mdl,
Never been in red actually. No longer own an XJ but for the most part I can't afford to become a member. The gps was bought when things were looking up then came three months of docs and hospitals. The only time I've run into problems with my Garmin was due to construction closing roads, areas that close their roads as they wish or the always changing St Louis no left turn signs. I did like a few features of the TomTom better but couldn't swing the extra bucks.
0313,
I have problems when I'm going across town via side streets and have to remember more than three or four turns. In my business time is money so the gps is a time saver. Plus not having been born in this city I don't have the entire city memorized but I work everywhere. As for a distraction, what distraction? Easier than looking at a map while driving. Enter an addie and listen to the voice. No different than the radio. If I need to look it's mounted right in front of me and I can see the road at the same time. Also tells me how long the trip will take and is usually real close. We always have customers asking when we're going to be there. All my parts stores are in the system so I can always tell which one is closer. Face it, even grunts use the things now.
Sarge