2008 map?

 

Hi all,

I have Garmin 650 but still using 2008 map and I have a question that do I need to buy a new map to update my GPS map? Is it still give me the right direction?

Thanks for you advices.

2008 Map

No you don't have to update your map but you can go to garmins website and review the 2009 map and see if there were changes in your area then decide if you need or want to upgrade or wait till 2010. I have a 660 with 2008 and I am not going to update at this time. It really just owner preference.

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johnm405 660 & MSS&T

If you generally drive in

If you generally drive in the same areas, and your current maps seem accurate, then I would just alternate years.

On the other hand, if there are lots of new roads and/or businesses in your area, they won't be in your unit.

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Map Updates

Hi everyone,

My last update for my 660 was for 2008, and I got that update at 50% off. I've debated getting the 2009 update, but at the moment, can't make myself pay full price. I think most of us are creatures of habit. By that I mean that on a yearly basis, I travel to many of the same spots I did the year before. I KNOW where I'm going and don't really nead a map. The Nuvi helps me out most on the back roads. In my opinion, even if my Nuvi didn't have the most up-to-date maps installed, it's still going to try to get me where I want to go using the information programmed into it. New roads and new developments don't show up on mapping software "overnight".

Miki

Stayed With The 2008 Maps

My nuvi 660 came with the 2008 maps and I haven't seen a reason for me to upgrade this soon. As I do with MSS&T, I will probably wait until the 2010 maps come out and upgrade at that time - every 2 years.

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Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold

Check for Free update

Depending on when you bought your 650..you may qualify for a free update...If not yes the 2008 maps are fine..and will get you about everywhere the 2009 maps will

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Dave_ Nuvi 660 , 760,1490LMT Wooster, Ohio

2009 Updates

Unless there have been major road changes in the areas that you travel, an update would me a waste of time and money.

Thank you guy

Thank you very much for the informations.

Thank you and best regards,

map updates

I agree grin

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