radar detector questions

[ryan8624]

im going to be buying a radar detedtor soon, and i wanted your guys advise, iv heard that the V1 is awsome so that what i am probably going to get, but how much do they usally run? what should i look for? and dose anyone here have one for sale?

[325bEater]

I think the V1 is typically around $400.

The ONLY other option is the Escort Passport 8500, and it's usually about $300- Pretty much the same performance, but the V1 has arrows.

I have the Escort and love it.

[RogueM3]

i too love my passport 8500.
If you are set on a v1 they can be had for $359..you just need to call valentine and ask for a used version. THe used versions are the one that people return after their 30 day-trial period. Either people dont like them of like the escort better. Its a good way to get the same performance at a better price.

-Richard

[Arman]

Get a V1

[RogueM3]

Arman,
How do you deal with the v1 in virginia( im hoping nova is northern va.)?
I just purchased an sr7, zr3 combo so i can conceal it and not worry about cops seeing it. Do you just put it away when you see cops or get pulled over?
-Richard

[ryan8624]

im not so set on a V1 right now, i just heard the worked rally well so thats what i was looking at, but if there is something just as good for less money i might go with that.

[Vince Ochs]

The 8500 works pretty well, but it doesn't tell you where they are and how many, critical information IMO.

[ryan8624]

how much would a passport 8500 go for used?

[RogueM3]

somewhere around 225-240 on ebay and thats typically a shipped price. There are tons on ebay to look at.

-Richard

[ryan8624]

but is the price diffrence worth it?

[big_sur]

i had a 8500, never had any tickets, it's just whether you want the arrows. i mean personally i wouldn't pay 100 bux more just to know what direction the cop is in, if there's a cop around you need to slow down no matter where he is.

[tdc]

I own a Valentine One and the great thing about it is not the arrows so much as the Bogey Counter.

This tells you how many radars there are within the vicinity. This is priceless information. I don't think the Passport 8500 has a radar counter much less any other radar detector. This feature alone is worth the extra cost.

Although, knowing where the radar is coming from also helps you as well. If it is coming from the side, most likely it's not a cop (and even if it is it doesn't matter since radar isn't accurate from the side). Also, seeing the arrows change from Ahead to Side to Rear also helps you confirm that you are indeed passing the radar which shows accuracy.

Ever since I've had my V1, it has paid for itself at least twice by keeping me out of tickets.

[ryan8624]

well i think that settels it, now where can i get one cheap?

[jamieW]

This tells you how many radars there are within the vicinity. This is priceless information. I don't think the Passport 8500 has a radar counter much less any other radar detector. This feature alone is worth the extra cost.

Actually, the passport 8500 also has a bogey counter. I've personally seen it show up to five different signals at one time.

[theworm]

Originally posted by RogueM3
Arman,
How do you deal with the v1 in virginia( im hoping nova is northern va.)?
I just purchased an sr7, zr3 combo so i can conceal it and not worry about cops seeing it. Do you just put it away when you see cops or get pulled over?
-Richard

i am curious too about concealing it from the cops. i live in california and was very interested in the idea of getting one of these. are they legal?