I'd save for a 295 or 296, you'll love it! Before I had the GPS I would always give the Bravo-SFC ring a very wide birth, like 5-10 miles now I can skirt right up to the SFC ring with confidence because I know exactly where I am. The 296 is a little nicer, but not worth twice the price... if they are still selling for $600 or so. I figure my $300 Garmin 295 has paid for itself in reduced flight time and it also makes finding grass strips much easier.