Navigate the United States and Canada with ease with this GPS that features free lifetime traffic updates, up to 1,000 waypoints and customizable points of interest for easy route planning. The "Where Am I?" emergency locator and travel assistant tools provide additional support.
Average Customer Rating:
4.2 out of 5(57 Reviews)
Rating Breakdown
(57 reviews)
5 stars
(33)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
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48 of 57 (84%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Review 1 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
great gps11/19/2009
By jasonatlantafrom georgia
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
5.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
4.05
What's great about it: easy to use, especially like that it tells the speed limit. What's not so great: the traffic indicator sucks, it didnt tell me 75 in atlanta was packed until i was driving on the ramp. little late!!
"Everything about this is great except the traffic delay notification. That sucks, I cant even use it, it tells me theres going to be a delay after the fact, doesnt give me a chance to reroute before I get on the highway. Other than that, its great. The speed limit indicator is very helpful and the text read function is also nice."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 2 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
Don't leave home without it!11/19/2009
By psiwastefrom Tavares, FL
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
5.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
4.05
What's great about it: Easy to set up and use. What's not so great: I'll let you know when I find something
"Easy purchase, set up, and use. I've re-learned how to get to places I've gone to many times. It's a must for any driver."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 3 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
More bang for your buck11/19/2009
By Terry55from Saline, MI
What's great about it: Ease of use What's not so great: limiteed voice options
"My wife has had the Nuvi 755 for a couple of years and when I bought the 255 I expected to see a dramatic difference,because of the cost difference, and I did not. This unit gives you a lot of bang for your buck."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 4 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
4.05
Very Good GPS11/18/2009
By yogeeIIIfrom Los Angeles, CA
Value for Price
4.05
Durability
4.05
Ease of Use
4.05
Features
4.05
What's great about it: Easy to use, fairly accurate, nice features for the money... What's not so great: nothing bad to report yet...
"This GPS unit is replacing an older unit of a different brand that was ok, but had some issues... Overall the Garmin is all good, and the online acess and software is compatible with apple, so that is a plus for me, no complaints as of yet, I'll keep you posted!!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 5 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
4.05
GOOD UNIT11/17/2009
By bella65from Virginia Beach Va
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
5.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's not so great: easy to set up and easy to directions
"The only problem I encountered was to make a turn at a road that was dead ended. It was never opened. I like the feature were if you miss a turn the unit re-calculates and has you directed back to your destination."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 6 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
Garmin 255WT was a literal lifesaver!11/12/2009
By jermcfishfrom Iowa City, IA
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
5.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: Easy to use & understand, even during times of stress-filled driving! What's not so great: nothing yet, but I'm a 'newbie'
"The first time I used my Garmin 255WT was last week when I made a 250-mile trip to St. Louis. Being something of a skeptic, I printed maps & instructions as a back-up. I arrived in the St. Louis area after dark, coming in on I-70. My Garmin directions indicated I had 4.7 miles to go to my exit, but suddenly there was onslaught of emergency vehicles, and 4 lanes of traffic slowed to a crawl. I was in far L lane when Garmin advised me that new traffic info came in, my route had been recalculated, and that I needed to exit on the R in 0.3 miles. Thanks to kind drivers, I was able to work my way to far R lane in time to exit (over the course of 15 minutes)--it was then I learned that a major accident had occurred up the road, and our 4 lanes of traffic were being funneled off the freeway at my new exit. Of interest was the map on my Garmin screen when I exited I-70, which showed a 'road-closed' sign over the stretch of freeway I was originally instructed to take. Garmin guided me safely through several miles of back streets, back on to the freeway beyond the closure, and even directed me into 'express lanes'! Garmin 255 WT not only saved me an incalculable amount of time that I would have needed to navigate a part of the city for which I wasn't familiar nor had any maps, but because the instructions were so incredibly clear and easy to read, I was able to concentrate exclusively on my driving. An added benefit to me was the calm & clear GPS voice, which had a very positive impact and lessened my anxiety level that I KNOW I would have had without my Garmin GPS! I absolutely believe that putting my navigation in the 'hands' of Garmin also saved me from possibly (probably?) causing or being involved in an accident due to my infamiliarity with the city, especially at night. My Garmin GPS paid for itself my first time using it!!!"
