240. It's only a small screen (3.5") but it was ok for me, easy to use. It didn't have traffic on it but you can get a cable that gives you lifetime traffic on it. Do you have a comfort climate windscreen? as the coating messes with the aerial. I am going to sell it as I have just changed car to one with Nav.

Matt

ElegantSpoon · 07-17-2010, 04:16 AM

I have a Garmin that I've used here, France, and Spain and it worked like a charm even avoiding traffic and it had speed cameras for France as well!

peterg1965 · 07-17-2010, 05:08 AM

How about this one?

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/Mio-Navman...ffic.7798.html

Steve A · 07-17-2010, 07:13 AM

We have a Garmin nuvi 1390t its the dogs.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=32700&ra=true

we have downloaded the north america maps onto the unit for 50quid and its helping me in orlando.

Id even now consider buying a car without a built in NAV unit, as this is so good.

we only paid about 160 but i think its worth every single penny

M330Touring · 07-18-2010, 02:42 PM

Garmin Nuvi 760- Had mine for 4 years and it's never missed a beat. Mine has blue tooth and mp3 built in and is wide screen with free updates. You can turn off the voice and just follow the instructions on screen, it's a really nice piece of kit.Paid £130 and it has been worth ever penny

chrisbin · 07-19-2010, 04:06 AM

you havent got iDrive????

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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Recommend me a Sat Nav please. I am on the lookout for a new sat nav unit. I previously had two Tom Tom units, but the battery life has been shocking, and now the charger port is fooked and won't allow me to charge the damn thing. I want - - Widescreen, and reasonably large sized screen. - Good build quality. - FULL postcode search. - Something that can be updated easily with all the speed camera locations. Don't mind last years models, or possibly even refurbished. Looking to spend no more than £150, preferably around £100. Personal recommendations preferred please. Cheers. __________________
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matt@stratford First Lieutenant 44 Rep 386 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Weston Subedge iTrader: (0)	I have a Garmin 1240. It's only a small screen (3.5") but it was ok for me, easy to use. It didn't have traffic on it but you can get a cable that gives you lifetime traffic on it. Do you have a comfort climate windscreen? as the coating messes with the aerial. I am going to sell it as I have just changed car to one with Nav. Matt
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I have a Garmin that I've used here, France, and Spain and it worked like a charm even avoiding traffic and it had speed cameras for France as well! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	How about this one? http://www.totalpda.co.uk/Mio-Navman...ffic.7798.html
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Steve A Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	We have a Garmin nuvi 1390t its the dogs. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=32700&ra=true we have downloaded the north america maps onto the unit for 50quid and its helping me in orlando. Id even now consider buying a car without a built in NAV unit, as this is so good. we only paid about 160 but i think its worth every single penny __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered
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M330Touring Private First Class 15 Rep 111 Posts Drives: M Sport Touring 330i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Garmin Nuvi 760- Had mine for 4 years and it's never missed a beat. Mine has blue tooth and mp3 built in and is wide screen with free updates. You can turn off the voice and just follow the instructions on screen, it's a really nice piece of kit.Paid £130 and it has been worth ever penny
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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	you havent got iDrive???? __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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