radar detectors

[venom3300]

i searched the archives but all of the posts there were dated and i figured technology has changed... so what is a good radar detector in the $150-200 range?

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: radar detectors

If all you need is to see if a cop is scanning in the area; get an elcheapo from walmart...

Its always worked great for me...

[SixShooter'00Camaro]

Re: radar detectors

I have a Whistler XTR-330 that I payed 130 bucks for at car toys and it works pretty good, has not failed me once and has more then payed for it self by now. Dont buy a cheap one, the more you pay on one the better it is but like i said my 130 dollar one has been great.

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: radar detectors

I have a Whistler XTR-330 that I payed 130 bucks for at car toys and it works pretty good, has not failed me once and has more then payed for it self by now. Dont buy a cheap one, the more you pay on one the better it is but like i said my 130 dollar one has been great.

Please explain why we shouldn't use or get a cheaper one. I guess I'm missing something. My $45 one has worked very well.

[onspeed]

Re: radar detectors

V1 works well

[whitdog54]

Re: radar detectors

I found like a 200 dollar one on ls1tech for sale for 60 bucks used. It was a cobra, cant remember model number though. Its def saved ym *** a couple times. Ill never drive without one.

[venom3300]

Re: radar detectors

so i bought a Beltronics v995... we'll see how it goes

[whitdog54]

Re: radar detectors

goodluck, does it offer 360* coverage? how much did it run you. Im too lazy to copy and google search haha

[kala]

Re: radar detectors

for that money 100-200, I'd get an used passport escort. I bought mine from ls1tech for 125 4 years ago and it still works like a charm. I plan on getting V1 in future.

[robert]

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I LOVE my blue led Escort X50 !!!!

has saved my *** plenty of times

ive tried:
cobra
beltronics
whistler


and NOTHING has compared to the escort X50 !!

just my opinion

[venom3300]

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goodluck, does it offer 360* coverage? how much did it run you. Im too lazy to copy and google search haha

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...lue=Beltronics

got good ratings from independent testers on other websites... but if they have a laser ur pretty much dead unless u have a laser jammer- since the laser is like 3 feet wide so it must be pointed at u to pick it up, and by then they have u

[kala]

Re: radar detectors

http://cgi.ebay.com/Escort-Passport-...item58855d4545

You'll be VERY satisfied for years.

If you want less than $150, then get the older model (this is what I have)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Escor...fAudioQ5fVideo
Btw, factory refurb means they have the latest circuit board in there and serviced by Escort. So, it's a win win situation.

You'll be glad you didn't buy those other crappy radar detector. Escort and Valentine one are VERY good

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: radar detectors

Someone please explain the difference... As far as I can tell they all detect the same damned thing... What am I missing?

[silversixx]

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Get the Valentine One. I have it and love it. Not cheap though, but has arrows pointing to the direction of the cop. Arguably the best radar out there.

http://www.valentine1.com/

[venom3300]

Re: radar detectors

Someone please explain the difference... As far as I can tell they all detect the same damned thing... What am I missing?

some of them detect better and have a longer range than others. here is a website that does independent reviews:

http://radartest.com/ProductReviewIndex2.asp

i would have gotten the passport but they are more expensive and i dont trust ebay...