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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2006 9:01:10 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Since GPS units have come down in price in the last 6 months, do you plan on purchasing a GPS unit for your vehicle? Yes Not interested Interested, but not ready to buy yet Already have one Don't know/NA Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Since GPS units have come down in price in the last 6 months, do you plan on purchasing a GPS unit for your vehicle?
Yes
Not interested
Interested, but not ready to buy yet
Already have one
Don't know/NA

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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QueenMother Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:7,373 Points:2,139,435 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2009 6:47:48 AM Ignore QueenMother Report Abuse My Lexus has a navigation system built into it already.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2009 12:41:13 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Have a Germin 330 love it & for under $300.00 its all we need. You buy it & then update it free on the net. Nothing else to buy or pay! Great
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2009 12:40:57 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse I'm a cheap SOB, and would have to do a lot of research on this before buying. These posts have been very helpful & informative, thanks to all
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2009 12:40:37 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Would be a nice Christmas gift next year.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2009 12:39:28 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Prefer to wait until they are cheaper & more reliable
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2009 12:39:14 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse No need for now
LKSDRider Champion Author San Diego Posts:11,056 Points:1,786,530 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2008 9:24:39 PM Ignore LKSDRider Report Abuse Already have one
Stevedog Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,833 Points:1,941,895 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2008 9:23:05 PM Ignore Stevedog Report Abuse still no need. Maps are fine and more fun.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2008 5:05:59 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse Already have one
mark9636 Rookie Author Florida Posts:9 Points:6,250 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2008 7:38:53 PM Ignore mark9636 Report Abuse I would never buy a gps, if I am going somewhere that I am not familiar with I just go to mapquest and download all the maps I need.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2008 7:21:59 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Already have
bmv91w Sophomore Author Maine Posts:137 Points:520,710 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2008 4:31:16 AM Ignore bmv91w Report Abuse Yes.. I already bought my wife a really nice Garmin GPS on EBAY at a really great price..
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,475 Points:1,668,445 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2008 6:24:46 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse No... just another gadget to fail... I wouldn't refuse one... but not looking either.
narcar1973 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,637 Points:172,475 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2008 1:42:57 PM Ignore narcar1973 Report Abuse I already have one.
EagleEye16 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,118 Points:1,061,050 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2008 6:42:41 AM Ignore EagleEye16 Report Abuse Already have one. I am also quite capable of reading a map, but a 3.5" screen that constantly updates my location, is much more convenient than pulling over to the side of the road to unfold a map. I don't use it to go to my local grocery store, but it is quite handy in places that I'm not familiar with.
gasisoutrageous Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,575 Points:924,780 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2008 5:39:22 AM Ignore gasisoutrageous Report Abuse I am interested, but not ready to buy one. They now have GPS units that show gas prices, which is what's making me interested.
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,344 Points:1,900,835 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2008 7:21:24 AM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse Don't need one.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2008 9:22:45 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Already have one
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2008 8:06:11 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Have a Germin 330 love it & for under $300.00 its all we need. You buy it & then update it free on the net. Nothing else to buy or pay! Great
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2008 8:05:45 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse I'm a cheap SOB, and would have to do a lot of research on this before buying. These posts have been very helpful & informative, thanks to all
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2008 8:05:27 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Would be a nice Christmas gift next year.
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2008 8:05:02 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Prefer to wait until they are cheaper & more reliable
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2008 8:04:44 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse No need for now
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2008 9:35:34 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse No
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,034 Points:2,668,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2008 4:10:44 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse Interested, but not ready to buy yet
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2008 9:23:49 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse Have a unit in one car already. Will get another when I trade in the second car.
Dorkchop Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,375 Points:1,792,540 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2008 6:53:24 AM Ignore Dorkchop Report Abuse My car doesn't want one. It's particular about asking for directions.
Integra4eva Rookie Author Richmond Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2008 6:17:17 AM Ignore Integra4eva Report Abuse Yes I would.I would be very useful seeing as this is the city area and Im only here for school.Also avoid unwanted driving around to find my destination
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2008 6:27:50 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse Already have one
greencleaner Sophomore Author Baltimore Posts:197 Points:73,130 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2008 5:01:22 PM Ignore greencleaner Report Abuse yes
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2008 7:40:27 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Not yet
allezrider Rookie Author Massachusetts Posts:77 Points:711,415 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2008 12:16:25 PM Ignore allezrider Report Abuse Won one at the company holiday party. Now, I've got three! 8-)
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,034 Points:2,668,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2008 3:48:46 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse Interested, but not ready to buy yet
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,092 Points:2,169,000 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2008 5:10:38 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Already have one
kelljohn Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,203 Points:1,680,920 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2008 4:44:01 AM Ignore kelljohn Report Abuse GPS is for chicks
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2008 4:02:17 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse No, not yet
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,463 Points:1,847,130 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2007 4:19:58 PM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse Not interested.
doogins Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,237 Points:1,221,860 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2007 11:12:01 AM Ignore doogins Report Abuse JUST DID
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,463 Points:1,847,130 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2007 10:57:59 AM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse Interested but not ready to buy yet.
tobasco Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,346 Points:2,105,960 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2007 6:58:06 AM Ignore tobasco Report Abuse November 2007...still kind of expensive.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2007 2:52:58 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Kinda interested but not ready to buy just yet
buddydill Champion Author Kentucky Posts:9,789 Points:2,427,410 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2007 1:58:38 PM Ignore buddydill Report Abuse no
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,034 Points:2,668,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2007 5:08:13 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse Not interested
buddydill Champion Author Kentucky Posts:9,789 Points:2,427,410 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2007 5:23:16 PM Ignore buddydill Report Abuse no
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,463 Points:1,847,130 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2007 6:47:17 AM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse Interested but not ready to buy.
GasXing Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:9,187 Points:1,845,910 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2007 10:53:14 PM Ignore GasXing Report Abuse It could be useful at times, but I will not buy one for a long time yet. This kind of option is still very much a luxury feature for me. [Edited by: GasXing at 11/3/2007 1:53:09 AM EST]
buddydill Champion Author Kentucky Posts:9,789 Points:2,427,410 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2007 2:30:56 AM Ignore buddydill Report Abuse not interested
buddydill Champion Author Kentucky Posts:9,789 Points:2,427,410 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 5:20:31 AM Ignore buddydill Report Abuse not interested
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 12, 2007 9:04:34 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse Not interested-yet
buddydill Champion Author Kentucky Posts:9,789 Points:2,427,410 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2007 12:12:36 AM Ignore buddydill Report Abuse no