is a valentine one radar worth 220$..it's used but in perfect working condition and comes with new suction cups and cord.

thanks in advance guys and if this is the wrong forum to post in admins then please move it for me thanks!

 

Absolutely. I have a Valentine V1 in my car, except I spent the $400 for one brand new. It works ridiculously well. Just remember that the Ka band is the one in which cops are using radar. The other ones are just security etc.

As for it being used, it's not a wear and tear item, like a cold air intake or even a CD player. It's just plugged into the outlet, turned on and you're done. There should be no defects and for $220 I'd say get it tonight!

 

Hey if its for sell- dibs because I need a good radar these days with my heavy foot!

Does it come with the hard wire as well?


either way, i will take it

 

Seems you need to read up on radar detectors & use.....

$220 is a good price if it's a current 1.8 version with POP. If not you have to upgrade it & the $$ for that added , you might as well buy a new one.

 

I apologize, I bought mine with all of the upgrades brand new. I don't scroll around reading all the information on them when all I know is I have a good one that's saved me multiple times and for $220 it's worth it, for $400 it's still worth it.

 

I was referring to your comment on only KA is of use. That's just not true.

 

Definately worth it.

 

Go for it.

 

okay so it's the 1.7 version..not worth it?

 

Get the serial # & plug it into V1's upgrade site. They will tell you how much it will be to upgrade it. Add that to the $220. Also add the cost of shipping it to V1.
You'll likely come out ahead in the used 1 by $20 or so, but it's worth that extra for a brand new unit with warranty & all new accessories.

 

what if i don't upgrade it?

 

You're right, "Pop" radar is for X, K, and Ka bands. Staters and city cops in my area love using laser radar (It makes the wierdest noise when mine shoes I'm being lasered). "Spectre" and "VX2" (sp?) are other popular radars used in my state.

 

will it still work fine if i don't upgrade it

 

anyone?? i need a reply so i can buy it lol

 

it will work fine, but you wont have as good of protection. if you are paying 220 for something outa date from valentine why not get an uptoday passport for that much? i have a passport 8500 x50. i think its just as good as the v1 if not better. the only thing the valentine has over passport is the arrows, which dont really matter to me. when my radar goes off regardless of what it says i slow down instantly.

 

Those are not "radar's"
Those are the systems that detect RD detectors. V1 & escort are immune to them.

And you will be ok not upgrading the V1 now. But I would do it when you have the cash. Save up for it.
I know people say the 8500, it does work well, I've had it, but once you used the arrows & seen that 1 feature save your ass from a ticket, you'll never go back.

 

I knew that...

drugs and discussion don't mix