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    Default IS THE BEL STI WORTH $450??

    IS THE BEL STI WORTH $450??

    I want to buy the best radar detector but not sure which one to get. I saw this new BEl STI and want to know if its performance is better then the other top dogs like 8500 x50, rx 65, and v1. I live in nj where radar detectors are legal so it doesnt matter if cops know i have one so the fasct that this sti makes it impossible for cops to know you have a radar detector is no advantage for me. Im just looking for the best performing radar detector and I will be using mostly on back curvy roads and highways. I apreciate all your help..thanks

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    The STi performs on par with the top dogs, but not really better. If you want something that is Spectre immune, then the STi is the way to go. Otherwise, choose one of the others.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbonzzz
    The STi performs on par with the top dogs, but not really better. If you want something that is Spectre immune, then the STi is the way to go. Otherwise, choose one of the others.
    x2, its main appeal is being able to use a RD in areas where they are illegal to, and where RDD's are used to enforce the law. AKA it being spectre-proof.

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    Since RDD isn't the issue then buy one of the others... Whatever you can afford... I am partial to the V1 myself.

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    I dont think it is worth that...but if it is somthing you need it may be worth it rather than a ticket for an RD

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    Quote Originally Posted by Longsnowsm
    Since RDD isn't the issue then buy one of the others... Whatever you can afford... I am partial to the V1 myself.

    Longsnowsm
    Agree here if RDD's aren't a issue and you want to spend a bit more for arrows go the V1, if the arrows aren't imporant go a RX65.
    But if RDD's are an issue go STi.

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    Sti costs $ 1.50 per gram or roughly $ 45.00 an ounce

    Aside the stealth , the Sti is nice , easy to program , auto-mute , luminosity setting , 2 antennas but no arrows , very nice carrying case = nice gift to wife , smart cord , amplified speaker =very powerfull , quite decent laser acquisition but less than V-1.

    As many said = if spectre isn't a problem = your choice is the best.

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    STI isn't worth $450. It's worth $250 TOPS. C'mon Bel you know you have to lower that crazily high MSRP :wink: :wink:

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    It's worth $250 TOPS.
    That is the price for friends ... :roll:

    Come on , at least it is worth a V-1 + carrying case $30 , speaker $20.

    On performance : as Jim said .

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    Quote Originally Posted by 411
    It's worth $250 TOPS.
    That is the price for friends ... :roll:

    Come on , at least it is worth a V-1 + carrying case $30 , speaker $20.

    On performance : as Jim said .
    OK V1 should be $150 then :wink: :wink:

    To be honest the STI is worth $450 to someone who lives in ban area of course. But cheaper price is always better right? :wink:

    Look at the RX65... $339. The STI has magnesium case, external speaker and hardwire kit, the dual antennae, the Spectre proofing, slightly improved laser detection, fancier carrying case... so in relation to that sure it is worth it.

 

 

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