best gps under $200.00 us or cnd anyone?? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

the_boss · 02-18-2009, 09:22 PM

i have garmin streetpilot i5 and had it for 2 years now...paid 75$ cdn when the source closed in my town was 75% off! only bad thing is I have to update the map and I dont want to pay 80$ anyone have a torrent for north america map??

GeneralDon7 · 02-19-2009, 01:47 AM

I have had my Garmin Nuvi 200 for 1.5 years, I use it for my car, hiking, and bicycling. It is pretty accurate, and has never gotten me lost. It gets a pretty good signal anywhere, so long as it has a clear view of sky. I need to update the map though since I'm still using 2006. I paid 160 for this, it has calculator, convertor, image viewer. Very nice easy to read screen (I got the wide version), loud enough to hear. And can take a beating, I have dropped this countless times, and it still works perfect.

TheRealEnth · 02-19-2009, 02:47 AM

how about you guys just learn to figure things out ;D thats the fun of driving.

cali yaris · 02-19-2009, 02:51 AM

can't do this by just "figuring it out":

www.geocaching.com -- I need a portable GPS to play the game.

Altitude · 02-19-2009, 03:12 AM

+1 for PDA (Windows Mobile) w/GPS software. I've used iGuidance for several years now it it hasn't steered me wrong yet.

Plus it's also my cellphone, has wifi, bluetooth and real GPS (not crappy cell phone tower triangulation.) Can load geocaching, topo maps, trail maps etc.

Much better than any standalone GPS out there IMHO.

marcus · 02-19-2009, 01:09 PM

i think im going for garmin nuvi255 with voice.. $199.00 cnd at best buy..

hobojon · 02-19-2009, 05:02 PM

newegg.com has good deals on gps units.

firemachine69 · 02-19-2009, 05:32 PM

Newegg doesn't do Canada.

ellenbetty · 07-03-2009, 07:58 PM

I have a 7 inch Garmin StreetPilot 7200 in my new 2007 Yaris mounted behind the steering wheel. I like the large screen. But the $1,000 price tag a bit steep.

My second used Yaris has a 4.3 inch Garmin nuvi 255 WV. Some parts of the display is in small print and harder to read. I bought the nuvi at Best Buy for $230. The nuvi is portable, hold in the palm of the size. The nuvi has a built in rechargeable battery. Cover is available from Gramin. But local stores may have something that will work as good. I just put the Garmin in my purse and turn off the touch screen until needed. Traffic advisory is built in and free. But coverage area of the traffic advisory is limited. The nuvi shows speed limits on major roads but has pop up banner ads for Walgreens.

Adriaan · 07-03-2009, 10:31 PM

try factory direct.ca or tigerdirect. you can get new or refrb. They have brand names and crappy cheap one.

chriswb · 07-03-2009, 10:38 PM

Ellen,

I also have the nuvi 255 and I've never seen a pop up add. Does your 255 ever have trouble finding satellites? Mine often thinks my car is pointing in the wrong direction and/or gives me terrible routes.

Shroomster · 07-03-2009, 11:09 PM

ok first off, to everyone who is complaining about the routes, are you going into the navigation settings AND/OR route preferences/avoidences?????

that will help dramatically.

second Garmins are good except for there new scheme of d/l maps either once or forever......

thirdly,

Garm, get the Garmin Nuvi 205 or Nuvi 200 (first is the more updated model of the 200)
it has pedestrian mode where you can take it hiking/off road don't know if it knows trails and such though. <<<I know it's a few months late but still :D

chriswb · 07-03-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

ok first off, to everyone who is complaining about the routes, are you going into the navigation settings AND/OR route preferences/avoidences?????

that will help dramatically.

I think I was the only one complaining. No, I have not modified the default navigation settings. I will try that for tomorrow morning's drive.

Shroomster · 07-04-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriswb

I think I was the only one complaining. No, I have not modified the default navigation settings. I will try that for tomorrow morning's drive.

sorry if it read in a condescending tone

chriswb · 07-05-2009, 09:49 PM

I took the GPS out today and it performed fairly well. Fiddling with the navigation settings let me turn off the expressway, toll roads, and other annoying routes. It still has trouble finding satellites. That's my only qualm at this point.

cdavidhess · 07-03-2009, 11:18 PM

I've owned several GPS devices--Navman, Mio, Garmin. My current device is a TomTom One 140S. It is the most trustworthy GPS (in terms of routing) I've ever owned.

Crims0n5 · 07-06-2009, 04:42 AM

AAA gives you discounts on a GPS even the hand helds not sure bout the prices tho

Shroomster · 07-06-2009, 11:51 AM

oh and just to let you know Marcus, Sabretooth is selling a gps for $50 shipped and it's a garmin.

