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Model:
010-02858-00
SKU:
6539638
Your price for this item is $99.99
The comparable value price is $149.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 182 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the Drive 53 5" GPS for its ease of use, overall performance, and clear navigation. Many appreciate the screen clarity and the device's reliable GPS functionality for reaching destinations. While some users noted occasional issues with traffic updates, battery life, and map accuracy in certain areas, the positive feedback on core features outweighs these concerns. Overall, the product receives praise for its effectiveness and user-friendliness.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity, Traffic updates

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not useful, cellphone GPS is better

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No traffic update or alerts. What good is a GPS without that feature. A useless piece of equipment. They forget to say this clearly in the description!! Information only appears on the Q & A. And now I can't return it. Gd it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Unfortunately, the Drive 53 you purchased is an entry level device with only basic navigation functionality. If these features are important to you I recommend the Drive 53 & Traffic or even better the DriveSmart line of devices. Should you have any further questions reach out to us at product.support@garmin.com Garmin

  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Old outdated tech. Recommend against.

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

    My Girlfriend preferred to use her phone navigation and I returned it.

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

    Garmin Drive 53

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

    Great, the only drawback is no verbal destination.

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

    Garmen GPS

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

    I bought a Garmen gps and am very unhappy with it. I'm not very tech savy so I made an appt with geek squad to update maps. I told them we were leaving on a road trip and they were good about doing it quickly. When I got home I tried to put in the addresses and could not do it. I called the geek squad and was unable to get anyone to help me. I then printed out the map on my computer. I was a nervous wreck trying to follow a printed map to Florida and am very upset with BestBuy.

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

    Car navigation

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

    This is a Christmas gift but I am very sure it will be fine!

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

    Does the job

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

    Turns off even when the display timeout option is off. It will continue to stay on if you cancel the shut down mode if you catch it before it turns off. Other than that its ok. Does the job.

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

    Luv GPS

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I wanted and so much needed for my husband.

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

    Location Change not automatic

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

    I was frustrated with the change in location process that I returned it immediately. The locator did not change to my State and I had to go through hoops entering my State.

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

    does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had difficulty navigating through the screen. Need a bigger GPS.

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

    poor product support

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

    I live in Western NY and the unit kept searching for addresses in Ontario, Canada first - and only. Noone from Best Buy or the Geek Squad could figure out what to do with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Avoid this store

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

    Never bought it. Service at Schaumburg location wasn’t great.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Navigation accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and works very well on a daily basis

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

    I love it. I wanted a non wi-fi device and just simple. It's faster then my several year old Tom Tom. I never had a Garmin before but I use it on a daily basis for my job. I did update the map but on a dsl connection, it took quiet a while. So if you're the same, start the download before bed. It's fast and with the new map, I have yet to see a problem with directions. Also it's packed with many features like searching for particular places. And being that I use it on a daily bases, ahh very helpful. Like looking for restaurants, hardwares, auto part stores, etc etc. Very helpful. And it gives you a rating, how long it takes to get there and milage. It tells you at a glance, so no need to go through several screens to get more info for a destination. I like how it turns on and off everytime I start the car and shut it off. No need to mess with it. Cons: It comes with a cigarette lighter plug and not a usb cord. So if you don't have a cigarette lighter in your car, you will have to get the proper cord. Also just like lot's of GPS's , it's not very smart sometimes and just gives you the straightest route , instead of the most commonsense route. But i'm sure that's why some GPS units are $400-$700. But i'm a daily user and it does very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Navigation accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin for My Dad

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

    Bought this for my dad. Very easy to use and accurate.

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

    Good size and price compared to caravan/semi truck

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

    Previous Garmin Nuvo battery gave out, updates were getting too big to load on compatible memory. Dedicated gps, this works better than phone apps when cell networks are shadowed by mountains!

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

    my gps

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

    i used it earlier to go to Bloomington Illinois. beautiful clear screen and very, very helpful. va lot of updates. very happy with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent

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

    very nice gps it is a upgrade to my nuvi 52 and it was easy to set up on our trip home last month.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Map quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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

    Thought it would be up to date as far as area's in 2025 and couldn't find a street in Bedford N.H./ Goffstown N.H. It's called Eaton Rd. But as stated the GPS is new and not up to date for some odd reason.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WORKS

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

    Got me to California and back. Only had to reset it once. Very nice...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stan

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

    Worked great on our recent trip. Easy to store addresses.

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

    Best Buy and Garmin Great Together

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

    Fantastic value and incredibly easy to purchase online and puck up in-store!

    I would recommend this to a friend