[entropy12]

The few times I use my Garmin, it is acceptable.

My main issue is it has trouble routing me via major roads. It tries to route me via shortcuts, even though I have set it for minimum time.

I need an update also. Is there a cost associated with update?

[EinNYC]

Yes, I’ve also had the problem of this stupid thing directing me through all sorts of side streets (often through unsavory neighborhoods), wasting phenomenal amounts of my time when a major thoroughfare was available. If you purchase one of the “MT” Garmins, it guarantees free lifetime map updates.

[doorgunner69]

"Is there a cost associated with update?"

Likely $50 or so if not a "lifetime maps" version. I would not be confident an update would improve your routing either.

[matthew fuller]

Depends on what model you bought, if you paid less than $100, you probably have to pay to update, about $80 I think, or maybe just but another one. I bought a model that was LMT, lifetime updates and traffic, about $185. I don’t use the traffic option. I’ve updated twice, still like it, but I did have to buy a memory sd thing for more memory, about $16.

[WayneS]

It tries to route me via shortcuts, even though I have set it for minimum time.

You do realize how weird that sounds, don't you?