LLLnMX Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 What brand of GPS seems to have the better maps for Guad and day-trip traveling from Lakeside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Habacht Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 We have a new large screen Tom Tom...it does well in city driving and is suspect everywhere else....not up to date on new roads and by passes, usually wrong about speed limits but it is much better than our last Garmin.....that being said...we still double check before making turns and getting on some roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conejorapido Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Been using a Garmin Nuvi here for years. My current model has lifetime maps so I get the maps updated regularly. It's been accurate almost everywhere we've been in Mexico. We drive in Guad every week and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLnMX Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Good stuff to consider. Gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Garmin. Get one with lifetime North American updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLnMX Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I'm seeing a trend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumofabit Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Garmin wiht Mexico Street Maps. Every street and addresses in Mexico. The pronunciations by the voice will have you laughing. I could only understand what was said by reading it on the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Gal Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 We love our Garmin Nuvi and use it for Mexico and Canada. I read some time ago that it is illegal to use a GPS in Jalisco state. Not sure of the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 We also have a Garmin Nuvi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I bought a Garmin Nuvi 2505 with lifetime Mexico upgrades included for a little over 100 USD on Amazon and had it sent here. It does struggle with the congested streets and name changes in GDL but always gets me to my destination although sometimes in a round about way. There are two voices. The one that names the streets is hysterically funny, but not helpful as the mispronunciation is incredible. The voice that tells you simply to turn or go straight and how far is the only one that is usable for me. It sure saves a lot of money not having to hire a driver to take you to first time destinations and fun exploring new places. Irish Gal is correct. Using a GPS in Jalisco is considered a distraction and can be confiscated and you can be fined. Keep it below window level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Another vote for Garmin Nuvi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLnMX Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Wow!!!! Thank you Irish Gal and Al Berca for the tidbit about it not being legal in our fair state! Now I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrall Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I also have a Garmin Nuvi and like it although I'd never use it for any local trip. Too prone to bad directions and too dangerous in Guadalajara traffic. The first few trips to Guad can be daunting but after a while you remember intersections, streets and glorietas. If you mess up, turn around and try again. It's a learning experience. If you really need to locate a destination find it up on Google Maps and then select a street view to see what it looks like. Pull back, select your route and navigate the old fashioned way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Exactly. We print out color closeups, one of us navigates, one of us drives. We have friends who can do this in their sleep. We basically have our places we go there and we avoid the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giltner68 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I have a Garmin Nuvi about 5 years old, did a great job in MX, but recently NOB I spent $50 to update maps - totally wasted, the new maps are worse than junk. On a trip a week ago trough several states it tried 3 times to take me on dirt roads, now it cannot find an address in Denver it found 3 years ago, in Neb on a clear open highway it suddenly wanted me to turn left onto a road listed as "Experimental Farm Road" and continuously tried to take me on odd routes rather than direct roads I've driven for 50 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 My Garmin Nuvi is a couple years old, model 2460. Current models with pre-loaded maps for all of N America (US, Can and Mex) and with lifetime updates are 2686LMT, 2589LMT and 2559LMT. www.thegpsstore.com has good prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 We love our Garmin Nuvi and use it for Mexico and Canada. I read some time ago that it is illegal to use a GPS in Jalisco state. Not sure of the source. No idea if this guy is a reliable source, but he does say on his page Mexico couldn't care less. He also says, because GPS "was originally military", some countries might have problems with it. http://www.gpsinformation.net/main/gpstravel.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 It is illegal in Jalisco to use a GPS that is not an original part of the automobile; built into the dash. Portable units are considered a distraction, as is a cell phone, and both are prohibited. So, if your car came with GPS, you are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 That's an interesting statement, RV. Personally, I'd like to see some source for that. Cell phones certainly are not prohibited; however, it is illegal to talk on them, at least in Jalisco. Not sure about hands-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugawibill Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Garmin all the way. Back it up with Guia Roji map of Guadlajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 That's an interesting statement, RV. Personally, I'd like to see some source for that. Cell phones certainly are not prohibited; however, it is illegal to talk on them, at least in Jalisco. Not sure about hands-free. The use of them is illegal....I think you know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 It is illegal in Jalisco to use a GPS that is not an original part of the automobile; built into the dash. Portable units are considered a distraction, as is a cell phone, and both are prohibited. So, if your car came with GPS, you are OK. I don't think it is that way here in GTO. I saw a guy drive past the Transito talking on his phone riding a motorcycle the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 The use of them is illegal....I think you know that. Really, it is not. You can pull over and talk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giltner68 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hmm, I've been stopped 3-4 times and my GPS was always mounted and visible and never a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 You are nitpicking, I see. Of course you can stop and do anything you like inside your car. I think you knew that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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