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[Devil Dog]

I currently have a Streetpilot 2720 that I use in my truck or on my 05 Ultra, but I'm thinking of getting an additional unit for my SE Ultra. After seeing all the pictures of the new fairing/dashpad mount, I'm thinking 550 or 660. I read the descriptions on Garmins site, what I want to know is which one does everybody prefer and why?

Thanks in advance
Lou

[naitram]

i like the 660 just never liked the shape of the 550 

[mrmagloo]

x2

[Twistedrider]

665(same as the 660) but with XM weather and traffic. The 550 has 2GB of memory half that of the 660. Users are having a real problem making room for the new maps. Check out the Zumo forum loads of info ...

http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php
 

[iski]

Good suggestion is check out the Zumo forums.

I had a 550 for 2 1/2 years & sold it when the new bike came with a 660 dash mounted. 

After a few weeks using the 660 there is no question - for me - that the 660 is a better unit.  It's quicker calculating routes, is a little more user friendly, and it has some very handy features (like on screen elevation or other onscreen options not available on the 550 if you choose that mode) that give it an edge over the 550.

Screen size is another plus.

Price points for the 550 are about $550 to 700 & for the 660 about $550-800, so both are roughly in a similar price range.  Had no trouble selling my used 550 - 3 friends tried to buy it as soon as I said it was for sale.

[Diamondback]

660 or 665

I have the 550 and the 660.  660 is better.  Hands down.

 

[Devil Dog]

Thanks for the information guys. I guess  the Zumo 660 it is

Lou

[guppytrash]

Is the $100 rebate from garmin the same if you buy the HD version?

[Devil Dog]

What $100 rebate? I was going to buy the 660 thru American Express using my points, but now I find that they only sell the 550 or 665. So here is a new question, "What does everyone think about the 665?"

Lou

[guppytrash]

What $100 rebate?

Lou

try this

http://www.gpscentral.ca/rebates/zumo_rebate.pdf

I think the 665 is a 660 with traffic and XM, and a lot bigger price tag.  I am not as in tune with these models as others so hopefully others will chime in.

Good Luck!

gt

[Opossum]

What $100 rebate? I was going to buy the 660 thru American Express using my points, but now I find that they only sell the 550 or 665. So here is a new question, "What does everyone think about the 665?"

Lou

You'll love the 665 it shows live radar and traffic for like 7 bucks a month (with XM) and you can buy the subcrription in 3 month block.  The rebate is on any Zumo series from an authorized dealer

[Hawg]

660

[ieddev]

660 for me.

[SIX38]

The 665 comes with the Garmin GXM 40  XM receiver / antenna combo (a $250.00 item that you have to buy separately with the 550 ) so with the current $100.00 rebate, it actually is close in price. Real pleased with my 550, but the 665 is screaming "Buy Me" .
Tom P
 

[Robmay]

So the 665 shows actual radar on the map screen? Like this: