Rated 5 out of
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Fordlover from
Easy navigation system
I brought this Garmin navigation system, because I was using an older navigation system and it started working intermittently and it was not getting updates. I was undecided on purchasing this smaller unit, but it fits my vehicle perfectly and is easy to use.
Date published: 2025-12-10
Rated 5 out of
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deermdow from
great performance
This replaced my 50 (it was tired and screen was shot).
This one is faster/clearer/a wee bit smaller and lighter and faster - I love it
Date published: 2025-11-25
Rated 5 out of
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Genieman from
Super Great Features
I bought this more than a month ago and I am super happy with it.
Date published: 2025-11-14
Rated 5 out of
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Dave724 from
All good works well
I purchased a couple months back and have had no problems with it and I can say its very reliable
Date published: 2025-11-12
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Alot of nice features
Purchased it a few weeks ago a little small for old eyes but nice unit
Date published: 2025-11-03
Rated 5 out of
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MAT1 from
Works great! Easy to add addresses!
Had it a month and am very pleased! I will use this every time I need directions!!
Date published: 2025-10-14
Rated 5 out of
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Jake B from
Extremely helpful, compact, and few drawbacks
Extremely helpful identifying crossroads and upcoming roadways. Also compact enough and does not consume a lot of space in my dashboard. Since I work in rural areas 90% of the time, the traffic variant was not a priority for me and hasn’t been needed on my end.
Obviously, as a GPS it works fast and when my cellular based devices lose connection, this is a good fallback.
However, it is time consuming entering addresses and locations manually and one handed, if needed, and it can struggle identifying addresses and routes with names native to a states highway department, such as it may have difficulty identifying routes with an FM (Farm to Market) road or a CR (County Road) especially if they have the same identifying numbers in a county in Texas for example.
If your job requires lots of driving in rural areas, or driving in general and you need to know upcoming crossroads, directions, and other basic info I cannot recommend it enough however.
I would not recommend if you need directions off of marked roadways however, and if you work in populated areas I would recommend the traffic tracking variant.
Date published: 2025-10-13
Rated 5 out of
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Troy H from
My first Garmin
I had a GPS (not a Garmin) unit given to me a long time ago from another company. I had used it sparingly but really didn't like how it functioned.
I started field training a new officer and decided that a GPS unit may be beneficial. I did the research and the minute I opened the box on my new Garmin I was impressed. Easy to set up, basically plug and Play. The functions are more than I could ever need.
I have been recommending them to all my guys that want to get GPS units. For the price and ease of use I can't see anything better.
Date published: 2025-09-19
Rated 5 out of
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Robert24 from
Garmin
I think garmln makers the gps i will only purchases garmin products the best
Date published: 2025-09-05
Rated 5 out of
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carmie from
Excellent features
The Garmin Drive 53 is so easy to use and a 'must have' for me. I have used a Garmin device for several years and relied on it for accurate information.
Date published: 2025-08-27
Rated 5 out of
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larry07 from
very good have an older on ii love so this should
not use it that much yet or on long trip but looks wonderful
Date published: 2025-08-26
Rated 5 out of
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Lew Wyo from
very helpful
I like my Garmin, it is nice to know I will be able to find the address that I am headed for.
Date published: 2025-08-26
Rated 5 out of
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djoy from
Great features
I love the route planner and the split screen real life road and signs for exits
Date published: 2025-08-25
Rated 5 out of
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DJ 111 from
Great GPS
This is one of the best Garmin that I have it is small and compact and very reliable.
Date published: 2025-08-20
Rated 5 out of
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KG in LA from
Much better than my Nuvi 57
I have had this GPS for two months now and couldn’t be happier.
It replaced a Nuvi 57 which served me well for 60K miles but had become dated (2016).
This GPS’s screen is MUCH better in sensitivity and clarity. Like comparing an old tube tv to a new flat screen (did I just date myself?).
It also boots up super fast and couldn’t be more simple to use.
Very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2025-08-15
Rated 5 out of
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eb10 from
nice
I have not gone on my road trip with it yet but it was easy to set up and load my destinations in I am really liking the features so far
Date published: 2025-07-25
Rated 5 out of
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Samnet#1 from
I like the many features!
Glad that I bought it, makes it easy to get around!
Date published: 2025-07-07
Rated 5 out of
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Beezy from
Garmin Drive 53: My Favorite Travel Companion
Using the Garmin Drive 53 felt like having a calm, capable copilot riding along with me. The voice guidance only chimed in when it had something useful to say—no nagging, just clear directions when I needed them.
