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Challenge: best auto GPS with traffic

I'm looking for advice on a decent GPS to purchase. I am thinking about replacing a 3-year-old Garmin Nuvi 660 because it is slow (by today's standards) at finding satellites and calculating routes. Also, I am finding that I could really use a map update, but the cost of the update (minimum $70) is as much as many systems these days. I like that newer ones often have lifetime traffic bundled, and I really wish I could find one with lifetime (or at least multi-year) map updates. Features I would also like: bluetooth, automatic night-time screen, easy-to-use. Would like but not a must-have: FM transmitter. I am used to the Garmin system, but it doesn't have to be this brand if there is another one that is better out there. Price range: under $300 and preferably $200. Thanks so much, fellow wooters!

by turtlegir1
asked 2 years ago

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well the first thing you might want to do is start here: http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/044ce67e-1e55-48bb-96cc-a9453185ee82/challenge-im-looking-for-a-gps#7

this question was asked earlier yesterday. Yes he is looking for a GPS for Canada but the info is pertinent for you since finding a GPS for the US is easy as pie.

hobbit
2 years ago

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I have a Nuvi 775T and love it - size is good, fast enough, has traffic (in my area, at least - FM based). I wish the touch screen was a little bit less (mod edit: profanity) (it might just be me, but I could be trying to click something and it'll select something 1" away - I've learned to deal with it though, just being methodical when using).

Looks like the 755T is available for ~$140 refurbished, ~$160 new.

http://www.google.com/products?q=nuvi%20755t&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wf

dcalotta
2 years ago

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@turtlegir1: I gifted a Garmin 265WT which had the features you request. Any Garmin model with "T" at the end should include lifetime traffic updates.

When I gifted a year+ ago it was in the neighborhood of $165; I'd assume you could find it for less now.

I'll have to look more closely later for specific links.

perkalicious11
2 years ago

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