Radar Detectors? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Mach1Fury03 · 07-14-2007, 08:00 PM

Hey guys, I have a k40 rd850 that is 2 years old and am selling it for 300 which is what i bought it for. Im curious to see what recomendations you guys have for this area. I will spend up to 400$ w/o tax. Let me know what you guys think is good

thanks

Mike

FloridaOrange · 07-14-2007, 08:03 PM

If I could replace my Passport 8500, it'd be with the 9500. http://www.escortradar.com/9500i.htm

I absolutely love my 8500 BTW, it's saved my azz from tickets many times.

Mach1Fury03 · 07-14-2007, 10:26 PM

btw the ones im looking at are the valentine one and the passport 9500i.

2k4mach · 07-14-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaOrange

If I could replace my Passport 8500, it'd be with the 9500. http://www.escortradar.com/9500i.htm

I absolutely love my 8500 BTW, it's saved my azz from tickets many times.

+1 i luv my 8500

Mark04Mach1 · 07-14-2007, 10:29 PM

thats wat im missin...spending all this money in brakes and everything n no danm radar! lol

2k4mach · 07-14-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MARK04MACH1

thats wat im missin...spending all this money in brakes and everything n no danm radar! lol

n00b Mark :LAUGH:

R.Shackleford · 07-14-2007, 10:33 PM

Valentine 1 here and love it. The arrows are priceless. I can't imagine not having them anymore.

That escort 9500 above looks interesting too. I wish I could keep the V1s arrows, with other systems features.

Mach1Fury03 · 07-15-2007, 01:30 AM

doing my homework a bit and im leaning really far toward the passport. The valentine seems to go off a hell of a lot for false alarms according to reviews where as the passport has memory and records the alarms that are false and dimishes them. Any objections to the passport 9500i cause thats what im thinking? and more input is always great.

thanks

Thunderbolt · 07-15-2007, 02:56 AM

You guys with radar detectors. How fast over the speed limit do you guys drive on the average?? (City, Highway, whatever) I've been driving over the speed limit since day one of my driver's license and in 25 years of driving only gotten 6 speeding tickets. The last one being about 7 years ago. Are you drivng that ensane over the speed limit that you need one? Personally, I always thought they were a waste of money. Just wondering.

TEXASDSGMACH1 · 07-15-2007, 03:14 AM

Most will be a waste of money unless you drop the cash for a Valentine or a Passport. I've had several cobras and a Whistler pro series in the past and after my last one stoped working I decided I'm not wasting the money on another one until I can afford a Valentine 1.

FloridaOrange · 07-15-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

You guys with radar detectors. How fast over the speed limit do you guys drive on the average?? (City, Highway, whatever) I've been driving over the speed limit since day one of my driver's license and in 25 years of driving only gotten 6 speeding tickets. The last one being about 7 years ago. Are you drivng that ensane over the speed limit that you need one? Personally, I always thought they were a waste of money. Just wondering.

I've usually drive 5-10 (which is normal here) over but if I'm in a rush I'll drive up to 20 over traffic permitting. I have a clean driving record, no tickets in over 5 years, no speeding tickets in about 10 years.

spr03 · 07-15-2007, 09:10 AM

I have the 9500i and love it.

Mach1Fury03 · 07-15-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

You guys with radar detectors. How fast over the speed limit do you guys drive on the average?? (City, Highway, whatever) I've been driving over the speed limit since day one of my driver's license and in 25 years of driving only gotten 6 speeding tickets. The last one being about 7 years ago. Are you drivng that ensane over the speed limit that you need one? Personally, I always thought they were a waste of money. Just wondering.

that speeding ticket you got would have bought the radar detector and saved you from the other 5 tickets. You get the best detector and then your set. Highway i always cruise right at 3000 rpms which is about 92 in my car so its worth it. If you spend the money on one radar then your pretty much set for life. Any one disagree?

MACH-ANGEL · 07-15-2007, 12:48 PM

I generally cruise at the speed limit but I've been known for short sprints up to 120 just to get away from somebody that's annoying me (usually rice).

If anyone here wants to sell off their Passport 8500 for the 9500 I might be willing to take it off their hands for the right price.
Been looking for a good deal on one of those.

Thunderbolt · 07-15-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Fury03

that speeding ticket you got would have bought the radar detector and saved you from the other 5 tickets. You get the best detector and then your set. Highway i always cruise right at 3000 rpms which is about 92 in my car so its worth it. If you spend the money on one radar then your pretty much set for life. Any one disagree?

All the speeding tickets I've ever gotten in my life would add up to about $400. Which is what you guys seem to be spending on a radar detector. So it's a draw. I really don't want something squelching at me when I'm driving. If Johnny Law busts me, I pay the ticket and move on. None of this hire a lawyer B.S.

