Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this never Garmin unit to replace an older one I gave my son for his travels to a new job on New York. I love the Lifetime Map Updates feature and really appreciate the split screen with the intersection diagrams when travelling in unfamiliar areas.

Right out of the box the unit worked. Battery was almost fully charged. the down side was the Suction Mount, would not stay stick to the glass. Essay fix ordered a ChargerCity EasyBlade Car CD Slot Mount . No more problems. Love Garmin 55LM 5" GPS, the registration and updates went very well too.

I read lots of reviews before coming to buying decision for the GPS

I have not had my product long and only have utilized it locally, but the true test will be when I head north. So far I am impressed, it has been an upgrade from my past GPS. I like the lifetime updates, the easy to use features and the size of the screen. I only wish it would reroute you if you drive by the location you should be at, it just assumes youve made it if you are close by the location. Still satisfied just the same!

I'm really amazed at how well these Garmin Nuvis work. Inputting a destination is intuitive and quick, and the unit's spoken turn by turn directions are clear and well timed. Graphics are bold and crisp and the 5-inch screen is easy to see while it's sitting on my dash. Out of the box I plugged it into my computer (Mac) to register it and found a firmware update and minor map update available. This procedure is quick and painless via the Garmin Express application that you download to the computer. I have both the Nuvi 55LM and the older Nuvi 52LM and they have slight differences. My only disappointment with the 52 is that it doesn't work well with Garmin Base Camp, which I use to look at routes and waypoints from my hikes with my hand-held Garmin E-Trex. As said, the Nui 52 isn't compatible with Base Camp. The Nuvi 55 is designed to be compatible with it. Missing from the 55 is the ability to input a Zip Code as a way to get started finding a destination. The 52 has input for that. Finding by street address is simple with either one. And with both, you can touch a spot on its map with your fingertip and it will take you there if you want to do it that way. Both units are excellent and easy to use.

After years of using one of the first Garmin Nuvi's, my old GPS died & I was left looking for a new one. I wanted a nice GPS, with some special features (like lane assist), but didn't want to pay the price of some of the more expensive models. After reading other positive reviews online, I decided to go with this model. I'm so glad that I did! It is very easy to use, has lifetime maps & updates, and gets me to where I need to go quickly & without issues. I also like the restaurant symbols that help you find places to stop and eat during your travels. Liked it so much, I bought one for my fiance' as well! Great product, great price!

I received this GPS to replace an earlier Garmin Nuvi model that had simply died of old age and over use. I rely heavily on these things and decided that this model with a screen slightly larger than my old one would be a good choice. I have used the device a number of times now and it has worked very well. The only problems I have are with the bracket used to mount it to the windshield and the contrast of the display. I have a Ford Focus with a deep windshield. I leave the suction cup attachment attached to the windshield, but remove the GPS when not in use. The problem I have with this model is getting the GPS mounted in the suction cup holder. It's easy to do when you have both items in your hands, but a REAL pain when trying to reach across the dash. My old model snapped right in ... this on is far more difficult. The second problem I have with this model compared to my old one is the image contrast. I am familiar with the brightness settings, but regardless of how I adjust them when in bright sunlight the image is difficult to see. Works great on a cloudy day and obviously at night, but in the direct sun you really have to look at it to see the image. Everything else in fine ... it got me where I needed to go today and I fully expect it to do the same tomorrow.

One can't seem to go wrong with a Garmin. Very user-friendly, lifetime maps. The restaurant symbols make it easy to locate a place to stop during travels. Excited we don't have to borrow my Dad's GPS anymore! We have our own. And considering I bought it online on 'Black Friday', it was a great price.

Used a few times now. Easy set up, picks up satellite quickly. Nice size and clear maps. Like the split screen when approaching ramps, turns, etc. Just a good quality GPS for the money!

I looked at higher priced GPS's, but Best Buy had this one at an amazing sale price and I couldn't pass it up. I love that we can get updates on it. Nice size. Easy to use. Bought as a gift for my husband who bought a new Prius without a GPS in it. He has been absolutely delighted with it so far.

Works good, nice size, easy to use. A few minor flaws with it. First I updated the maps right away so they would be at the most current version. After doing so, it tried to direct me to take a road that has been closed down for over 10 years. Very odd that this was an issue. Second thing is it sometimes has me go a very convoluted way, like having me drive an extra block, turn right, then turn right again and circle back to the location that I could have just turned left at and been at my destination already. Sometimes I use it in areas that I know exactly where I am going just to test it and it wants to send me on a longer route, even though settings are set to shortest route. Overall it works for the most part and for the price I'm satisfied.

I loooooove this GPS! Some people think that this is too small, but for me, it's just the right size! It pretty much has everything and is very updated. Very easy to use and navigate using this GPS. It lets you know if you are at a school zone and if you're over speeding.

Works as a GPS system should. FYI the screen isn't split screen all the time as it shows on the box. It is normally a full wide screen map, and then when you get within a mile of an exit ramp while driving on a free way it goes to split screen. Also a cool little feature is it shows little arrows at the top left of the screen which indicates what lane to be in when on a multi lane street so you are ready for the next turn.

It's very easy to use, accurate with the directions it doesn't take you in circles like most built in car gps do. The only fault I noticed is that you have to keep it plugged into the charger.

Really like this unit. While your phone has GPS, it tends to kill the battery quickly and doesn't work where there is no signal. Lifetime maps combined with the low price makes this a winner

The large screen is a huge plus for this item and the Lifetime updates is an awesome feature as well. Very easy to use and has all you can ask for your different travel needs.

Lots of good features. Very easy to navigate with free lifetime map updates. Shows you gas stations and restaurants that are coming up when you are driving and has lane assist.

Really like the approaching exit views, the overall look and feel to the case, and the simple operating logic. The address search is improved over my old Nuvi 55, and I'm sure I will appreciate the lifetime maps feature. One negative: I liked the attachment method better on the old one which clicked in top and bottom better than this new one which clicks in the center of the back. Also, was disappointed that this one did not come with the protective case which I had to buy later. These are not big deals though, and I will continue to buy Garmins when considering GPS units.

Definitely the GPS to choose for overseas travel. Especially for Europe, needed only one additional map option versus the 2 tomtom would have required. For the price tomtom wanted to get the coverage I needed, I was able to buy the Garmin and the upgrade and the Garmin has lifetime USA map upgrades. Traveled Ireland, Slovakia and Czech Republic and Garmin didn't steer me wrong.

I had an older Garmin and needed a new one. This one is bigger and more features than what I had. It tells you traffic info that my other one never did and gives you options on detour. This is really an excellent navigation system. The price was also the lowest I found from other stores. I plan on buying another one cause I had to give this to buy BF. :(