which one??????

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03-13-2007, 07:32 AM
tccurtis386

which one??????

well im new to the forums because i just had my v1 stolen from my car but i cant afford another one.. i have decided its better to have a cheaper one than not have one at all so ive looked around and these are the best ive seen for prices..............

Cobra 9700 or Cobra 9930

Whistler pro 73

bell express 795 (not sure if they still make this product)

i live in arizona no x band out here

also there is a couple of other whistlers coming out or all ready out the whistler xtr 560 and they have one coming out in april xtr 660 or something like that

if anyone has any responds i would appreciate it THANKS...........
03-13-2007, 07:51 AM
<<JAZZY>>

Report your V1 stolen to Valentine Research at 1 800 331 3030 and avoid Cobra like the plague.

Check these results and decide for yourself which one is best for you.

http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html

http://www.radarbusters.com/support/product-tests/2.asp
03-13-2007, 12:40 PM
CactusMan

Re: which one??????

Quote:

Originally Posted by tccurtis386

well im new to the forums because i just had my v1 stolen from my car but i cant afford another one.. i have decided its better to have a cheaper one than not have one at all so ive looked around and these are the best ive seen for prices..............

Cobra 9700 or Cobra 9930

Whistler pro 73

bell express 795 (not sure if they still make this product)

i live in arizona no x band out here

also there is a couple of other whistlers coming out or all ready out the whistler xtr 560 and they have one coming out in april xtr 660 or something like that

if anyone has any responds i would appreciate it THANKS...........

Also file a police report that it was stolen providing the serial number. I dont think VR will do anything if a police report isnt filed and if you did file one, the serial number must be included. Provide as many details as possible before contacting VR.
03-13-2007, 02:05 PM
tccurtis386

thanks for the replies well i did file a police report other stuff was stolen also my golf clubs but i have 2 high of a detuctible so its not worth it reporting for insurance purposes

and i think im going to go with the whistler ive heard good things about it the pro 73 i just dont know about false alerts. thanks again guys
03-13-2007, 02:23 PM
tccurtis386

i just bought the whistler pro 73 for 143 shipped with taxes and everything so hopefully it will do for now thanks again for everything i will tell you guys how it compares to the v1 but it cant be even in the same ballpark......
03-13-2007, 04:27 PM
proudNMAmember

best

You are best off to go w/ the Pro-73 IMHO. Good luck.
03-13-2007, 05:11 PM
asianfire

Quote:

Originally Posted by tccurtis386

i just bought the whistler pro 73 for 143 shipped with taxes and everything so hopefully it will do for now thanks again for everything i will tell you guys how it compares to the v1 but it cant be even in the same ballpark......

Well, at least you didn't go with the cobra. I am sure that the 73 will do good for you, however, you are right, i am sure that you will be disappointed by the range and no arrows. Sorta like going from embassy suites to a motel 6. Both will sleep you and it is better then sleeping in the car.
03-14-2007, 01:54 PM
tccurtis386

i hope it will be decent anyways well should get it soon ill compare them and tell you how it is........
03-15-2007, 11:27 PM
2Strokers

Friends don't let friends drive with Cobras. :lol:
03-16-2007, 04:12 AM
ghz1

I think your gonna miss that V1 a whole lot :cry:
03-16-2007, 07:54 PM
tccurtis386

well yea im gonna miss the v1 but i didnt want to buy another one...... and yes not having arrows is wierd but the whistler does work!!!! i used it today for the first time and was going quite fast and it went off on k band 5-8 secs later in the opposite direction comming towards me was a cop so i think it worked quite well for the price and so far no falses which i didnt have with the v1 i had a false when i went past a section of the town i live in which has blockbuster walgreens safeway cvs bashas starbucks and some other stores i drove by today a couple of times and my radar didnt go off so i was quite pleased..... (so far) all keep everyone updated to bad there are no arrows
03-16-2007, 09:13 PM
asianfire

U know, ppl here tend to think that if you don't have one of the top 5 models, that you are out of luck.

But that isn't true. It is sorta like comparing a top of the line mercedes with a honda civic. Yeah, the mercedes have more options, power, speed, safety, etc. But Hondas are still good cars and they are dependable and get you were you need to go with a pretty good ride.

