I thought this was pretty cool. Great for people that want an OBDII scanner and GPS. I think the price is still a little steep for this plug, hopefully that changes, but a great way to add on-board diagnostics to your car

http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/20...-computer.html

 

That's pretty cool.
150 bucks, not bad- unless i'm missing the real price.
I've seen other gps's more expensive than that.

 

$150 for the plug that connects to the Garmin (purchased separately) via bluetooth.

So you would need a $250+ Garmin and then buy the $150 plug. See where the price comes into play?

 

...Good Find Mod `Mike....
I don't like idiot lights...I like cars that have oil pressure/amp/engine/oil temp/gauges etc....I like 2 know
what's going on with my engine : ) Instead of some idiot lights letting me know that I'm a idiot & just flashes lol

 

If you go out and buy a decent scanner that can do the same what would you pay for it? Does it compare favorably?

I agree with Space. I was really disappointed that my mom's new Impala SS didn't have a full complement of gauges... My dad's old AWD Safari told you more info than a "performance" sedan.

 

...Hi Brian, That is sad that the SS Impala or Monte's don't have a full set of gauges....They must cost more ? $'s ?
I've seen some great aftermarket `mod's 2 add to your ride.

 

Ah i see.
I agree, might be a little too much.
For something that SHOULD come standard on today vehicles!!!
My co-worker has this 97-99? Lincoln, wagon-type.
Inside his interior he's got this little but very cool thing button that he presses and checks for fluids levels, and tire pressure! i think it does other cool stuff too.
I mean this was available 10 years ago?!!!
Unless some sort of patent prevents from duplicating it? what gives?

 

I mean... If you have or want a Garmin Nuvi already (granted it is a 1xxx model) then getting a cord for $150 and downloaded free software and using something you already have in your car isn't a bad deal.

But buying one just for this seems to be steep, but it's a step in the right direction.

Some GPS units also detect red light cameras, I know the TomTom I use does this. So even if I'm not using my GPS to get me somewhere, having more uses for it does seem to be a nice way to justify the spending of one unit.

 

yeah they dont put enough gauges in these cars now adays ive seen alot of manual trans cars that dont have an rmp gauge, that needs to be standard on a manual optional on an auto

 

If you HAVE the required Garmin nav', then it's not a bad deal, if it's full OBD II compliant, and compatible to multiple vehicles. Problem with scanning gauges like the Aeroforce we have (2 of for 4 functions total), the bus system of the computers are not compatible car to car. For example, the Aeroforces we have are on the Solstice. It's a different system than the Monte, and different yet from a Ford or a Chrysler. Our Silverado and Monte are the same.

Point is, can you take this out of your '04 Monte and put it in yout '10 Impala, or Mustang, or mini-van or WHATEVER, as you can with the nav' unit itself? I doubt it, but if it DOES, than that is HUGE to me!