02-19-2009, 02:47 AM	#3
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	how about you guys just learn to figure things out ;D thats the fun of driving. __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

02-19-2009, 02:51 AM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	can't do this by just "figuring it out": www.geocaching.com -- I need a portable GPS to play the game. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-03-2009, 11:18 PM	#16
cdavidhess Drives: 2008 White Yaris Sedan 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 46	I've owned several GPS devices--Navman, Mio, Garmin. My current device is a TomTom One 140S. It is the most trustworthy GPS (in terms of routing) I've ever owned. __________________

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02-18-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	i have garmin streetpilot i5 and had it for 2 years now...paid 75$ cdn when the source closed in my town was 75% off! only bad thing is I have to update the map and I dont want to pay 80$ anyone have a torrent for north america map??

02-19-2009, 01:47 AM	#2
GeneralDon7 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 221	I have had my Garmin Nuvi 200 for 1.5 years, I use it for my car, hiking, and bicycling. It is pretty accurate, and has never gotten me lost. It gets a pretty good signal anywhere, so long as it has a clear view of sky. I need to update the map though since I'm still using 2006. I paid 160 for this, it has calculator, convertor, image viewer. Very nice easy to read screen (I got the wide version), loud enough to hear. And can take a beating, I have dropped this countless times, and it still works perfect.

02-19-2009, 03:12 AM	#5
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	+1 for PDA (Windows Mobile) w/GPS software. I've used iGuidance for several years now it it hasn't steered me wrong yet. Plus it's also my cellphone, has wifi, bluetooth and real GPS (not crappy cell phone tower triangulation.) Can load geocaching, topo maps, trail maps etc. Much better than any standalone GPS out there IMHO.

02-19-2009, 01:09 PM	#6
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i think im going for garmin nuvi255 with voice.. $199.00 cnd at best buy..

02-19-2009, 05:02 PM	#7
hobojon Drives: Yaris Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NW Posts: 36	newegg.com has good deals on gps units.

02-19-2009, 05:32 PM	#8
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Newegg doesn't do Canada.

07-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#9
ellenbetty ellenbetty View User's Garage Drives: 2 2007 Yaris 3 door liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 182	I have a 7 inch Garmin StreetPilot 7200 in my new 2007 Yaris mounted behind the steering wheel. I like the large screen. But the $1,000 price tag a bit steep. My second used Yaris has a 4.3 inch Garmin nuvi 255 WV. Some parts of the display is in small print and harder to read. I bought the nuvi at Best Buy for $230. The nuvi is portable, hold in the palm of the size. The nuvi has a built in rechargeable battery. Cover is available from Gramin. But local stores may have something that will work as good. I just put the Garmin in my purse and turn off the touch screen until needed. Traffic advisory is built in and free. But coverage area of the traffic advisory is limited. The nuvi shows speed limits on major roads but has pop up banner ads for Walgreens.

07-03-2009, 10:31 PM	#10
Adriaan In between cities Drives: 2006 yaris ce Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 307	try factory direct.ca or tigerdirect. you can get new or refrb. They have brand names and crappy cheap one.

07-03-2009, 10:38 PM	#11
chriswb Drives: 09 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL / Indianapolis, IN Posts: 41	Ellen, I also have the nuvi 255 and I've never seen a pop up add. Does your 255 ever have trouble finding satellites? Mine often thinks my car is pointing in the wrong direction and/or gives me terrible routes.

07-03-2009, 11:09 PM	#12
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	ok first off, to everyone who is complaining about the routes, are you going into the navigation settings AND/OR route preferences/avoidences????? that will help dramatically. second Garmins are good except for there new scheme of d/l maps either once or forever...... thirdly, Garm, get the Garmin Nuvi 205 or Nuvi 200 (first is the more updated model of the 200) it has pedestrian mode where you can take it hiking/off road don't know if it knows trails and such though. <<<I know it's a few months late but still :D

07-05-2009, 09:49 PM	#15
chriswb Drives: 09 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL / Indianapolis, IN Posts: 41	I took the GPS out today and it performed fairly well. Fiddling with the navigation settings let me turn off the expressway, toll roads, and other annoying routes. It still has trouble finding satellites. That's my only qualm at this point.

07-06-2009, 04:42 AM	#17
Crims0n5 Need More Mods! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Flint Mica S Sedan! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CARSON! Posts: 175	AAA gives you discounts on a GPS even the hand helds not sure bout the prices tho

07-06-2009, 11:51 AM	#18
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	oh and just to let you know Marcus, Sabretooth is selling a gps for $50 shipped and it's a garmin.