Garmin 800 vs Garmin 500

[Dirtracker]

DMD1 - where did you order yours from?

[andydude]

Have a look at overseas online stores. Probikekit has the Edge 500 bundle for about R2600 inc VAT etc. They also have a once-off 15% discount code when you first register with them.

 

You sure it includes 14% VAT? And 10% customs duty when importing?

 

And for after sales service - would you have to send it back to them or would you be able to take it to any local store that stocks Garmin?

[DMD 1]

DMD1 - where did you order yours from?

 

Epic Bike shop in Plumstead, Western Cape (0217973804)

[Minion]

1) the 800 allows you to program in specific intervals for training and auto starts new intervals. ie. power, 3min rest 3min power 5min rest 3min...cool down.

You can also do this on the Edge 500. There was a firmware update enabling it a few months after it was released. I don't think they ever updated the specs on their website, though.

You sure it includes 14% VAT? And 10% customs duty when importing?

 

And for after sales service - would you have to send it back to them or would you be able to take it to any local store that stocks Garmin?

It's R2250 before VAT. No duties are charged on these. I forgot the shipping price, so it would actually be closer to R2700 total cost to get it here.

 

For after sales service you could send it back, otherwise Garmin SA charges a fee (around R400, I think) to repair it for you.