Whats the best bang for the buck on a Radar Detector?
02-14-2007, 09:41 AM
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Whats the best bang for the buck on a Radar Detector?
Curious to hear what you guys think? I want to pick one up but dont want to spend an absurd amount.
02-14-2007, 10:04 AM
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I always figure that you only buy quality once.
For $300-$400 you can buy the best radar detectors made.
I'm assuming that you're buying a detector to avoid having to get pulled over, searched, hassled, ticketed, showing up to court/paying a hefty speeding fine, getting points put onto your license and paying higher insurance costs. The detector will last you years and years worth of use so figure for about $0.25 per day or so you're covered with the best.
I have a pair of V1's.
For $300-$400 you can buy the best radar detectors made.
I'm assuming that you're buying a detector to avoid having to get pulled over, searched, hassled, ticketed, showing up to court/paying a hefty speeding fine, getting points put onto your license and paying higher insurance costs. The detector will last you years and years worth of use so figure for about $0.25 per day or so you're covered with the best.
I have a pair of V1's.
02-14-2007, 10:10 AM
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My detector was turned off and I ran through a photo-radar trap a while back. I was allegedly travelling at 49mph in a 35mph zone. If convicted, the fine would have been $275.00!! Avoiding one or two tickets makes it easy to cost-justify buying the best detector you can find.
If you check the comparison tests, you'll find the same two products always seem to be at the top of the list. Happy shopping.
If you check the comparison tests, you'll find the same two products always seem to be at the top of the list. Happy shopping.
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02-14-2007, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RedLeader
My detector was turned off and I ran through a photo-radar trap a while back. I was allegedly travelling at 49mph in a 35mph zone. If convicted, the fine would have been $275.00!! Avoiding one or two tickets makes it easy to cost-justify buying the best detector you can find.
If you check the comparison tests, you'll find the same two products always seem to be at the top of the list. Happy shopping.
If you check the comparison tests, you'll find the same two products always seem to be at the top of the list. Happy shopping.
02-14-2007, 03:43 PM
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Visage- We don't have a sales tax and we don't pay registration taxes based on our vehicles value, like some states. They make up for it in other ways. Right now our Governor is pushing for a tax based on miles driven. Isn't that what the tax on gasoline is all about?
Back on topic: I'm a diehard Valentine 1 fan. It has saved me countless thousands of dollars over the years. I move it from my car(I have one of Mikes mounts that attaches to the Zs rearview mirror) to my wifes car when I drive it, to my motorcycle. With the remote volume control Valentine sells, I can run it through my helmet speakers.
Back on topic: I'm a diehard Valentine 1 fan. It has saved me countless thousands of dollars over the years. I move it from my car(I have one of Mikes mounts that attaches to the Zs rearview mirror) to my wifes car when I drive it, to my motorcycle. With the remote volume control Valentine sells, I can run it through my helmet speakers.
02-14-2007, 06:03 PM
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lol, my friend got his passport (best model i think not sure on # but retail at best buy was like 360) but he got hooked up for like 180 thru employee discount. if anyone has a friend at bestbuy, i say do that.
02-14-2007, 06:09 PM
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best bang for the buck......
IS THE BEST AND MOST LIKELY THE MOST EXPENSIVE ONE!!!!!
one ticket >>> the cost of a v-1, passport 8500x50, or a beltronics.
I personally have a v-1...range compares to 8500x50....I like the directional arrows. The new Beltronics is supposed to absolutely **** on every other radar...including the two previously mentioned. There's reviews of it on here....search.
IS THE BEST AND MOST LIKELY THE MOST EXPENSIVE ONE!!!!!
one ticket >>> the cost of a v-1, passport 8500x50, or a beltronics.
I personally have a v-1...range compares to 8500x50....I like the directional arrows. The new Beltronics is supposed to absolutely **** on every other radar...including the two previously mentioned. There's reviews of it on here....search.
02-14-2007, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by acelesson
Absurd is the Valentine 1's price...
SPENDING 400 DOLLARS WAS PAINFUL AT FIRST BUT IT HAS SAVED ME MORE THAN THAT IN SPEEDING TICKETS!
02-14-2007, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by titanjc
How far in advance do you usually get a warning with the V1?
for me it's a good 1/2 mile just depending on the area!