[Healeys] GPS Info for Dummies

[Bob]

Amen...

The only advantage to an installed version is possibly a larger display 
and less likelihood of
it being stolen.

Be leery when the dealer say, "Sure, no problem, just turn around and 
bend over.".

For the $300 "upgrade" you could have a new one with all the bells and 
whistles or 2 excellent
units and have one for the Healey too.  I'm on my 4th Garmin but still 
have spent less than a
single factory or dealer installed unit.   I was an early adopter back 
in the mid 90's.

Bob
55 BN1
     

Richard Collins wrote:
> Re installed nav gear in cars, look out for the future and why a portable one
> is better than an installed one:
>
>
>
> My brother has a 2001 Porsche whose Prior owner never did the upgrade.  Now it
> can't be done...
>
> Our LS 430 Lexus had the upgrade done 3 years ago for $300 dollars but only
> for the US West Coast sector.  We are back in KY and more $$$ are required for
> that upgrade.
>
>
>
> Net, net: either pay the big bucks for the "factory upgrades, or go portable
> for cheaper, upgradeable and more user friendly than the installed gimmicks.
>
>
> RVC of KY
>
> BN7 440 and using paper maps in it