GPS

[rick996]

Hey jpmck03,
It's funny that this thread is been around for eight months and the both of us decide to post the same thing. My excuse is that I am new and just read this thread a couple days ago.

[Robbie]

Thought I would post my question in here.. rather then start a new thread.

What's everyone's opinion on what the best GPS is and or best suited to the Yaris I guess?
I noticed that a lot of users here all seem to have a Garmin's?

I am in the market for a new GPS, something good and reliable and just want some opinions on what would be the best one to look at getting. What's the better brand, Garmin, Navman or tomtom?

Anyone... at all?

[Revsson]

Originally Posted by jpmck03

Damn you, rick996! I just scrolled through 15 posts, thinking to myself, "Oh, I'll tell him about how I stick it to the little window on the door!"

Way to steal my thunder!

Just kidding, I think that it's a great place to put it. Out of the way, but as easy to look at as it is to look in your side mirrors!

Must be that whole "Great minds think alike!" thing going on!

I like that spot, and possibly building something to go into the cupholder
up there. My only worry is what happens when the pillar air bag goes off,
where will that end up?

[bkndacn]

I have mine at the top left side of the windshield no problems really seeing with it there ... I have the little disk attached to the upper left hand side of the dash so I have an option as to where to stick it.

The only problem that i seem to have is when its really cold outside the suction cup wont stick to any surface until it gets close to the internal temperature of the car ... This can take like 25 min :(

[matthewai]

im telling you guys try the radio screen its the perfect spot wont get in way of view or airbag....come on no ones tried it??

[rick996]

I admit that the radio looks like a nice spot to mount the GPS, but I use the radio.

[PYM]

Hi All

I've mounted my Garmin 855 and Ultraguage in the center glove Box. Cut a small rectangular hole (dremel) to slide the UG wire through to minimize wire clutter and cut a similar hole for the Garmin mounting bracket . The Garmin bracket has a tight enough fit to "hold" the GPS unit very steady, at the proper angle for viewing and most importantly allow the clove box to be closed when not in use. The glove box door "just" clears the GPS but it is nice to be able to hide the GPS and yet when I drive the car, I just open the glove box and there is the GPS and UG, right where I want it. The Garmin 855 has voice command (button mounted on turn signal) and works surprisingly well.

There is "stuff" under the glove box, so proceed with reasonable care. Lower the steering wheel and remove the two plastic covers around the lower wheel assembly to get a better view of what is under the box. You do not want to cut into anything important. To get the GPS at the right angle, the hole was cut into the "lip" of the glove box. Each GPS is going to be a bit different.

[rick996]

I think I'll look into your glove box mounting. That's where I keep my GPS when I'm not using it. I like that you can close it up and hide everything. My Scangauge is in plain sight and while the GPS is hidden, the mount is still out there. I'll have to try driving with the glove box open to see how it looks. Thanks!

[rick996]

Well, my Magellan won't fit, too tall to close the glove box . The only way I could make it work would be a hinged spring pop-up when I open the glove box.

I use the Scangauge all the time so I will keep it where it is. It's not visually appealing riding around with the glove box open.