Is there anything I should watch out for when buying a used Garmin GPS unit?
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at
6:39 pm
I saw quite a few on Craigslist, that are much cheaper than buying new. Is there anything I should be wary of when buying used?
Nothing out of the ordinary.
Older models might not have the same features or satellite aquisition speed of current models. Batteries will be closer to the end of their useful life. Maps most likely won't be up to date. Accessories may be missing. You won't have a warranty.
Don
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Nothing out of the ordinary.
Older models might not have the same features or satellite aquisition speed of current models. Batteries will be closer to the end of their useful life. Maps most likely won’t be up to date. Accessories may be missing. You won’t have a warranty.
Don
References :
http://forums.gpsreview.net/
I would check the prices at other stores before you buy one. I have seen brand new garmins at walmart for 98 dollars. I would just check around and see if the Craig’s list prices are Truly cheaper before buying a used one. Also if its the difference of 20 dolars I would pay the extra 20 and buy the new one over the old.
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Dont buy a used Garmin GPS!
I recommend buy a new one its the best quality.
Don’t waste your money on junk, buy the best.
The prices are good and FREE Shipping.
Try this site….
http://astore.amazon.com/buy_cheap-20/detail/B000UX9YJ0
Product Description
Loaded and wide, nüvi 760 has it all ? advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter, hands-free calling, traffic alerts and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go. Save up to 10 routes, and specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 4.3 widescreen, or enter your via points and let the nuvi 750 automatically sort multiple destinations for an efficient route Hands free calling with Bluetooth phones A trip log of up to 10,000 points keeps a record of where you’ve been on the map for easy reference Speed limits for all major highways and interstates A high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna keeps the unit sleek and compact while the rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows you to use the unit in and out of the car for up to 5 hours MP3 playback with Audiobook player, picture viewer, and currency converters Built-in FM transmitter allows you to listen to your music, audio books, and gps voice prompts through your car’s stereo Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls, etc.), Route setup (choice of faster time, shorter distance, off-road), Auto re-route (fast auto-recalculation when you take a wrong turn or want to avoid traffic), and Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) FM traffic alerts (3 months of service included) Optional MSN Direct, and Garmin Lock (an anti-theft feature) Interfaces – USB, Audio line-out (headphone) Unit Dimensions – 4.8w x 3h x. 8d Weight – 6.2 oz
If you need a GPS on occasions, this is a very good choice for the price/quality. I use it connected to my radio through a cable (FM transmitter is noisy), it is playing mp3 from a SD card and pausing to tell me directions, including street names. The only feature really missing is free traffic alerts (although it has an option for a paid service), but those alerts are anyway still in development and not always available. It can take sometimes longer (a minute or so) to acquire satellite signal, so if time is critical, go for a newer model. Otherwise, I am really happy with GN760.
Hope this help
Good Luck!
References :
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-760-Widescreen-Bluetooth-Automobile/dp/B000UX9YJ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1245515108&sr=1-2&tag=aor-sale-20