GPS anyone???

i traded in my 99 wrangler for an 06 liberty---has everything i want--6
speed manual, fog lights, light bar, tow hooks, sun roof, block heater,
6 CD changer but what it doesn't have is the GPS---would love to have
one for road trips---any suggestions???

I've owned 4-5 GPS receivers and of all, the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS (which
was recently stolen out of my TJ) was and is still my favorite. It has
everything from a compass and altimeter to autorouting to an address
plus a database of restaurants, hotels, businesses, etc. Absolutely a
first-rate dust and waterproof product. Garmin's newes version is the
GPSMAP 60CSx at http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/ which has
expandable memory that my older 60CS did not have.

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

I will second a Garmin. I have an EMap unit and it also has the add in
full detail map feature with memory card use. I have only needed the
stock North America map it comes with.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I've owned 4-5 GPS receivers and of all, the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS (which
> was recently stolen out of my TJ) was and is still my favorite. It has
> everything from a compass and altimeter to autorouting to an address
> plus a database of restaurants, hotels, businesses, etc. Absolutely a
> first-rate dust and waterproof product. Garmin's newes version is the
> GPSMAP 60CSx at http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/ which has
> expandable memory that my older 60CS did not have.
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

I have a Magellan eXplorest 500cs and it's a good unit, but a Garmin
Streetfinder III for the roads.
I DO have Garmin envy when it comes to my handheld now that I have seen the
upper end Garmin models, and will probabaly get one in the near future.

DO look into the cost of accessories and maps though, Garmin is pretty proud
of their stuff.
OH and DO NOT buy anything at BestBuy, they are crooked as the day is long.

Kate

"Jerry Bransford" > wrote in message
news:2dFRf.12419$Uc2.10724@fed1read04...
: I've owned 4-5 GPS receivers and of all, the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS (which
: was recently stolen out of my TJ) was and is still my favorite. It has
: everything from a compass and altimeter to autorouting to an address
: plus a database of restaurants, hotels, businesses, etc. Absolutely a
: first-rate dust and waterproof product. Garmin's newes version is the
: GPSMAP 60CSx at http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/ which has
: expandable memory that my older 60CS did not have.
:
: --
: Jerry Bransford
: PP-ASEL N6TAY
: See the Geezer Jeep at
: http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Mike Romain said....
> I will second a Garmin. I have an EMap unit and it also has the add in
> full detail map feature with memory card use. I have only needed the
> stock North America map it comes with.
>
> Mike

I will third a Garmin. Mine is an eTrex Legend. It's small and easily
drops into a shirt pocket. While the display is small and can be hard to
read while underway, it can be tied into my co-pilot's laptop, making
navigating a real kick. Although the built-in base map is quite useful, I
bought their MetroGuide USA software (~ $115 US) to go with it. Very cool.


--

Dale Beckett

http://www.jeepbbs.net/tobject/Runs/...5_13_00map.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

shell wrote:
>
> i traded in my 99 wrangler for an 06 liberty---has everything i want--6
> speed manual, fog lights, light bar, tow hooks, sun roof, block heater,
> 6 CD changer but what it doesn't have is the GPS---would love to have
> one for road trips---any suggestions???

I also had an eMap that I lost somewhere. I used the standard N.A mapping,
but just before I lost it I bought a memory card and the street map
software.




"Mike Romain" > wrote in message
...
>I will second a Garmin. I have an EMap unit and it also has the add in
> full detail map feature with memory card use. I have only needed the
> stock North America map it comes with.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>> I've owned 4-5 GPS receivers and of all, the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS (which
>> was recently stolen out of my TJ) was and is still my favorite. It has
>> everything from a compass and altimeter to autorouting to an address
>> plus a database of restaurants, hotels, businesses, etc. Absolutely a
>> first-rate dust and waterproof product. Garmin's newes version is the
>> GPSMAP 60CSx at http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cx/ which has
>> expandable memory that my older 60CS did not have.
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:14:21 -0600, (shell) wrote:

>
>i traded in my 99 wrangler for an 06 liberty---has everything i want--6
>speed manual, fog lights, light bar, tow hooks, sun roof, block heater,
>6 CD changer but what it doesn't have is the GPS---would love to have
>one for road trips---any suggestions???

Just recently purchased a Garmin C340 for trips and stuff. Does text
to speak so it not only shows you the maps but tells you where and
when to turn. Its quite accurate. Its larger that the handheld units
but it does have its own internal Lion battery for 8-10 hours running
time.

Good prices at www.buydig.com

Good luck.

Bob

Garmin. Whatever one strikes your fancy.


On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:14:21 -0600, (shell) wrote:

>>
>>i traded in my 99 wrangler for an 06 liberty---has everything i want--6
>>speed manual, fog lights, light bar, tow hooks, sun roof, block heater,
>>6 CD changer but what it doesn't have is the GPS---would love to have
>>one for road trips---any suggestions???

Have a Garmin 176C stuck to the windshield so low the unit is on top of the
dash in my Liberty. Works great and can be removed in 5 seconds with the
supplied auto mount.

"shell" > wrote in message
...
>
> i traded in my 99 wrangler for an 06 liberty---has everything i want--6
> speed manual, fog lights, light bar, tow hooks, sun roof, block heater,
> 6 CD changer but what it doesn't have is the GPS---would love to have
> one for road trips---any suggestions???
>