I'm going to agree with cliff. Even more - go the step further, save your pennies and get a 296.

Despite the pseudo-monopoly, Garmin's aviation units are really the best overall in terms of getting something used that will be reliable until the available databases no longer fit it. And, the "logic" behind the user interface of the handhelds is very similar to what you will eventually encounter in later generation panel mounts - the 400, 500 and even G1000 series (at least in the navigation piece).

Also, back to 196 v 296 - you don't think so until you use both. I worked with B&W monitors in the stone ages and with B&W handheld GPS. Each time I hesitated going to color - what's the big deal.

It's a big deal.