One of my favorite features was being able to type in the name of a store and instantly get the correct address. That saved me time and stress on unfamiliar roads. The gas station alerts were also a lifesaver during long trips—I never had to guess how far the next stop would be.
I appreciated how easy it was to zoom in on the map using my fingers, just like on a smartphone. The lane guidance visuals were another highlight, helping me prepare for upcoming turns and exits without second-guessing. And the reset button in the corner was a small but handy feature for when I wanted to quickly start over.
Also, I had no issues updating the map. I connected the Garmin to my laptop using the provided wire, and the update process was simple and straightforward—no trouble at all, unlike what some others have mentioned in their reviews.
Overall, the Garmin Drive 53 made traveling easier, smoother, and less stressful. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who prefers smart navigation without distractions. Highly recommended!
Date published: 2025-06-07
Rated 5 out of
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DeonRick123 from
Great GPS
GPS is easy to set up and use.Map updates are also free and easy to install.
Date published: 2025-06-04
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Very pragmatic
I am really excited to have garmin as Jp’s command
Date published: 2025-05-17
Rated 5 out of
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Kenoh from
Great features such as Nate parks.
I bought a month ago and I like it very muck to use it.
Date published: 2025-05-16
Rated 5 out of
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mrscuba1 from
Its very easy to use
Glad I got this and it help to keep me from speeding as all I have to is look and know what is going on
Date published: 2025-05-08
Rated 5 out of
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calleen z from
It works just the way it should! Easy to follow directions if needed. It's nice to be able to see the upcoming streets, especially at night when seeing the street signs isn't the easiest.
Sometimes the satellite gets a little off, but easy fix- restart it and it's a quick restart..
The suction is great and I haven't had any issues with it falling from the windshield while driving.
Date published: 2025-04-25
Rated 5 out of
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Jctyper from
Good GPS
Working as an ambulette driver have no problem finding the houses
Date published: 2025-04-21
Rated 5 out of
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Dennis 52 from
The New Garmin 53
I have had 2 other Garmin devices over the last 15 years. One was stolen and the oldest finally failed.
This one is simple to use and better than the in car navigation systems. They annoying and hard to use!
Date published: 2025-03-21
Rated 5 out of
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RioRed from
Upgrade
My Garmin 51 died. The Garmin 53 purchased about 2 months ago. I love it. Haven’t used on a road trip yet. I my used in the city.
Date published: 2025-02-02
Rated 5 out of
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hl hl from
works well
happy i upgraded nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Date published: 2025-01-19
Rated 5 out of
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EBW25 from
Excellent GPS
I have had this for 2 weeks as a replacement for my previous GPS, it has been as good as advertised. The screen is easy to view and the information is key for navigation.
Date published: 2025-01-16
Rated 5 out of
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Canute from
KISS (Keep IT Simple Stupid)
I used a TOM Tom for 15 years with lifetime updates. I guess I am Dead becuase they stopped with the updates. So I bought this little work Horse. It does everthing I need and does not get in the way of my view. I did buy another one with traffic. Not so sure about the traffic. I still have not see it engage. It is Drive 53 with Traffic. I am very happy with both units
Date published: 2025-01-08
Rated 5 out of
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KennyD from
The best feature is hidden
This is my second Garmin GPS purchase and replaces a Nuvi 42 that lasted for 13 years, and probably could have gone longer. If you dig into the settings, you can set a blue line to be drawn on routes you have traveled. This is especially useful if you are trying to find a parking spot and you need to circle back. Where was that road? Just go back to the Blue line. The screen is much improved and is bright and clear. I like that the next cross street is shown at the bottom, I tend to use the phone for directions and as I listen I watch the names of the cross streets. I thought about purchasing the version with traffic, but did not want to have it bluetoothed to my phone. The street accuracy is fairly good, and newer streets in my drive are on the maps correctly (with a few exceptions). I haven’t used this Garmin for directions much yet, but when I have, directions tend to route you to bigger streets and do not always find short cuts, but I’ve noticed that the apps on my phone do this as well, so you still need to do some short cuts seeking. Routing changes quickly if I miss a turn. In the Dallas area, the 635 construction rebuild is not in the maps correctly and the GPS usually thinks you are on the access road. I assume this will get fixed in a map upgrade.
Date published: 2025-01-06