What GPS to buy

NOT TOMTOM their customer service is non existent! It took 46 days to get a replacement of a dead in warrant period Start 55. Bought a Garmin in the interim, the new DUMDUM is still in the box.
An outdated map beats DUMDUM!

I looked at Keelhauler's Garmin link above and that 2797LMT looks like a great buy - refurbished but with full warranty. I am not at all sure what the difference is between the 2757 and the 2797 but the specs look the same. Main thing is it has Mexico already loaded and you get free lifetime updates.

Personally I would still get the last (no more after this) Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 for trip planning in my computer. Much easier to sit at the computer and look over routes - and you can do a lot more with it too. Lists for about $40 but can often be found on sale. Problem is there are already new roads that are not on it as they will not be updating any longer - you would have to cross reference to the latest Garmin maps to check the route. We recently downloaded Garmin updates and see that there are changes we know about on Garmin that are not on S&T - so sad MS gave up on this great program. You will find things like new major roads and perifericos around towns on the Garmin that are not on S&T.

The important things to look for are complete maps of all of North America with free lifetime updates. We also go for the largest screen size we can get. There are websites where you can add Points of Interest (POIs) and the more expensive units will have things like that. A good GPS is a worthwhile and very good investment for all travels.

I also like the Garmin Nuvi's (there are various models) but I particularly like those with "lane assist". The information on how many lanes go where you want and which lanes you need to be in well in advance is very helpful

We have a large screen GPS that rests on the dash so it is easily seen by both the driver and passenger. My particular Garmin model 7200 is no longer made but there are similar models out there.

After years of TomToms, I got sick of the nonsense they go on with and bought a Garmin 2757LM., Didn't have a use for the more expensive model with bluetooth and a few other extras.

If you never head below Mexico, that is all you need.

I got it because we travel in places without decent maps and OpenStreetMaps are available for free download and cover the entire world AND in pretty good detail as well.

I agree with the choice of Garmin 7" GPS 2797. If you also use in the USA I would get the LMT rather than LM. This means lifetime map & traffic. No MX traffic help but it really helps in USA.

But read some more discussion on this forum from these links.

Garmin

New Version of Garmin

Here is where I bought my unit

Garmin Outlet

I have a $100 Nuvi 50LM with the $50 Mexico map. The maps were very accurate. This Nuvi doesn't allow importing routes it will lead from point A to point B.
I used mine on a motorcycle and I almost immediately had trouble with the wind working at the electrical connection. I sent it back for warranty repairs and ultimately want to replace it with a unit specifically designed for motorcycle use - and a unit I can import routes to.

We have a Garmin 2757LM. Comes with all of North America loaded and lifetime free updates. Has a 7" touchscreen. Lots of extra features. We did a recent update and most new roads we are aware of in Mexico showed up. So far it has been very accurate. Got ours direct from Garmin online when they had a sale - they have free shipping - about $220US.