"RonLee" wrote in message
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I am thinking seriously about getting one and need opinions to (try
and) change my mind.

The primary difference between the 530 and the 480 (other than cost) is that
the 480 allows you to fly precision GPS/WAAS approaches. The 430/530, as far
as I know, is only certified for IFR enroute navigation using GPS. If you
have a need for what the 480 can do then buy it, but if you don't, then the
430 or 530 would save you plenty of money (last I heard the 480's were
priced at something like $11,000 without installation...)

Juan