Best GPS on the market?

[Jalapeno]

Hi guys!
I had an old TomTom GPS set and it finally died a few days ago. Now I am looking for a brand new with money being no problem. Well, that is not exactly true but what I am trying to say is that I want a really good GPS and I am not going to be a scrooge about it. What do you recommend? Do I go again for the TomTom or is there something better now? I have absolutely no idea about the market of GPSs but I know that lately my old Tom had issues with pinpointing the locations, like having old maps and being unable to download current versions. I don't want that. I need everything to be up to date.

[Paul Workman]

My old TOM TOM was a POS - Garmin unit was much better, but no - the GPS on my cell phone has put me out of the market for a hand held in the past 5-6 years now.

But, I'd be interested too, to see what improvements there are for stand-alone (i.e., portable) systems.

:cheers:

[secondchance]

Although I have Pioneer AVIC 1400BT in dash unit, I run Garmin permanently wired and positioned left, top of the windshield.
Two reasons for running Garmin are;

1. I am not forced to pay exorbitant fee for map update for Pioneer unit. Garmin map update, I think, was $35 each time.
2. There are sites where I can download stationary radar locations and red light camera locations for minimal fee and I can upload downloaded info as "waypoints" onto Garmin unit. Once uploaded, Garmin unit will chime and alert me as I approach stationary speed traps and red light cameras.

[ram_g]

Well I think Paul said it - with GPS on phones now, I don?t think I would ever get another freestanding GPS unit. Why would anyone?

Same goes for point-and-shoot digital cameras, as opposed to high end SLRs and the like. My iPhone does a better job capturing ?in the moment? pics than any point-and-shoot I ever had.

[ram_g]

Although I have Pioneer AVIC 1400BT in dash unit, I run Garmin permanently wired and positioned left, top of the windshield.


Why not simply mount an iPhone (or Android, pick your poison) instead?

[secondchance]

Why not simply mount an iPhone (or Android, pick your poison) instead?

I hate coiled wire.

Really, the best approach now would be Pioneer AVIC 8500 or 8600NEX. These units allow for mirroring the iphones.
I ran iphone/waze app and had it displayed on the infotainment screen on my son's 2019 GS when I drove down and back to Jacksonville, FL. Worked like a charm.

[dredgeguy]

I run Waze app on my phone, it is free and updates in real time locations of police, speed cameras, potholes, debris on the road, etc. Get a good phone holder and your good to go.

[secondchance]

I run Waze app on my phone, it is free and updates in real time locations of police, speed cameras, potholes, debris on the road, etc. Get a good phone holder and your good to go.

Problem is, with eye glasses on, can?t read iPhone screen anymore.

[Dynomite]

I run Waze app on my phone, it is free and updates in real time locations of police, speed cameras, potholes, debris on the road, etc. Get a good phone holder and your good to go.

Where did you get that "cup Holder"?
or "phone Holder" (looks like a cup holder holding a detachable phone holder)?

I downloaded "Waze" :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[secondchance]

Where did you get that "cup Holder"?
or "phone Holder" (looks like a cup holder holding a detachable phone holder)?

I downloaded "Waze" :thumbsup::thumbsup:

https://www.weathertech.com/products/weathertech-cupfone/

Cliff,

You don?t watch much TV. Do you?
Weathertech ads been all over TV for awhile. :mrgreen:

[Dynomite]

https://www.weathertech.com/products/weathertech-cupfone/

Cliff,

You don?t watch much TV. Do you?
Weathertech ads been all over TV for awhile. :mrgreen:

I was looking for the holder mounted on side of counsel that held the cup phone :thumbsup:

I try to stay away from TV to avoid politics :cheers:

[secondchance]

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1990-1993-corvette-drink-holder-travel-buddy-black-25-130107-1.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp25-130107-1&sc_intid=25-130107-1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyorDgbCb7gIViimzAB3eygZBEAQYBiAB EgL8AfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This one?

[dredgeguy]

secondchance has both correct. For later C4 years Ecklers has the double cup holders but for those who have the 90-93 you can only use the single cup holder. Works great.

[Dynomite]

secondchance has both correct. For later C4 years Ecklers has the double cup holders but for those who have the 90-93 you can only use the single cup holder. Works great.

That is it.......Thank you secondchance and dredgeguy :thumbsup::thumbsup:

The Double cup suggested for 2014-2017 only......at Ecklers :cheers:

[dredgeguy]

That is it.......Thank you secondchance and dredgeguy :thumbsup::thumbsup:

The Double cup suggested for 2014-2017 only......at Ecklers :cheers:

Double cup will work for 94 - 96 C4's. Several places sell them.

https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette/product/corvette-1984-1989-1994-1996-c4-travel-buddy-dual-cup-holder-620060

[Dynomite]

Double cup will work for 94 - 96 C4's. Several places sell them.

https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette/product/corvette-1984-1989-1994-1996-c4-travel-buddy-dual-cup-holder-620060

Thanks again 👍👍

[32valvesftw]

My eyes are not so good anymore so I use an Ipad with WAZE or Goggle maps. I find WAZE uses the battery up much quicker. I mount the Ipad to the holder below which mounts under the first seat rail bolt, in my commuter car. I haven't tried it the Vette but it should work fine as long there is no passenger.
Not all the long ago I would use a paper map and write my turns on the windshield, for long trips.
https://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Truck-Floor-Tablet-Retail/dp/B00F3F09NU/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=ipad+holder+for+car&qid=1610746647&sr=8-23

To your original question, I did buy a Garmin Nuvi for my daughter, it has a dashcam built in and will reroute around traffic, actually better than WAZE. I did side by side tests recently on 2000 mile trip.

[XfireZ51]

I run my iPhone which is connected to my Pioneer AppRadio4.
Works great especially since I also get turn notifications on my Apple Watch.
MAPS is now providing ?red light and speed camera? warnings now w latest update.