Any thoughts on a good (but not too pricey) radar detector?
10-02-2005, 08:47 AM
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Any thoughts on a good (but not too pricey) radar detector?
I've heard that the Valentine 1 is this and that...I just think it may be too pricey for me.
I only want to spend no more than $200.00 on one....Any suggestions on which model/brand to get?
P.S. I have a Cobra now...but it's not working properly...seems to be damaged...although I never dropped it.
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I only want to spend no more than $200.00 on one....Any suggestions on which model/brand to get?
P.S. I have a Cobra now...but it's not working properly...seems to be damaged...although I never dropped it.
Thanks!
10-02-2005, 09:05 AM
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http://www.beltronicspro.com/rx55.html
Thats the cheapest I would buy... the V1 and 8500 x50 are worth the extra money IMHO but if you get anything worse than that rx55 I would just save your money for defensive driving classes and court fees.
Thats the cheapest I would buy... the V1 and 8500 x50 are worth the extra money IMHO but if you get anything worse than that rx55 I would just save your money for defensive driving classes and court fees.
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Originally Posted by bstansbu
I like my Escort. Dont remember the model #. I think it is a 8500 or something. Runs on batteries. I cant tand wires running through my car. I have had the bateries in it for months and never had to replace yet. BEN
10-02-2005, 09:11 AM
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i've been happy with my whistler pro 73....theres a good website that compares all the radar detectors and i bought the whistler after visiting that site. i just found another site (http://www.speedzones.com/)
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With so much at stake (insurance, license, points, etc, etc), opting for the cheapest radar detector is false economy! take it from someone who owns one. Bite the bullet, buy a Valenitne radar detector and enjoy the relative peace of mind. You won't regret it.
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ave the Escort Passport 8500 - very good, bought in on net for $300. worth every bit of it. It will pick up from front and rear - for a distance of up to 5 miles. Even works in mountain areas. A couple years ago I was zipping up a nice winding mountain 4 lane highway at 80 to 85 mph. Radar started sounding - I let up on the gas - when at got around a bend at the crest of the mountain a cop was sitting there with his gun pointed at me. (couurse I was doing speed limit then! LOL )
When that thing goes off good I will cut the speed for 5 min to see if it beeps again- if it does - I will keep speed down. If not = have fun!
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When that thing goes off good I will cut the speed for 5 min to see if it beeps again- if it does - I will keep speed down. If not = have fun!
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Get two!
One good one (use it all the time)
One cheap one (to give to the 5-0's if you get caught)
I love my valentine, but I keep a Beltronics for the piggy's!
One good one (use it all the time)
One cheap one (to give to the 5-0's if you get caught)
I love my valentine, but I keep a Beltronics for the piggy's!
10-02-2005, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by AZZGUY
ave the Escort Passport 8500 - very good, bought in on net for $300. worth every bit of it. It will pick up from front and rear - for a distance of up to 5 miles. Even works in mountain areas. A couple years ago I was zipping up a nice winding mountain 4 lane highway at 80 to 85 mph. Radar started sounding - I let up on the gas - when at got around a bend at the crest of the mountain a cop was sitting there with his gun pointed at me. (couurse I was doing speed limit then! LOL )
When that thing goes off good I will cut the speed for 5 min to see if it beeps again- if it does - I will keep speed down. If not = have fun!
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When that thing goes off good I will cut the speed for 5 min to see if it beeps again- if it does - I will keep speed down. If not = have fun!
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My 8500 x50 rocks!
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Originally Posted by zman27
+1!!
My 8500 x50 rocks!
My 8500 x50 rocks!
Bottom line Beltronics(forget mod #), Valentine, or Escort/passport8500 are your choices everything else isn't worth buying IMO. ebay if you can't dig the extra$100 up.
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