[ST] Garmin GPS eTrex Vista

["Cameron" <camckay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Does anyone own or know anything about the Garmin GPS eTrex Vista?  I'm
considering it for not only my bike but also for backpacking and the car.  I
know it's good for backpacking, but is it good for touring?  Any input will
be greatly appreciated.
Cam
'00 ST
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "brd" <brd@xxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] dairyland bait&switch?


> On Wed, Jun 27, 2001 at 01:35:15PM -0500, brd wrote:
> > On Wed, Jun 27, 2001 at 01:07:36PM -0400, Andrew Bell wrote:
> >
> > > Brian,
> > >
> > > Give Universal Underwriters a call,1-800-238-2446. Or find a local
> > > rep.  That is far too much for insurance.
> > >
> > >
> > > At 11:32 AM 6/27/01 -0500, you wrote:
> > >
> > > >Before I got my bike, I got a quote for $420 from Dairyland Ins.
> > > >Then
> >
> > Wow, I just got off the phone with Universal Underwriters (though now
> > they're known as Recreational Products Ins and will soon be Foremost
> > Farmers Ins).
> >
> > For full coverage (liab, collision, comprehensive, uninsured
> > motorists, yada yada yada) they quoted me $408, which includes a 20%
> > discount for transferring from dairyland and %10 discount for being an
> > experienced rider.  Plus, after 1 year accident-free, you're eligible
> > for another %30 discount for being a safe rider.
> >
> > I said, "Where do I sign up?" and the closest agent to me is DFW
> > Honda, 1 mile from my house. :) Which is funny, b/c when I was
> > shopping and looked at a VFR there, they quoted me insurance through
> > dairyland, but apparently they are agents for all kinds of different
> > companies.
> >
> > So, thanks Andrew.  I'm going over there right now and then will be
> > promptly giving Dairyland the boot after that.
>
> Blah.  I just got back from there and found out that the agent I spoke
> with on the phone gave me an incorrect quote (again, what is it with
> these companies?).  She quoted me a rate for the 28-3x age group, but
> I'm only 27, so I fall into a more expensive age group.  I guess I've
> learned, don't take anything the phone droids tell you at face value.
>
> Still, the price is within $20 of dairyland, so I may switch anyway,
> just out of spite, or something.
>
> Oh, and I will make sure my bank knows I have new coverage before I drop
> dairyland.  Thanks for that advice, Steve.
>
> Laters,
> Brian
>
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