what were the best older Bel detectors to get ?

**gentlejax** · 05-29-2007, 11:53 AM

ok I had a Passport X50...not a big deal..it worked...

I had a V1 ..it worked but I sold it cause I needed money...

I was just wanting to know what older Bels were good before the latest line of them came out?

I am tired of running without a detector and dont feel like dropping $200 on one right now..

thought I might look for older model....980? 985?

or else someone can make suggestions.....I really just dont feel like spending $200+

**sethy** · 05-29-2007, 11:55 AM

Bel 955 is a good one

**gentlejax** · 05-29-2007, 12:49 PM

What does the 955 look like? I mean what does the display look like? I didnt like some of the lower models with the newer Bels they look cheap..

I was trying to find a good older top model that was decent compared to the new ones like a 985 maybe

**proudNMAmember** · 05-29-2007, 03:59 PM

One of the older Bel 970's. Hands down best Beltronics rd I have owned.

**phillflyers501988** · 05-29-2007, 05:28 PM

i have a 985 which is now a backup, but it works great. the range is very good in my opinion.

**GTO_04** · 05-30-2007, 06:15 AM

The 970, the 980, and 985 were and are very good! Stay away from the 645, 745, 845, 850 and 855 series. They were inferior in every way!

GTO_04

**ghz1** · 05-30-2007, 12:48 PM

990 Inter is really great other than Build QC

**jabajet** · 05-30-2007, 04:53 PM

Perhaps a 895 ??

**licamell** · 05-30-2007, 05:01 PM

You might want to consider a pro78 if you're looking for best bang for you buck. People seem to love them.

Note: I don't have one, but if I were to buy a backup detector that would probably be what I would go for.

**happya$$** · 05-30-2007, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by licamell

You might want to consider a pro78 if you're looking for best bang for you buck. People seem to love them.

Note: I don't have one, but if I were to buy a backup detector that would probably be what I would go for.

I am starting to see why people love them