What's great about it: Feature Rich, Easy to Use, Accurate Directions, Traffic Reciever What's not so great: No Complaints
"I’ve used the nüvi 255WT for two months and have found it to be a great GPS. I frequently travel for both business and pleasure and wanted a slim design with a wide screen that would be easy to carry and read while traveling. I’ve used the 255WT in a number of cities (Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, Miami, St. Louis, Toronto, and locally in Dallas), and the unit has worked flawlessly. The traffic feature worked perfect in multiple cities warning me of traffic delays and provided me assurance that I could make my flights on time. The 255WT comes with lifetime traffic updates at no additional cost! The wide 4.3” screen is large and easy to read even in the sunniest conditions. The unit finds and connects to the satellites very quickly and gives accurate directions 95% of the time (anyone who has owned an in-car or portable GPS know they do occasionally make mistakes, but will ultimately get you where you are going). The speaker is loud and clear and the turn by turn directions which speak the street names is a feature you don’t want to be without. I paid $179.00 on sale and have absolutely no buyer’s remorse. I did not need a Bluetooth interface for hands free calling and saved quite a few dollars (265WT has Bluetooth which is the only difference from 255WT). Remember, no GPS is perfect…I have two factory installed GPS units in my cars at home, and this unit works equally as well for one tenth the cost. I highly recommend it!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 8 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
2.05
disappointed11/06/2009
By Rich45from Brewster, NY
Value for Price
2.05
Ease of Use
2.05
Features
3.05
What's great about it: it works What's not so great: long setup to enter destination, enters letters without key beeps
"I thought it would be easier to use. I have been using Verizon Navigator when I needed it without any difficulty. I bought this Garmin for my wife to use, as it was recommended to her to be the one to get. You have a lot to type in to enter the destination address. It defaults to the state you were in last when entering city, so I kept trying to enter Danbury, CT and it kept putting me in Danby, NY until I backtrack and found a screen to change the state to CT. then Danbury. Also, the keys beep on typing, but if it enters two same characters, because you held it too long, you still only get one beep, not repetitive beeps, so you have to check each letter to make sure it entered properly. We are planning a cross country road trip- so it will get a workout soon. For now- I'll stick to my phone- I don't need a bigger screen."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:No
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Review 9 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
2.05
Poor navigation system10/30/2009
By HT09
Value for Price
1.05
Durability
3.05
Ease of Use
4.05
Features
1.05
What's great about it: Recalculation is quick. What's not so great: navigation; traffic alert
"I bought the 255WT, hoping that it would help me on my trip in NY. Boy, was I wrong! I haven't been to NY area before and I thought I could rely on the device and save myself some time. But I actually wasted more time than I ever had on any trip with a map. Yesterday I was driving from Holbrook NY to White Plains. It should take about 1.5hrs according Google. With the help of this GPS, it actually took me 3.5hrs. It took me to the NY downtown area and I was stuck in the 1st ave for two hrs in heavy traffic. The live traffic feature of the device rarely worked. It only showed me some traffic with 3 or 5mins delay, while there was actually no delay at all, and didn't show any alert when the delay was more than 2hrs on the 1st ave. The right way to White Plains from Long Island should actually be all highways instead of small local streets. The GPS took me way off the short/quick route, although I selected "quickest" navigation in the setting. I am not happy with this 255WT at all. But considering that I should take some responsibility for not preparing for my trip and that I should not rely too much on the GPS, I'm still going to keep it. It did take me to the destination, although through a very long route."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:No
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Review 10 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
Worth Every Penny I Paid For It10/30/2009
By Bluememawfrom Indianapolis
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
5.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: Easy for a technological illiterate to use. What's not so great: I hate the keyboard. Rather have a QWERTY board.
"We are directionally challenged. We recently went to the Navy Pier in Chicago. I programed in the address, sat back and enjoyed the trip. The "lady" led us directly to the entry to the pier. Later I typed in the address of the restaurant we were looking for. It took us right to the front door. No problems at all. This is not the first trip we've taken with her, but it is the first time for this particular spot. Other venues were repeat visits.
The only thing I find difficult is the keyboard. Why oh why can't it be normal? Takes me f-o-r-e-v-e-r to type in an address.