Models other then the top 5 or so, can still be very good rds.
03-17-2007, 12:54 AM
tccurtis386

im leaning towards to agreeing with you but before when i had the v1 i would say no way but its actually a really good unit i just could see spending that much money on a v1 again i didnt want it stolen plus the pro 78 is comming out and they might give me a trade in value which would be really cool im really enjoying a radar detector again even tho its not the top of the line...
03-17-2007, 06:06 AM
<<JAZZY>>

It's not a big deal to drop $400 for a V1 when you can sell it for about $365 4 years later. It's like hiding money away for an investment that saves you money and then 4 years later you find out that $35 is missing. You are OK with the $35 that is missing because you have saved well over $1000 in tickets and raised insurance rates in that period of time.
03-17-2007, 12:02 PM
tccurtis386

ya but i dont want it stolen again...
03-17-2007, 05:15 PM
Ryigan

just out of curiousity, what is reporting your v1 stolen to vr going to do?
03-17-2007, 05:25 PM
<<JAZZY>>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryigan

just out of curiousity, what is reporting your v1 stolen to vr going to do?

Valentine Research takes care of its customers by flagging a stolen unit if you report the serial number to them. If it ever stops working or the thief or unknowing person who buys from the thief tries to upgrade it and send it in...Valentine Research holds it and contacts you.
03-17-2007, 05:31 PM
Ryigan

hmm thanks, i was just wondering. Thats acually really smart.
03-17-2007, 06:29 PM
CactusMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryigan

hmm thanks, i was just wondering. Thats acually really smart.

Excellent policy
03-17-2007, 08:34 PM
footinthefirewall

Re: which one??????

Quote:

Originally Posted by tccurtis386

well im new to the forums because i just had my v1 stolen from my car but i cant afford another one.. i have decided its better to have a cheaper one than not have one at all so ive looked around and these are the best ive seen for prices..............

Cobra 9700 or Cobra 9930

Whistler pro 73

bell express 795 (not sure if they still make this product)

i live in arizona no x band out here

also there is a couple of other whistlers coming out or all ready out the whistler xtr 560 and they have one coming out in april xtr 660 or something like that

if anyone has any responds i would appreciate it THANKS...........

I have been reading radar roys test results and the Whistler pro 73 and 58 have the same 3.8 test range on KA. Seems like every brand is kinda half bass if review laser...valentine the best for laser....but sucky on KA....
I am in FLA. and KA and Laser is the only real signals I get!

The Pro 58 is only 95.00 and I am ordering two for family members now.
I have the STI but it is over kill in FLA.

As soon as I have a chance to run the 58 and stare and compare with the STI will post my flat land no curve expierence with the whistler.

The options look good on the 58...city, city no x band..etc...no way to disable other bands that I found in data. automute brightness and large display...does not look like a bad deal for under a 100 bucks
03-18-2007, 03:11 AM
tccurtis386

i looked into the 58 i decided on the 73 because its the more expensive model.... i hope it last longer..... plus the display is a little different and they were both cheap why not get the better of the two
03-18-2007, 08:28 AM
footinthefirewall

Quote:

Originally Posted by tccurtis386

i looked into the 58 i decided on the 73 because its the more expensive model.... i hope it last longer..... plus the display is a little different and they were both cheap why not get the better of the two

Adise how u like it. Was not able to buy 58 online last night. Buyng for my sis, and 82 yr. old dad, [b]That ouught to make u more attentive on the road. Lexus SUV closing fast in your mirror is 82 and hammer down! And Sis, is in another world most of the time. Like she would know to slow down when it jumps off the dash screaming!
03-18-2007, 10:14 AM
tccurtis386

the 73 is great hopefully the 58 is as good as the 73
03-18-2007, 12:09 PM
footinthefirewall

Quote:

Originally Posted by tccurtis386

the 73 is great hopefully the 58 is as good as the 73

Thanks,
03-18-2007, 06:31 PM
proudNMAmember

good

Good luck getting your Pro-73. Use that for a while and let us know what you think then you may want to save up for another V1. My suggestion, take down your rd (even the Whistler) when you are in an area that you feel someone might want to break into your car/truck for your unit. Don't you just hate thieves sometimes. :twisted: