What is a good Radar Detector for under $100 ?

**tegralens** · 08-31-2006, 12:01 PM

What is a good Radar Detector for under $100 ? I am planing to buy one but don't whant to spend more the $100 Thanks everyone

**jdreynss** · 08-31-2006, 12:23 PM

To be honest, I would save up and get a valentine, escort, or bel rx65, but all of those are 300.00++. If you are just completely unwilling to spend over 100.00, then I would go with the Bel e795, or the whistler pro 58

**Greg** · 08-31-2006, 12:43 PM

I agree you should do your best to save up---->to atleast the $200 dollar mark....yes it won't get you to the top 3, but it get to some pretty good BELs. As you read more, STAY AWAY from all COBRA and ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADAR (RDR) detectors.

Aim for atleast a BEL RX55, BEL V955, BEL V940, BEL 895

Also, keep in mind of any warranty concerns as you buy,
in that any BEL bought at an unauthorized seller the warranty becomes void.

**canadian** · 08-31-2006, 12:43 PM

I would save that $100, and save up and buy a bel 995 or x50..

I went cheap my first time around and got a PNI silver Bullet for around $100, and I was not impressed with the performance.
I now have a Bel STi and it's performance is amazing. You really get what you pay for with radar detectors. You don't need to spend $450 on an STi, unless you are in a banned area. Bottom line is, if you do spend $100 and get a sub par detector, you will more than likely get a ticket or want to upgrade after you hear about the performance that people are getting from the top 3

**Space Wrangler** · 08-31-2006, 01:05 PM

Look for a Bel 895 or 955 on ebay. They sell for $200 new. They are the same unit except the 895 is sold at Radio Shack only.

**Joe Diver** · 08-31-2006, 01:20 PM

I've seen Bel985's go for $130 on ebay....excellent detector for that price.

**jdreynss** · 08-31-2006, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Diver

I've seen Bel985's go for $130 on ebay....excellent detector for that price.

WHOAAAAAA...I wouldn't start telling someone who is new to the world of radar detectors to go buy one off of Ebay...no warranty..etc.....

**Arashi666** · 08-31-2006, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by jdreynss

Originally Posted by Joe Diver

I've seen Bel985's go for $130 on ebay....excellent detector for that price.

WHOAAAAAA...I wouldn't start telling someone who is new to the world of radar detectors to go buy one off of Ebay...no warranty..etc.....

no eBay, thats all there is to it............im guessing thats where half the Escort QC rants start

**Space Wrangler** · 08-31-2006, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by jdreynss

Originally Posted by Joe Diver

I've seen Bel985's go for $130 on ebay....excellent detector for that price.

WHOAAAAAA...I wouldn't start telling someone who is new to the world of radar detectors to go buy one off of Ebay...no warranty..etc.....

If he only has $100 to spend, he could get a good used detector from ebay or new junk elsewhere. Which would you rather have?

**jdreynss** · 08-31-2006, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Space Wrangler

Originally Posted by jdreynss

Originally Posted by Joe Diver

I've seen Bel985's go for $130 on ebay....excellent detector for that price.

WHOAAAAAA...I wouldn't start telling someone who is new to the world of radar detectors to go buy one off of Ebay...no warranty..etc.....

If he only has $100 to spend, he could get a good used detector from ebay or new junk elsewhere. Which would you rather have?

I would rather spend my 100.00 on a bel 795, or whistler pro58 instead of getting one off of ebay with no warranty, not knowing the true condition, or the abuse that the unit has been subjected to.