Anywhere to source an original 8500 ?

**mattvr** · 05-15-2006, 09:44 PM

Im looking to find anyone with a left over escort 8500 (non X50).

I've asked Roy with no luck, and chceked eBay but most of them are second hand...

Anyone know where I could pick-up a new one, or am i out of luck?

**g_jammer** · 05-15-2006, 09:56 PM

I doubt any online or other retailer will sell the previous 8500 model.

I'd keep looking on Ebay for a reputable seller, also, email or call Escort, who knows, they may have some.

Out of curiosity, why do you want the previous model?

**stealthJamal** · 05-15-2006, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by g_jammer

Out of curiosity, why do you want the previous model?

I can guess the answer to that, because it kicks a$$! I plan on getting rid of my X50, but I will never sell my original 8500 rev 15.

**g_jammer** · 05-15-2006, 10:50 PM

Still don't understand. I had the previous ver. 8500 before getting the X50, both are the best RD's I've ever owned, but I don't get why you would ditch the X50 for the previous model?

**stealthJamal** · 05-16-2006, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by g_jammer

Still don't understand. I had the previous ver. 8500 before getting the X50, both are the best RD's I've ever owned, but I don't get why you would ditch the X50 for the previous model?

Right now I own 3 radar detectors. The STi, X50, and original 8500. I really like the STi and original 8500 a lot, more than my X50. I'm going to sell the X50 since I like it the least. I also don't see a need for an X50 since I will still have the STi and original 8500 after I sell the X50.

**mattvr** · 05-16-2006, 02:31 AM

Yeah, stealthJamal is right, I want it because it kicks a$$

I'll try escort, see what they say..

**f_399** · 05-16-2006, 07:09 AM

i picked one up from ebay for $100

**Chrisgj** · 05-16-2006, 10:03 AM

I'd throw my old 8500 in the trash before I got rid of the X50.

Chris

**f_399** · 05-16-2006, 10:10 AM

X50 w/ pop off is an original 8500

**g_jammer** · 05-16-2006, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by f_399

i picked one up from ebay for $100

I sold my previous 8500 on Ebay for $169 after owning it for 4 years and bought my X50 for $269 from Best Buy (on sale).

So I too only spent $100, except it's the latest product,

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I still have not heard any reasons why to ditch a X50 for the original 8500, other than 'it kicks a$$', which doesn't really tell me much.

The only reason I can think of myself is that it costs less than a X50 but still has excellent performance. Is this the reason for you?