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Old 03-25-2005 | 12:04 PM
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Default Best radar detector for your money?

I've been looking at radar detectors lately and can't really decide what to buy. I dont want to spend an arm and a leg on one so I'm looking for the best one for your money. The valentine's are a little pricey. The escort passport looks cool. How good are the beltronic vectors? Cobra? My girlfriend has a radioshack one that works really well.
Old 03-25-2005 | 12:37 PM
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there is a thread in the stereo section talking about radar detectors and the best one to get. do a search for radar detector and you will see some very strong opinions. well, actually, you will see 90 percent of the people agree which one is the best.
Old 03-25-2005 | 12:40 PM
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Default My experience.

My only experience has been with Escort (Passport). I don't remember the model as I don't use it any more. I was very pleased with it though and I'm sure they have only gotten better since I used mine.

I did get a ticket with it one time though. But honestly I don't think the dude shot me with radar. He wouldn't show it to me on his gun. Said is was already erased.

I'm not saying Escort (Passport) is the best, but I was very happy with mine.
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Just remember...In most situations you get what you pay for. Valentine is expensive, but you can't beat the information it gives you about direction of the radar signal. IMO
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Valentine one has saved me thousands in speeding tickets.
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man Blown, that kitty loaf gets me everytime
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Originally Posted by 01Blackerado
man Blown, that kitty loaf gets me everytime
Old 03-25-2005 | 03:21 PM
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V1 hands down!
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Originally Posted by 01Blackerado
man Blown, that kitty loaf gets me everytime
that kitty loaf is funny as hell, i just ate some icecream and when i first saw it i started laughin so hard i had to run out side and then i didnt have no more ice cream
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Escort Passport 8500 x50.



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