aftermarket gps unit question
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aftermarket gps unit question
hey guys,
I was wondering if anyone has a portable aftermarket gps unit in their cars, and if so, what are you using?? tom tom? garmin? other brands?
I received one back during christmas but it broke within the first day of using it. Apparently i cant keep it plugged into the cigarette lighter during startup
So i am in search of one that, 1, can stay plugged into cigarette lighter at all times, and 2, knows when the car is on or off and will shut down automatically when i turn the car off (or have a 30 second delay and then shut off, whatever)
please let me know if anyone is using something that fits these 2 criteria. its really appreciated. and i dont really want to get a unit that replaces the stock head unit, which is why im looking for something that mounts to the dash or to the windshield. thanks again
I was wondering if anyone has a portable aftermarket gps unit in their cars, and if so, what are you using?? tom tom? garmin? other brands?
I received one back during christmas but it broke within the first day of using it. Apparently i cant keep it plugged into the cigarette lighter during startup
So i am in search of one that, 1, can stay plugged into cigarette lighter at all times, and 2, knows when the car is on or off and will shut down automatically when i turn the car off (or have a 30 second delay and then shut off, whatever)please let me know if anyone is using something that fits these 2 criteria. its really appreciated. and i dont really want to get a unit that replaces the stock head unit, which is why im looking for something that mounts to the dash or to the windshield. thanks again
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my kenwood double din head unit uses garmin, its pretty much the best thing i have ever installed in a car. bluetooth, ipod, dvd, nav - everything. plus you are not driving around in a really nice car (not saying my c is really nice, but your's is pretty sweet) with a tacky gps unit suction cupped to your windshield, those are for ford's and chevy's not MB's.
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i just looked it up, and saw some reviews...seems to be a very nice unit and is priced on the lower side of my range which is definitely a plus. so does it automatically turn off when power is shut off from the cigarette lighter? and can it be left plugged into lighter during startup?
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We leave it in-it has an auto shut off-or keep in feature-when we turn the car off-it blips-and asks if you want to stay on-or it will auto off after 30 sec (you can set the time)-battery is pretty decent if you ever want to wander around with it (we did in a mall-was kinda kewl to play with)-has an SD card slot (cause I know you want to look at pictures on your gps unit)-
we have it mounted lower left on her Outlander and its barley noticable-as to the poster that doesnt like an MBZ with things suctioncupped to the windshield....there are a # of prodcuts I would argue that with (notably-my DashDaq).
Gl on the shop! (Hows the VR? I sold an Evo X for the C55-miss the mitsu's!)
we have it mounted lower left on her Outlander and its barley noticable-as to the poster that doesnt like an MBZ with things suctioncupped to the windshield....there are a # of prodcuts I would argue that with (notably-my DashDaq).
Gl on the shop! (Hows the VR? I sold an Evo X for the C55-miss the mitsu's!)
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it sounds like a good gps unit. and i do like garmin for a name brand. i think i'm sold. the vr4 is currently in storage till summer. its mainly weekends when it is out. i think ive put about 7k miles on it in the past 3 years...it was a full build up, ie engine, trans, heads, xfer case, turbo's & fuel system with all the gadgets...it will be nice to take it out in about a month or 2 and feel 21psi again...but its definitely not one for reliability...very temperamental
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It was $49.00 at Staples on special, not sure who has best price now.
Stupid name, great unit. Don't take my word for it, read reviews.
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Garmin Nuvi 660 is a great unit. I have it for my other vehicles.
I have a double din Avic F series in my C32 now. That thing is amazing... NAVI, XM, HD, AM/FM, USB, SD, DVD, etc... I was able to pick it up new on eBay with the msn/live cashback and a coupon code for under $500. It is worth about $1000.
I have a double din Avic F series in my C32 now. That thing is amazing... NAVI, XM, HD, AM/FM, USB, SD, DVD, etc... I was able to pick it up new on eBay with the msn/live cashback and a coupon code for under $500. It is worth about $1000.
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