Can anyone suggest a good radar detector?

[iamshady]

I'm in the market for one and I've looked around, I almost bought a Cobra last night, but then I remembered there must be a few speed demons in ATOT! Any suggestions? I'd prefer something light on the wallet, but if it means spending a few extra bucks for more features then I don't mind. Thanks.

 

[StageLeft]

What is your price cut-off?

You do realize that if you get one you'll get more speeding tickets cause you'll feel compelled to speed and ther eis damn near NO way that you'll get a warning when pulled over right?

 

[Gyrene]

You have to go with only the best...sure its $300, but they pay your ticket if you get one. VALENTINE 1...its what I have in my SI, saved me a helluva lot of times.
Link

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: dtyn
You have to go with only the best...sure its $300, but they pay your ticket if you get one. VALENTINE 1...its what I have in my SI, saved me a helluva lot of times.
Link

Yeah I wanted to mention V1 also. It's the bee's knee. THe cat's meow. I'd consider one, but like I said I'd likely get more tickets.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Skoorbie is not allowed.

 

[Gyrene]

Yeah I wanted to mention V1 also. It's the bee's knee. THe cat's meow. I'd consider one, but like I said I'd likely get more tickets.

Yea, my V1 has saved me a bunch of times, but I went from absolutely no tickets before the V1 to 3 after. Since they cover the ticket it still helps, as long as you don't mind paying the increase in insurance .

 

[rudder]

better buy one of the high end ones quick. They will probably be pulled from the market soon. I read somewhere that the signal interupts CC transactions at gas stations and other places that communicate with their front offices via satellite. I'll try to find a link. I think they already had to sop making them, but there are still plenty on the market.


Edit: here is one link.

 

[Draco]

What version of the Valentine is the latest? I know they've been updating it for years... Last I heard they were on v1.1

 

[iamshady]

I'd prefer to spend a maximum around $150. The V-1 is nice, but way out of my price range.

 

[Nefrodite]

go to the library and check out a few month old car and driver that reviewed just that. it showed u get exactly what u pay for

 

[StattlichPassat]

I bought a Cobra ESD-6200 (2000 model) 6-band off eBay for $45 about a year and half ago and it has saved my butt COUNTLESS times. I love it. Definitly recommend it, but I'll be selling it as soon as I can afford a Valentine One (probably not for awhile!).

 

[StattlichPassat]

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb
Skoorbie is not allowed.

Hehe!

 

[StattlichPassat]

Originally posted by: iamshady
I'd prefer to spend a maximum around $150. The V-1 is nice, but way out of my price range.

If I had $150 to spend, I'd get a BEL.

 

[Thegonagle]

If I had $150 to spend, I seriously wouldn't bother. Bank that money, double it and then some, and get the V1 with the concealed display module..

And never forget to pay attention.

 

[rutchtkim]

comparison page here
BEL 990 International

World's First Global Frequency radar detector.

Proven Number One!

"The Bel 990 was the clear winner. It was the only device to detect the Mini Gasto and it gave more warnings about the other traps too" EVO Magazine, Jan 2000