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Post by mitsubishiL200 on Jun 11, 2004 23:02:45 GMT -5
To get an accurate detection, do I really need to invest in a Valentine 1 or are other/ less expensive detectors any good? Any suggestions?
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Post by akramedog on Jun 14, 2004 22:22:42 GMT -5
Try the escorts.... 8500, or maybe the solo.
Adam
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Post by jphillips on Jun 16, 2004 12:12:08 GMT -5
id agree with akramedog ive sold the escorts in the past and i really have had great experience with the K40's also and they actually rate by consumer reports just as good as the valentines and easier to find dealers.
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Post by Stod on Jun 17, 2004 21:17:34 GMT -5
I currently run with the Escort Passport 8500 in my MS. The Escort is THE[/i] best you can get...also expensive. Only other brand I trust is Uniden (I run that in my Volvo 740T). I've heard Bell is good, same as Valentine.
Don't go near Whistler...total junk. Tried three of them, and NONE worked.
I haven't driven without a radar detector for 24 years now, and I've NEVER had a radar ticket!!
Cheers, Stod
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Post by JAY97 on Jun 21, 2004 21:53:49 GMT -5
I would go with Valentine One. I have had 5 radar detectors in 7 years, ranging from the not so great whistler to the current v1 that I own. It is one of the best mods that I have purchased for my bimmer. V1 Pros: - ARROWS!!! Can't beat it
- small & light
- few false alarms
- Bogey counter
- can be upgraded
V1 Cons: I also purchased the Passport 8500, but quickly returned it because it constantly falses. And the beeping sound was one of the most annoying sound I have ever heard. Jay
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