Best radar detector

[M3Teg]

Hey guys, this is for people who primarily drive in long island. What radar detector do you recommend? My two choices are v1 or 9500ix. So what is everyone's thoughts and personal experiences on these two?

[Dkcarspa]

Best in market.

http://www.valentine1.com/

[Bahn360Photo]

has anyone tried GPS enabled Escorts? with speeding and red light camera locations. i have V1 and love it but thinking with all these cameras being installed might need to utilize new technology

[sA x sKy]

V1 and I always have Waze open on my iPhone. Waze tells you camera locations for free. No need to buy another radar detector just to get the capability.

[hemi to e90]

V1 is the crowned king of false alerts and laser gaps. the arrows are merely useful to spot the general vicinity of the latest radar guided cruise control system.

as to laser, if you aren't running a shifter/jammer, detectors only detect that you are going to be pulled over, they offer zero "detection" past that.

also, 9500ci ftw

[///F80M3]

Escort Redline with band segmentation best in range.

[M3kingz]

passport escort max 2...v1 rings too damn much..& its outdated. idk how people still admire that thing.

[rabman5]

Valentine V1. 9 years, 0 tickets. Saved me too many times to count.

Full disclosure, I only use it on highway trips, never when driving locally. Consistently receive first warning .75 miles in advance and the arrows and bogey counter have proven invaluable. I've used a friends passport with GPS. Nice, but I prefer the V1.

[M3Teg]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone! Think I'm gonna order my self a V1

[Woodengun]

I have a V1 - it is horrible in urban environment


Get the escort that had GPS and does not need escort live

[KL07RPH]

+1. Had a V1 few years ago and sold it off on CL after 3 months of nonstop false alarms...

It was only useful out in the in open areas, i.e. on way to Las Vegas.

Originally Posted by Woodengun

I have a V1 - it is horrible in urban environment


Get the escort that had GPS and does not need escort live

[Ghetto2315]

Originally Posted by M3Teg

Thanks for the quick replies everyone! Think I'm gonna order my self a V1

Please before you do, look at the Passport Escort Max. I've had the V1 and although it's a great detector and the arrows are a phenomenal idea, it has way too many false signals, the mute button doesn't always work, and the design is bulky. Never again will I go back to a V1.

I have been with Escort for years now. From the 8500, to the 9500 and now the Max. The 9500 and the Max have the GPS lockout, which is excellent so it minimizes false signals. The Max also has a nice color LCD screen and also your MPH. Plus, it's an overlooked part but if you are not hardwiring your radar detector, the Escorts now some with the "stickycup" windshield mount that literally never fall off.

[hemi to e90]

Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Please before you do, look at the Passport Escort Max. I've had the V1 and although it's a great detector and the arrows are a phenomenal idea, it has way too many false signals, the mute button doesn't always work, and the design is bulky. Never again will I go back to a V1.

I have been with Escort for years now. From the 8500, to the 9500 and now the Max. The 9500 and the Max have the GPS lockout, which is excellent so it minimizes false signals. The Max also has a nice color LCD screen and also your MPH. Plus, it's an overlooked part but if you are not hardwiring your radar detector, the Escorts now some with the "stickycup" windshield mount that literally never fall off.

i mean, its like reading the reviews and say, nope, don't want the good model.

i don't get it either.

[FSociety]

9500ci or Redline ftw