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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 2447 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Drive 51 LM 5" GPS's ease of use, accurate GPS navigation, and lifetime map updates. Many appreciate the clear screen and its helpful features, while some experienced issues with battery life and occasional power problems. Positive feedback frequently highlighted the device's intuitive interface and precise route guidance. However, a few users reported difficulties with the device's power functionality.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does what it needs to

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Garmins are always helpful, I did notice on a cross country road trips, it may not make the best route choices going between some states. Also in some cases it doesnt re-route quick enough to do what it says. All and all, very helpful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it on sell works good for the money I up dated it still won't show me short cuts that I know is faster And the speaker can be louder if your rocking music

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not to bad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the most part the GPS works great but every now and then it will like to freeze up and stop working. Sometimes I have to reset it to get it back to working but its rare it gets that bad and most of the time it works as it should

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    easy to use!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have purchased many Garmin GPS products over the years, for myself and all 4 of my kids and have always been happy with them. My kids now say they can use their phones for directions but using the Garmin GPS is safer and does not use your data!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for the price, I purchased it for $90 at Best Buy. You might enjoy the larger screen model. I bought a dash mount to move screen closer to my eyes, since the screen is too small and too far to read when mounted on windshield.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    VERY poor quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am still having trouble getting consistent results with this hardware. This is the third GPS that I have purchased and the FIRST to require any significant problem with figuring out how to operate. And when you do, if you turn it off you need to start again!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not very user friendly

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its hard to search any address. You have to be very careful while typing. Most of the time wrong character is being selected. But considering price its worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Speed zones alerts/rural roads not on point

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Navigation alerts is not always on point when it comes to speed zones. Also Garmin alerted me to turn on a new dirt road to get to another highway which was not necessary since all I needed to do was stay on same highway.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    good gps for a new driver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I gave this as a gift to my teenage son so my review is only what he has said. He loves it. i feel saver knowing he has it with him. This is my third Garmin and they have all been good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works okay

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We like several features about this GPS. The fact that it shows the road when coming to a split was very nice. It did shut off on its own twice, and all we can figure is it got hot, so I wouldn't leave it in the sun if possible..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK GPS, nothing great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used this for a short time. I now think it is a good device. Like how it it displays the lanes as you approach exits.It steers you to the correct lane and give the audible cues to cut the guesswork. Processor is a little faster than the older models. I have not tried any voice commands. I need to use it more to give a better review.. Traffic does not always seem to work. Not sure if that is something I am doing or an issue with the unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good unit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Navigation is excellent, touch screen is not aligned with onscreen icons. I have to press slightly above icon/letters. Back up camera is OK. A little dark but does provide the basic view I need. Very dark at night. Even with reverse lights.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have no sense of direction, so this is a great item for me!! I love that it shows you which lane you should be in, and shows which way you are going to turn before you get to the actual street or offramp. I would recommend this to anyone!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this GPS as were headed to Florida for the winter. Works very well and includes some features my last Garmin didn't have such as warnings of speed limit changes, curves in the road, red light cameras, etc. Unit was on sale so a definite bargain.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It only has options to go via freeways , there is no option to avoid freeways. Sometimes the GPS will not start quickly will take 30 mins or so. Overall its a good product. Would have been great if above issues are fixed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This does what I need it to do. The only thing is that I can't get it to stick to my dash board because my dashboard is not level. I am going to try to figure (buy) something out so that I can mount it to my dashboard instead of having it on my passenger seat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Garmin I've had

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The display is top notch. The nighttime display is easy to see. The connections and mounting parts are The only bad parts I don't like the angled power plug..And of course the ways to mount it are a joke.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Like this device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We went on a trip to Tennessee. We used this device to get to our hotel that we booked. It took us all around a neighborhood when we discovered it was across the street. It said to go right instead of turning left,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wish I had bought another model.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always owned a Garmin for travel, but, this one is a little disappointing. I'm not loving the screen setup and it seems to have a very short battery life.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent gps

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks great and no issues with connecting to the computer or loading quickly. Sometimes the directions don’t quite match the actual address. Some roads are closed and have been for over 10 years yet the map hasn’t been updated

    I would recommend this to a friend