Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius?

ChaPrius · 01-28-2008, 02:33 PM

Hi folks,

As a lurker for about a month, thanks to all of the participants that have made this such an informative place. I really have learned alot!

I just picked up my 2008 Touring on Friday (Magnetic Gray with aftermarket by dealer leather seats and "bun warmers") and chose not to pay the premium for the factory nav system since I already had a Garmin 330. I'm curious as to where those of you that have a similar type of GPS device mount them. I find that my Garmin mount tends to lose suction and fall off the windshield when mounted there.

So, those of you that have a similar set up, please let me know how and where you put yours!

Thanks,

ChaPrius

Boo · 01-28-2008, 03:00 PM

I mount mine on top of the dash, left of the MFD.

seasalsa · 01-28-2008, 03:10 PM

My Garmin 2610 in it's bean bag mount sits on top of the MFD.

ph43drus · 01-28-2008, 04:06 PM

In my previous car ('98 Saab 900) I used the suction cup mount to hold my Garmin C320 on the windshield. In my new Prius that puts it too far away for easy manipulation, and for my aging eyes to read some of the street names.

With some skepticism I ordered the Garmin beanbag mount, but I have to say I'm very happy with it - doesn't slide around at all and never falls off the window

. I've got it on the top of the dash, left of the steering wheel.

**Tideland Prius** · 01-28-2008, 04:06 PM

Lower left windshield near the light sensor.

Would prefer it in the same location as Boo, on top of the vent, next to the MFD.

diamondlarry · 01-28-2008, 04:14 PM

I've borrowed my son's Garmin 330 a couple of times and i mounted it on the windshield to the right of the steering wheel. I liked it so much that I have one of my own on the way.

ny biker · 01-28-2008, 04:38 PM

I don't have a GPS (yet), but FYI - here in my 'hood we had a rash of thefts last month. Someone was smashing car windows and stealing valuables that were visible, mostly GPS units. The police advise always removing the GPS from the car when you park it. Also take out any mounting devices because if a thief sees it he will break into the car and look for the GPS in the glovebox, etc.

Same goes for ipods and other valuables - never leave them in the car. Even in a generally low-crime area, you can't be too careful.

Kevin_in_SB · 01-28-2008, 06:44 PM

I bought a vent mount off E-Bay for my Garmin 680.

blamy · 01-28-2008, 06:57 PM

Try this: go to TESSCO Technologies - Your total source provider of products for the wireless industry and do an advanced product search for "428667" which is a vehicle specific mount for the Prius. Good for mounting all sorts of equipment.

JimN · 01-28-2008, 07:33 PM

My Garmin C320 has no problem sticking to the windshield. It can also ride in the top cup holder and I store it & the mount in the center armrest.

01-28-2008, 02:33 PM	#1
ChaPrius Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chappaqua Posts: 4 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? Hi folks, As a lurker for about a month, thanks to all of the participants that have made this such an informative place. I really have learned alot! I just picked up my 2008 Touring on Friday (Magnetic Gray with aftermarket by dealer leather seats and "bun warmers") and chose not to pay the premium for the factory nav system since I already had a Garmin 330. I'm curious as to where those of you that have a similar type of GPS device mount them. I find that my Garmin mount tends to lose suction and fall off the windshield when mounted there. So, those of you that have a similar set up, please let me know how and where you put yours! Thanks, ChaPrius

01-28-2008, 03:00 PM	#2
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,920 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? I mount mine on top of the dash, left of the MFD.

01-28-2008, 03:10 PM	#3
seasalsa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,197 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? My Garmin 2610 in it's bean bag mount sits on top of the MFD.

01-28-2008, 04:06 PM	#4
ph43drus Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 23 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? In my previous car ('98 Saab 900) I used the suction cup mount to hold my Garmin C320 on the windshield. In my new Prius that puts it too far away for easy manipulation, and for my aging eyes to read some of the street names. With some skepticism I ordered the Garmin beanbag mount, but I have to say I'm very happy with it - doesn't slide around at all and never falls off the window . I've got it on the top of the dash, left of the steering wheel.

01-28-2008, 04:06 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,329 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 8	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? Lower left windshield near the light sensor. Would prefer it in the same location as Boo, on top of the vent, next to the MFD.

01-28-2008, 04:14 PM	#6
diamondlarry EPA MPG #'s killer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 416 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? I've borrowed my son's Garmin 330 a couple of times and i mounted it on the windshield to the right of the steering wheel. I liked it so much that I have one of my own on the way.

01-28-2008, 04:38 PM	#7
ny biker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 416 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? I don't have a GPS (yet), but FYI - here in my 'hood we had a rash of thefts last month. Someone was smashing car windows and stealing valuables that were visible, mostly GPS units. The police advise always removing the GPS from the car when you park it. Also take out any mounting devices because if a thief sees it he will break into the car and look for the GPS in the glovebox, etc. Same goes for ipods and other valuables - never leave them in the car. Even in a generally low-crime area, you can't be too careful. __________________ 2007 Silver Pine Mica with package #4 Purchased April 22, 2007 (Earth Day)

01-28-2008, 06:44 PM	#8
Kevin_in_SB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 54 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? I bought a vent mount off E-Bay for my Garmin 680.

01-28-2008, 06:57 PM	#9
blamy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 269 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? Try this: go to TESSCO Technologies - Your total source provider of products for the wireless industry and do an advanced product search for "428667" which is a vehicle specific mount for the Prius. Good for mounting all sorts of equipment.

01-28-2008, 07:33 PM	#10
JimN Certified Prius Advisor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,027 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Where do you put your aftermarket GPS in your Prius? My Garmin C320 has no problem sticking to the windshield. It can also ride in the top cup holder and I store it & the mount in the center armrest.