kennedy759

anyone using them? any good ones in the $200 range?

chris308

i've had good experience with the Solo S2 and the passport 8500 x50

Zorlac

I'm using a 5 year old $100 Cobra. It has never let me down along with a little common sense while driving.

Z28TOZO6

good radar detectors don't cost, they pay. Get a V1.

MY1STPEWTER

The arrows and bogey counter will spoil you.

kennedy759

whats a V1?

bluewire

racebum

escort has bang for the buck covered. i have an 8500 x50 i picked up in good used shape for 175. for the money it's a great piece

bluewire

FWIW I own the X50 and the V1. The V1 is far superior, once you experience it you will understand. I'm sure others will agree.

avigar

You can find factory reconditioned Passport 8500 X50 units on EBay for about $200. They're sold directly from Escort Radar through EBay. Otherwise, they sell for around $340 new.

kennedy759

thanks, just ordered a v1, $399 factory direct

jgump

I would go the refurb X50 if you are on a budget. It is way better than the $100 Cobra that I was using, and I though the Cobra was pretty good. I do want to get a V1 someday.

QCVette

I have a Passport and I have been disappointed. It seems like the instant on radar and laser guns that are being used makes it so that by the time you get a warning it is too late.

Is anyone having better luck?

Bill Curlee

I thought the V1 was way too expensive for a RADAR DETECTOR!

On the advice from some of my friends that had one, I purchased it. WOW!

Knowing where the Bogey is and how many of them are out there and what band it is transmitting on is well worth the going price!!!!!!

Wouldn't give it up for nothing but another Valentine with newer more advanced features.

I agree with "MY1STPEWTER" You will be SPOILED after you get comfortable with it!

Oh,, By the way,, its programmable and you can set it up to make it perform to suit your needs Ie.. shut off useless X band!

Bill

avigar

I use the Passport 9500ix which is firmware upgradeable. I love the GPS feature and the ability to have updatable speedcam and redlight cam locations stored on the detector. It would be a plus to have the bogey directional features similar to the V1 added. I've wondered why Escort Radar hasn't added that feature yet? I think it would outsell the V1 if it did.

racebum

no radar detector can save you from instant on

Bill Curlee

I AGREE 100% If you are out front running over the speed limit, all a radar detector (be it $50 or $1000) is good for when the police use laser or instant ON ,,, is to let you know to pull over and get the ticket.

Now,,,,,,,,,, If you have a laser radar scrambler, you have a fighting chance to slow down..

BC

racebum

problem with jammers is this

#1 they are only legal on laser. radar jammers are illegal all on their own
#2 if the cop sees you and it appears to him that you are exceeding the speed limit and his radar/laser is unable to get you, at least in this state that's grounds for careless driving.

there's really no effective offense. only defensive plays

of course common sense is probably the best advice. drive a reasonable speed on heavily traveled roads and keep the 100mph+ runs on the track or on an abandon backroad with no one around

Trios

That's not entirely true. My Bell detector (don't remember the exact model) has saved me from instant on - when it was used on the guy in front of me. Just don't be the lone speeder or the front runner coming over a hill or around a sharp curve - common sense.

Silverbullet00

Had mine for three years,,,longest range warning to date, 7 plus miles!


No way I would use any other detector!