GPS off EBAY
GPS off EBAY
Im looking at buying a new GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSX GPS MAP WAAS 60 CSX COMPASS the cheapest ones are imports from the states has any one done this are there any problems?
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THe import ones are meant to be ok (the basemap supplied on the Aus units is crap anyhow....)
Once you load Shonkymaps or t4a and the contour stuff etc on it you'll be laughing (see other threads in the forum for details on those things)
The issues you will encounter will be warranty repair issues, the local distributor may not cover problems with the unit.
Once you load Shonkymaps or t4a and the contour stuff etc on it you'll be laughing (see other threads in the forum for details on those things)
The issues you will encounter will be warranty repair issues, the local distributor may not cover problems with the unit.
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I bought a Garmin GPSMAP60CSx from an ebay seller in the US about a month ago for $464 landed. Johnny Appleseed has it for $792 - over $300 more!
I have a 2GB card in it, with all the CityNavigator maps of Australia, plus all the Shonkylogic Detailed maps (without the contours), plus most of the Australian 10m contours.
I love the GPS and have had no problems by buying from the US.
I have a 2GB card in it, with all the CityNavigator maps of Australia, plus all the Shonkylogic Detailed maps (without the contours), plus most of the Australian 10m contours.
I love the GPS and have had no problems by buying from the US.
Considering what other companies are offering with their in-car GPSr units I really think it's about time Garmin started putting some decent Oz maps with their mapping units for free. I bought mine from the USA after spending a fair bit of time investigating how good the maps were and discovering the Oz base maps are crap. Of course the USA base map is brilliant but Shonkies walk all over the typical fair from Garmin when it comes to Australia.
Guess we are little Oz down under and Garmin don't care a crap.
Guess we are little Oz down under and Garmin don't care a crap.
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Re: GPS off EBAY
My new gpsmap 60csx arrived a few weeks ago from US via ebay. All is great, although I don't like having to buy outside Australia. We need the business here, not sent overseas.rong wrote:Im looking at buying a new GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSX GPS MAP WAAS 60 CSX COMPASS the cheapest ones are imports from the states has any one done this are there any problems?
Forget the "waas" jargon. I haven't found a use for it yet.
I ordered the '60 and also a 1Gb chip. I bought CN7 from Johny Appleseed in Sydney. All works well together, and I am now linked to oziexplorer via my laptop for "on the go" info via GSAK.
Buy from a reputable dealer on eBay and always remember Caveat Emptor.
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Re: GPS off EBAY
You wont find a use for WAAS here in australiaWazzaAndWenches wrote:My new gpsmap 60csx arrived a few weeks ago from US via ebay. All is great, although I don't like having to buy outside Australia. We need the business here, not sent overseas.rong wrote:Im looking at buying a new GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSX GPS MAP WAAS 60 CSX COMPASS the cheapest ones are imports from the states has any one done this are there any problems?
Forget the "waas" jargon. I haven't found a use for it yet.
I ordered the '60 and also a 1Gb chip. I bought CN7 from Johny Appleseed in Sydney. All works well together, and I am now linked to oziexplorer via my laptop for "on the go" info via GSAK.
Buy from a reputable dealer on eBay and always remember Caveat Emptor.
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Colleague off mine purchased overseas.... HAd a problem and cost a bundle getting repaired as the warrantee is not recognised in AU. by the importer as it is not one of their machines.
Took 7 weeks to send back to the US get repaired and returned to his hot little hand.
He said it was not worth the 100 dollar saving to get it OS.
But if it does not break down, it wont be a problem.
Took 7 weeks to send back to the US get repaired and returned to his hot little hand.
He said it was not worth the 100 dollar saving to get it OS.
But if it does not break down, it wont be a problem.