Porable GPS Navigation Units?

kenchan · 08-20-2010, 01:36 PM

i also do the $100 nuvi, works great.

copycat to modshack dissappearing mount v2:

daleks · 08-20-2010, 01:46 PM

I've been debating between the TomTom XXL 540TM ($179.99 off Amazon) or just installing an AVIC-X920BT ($575 after discounts, tax, etc. on Amazon). I dislike futzing with cables and would like A2DP iPhone functionality, but the portable GPS units seem to be ahead of the in-dash units in terms of bundling lifetime map and traffic updates. Pioneer wants to ding you $120 for updated maps, and their traffic services is going away in a year.

Honestly the TomTom looks to be one of the best at it's price point. You start to get add-on features that don't matter for navigation once you go above that price. The TM at the end of the model means it has lifetime maps and traffic updates too.

errett · 08-21-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by daleks

I've been debating between the TomTom XXL 540TM ($179.99 off Amazon) or just installing an AVIC-X920BT ($575 after discounts, tax, etc. on Amazon). I dislike futzing with cables and would like A2DP iPhone functionality, but the portable GPS units seem to be ahead of the in-dash units in terms of bundling lifetime map and traffic updates. Pioneer wants to ding you $120 for updated maps, and their traffic services is going away in a year.

Honestly the TomTom looks to be one of the best at it's price point. You start to get add-on features that don't matter for navigation once you go above that price. The TM at the end of the model means it has lifetime maps and traffic updates too.

Mine has the lifetime maps, but not the traffic. Bring it in the house, connect the USB to your PC and it will check for new maps automatically.

Nice device.

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I want a Z · 10-28-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i also do the $100 nuvi, works great.

copycat to modshack dissappearing mount v2:

Where is your radar detector plugged into?

Robert_Nash · 10-28-2010, 02:01 PM

The one I have is plunged into the receptacle that's sort of "under" the glove box.

I want a Z · 10-28-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

The one I have is plunged into the receptacle that's sort of "under" the glove box.

But the cord in his picture is going down the drivers side

Robert_Nash · 10-28-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

But the cord in his picture is going down the drivers side

Well...don't know about his unit...my guess would be some sort of hard-wire but difficult to know from a picture.

kenchan · 10-28-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

The one I have is plunged into the receptacle that's sort of "under" the glove box.

U might also notice that the socket is missing on the passenger side.

Robert_Nash · 10-28-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

U might also notice that the socket is missing on the passenger side.

Both of my 370s have had the outlet on the passenger side and inside the center console (as did, if memory serves, all of my 350s as well)..why would your Z not have one there?

kenchan · 10-28-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Both of my 370s have had the outlet on the passenger side and inside the center console (as did, if memory serves, all of my 350s as well)..why would your Z not have one there?

it's RHD but converted to LHD.

jk, it's only held on by 2 screws. i just removed it and using the power to do better things than cigarette lighter socket.

Robert_Nash · 10-28-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it's RHD but converted to LHD.

I see.

Isn't going through all that sort of making your point the hard way???

kenchan · 10-28-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

Where is your radar detector plugged into?

Its hardwired.

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daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 17	I've been debating between the TomTom XXL 540TM ($179.99 off Amazon) or just installing an AVIC-X920BT ($575 after discounts, tax, etc. on Amazon). I dislike futzing with cables and would like A2DP iPhone functionality, but the portable GPS units seem to be ahead of the in-dash units in terms of bundling lifetime map and traffic updates. Pioneer wants to ding you $120 for updated maps, and their traffic services is going away in a year. Honestly the TomTom looks to be one of the best at it's price point. You start to get add-on features that don't matter for navigation once you go above that price. The TM at the end of the model means it has lifetime maps and traffic updates too.