I am a grandmother. I bought the GPS for me for Father's Day (single parent). It is worth every penny I paid for it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 11 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
4.05
Garmin Nuvi255W10/28/2009
By cr
Value for Price
4.05
Durability
4.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: Right size, clarity, features What's not so great: missing cable for registration and registration process
"My 2006 Streetpilot C340 froze on me after entering my destination. Nothing worked. Couldn't do any touch screen and could not even power it off. In need of GPS NOW bought a NUVI255W to finish trip. The 255W doesn't come with a computer cable (USB) and the ONLY way to register the 255W is by computer and internet. My C340 cable and the download software drivers are supposed to work with the 255W according to Garmin support, but so far doesn't. The main reason for selecting the Garmin as a replacement, was I had just purchased the 'Life Time Maps' on the C340. I asked support if I could transfer my life time maps from the C340 to the 255W...... Nope! you got to buy another $119.00 life time for it. So if your Garmin dies so does the life of the' life time maps'. Not customer friendly!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 12 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
2.05
Returning Garmin 255wt - is it just me?10/24/2009
By axnjportfrom nj
What's great about it: Nice unit What's not so great: Strange directions
"My first GPS - are my expectations too high?
I have to return this unit, because it gives very strange directions. Have updated the SW under directions from Garmin support.
Examples: under "fastest" settings it routes me along a suburban road with lights and a draw-bridge!!! instead of the Garden State parkway (NJ). Nearly missed a flight when on the way to JFK from NJ it told my son to pull off the the freeway approaching Verazano bridge and routed him through suburbs for 40 minutes or so. Same again on southbound NJ Turnpike, with about 20 miles of clear freeway ahead told me get off the freeway. (I did not - totally suspicious of any directions from the unit by then. Cannot tell freeways with with express and local lanes, got totally lost on rt78 west of Newark NJ until I pulled off at my exit, then it recovered.
Not acceptable to me. It's a shame because generally the unit gets such good reviews from everybody else. Are the bad reviews not published? Do people who give up - like me - not bother to write?"
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:No
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Review 13 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
1.05
Thanks but no Thanks10/21/2009
By Randy53from California
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
1.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: I liked everthing about this unit until.... What's not so great: Loses satellite contact
"I purchased 2 of these units. First one failed after 3 weeks of ownership. Second one failed in two weeks. Unit is awesome in my opinion. Liked everything about it. Much easier to use than the built in unit in our MBZ. However, after 3 weeks of using it, the first unit lost contact with the satellite signal. Took it back and got another one to replace. This one had the same problem, but only lasted about 2 weeks. Must have been a bad batch of them I guess. Will try another brand. Too bad, as I really liked the device."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:No
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Review 14 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
So far, so good. Very nice GPS10/20/2009
By George2319from Houston, TX.
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
4.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: Nice features, easy to use. What's not so great: Advertisement for Best Western keep poping up when stopped. Just annoying.
"I bought this as a repalcement for Garmin 350, which I really liked. Some jackhole busted my window a helped themself to it. This is my third Garmin and I really like some newer features on this one. the traffic updates for starters works pretty well. i am in Houston, which is on the map of places this feature will work. I also like the speed limit posted on the screen and i really like the 'where i am" feature that will locate the nearest police station, hospital and gas stations at one touch. So far it picks up satelites really quick, which my 350 had trouble at times. I like the wide screen and points of interest, which is outdated at times. No big deal, no gps will be 100% current. A littel advice, do not leave your gps in your vehicle. the police told me it is an easy target, easy to grab, and can get loser drugheads around $10 to $15. They also told me not to leave your mount on the window to advertise you have one. They will bust your window thinking you hid it in the car. Conclusion: really good gps, get this one."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 15 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
4.05
some shortcomings; recommended for sale price10/18/2009
By randy46from Minnesota
Value for Price
4.05
Durability
4.05
Ease of Use
4.05
Features
4.05
What's great about it: Usually reliable directions; very clear screen; What's not so great: Sometimes very slow to acquire satellite connection; traffic feature uneven
"Overall, good for directions but makes occasional blunders. Like all other GPS units I have used, I recommend that when you are in unfamiliar territory, check a map first --- and take the paper map with you for backup. Traffic feature is almost worthless around Minneapolis, but it has been very helpful in Florida --- even re-routing automatically around traffic problems. Unit was invaluable guiding me on intricate route on mountain roads from Dulles Airport to West Virginia after midnight. Worked very well in Hawaii, Washington state and Vancouver, B.C. Sometimes takes 10 minutes to acquire satellites --- other times it takes 10 seconds. Definitely needs to be mounted on dashboard. I updated the maps in the unit as soon as I bought it --- strongly recommended. But I still find the unit's "points of interest" surprisingly outdated. Sent me to a Target store that had closed 3 years ago. I look to a GPS unit as more of an assistant to getting me to a destination in unfamiliar areas than an infallible director, so this unit works well for me overall. I also recommend it to my geographically clueless friends as one of the best deals for the price."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 16 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
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Customer Rating
4.05
Don't get if for the Traffic feature10/15/2009
By nunojedifrom Los Angeles
Value for Price
4.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
1.05
What's great about it: Size, re-routing process time, maps. What's not so great: FM Traffic.
