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PDB · 02-04-2007, 09:49 AM

I just bought a Mercury Mariner with the factory CD-based Nav system. Is it just me or are these a piece of junk? I've had a TomTom GPS in my truck for a few years and it is centuries ahead of this factory unit.

I'd like to hear what you think.

Paul

PDB · 02-04-2007, 09:49 AM

I just bought a Mercury Mariner with the factory CD-based Nav system. Is it just me or are these a piece of junk? I've had a TomTom GPS in my truck for a few years and it is centuries ahead of this factory unit.

I'd like to hear what you think.

Paul

SeeTheUSA · 02-04-2007, 10:32 AM

I've used the ones in the rental cars and have never been very successful (perhaps because it's different than my own). While I think my Garmin 2620 is outstanding, one of the best features is that it is portable from the MH to the Toad to our pickup . . . rarely go anywhere without it!

hondo122 · 02-04-2007, 11:13 AM

My Grand Cherokee has a factory unit, it's ok but I don't think I'd do it again. Makes too many mistakes routeing you the long way around. You always get there it's just a matter of when.

PDB · 02-04-2007, 01:05 PM

Hondo,
Is that an American Bulldog on your post?

I don't know about errors yet, but just for a test I set my house as "Home", and my daughters house as a "Destination". The system then decided I was currently at her house (can you spell 'GPS') and was routing me from her house back to where my vehicle was located!

I had plans to Ebay my TomTom, good old 'Lola', but no way now.

Paul

rebelsbeach · 02-04-2007, 01:11 PM

Regrettably one is forced to use several different devices/programs to find the most suitable route for your travels...

I usually start with MS Streets and Trips on the laptop with a "pre-trip" and then I use the Pioneer Z1 in the coach and fine tune between the two...I've also heard favorable reviews about the Co-Pilot products.

For ease of use in my toad,I use the C340 Garmin...

hondo122 · 02-04-2007, 02:43 PM

Yes Zeus is definately an American Bulldog. He's a great dog. The GC system takes me on a tour of my neighborhood everytime I use it to get home. It does constantly correct the route, but always wants to take me in a loop to the front door.