Where am I and how do I get there

[jnj]

Hello All,
Somehow, the picture of my other half trying to open and read a paper map at 75mph with the top down is very entertaining, but of course, completely impractical. On that note, has anyone used a GPS in a C5? If so, did you have it built in to the dash? Or use one of the newer low cost portables. I'm considering the Magellan RoadMate 300 or the Garmin Street Pilot c330. Any one out there using these products or others around $500.00??
Thanks to all.......
Jeff
(jnj - 2001 Mag Red Vert)

 

[MsSchroder]

There were a couple of threads along these lines a while back.
Have a look here and here. The second one has some great photos of a user-installed version.

Tammy

 

[Tom73]

Just read the map before you leave

 

[jnj]

Wow,

Really thought I'd see more replies on this one. Bought the Magellan 300. Works great. Target has this neat contraption for your cup holder. Its a cylinder with a rubberized case that actually fits snug in our "cup holders". It also has a long tube with a tray on top, both ends of the tube have ratchet locking mechanisms. Remove everything and screw the magellan directly to the cylinder with a couple of rubber washers for vibration, get power from the console lighter, run the cord under the console, drill a small hole in the bottom of the cup holder and voila, your GPS where you can see it and not take up half of your upper dash.
Regards to all. happy motoring

 

[mqqn]

Hi jnj -

Well, I guess I'll give you my 2 cents then....

I think GPS are not all that for a car. I have detailed maps that showe the areas I am travelling in, and that is just fine even without considering the cost of buying a GPS.

In addition, when I have been with folks who had a GPS on road trips, they are more of a "gee-whiz" gadget than being of any practical use.

Example. I just did a long trip on my motorcycle. On of my fellow riders had a GPS mounted on his handlebars. On several occasions, I asked him which way we should go (to avoid having to peruse the map in my tank bag) , and on all of those ocasions his reply, (always after some button pressing an hem-hawing...), was "these roads aren't on the map - but I can download more detail online...."

It was great to see our average speed and total distance traveled etc, and it would be nice to set waypoints and be able print out an exact map of where we went (assuming you can get more detail online afterwards...) , but that is not compelling reason enough for me to have a GPS yet.

It is nice if you have a good one and you are way out in logging territory on a dirt bike - so that you can find your way back to camp, but again, a strong map will do the same job if you can find a landmark.

But don't listen to me, I still think cell phone technology has a long way to go... "Can you bzzzt crackle-pssssshhhhhhhhpop-fizzle-bzzznt me now? Hello?")

I reluctantly have one, but I call it my "pester box".

best regards -

mqqn

 

[LLC5]

Hi jnj -

Well, I guess I'll give you my 2 cents then....

I think GPS are not all that for a car. I have detailed maps that showe the areas I am travelling in, and that is just fine even without considering the cost of buying a GPS.

In addition, when I have been with folks who had a GPS on road trips, they are more of a "gee-whiz" gadget than being of any practical use.

Example. I just did a long trip on my motorcycle. On of my fellow riders had a GPS mounted on his handlebars. On several occasions, I asked him which way we should go (to avoid having to peruse the map in my tank bag) , and on all of those ocasions his reply, (always after some button pressing an hem-hawing...), was "these roads aren't on the map - but I can download more detail online...."

It was great to see our average speed and total distance traveled etc, and it would be nice to set waypoints and be able print out an exact map of where we went (assuming you can get more detail online afterwards...) , but that is not compelling reason enough for me to have a GPS yet.

It is nice if you have a good one and you are way out in logging territory on a dirt bike - so that you can find your way back to camp, but again, a strong map will do the same job if you can find a landmark.

But don't listen to me, I still think cell phone technology has a long way to go... "Can you bzzzt crackle-pssssshhhhhhhhpop-fizzle-bzzznt me now? Hello?")

I reluctantly have one, but I call it my "pester box".

best regards -

mqqn[/QUOTE



I agree 100%.

 

[bradfordsvettes]

I have a garmin street pilot 3 and love it it does have a few quirks here and there but i think it is the soft ware always gets me where I am going steve

 

[medicine man]

I am a real believer in GPS. I use a Garmin Map 76CS and if I have an address or crossroad there are no mistakes. It's great for inter city driving not a gee wiz thing for me. It fits in the cup holder just fine and has a lit and colored screen. I have learned to trust it.

 

[powderski13]

Garmin Street Pilot III. It is portable so I am able to use it in various vehicles including rental cars. I programed in all the hotels we stayed in on our trip to BG and Nashville for the 50th. Was able to drive directly to each hotel without worrying about getting lost or carrying a lot of maps.

 

[medicine man]

That has been my experience with my unit. YOU HAVE ARRIVED.

 

[bossvette]

I have had a Magellen for quite a long time only use it Deer Hunting in Southern Ohio it saved my a** once so I guess you could say it was worth the $$$ I paid for it :L

 

[TheSearcher]

I have three.

They are essential on a larger boat where you travel on bigger waters. They are wonderful for running a boat at night and following a safe course you set in the daytime, rather than creeping around hoping not to hit an obstacle. Try running 50 miles on a big lake full of islands that all look alike in the dark, or a hundred miles across the ocean looking for a small island when you have no radar.

They are also good for checking speedometers and odometers. Again two helps convince you that the first one is right.

Otherwise in a car, they are too much trouble to use and offer no real benefit.

Besides, you can get the operator at On Star to give you directions verbally if you really need them; your're probably already paying for the service. I have On Star in three vehicles now and have never used it beyond activation.