Mach1Fury03 · 07-15-2007, 03:41 PM

thunder i suppose if thats the case then yea you dont need one. but the ticket isnt just the only thing you have to pay, you also have that lovely insurance increase because you got points on your license but im not here to tell you to buy one just lookin for advice.

Mike

FloridaOrange · 07-15-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MACH-ANGEL

If anyone here wants to sell off their Passport 8500 for the 9500 I might be willing to take it off their hands for the right price.
Been looking for a good deal on one of those.

I wish I was ready to upgrade!

07-14-2007, 08:00 PM	#1
Mach1Fury03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 76	Radar Detectors? Hey guys, I have a k40 rd850 that is 2 years old and am selling it for 300 which is what i bought it for. Im curious to see what recomendations you guys have for this area. I will spend up to 400$ w/o tax. Let me know what you guys think is good thanks Mike __________________ 2003 mach 1 Bone stock runnin 13.4 @105 Mods soon to come

07-14-2007, 08:03 PM	#2
FloridaOrange SCS Homie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,643	Re: Radar Detectors? If I could replace my Passport 8500, it'd be with the 9500. http://www.escortradar.com/9500i.htm I absolutely love my 8500 BTW, it's saved my azz from tickets many times.

07-14-2007, 10:26 PM	#3
Mach1Fury03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 76	Re: Radar Detectors? btw the ones im looking at are the valentine one and the passport 9500i. __________________ 2003 mach 1 Bone stock runnin 13.4 @105 Mods soon to come

07-14-2007, 10:29 PM	#5
Mark04Mach1 No mames.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 2,449	Re: Radar Detectors? thats wat im missin...spending all this money in brakes and everything n no danm radar! lol __________________ sold all my cars..

07-14-2007, 10:33 PM	#7
R.Shackleford Road Racin' Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,402	Re: Radar Detectors? Valentine 1 here and love it. The arrows are priceless. I can't imagine not having them anymore. That escort 9500 above looks interesting too. I wish I could keep the V1s arrows, with other systems features. __________________ SOLD ... 2003 Mach 1 5spd IUP YouTube.com/a707 MGW Shifter : SCT : Pypes O/R X : Magnapack cat-back : K&N Filter : H&R SS Springs : Tokico D-specs : MM CC Plates : Anthracite Shelby Torq-Thrust M 17x9 -- Falken RT615 275/40

07-15-2007, 01:30 AM	#8
Mach1Fury03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 76	Re: Radar Detectors? doing my homework a bit and im leaning really far toward the passport. The valentine seems to go off a hell of a lot for false alarms according to reviews where as the passport has memory and records the alarms that are false and dimishes them. Any objections to the passport 9500i cause thats what im thinking? and more input is always great. thanks __________________ 2003 mach 1 Bone stock runnin 13.4 @105 Mods soon to come

07-15-2007, 02:56 AM	#9
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: Radar Detectors? You guys with radar detectors. How fast over the speed limit do you guys drive on the average?? (City, Highway, whatever) I've been driving over the speed limit since day one of my driver's license and in 25 years of driving only gotten 6 speeding tickets. The last one being about 7 years ago. Are you drivng that ensane over the speed limit that you need one? Personally, I always thought they were a waste of money. Just wondering. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

07-15-2007, 03:14 AM	#10
TEXASDSGMACH1 LS WHO? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,075	Re: Radar Detectors? Most will be a waste of money unless you drop the cash for a Valentine or a Passport. I've had several cobras and a Whistler pro series in the past and after my last one stoped working I decided I'm not wasting the money on another one until I can afford a Valentine 1. __________________ 2011 F250 69 Camaro 406 SBC 01 GT 00 GT with a 4v Sold, but still in the family 03 DSG Mach The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either.

07-15-2007, 09:10 AM	#12
spr03 Spooky ownes the night. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central FL Posts: 167	Re: Radar Detectors? I have the 9500i and love it. __________________ 04 Oxford White Auto IUP Build Date 02/03/04 Home 10/20/04 K&N Magnaflow Catback -------------------- Other car 87 Buick Grand National

07-15-2007, 12:48 PM	#14
MACH-ANGEL we R nuts! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.ID Posts: 374	Re: Radar Detectors? I generally cruise at the speed limit but I've been known for short sprints up to 120 just to get away from somebody that's annoying me (usually rice). If anyone here wants to sell off their Passport 8500 for the 9500 I might be willing to take it off their hands for the right price. Been looking for a good deal on one of those. __________________ 04 Dark Shadow Grey (ANGEL) 5spd IUP Built 3/27/04 "It must have been a dream. Or it must have been my Angel."

07-15-2007, 03:41 PM	#16
Mach1Fury03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 76	Re: Radar Detectors? thunder i suppose if thats the case then yea you dont need one. but the ticket isnt just the only thing you have to pay, you also have that lovely insurance increase because you got points on your license but im not here to tell you to buy one just lookin for advice. Mike __________________ 2003 mach 1 Bone stock runnin 13.4 @105 Mods soon to come

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