"The only reason I got this model was because of the FM Traffic feature. I've had the unit for a week now and it has never received any updates. I will be returning it.
If you don't mind not getting the FM Traffic updates, then the unit will be perfect for you. All the other features worked well and the maps and directions are very clear and easy to follow."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:No
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Review 17 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
4.05
Good Price & Feature for money but reception sucks10/13/2009
By Mon68from Saint Louis
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
3.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: Good Price, Speed Limit & Traffic, Wide Display, Voice Guidance What's not so great: Reception is not the greatest
"My older Germin just died on me right before my trip to FL. So went to Best Buy and picked up this new Garmin. It worked great on our trip to FL and in and around the Orlando Metro Area. But on the way back, as we are passing the airport the Unit got completely confused. Right when we are passing the Atlanta Down Town Area. The reception was lost and since than till we stopped for the night the recpetion will come for 10 mins than loose again for 10 mins. In the mountain, it was keep confusing the HWY with the surrounding roads and constanly giving wrong directions. The next morning after we changed the destination address, it worked fine for the rest of the way. It appreas as the Airplane flying low some how confused the GPS completely and it did not get it's momentum back till we changed the destination again. I will go to best buy and have it exchanged for another one and try it. Hopefully the replacement will work out better.
Traffic Delays is not very accurate either. It showed delayed at some spots where there was no delay and it didn't show any delay where there was dealy.
For $180 it is not a bad unit, but I do not suggest any one to buy it for traffic feature only."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 18 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
Great GPS for the price10/07/2009
By estradam30from Houston, TX
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
5.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
4.05
What's great about it: Big LCD Screen, Free Traffic Updates, Ease of Use What's not so great: No bluetooth
"I gave my old Garmin Nuvi 205w to my wife and upgraded to this model. I was pleased with that model, but am even happier with this one as it was half the price and has more features (i.e. traffic updates, announces street names, MPH speed displayed on navigation screen). If you are looking for a mid-priced GPS, I would definitely recommend this GPS."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 19 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
5.05
I LIKE I LiIKE IT10/03/2009
By don156from twin cities
Value for Price
5.05
Durability
5.05
Ease of Use
5.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: easy to work What's not so great: disagree with a few routes
"Great at finding addresses and most routes are excllent. The traffic function makes me switch to better or different route and will keep me on time . Very easy to operate. Had a problem with first one a day out of the box it would lose the satalite. Returned with no hassel. The replacement has worked for 2 week. I give it 2 thumbs up"
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 20 for Garmin nüvi 255WT GPS
Customer Rating
1.05
Very Dissapointed10/03/2009
By CCHORNERfrom Centreville, MD
Value for Price
1.05
Durability
3.05
Ease of Use
2.05
Features
5.05
What's great about it: Easy to read maps, Lots of downloadable options What's not so great: Doesnt work properly, need i say more
"Went to best buy to purchase new gps, had a small navigon which worked pretty flawlessly for a couple years until it just died. Bought a garmin, by reputation, and chose this model because of the free live traffic option as i drive to DC everyday for work. First of all, the display didn't have option of miles to destination as my navigon did. That was just the beginning, several days in a row the satellite would just loose signal, for ten miles at a time on route 50 which is a major highway. Then yesterday, all the way home it had me on roads i was no where near, it had me like a half mile to the left or right of where i was, it was on my everyday to work so no danger of getting lost, but kept it running for traffic feature. I had to keep turning off and on to correct but withing couple minutes i was way off track again. I'm just glad i wasn't using it for somewhere where i didn't know where i was going. I just wanted to buy something that works properly, and i didn't. This unit will be returned in next couple days and won't buy garmin again,"
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