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    Default Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    Hey all-
    I was offered a Escort 8500 X50 on craigslist for $150. It was said to be in good shape, and comes with all accessories. Good Deal, or wait for something better? I would have to travel an hour and half to get it though....Deal Killer?

    Also, how risky is it buying a used 8500? Are they pretty reliable in the long run?

    Thanks so much for your answers-
    andycj7

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    There are two versions of X50. How old is the unit?

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    He said he doesn't know how old the unit is. Is there a large difference between the X50's? He did provide a picture, if this helps any interpretation.

    I can't post pics, but here is a link- http ://imgur.com/SyJD5.jpg <-I had to avoid the filters, so fix the spacing between http and :

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    I would personally suggest that go for an original 8500 from Escort's Ebay store. It's $150, comes with a 6 month factory warranty and will outperform the X50 on 35.5Ka.

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    Quote Originally Posted by djrams80 View Post
    I would personally suggest that go for an original 8500 from Escort's Ebay store. It's $150, comes with a 6 month factory warranty and will outperform the X50 on 35.5Ka.
    Agreed. The picture you posted is the newer version of the X50 that has the M4 platform. Go with the refurb 8500.

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    Thanks for the responses. I always heard that the 8500 X50 had a better laser detection, software, and POP mode(which is useless i guess).
    However, i would like to have a unit that works well, is best at Ka band, and comes from a trusted source- so direct from escort sounds like what i should do.

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    Quote Originally Posted by andycj7 View Post
    I always heard that the 8500 X50 had a better laser detection, software, and POP mode(which is useless i guess).
    Better laser detection is useless when it comes to radar detectors. A radar detector will not save from police laser. Only thing that will is a laser jammer.

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    Quote Originally Posted by andycj7 View Post
    Thanks for the responses. I always heard that the 8500 X50 had a better laser detection,
    Laser detection on any RD is next to useless. If laser is a problem for you, get a laser jammer or slow down.

    Quote Originally Posted by andycj7 View Post
    software, and POP mode(which is useless i guess).
    Not sure what you mean by software, but yes, pop mode on an X50 is basically useless.

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    Laser on the newer M4 8500s is moderately (eg barely noticeable) better than the older S7s - so you get to know about your ticket that much quicker. I would just go buy the one from Ebay and get the factory warranty rather than dealing with some guy on Craigslist.

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    Default Re: Escort 8500 X50-Questions

    I have another offer, not sure if its worth it or not.
    I was offered an escort 8500(not sure if its a X50 yet) for around $130 bucks- comes with all accessories, box, and is "practically new".
    I don't have an active Ebay account, so it would be hard to get one direct from escort. Craigslist buy worth it?
    Thanks again.

 

 

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