Valentine 1 question....
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Valentine 1 question....
If I buy a used V1 can I have the ownership transfered from the original owner? I heard Valentine will not service it if it is not from the original owner. thanks...
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I don't see why they would not service it, could be that they will not do upgrades. I would recommend giving them a call.
Their web site only says that they will not repair a V1 that has an unreadable serial #.
Their web site only says that they will not repair a V1 that has an unreadable serial #.
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How would they know? Do you have to send them a receipt proving purchase? If they won't do it, get a PASSPORT they will, as long as you are willing to pay the service fee ($59.95).
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I have a used V1 and they've given me the price for an upgrade (expensive). I have no reason to believe they won't do it. What I'm not sure of is whether to spend more on an upgrade for a V1 than I will for a new Escort.
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The cost to upgrade the V1 is related to what model from which you're upgrading. If you get a model that's only a few years old (with the newer, smaller case), the upgrade doesn't cost that much - like $50-$75. If you have the earlier older-style, larger case, then it's more expensive. I bought both the V1 and the 8500, tried both, sent the Passport back. Everyone has they're own preferences. I'd recommend trying both, and see what you like. The overwhelming % of people that do this ultimately choose the V1 in my experience.
Cheers,
Vaughn
Cheers,
Vaughn
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The cost to upgrade the V1 is related to what model from which you're upgrading. If you get a model that's only a few years old (with the newer, smaller case), the upgrade doesn't cost that much - like $50-$75. If you have the earlier older-style, larger case, then it's more expensive. I bought both the V1 and the 8500, tried both, sent the Passport back. Everyone has they're own preferences. I'd recommend trying both, and see what you like. The overwhelming % of people that do this ultimately choose the V1 in my experience.
Cheers,
Vaughn
Cheers,
Vaughn
I do like the arrows and almost went with the V1 for that reason alone.
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Go here, http://www.valentine1.com/upgrades/ , and enter your serial number. It will tell you if an upgrade is available and the cost.
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Rick,
I'm not sure what the latest revisions are. The best way to check is to just enter your serial number into field at the bottom of this page:
http://www.valentine1.com/upgrades/
It will tell you what is available.
Cheers,
Vaughn
LOL - Tom and I were writing at the same time...
I'm not sure what the latest revisions are. The best way to check is to just enter your serial number into field at the bottom of this page:
http://www.valentine1.com/upgrades/
It will tell you what is available.
Cheers,
Vaughn
LOL - Tom and I were writing at the same time...
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V1 Description: Radar circuitry known in-house as V1.8—POP2 with Euro Mode. This is our latest and best performer on both radar and laser.
Upgrade Recommendation: You already have our best.
w00t! and just to throw in my $.02 ive used the passport and the V1 and have to pick the V1.
Upgrade Recommendation: You already have our best.
w00t! and just to throw in my $.02 ive used the passport and the V1 and have to pick the V1.
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From: Tampa FL
I bought my V1 used and ordered a new owners manual and wiring kit from their website. They called me the next day to confirm my information since I wasn't the owner they had on record for that serial number. If you don't have the serial number they won't sell you anything.
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I have 3 V-1s. Two are hard wired to the Explorer and the MB and I use one as a curly cord plug in backup on the Corvette on long rides.
I have had one updated by Valentine. I beleive they keep the old one and send you a brand new latest model for the upgrade price.
The arrows make the difference.
I have had one updated by Valentine. I beleive they keep the old one and send you a brand new latest model for the upgrade price.
The arrows make the difference.