GPS unit for the truck

[Set The Hook]

I'm wanting to get a GPS unit for my truck. A good one that will get me around in new towns and to marinas. Any suggestions on makes and models?

Thanks

[JR19]

I will also be watching this post...In the discussion with my wife about what to get our daughter for Christmas my wife suggested a GPS for her car. I told her that I had two GPS units on my boat her instant reaction was well "since you are familiar with them you can pick one out,and pay for it" I don't think a Lowrance 520 would be good for a car so I would also like a suggestion

[LM Bass Angler]

Any of the Garmin Nuvi units should do fine. Make sure the maps are the latest version when you buy it. If not call or e-mail Garmin and they usualy will get the new maps to you at no charge. I like the wide screen versions like the Nuvi 255w. They are easier to see.

[Swerve-n-Protect]

I got one of those cheap TomTom 3rd editions and it does great........it doesnt give the street names, but good visual and has the audio when to turn and all that.....under $80. I think...

[CaymasRodney]

Wife has a Garmin in her Minn Cooper and it does a great job.

[JRO_1399]

I have a Garmin Nuvi and a Tom Tom. The Nuvi is by far superior and well worth the money.

[Grumpy]

I have owned several differnt units. Go Garmin nuvi. look at the larger model nuvi.

[ranger1055]

Greg

We have a nuvi ..... so you know, it does a great job even on the small back roads down here around the lake.

Greg

[worm1]

I've been happy with my TomTom 330. It seems to do a good job and isn't hard to operate.

[Set The Hook]

Thanks for all the responses. Seems like the Garmin nuvi is the GPS unit of choice. Let's narrow it down some more. What model of the Garmin nuvi would you guys recommend?

[Bigrod]

Hurry up, Target today has the NUVI 205w on sale for $99.00 regular price for this unit is $199.00 went to get one today for my dad for xmas and they only had one left. You can get it online still for now and it is free shipping. Hope you see this in time

[artcarney_agr]

Whichever you decide, I would highly recommend getting one that allows you to key in coordinates.

That's a rarity on most units.

I like the Garmin Nuvi a lot, but they didn't have one with that capability in my price range. Got a TomTom widescreen for $100 one day on http://www.woot.com and have been very satisfied with it. Not quite as user friendly as a Garmin, but it gets the job done.

A lot of the places I go to don't have a physical address (ex: farm fields in Missouri) so punching in coordinates allows me to go exactly where I need to.

[mdunc]

I just got a Garmin Nuvi 255W @ bestbuy & love it. Caught it on sale for $129.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Ga...52872

[Heffer11]

Garmin, let's you key in intersections. I love mine, only a couple of times have I not been able find it on the GPS due to a new road. I use it for work when going to jobsites.