Customers praise the DriveSmart 86's large, easy-to-view screen and its accurate, easy-to-navigate GPS system. Many appreciate the device's user-friendly interface and helpful map updates, including clear voice guidance. However, some users express concerns about the included mount's reliability and the device's susceptibility to overheating.
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Pros mentioned:
Accuracy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Driving Companion
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Having no sense of direction and no built in navigation in my vehicle led me to purchase the Garmin. It has proven to be worthy of its name thru its functionally and accuracy. Wouldn't consider another brand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beats my phone
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the garmen GPS. Easy to use amd quite accurate.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome GPS
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love this GPS. It has gotten me around all over. I have no sense of direction and I listen to the GPS and it gets me where I need to go. Thanks for such a good product 10+.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin DriveSmart 86
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a huge GPS! I don't have problems seeing the info on this one. It's not my first Garmin GPS, so it works like the others I've had.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had absolutely zero issues with this Garmin
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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 like the large screen but I'm having difficulty planning a route that includes intersections as stops. Also, I dont see a way to show a satellite view similar to what google maps shows. I'll keep playing with it. Otherwise it seems to work well and is accurate.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent GPS
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great features that made my trip across the US from NH to AZ comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to use
Easy to see
Easy to follow verbal and visual directions
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent gps. Huge screen, easy to use and see...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin GPS & Backup Camera in 18 year old Jaguar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought 'like new' 2004 Jaguar XJ8 sedan that needed GPS, Backup Camera and 6 new radio speakers. The Garmin 86 with BC40 provided most solutions but had to add Bluetooth hardware to connect with the radio. TotalTech saved us hundreds of $$$ and we now have up to date technology in a gorgeous, 18 year old luxury car!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
guidance
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
have not used it yet but am happy with the bigger screen and easy to read
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GPS
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The DriveSmart 86 works great it is much better than the other on that I had
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good quality, large screen and user friendly with all ages.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy-to-use
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to use. I like the bigger screen. Has all the same features as my old one so was real easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it does everything we need to. Connects to your phone so you can get notifications for texts, calls, and other notifications. One nice thing is I’ve you download the app on the app on your phone you can send directions to your GPS from your phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Safe and less headaches
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So much safer than having to look at your phone maps and no having to deal with Android Auto dropping connection while navigating downtown Portland and Seattle. I only wish I could use voice to text to enter an address or location while driving
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST GPS and easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best GPS ever. It is large and easy to use. Purchased for my 75 years old mom to use to get around. She is so happy. She have never owned a GPS nor know how to use the GPS, however she loves this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Loving the new size screen and the item has an excellent interface.
I would recommend this to a friend
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So happy to hear that! Enjoy. :)
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gps
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome product and updating maps is simple. Recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product but I wish it was easier to attach to the holder.