Any good radar detectors other than V1? Any V1s cheaper than $399?

advan24r · 06-02-2002, 02:46 PM

I find the V1 really expensive....any cheaper place on gettin them?

bender · 06-02-2002, 02:52 PM

can get a escort 8500 for $299. or get a referb. V1 for $350

loki · 06-02-2002, 03:01 PM

you can actually get good V1 deals on eBay sometimes... personally I wouldn't go with any other detector, the V1 has paid itself off more times than I can count. While you're at it you might also want to get the remote display, well worth the extra $$$.

V1

I'm sure you can also find similar deals on yahoo/amazon auction pages

Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks · 06-02-2002, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by advan24r
I find the V1 really expensive....any cheaper place on gettin them?

From long-time use of so many different detectors, I can't stress this enough: the V1 is worth every penny, and there is no substitute.

With that in mind, you can find some deals on Ebay (as posted above) but make sure you know which generation V1 you are buying. Early ones do not have laser detection, and there have been upgrades through the years. Ask for the serial number and check with Valentine as to that one's age.

Another alternative is call Valentine and ask about their refurb program. Pricing depends on availability, but it's a significant savings.

Good luck!

- Rob

-Ryan- · 06-02-2002, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by advan24r
I find the V1 really expensive....any cheaper place on gettin them?

I too have the escort and the laser detection works very well. The cops around here use laser all the time and my detector starts detecting it while I still have plenty of time to slow down.

valerie · 06-02-2002, 06:57 PM

IMHO the V1 is worth it.

jcoop · 06-02-2002, 07:02 PM

You get what you pay for BMW = V1 End of story!

simsima325 · 06-02-2002, 08:28 PM

Get the 8500. the $100 u save over the similar V1 can be put toward mods, just be sure to keep it on Highway mode, i learned this the hard way...

-brendan

06-02-2002, 02:46 PM	#1
advan24r Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Bay Area..Santa Clara Posts: 1,185 My Ride: 2002 LSB M3 6-spd View My Garage	Any good radar detectors other than V1? Any V1s cheaper than $399? I find the V1 really expensive....any cheaper place on gettin them?

06-02-2002, 06:57 PM	#6
valerie M-Tech Originator Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Center of the Universe Posts: 1,738 My Ride: BMWs View My Garage	IMHO the V1 is worth it. __________________

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06-02-2002, 02:52 PM	#2
bender hammer talks like this Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Houston Posts: 4,293 My Ride: 2006 Honda insight View My Garage	can get a escort 8500 for $299. or get a referb. V1 for $350

06-02-2002, 03:01 PM	#3
loki Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 140 My Ride: has wheels View My Garage	you can actually get good V1 deals on eBay sometimes... personally I wouldn't go with any other detector, the V1 has paid itself off more times than I can count. While you're at it you might also want to get the remote display, well worth the extra $$$. V1 I'm sure you can also find similar deals on yahoo/amazon auction pages

06-02-2002, 07:02 PM	#7
jcoop Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Florida Posts: 113 My Ride: 03 M3 SMGll View My Garage	You get what you pay for BMW = V1 End of story!

06-02-2002, 08:28 PM	#8
simsima325 'a certain moderator' Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hyattsville, MD Posts: 36,639 My Ride: Honda Civic View My Garage	Get the 8500. the $100 u save over the similar V1 can be put toward mods, just be sure to keep it on Highway mode, i learned this the hard way... -brendan