Sonar help?

[luckydawg]

I am new to striper fishing and want to purchase a good GPS/ sonar. I have been reading a lot of the post but I am really confused now. I really don't know if I need down imaging and side scan, does anyone want to give me their thoughts on a unit that I should start with.

Thanks

[k5]

If you get something new get the best you can handle,I would like a side imaging but a down imaging works for me,if you can pay the price a lowrance 998 is great.both side and down imaging.k5