Those of you who have radar detectors do you guys have any suggestions for one that is aorund 200? I know the V1 is popular but I can not afford that much I'd rather get something for around 200

 

Hmmm, can u afford a ticket? points on your licence? or just go the speed limit. Don't go cheap on radar, it has saved me $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ dude it really helps.
I have STi Driver - Beltronics
Don't know is its the best but wow I here it beep and i slow down then a while later I see "them".
Good luck, I hope this helps

 

ya best not to go cheap on the dector. if you cannot get a good one don't wast your money

 

200 dolalrs is cheap? Whats the a good start level detector?

 

My Valentine 1 has saved me a bunch of times... $400 well spent!

 

damnit I wish there was something around 200 I guess ill buy some other time then

 

If you're in the market for something reliable but not costly, look into a Passport 8500 X50... They run about $300 brand new, but you can easily get a good deal on a refurbished one on buy.com or amazon.

 

I agree on the Passport, too. I have had one for a few years and it has saved me a bunch of times. I also had it hard-wired for about $50. It has paid for itself many times over.

 

I bought my friend passport too. he never once got a ticket from the cops and save him many times. it's good buy.

 

I've been through 3 top of the line (at the time) Escort Passports. 2 of them ended up having "service required" flash on the screen after a few years.

Bought a Valentine 1 and never looked back. Its a night and day difference...Especially with the arrows.

 

Passport 8500 X50 refurbs are under 200 on ebay direct from the escort store and come with a warranty.

I bought 2 of them!

 

And they have updates for I think 50 bucks to bring it to a new level when it becomes old, great product.

 

+1 on the Passport 8500 x50 - a very effective radar detector in NY state for the way the police operate here.

The Passport 9500 adds gps and an adaptive location based filter - so if you trip a false alarm frequently in the same location it will eventually learn and block the false alarm - also adds warnings for traffic cameras from a database.

My sense is that these are the two best you can get before going to the next step and adding laser blocking hardware which I think costs >$1000.

I have never had a V1 - I know some people swear by them - but I have found the Passports to be very good solutions for me.

Peter

 

I still don't understand why V1 is still making them one ugly a * s * s * radar.
Granted they're the BEST money can buy in terms of protection. This tells you that ppl prefer protection over ugly.

My suggestion is that you try to save more money and get high end one. Over $300 or so. There are many reviews on varies models so it's hard to tell you which model is the best for the price range.

I also suggest that you buy from authorized dealer so that they're covered by warranty.

No warranty - cheaper, risk try ebay
Warranty - authorized dealer

 

V1 does not work well for city driving.. it's good for open roads.

the best "affordable" RD right now is escort passport 9500ix ..... $500... best in the market right now. The next level will be $1000... that's why i said the best "affordable".

try doing some research here and u'll know what im saying http://www.radardetector.net/forums/