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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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What would be the problem w/ buying a used GPS unit? I dont know enough to make the decision on my own. Software? Support? It appears I can save upwards of $550 bux buying used. Sure would like your input.
 
Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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I have two refurbished GPS units. Both work fine and cost less than half of the full price. They also came with full warranty.
 
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bought a garmin quest like 5 years ago paid 100 for it works great.
 
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I have two refurbished GPS units. Both work fine and cost less than half of the full price. They also came with full warranty.
I'm actually looking on CL.
 
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Oh you mean from a private seller? I guess it would have to be pretty cheap and I'd want to test it first.

Just for grins, check out these refurbished units:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&searchbtn.y=0
 
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Besides it just not woring at all. The only "problem" would be outdated maps. You can get new ones uploaded online at Garmin or BestBuy can do it I believe.
 
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Besides it just not woring at all. The only "problem" would be outdated maps. You can get new ones uploaded online at Garmin or BestBuy can do it I believe.
Ya i guess that answers my question.
 

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Originally Posted by IzzoQuazzo
Oh you mean from a private seller? I guess it would have to be pretty cheap and I'd want to test it first.

Just for grins, check out these refurbished units:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&searchbtn.y=0
I'm looking for a weather/shock proof unit. Did a search on here and seemed alot of guys were using nuvi 660. Its also bluetooth and I think speech to text which might be a good option for my dumbass! But either way I also need something that will be easy to find a bike mount for.

I'm not married to the 66o yet just neede to make a decision and move on w/ purchasing. Problem now is nobody has 660 in stock and I kinda want to take it on my Texas trip,, I leave Friday.
 
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I use an old TomTom 300 on my bike. Works just fine, rain or shine.
 
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Stay away from Magellan Explorists, and possibly other Magellan units. The hardware became obsolete a few years ago when some of the satellites were moved.
 



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