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    Looking at possibly getting one for the wife as a Christmas present. Leaning towards the Beltronics Vector 955 as the tests/reviews I have read seem to put it on par with the escort 8500. Anyone have this model or have any other recommendations around the $200 price point?
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    Valentine One.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade View Post
    Valentine One.
    Sweet so where is this place that sells the V1 for $200?
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    ebay? Craigslist? Forums? Save up a little more and buy new?

    You can send in any of them no matter how old for upgrades.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade View Post
    ebay? Craigslist? Forums? Save up a little more and buy new?

    You can send in any of them no matter how old for upgrades.
    You must have the magical internet version cause I have never seen a V1 used or new for under $330.
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    Been running the Escort 8500 X50 for a few years now; best detector I've owned so far.....

    Radar Detector
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    ^too bad its in Canada
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    I had an 8500 before my V1. I definitely recommend that as a second choice.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
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    Quote Originally Posted by txslow6 View Post
    ^too bad its in Canada
    Can always have it shipped. Probably be $15 or so via mail.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bronco Boy View Post
    Been running the Escort 8500 X50 for a few years now; best detector I've owned so far.....

    Radar Detector
    Actually headed to Best Buy tonight for Black Friday sales. Waited in line for 10 minutes to get in the store, picked up the 8500 X50 for $199, was out the door in another 10 minutes. Winning.
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    Quote Originally Posted by txslow6 View Post
    Actually headed to Best Buy tonight for Black Friday sales. Waited in line for 10 minutes to get in the store, picked up the 8500 X50 for $199, was out the door in another 10 minutes. Winning.
    Nice score!

    Did you get blue or red display?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bronco Boy View Post
    Nice score!

    Did you get blue or red display?
    Not quite sure. The one on the front and back of the box is red, but I'm not sure if that means anything.
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    9500ix is by far the best I have used tons a features too.. although the 500$ price tag sucks
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