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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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I am planning on buying a 2005 rubicon when i sell my rincon. Should I get the rubicon with gps? Is it a big help when you are riding? Is it worth the extra money?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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If it were me, I'd save the extra money that would be spent on the GPS and buy a handheld GPS. I have a Garmin eTrex Legend and love it. Just my $0.02
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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How much do the handheld units cost?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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I paid about $140 for mine at amazon.com
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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I would get an aftermarket gps[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] You can take it with you where ever you go[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] My understanding on the Honda one is, it doesn't work on the fly[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] need to be sitting still[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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The question is why are you getting rid of a rincon to get a rubicon?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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I don't like the transmission in the rincon. It is not geared low enough. Maybe if it had a low range then i would keep it. I live on a farm and use to pull wagons. Since it is idependent suspension it does not pull well. The rubicon would be a lot better.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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Save your money and buy a garmin. You can get a handlebar mount and it will work just as good. Plus you can take it hiking if you ever stop your quad.

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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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they also sell a device that connects to your handlebars and actually holds your handheld using a couple of rubber snubbers. I saw one fo these at basspro for $20. i am sure they sell them at other places as well.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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I have a Garmin ETrex and a RAM mount. The RAM mount is the finest one made that I've seen. The GPS doesn't move regardless of the terrain.
 
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