Best Radar Detector under $200?
Best Radar Detector under $200? Im looking to get a radar detector(never had one before) and don't want to get anything too cheapy. I am looking for something under or around $200. Thnx.
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Under 200,...........from what I've heard and read is ****. Gotta start look'n above 200 for something decent from what I was told. I bought the 8500 X50 for 300ish and I love it!!
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Best radar detector under $200...slow down. 
Seriously, there are a number of radar detectors in that price range that will warn you early enough. The difference between them and better (more expensive) detectors is how selective they are. You may say you don't care about false alarms but when they become numerous you tend to ignore them - and that's when you'll get tagged by a radar trap you don't expect.
If you buy one of the less expensive ones, stick with the same brands that are known for the higher end models - Escort and Bel are good choices. Whistler is so-so. Cobra isn't too good. Avoid Phazer at all cost.
Seriously, there are a number of radar detectors in that price range that will warn you early enough. The difference between them and better (more expensive) detectors is how selective they are. You may say you don't care about false alarms but when they become numerous you tend to ignore them - and that's when you'll get tagged by a radar trap you don't expect.
If you buy one of the less expensive ones, stick with the same brands that are known for the higher end models - Escort and Bel are good choices. Whistler is so-so. Cobra isn't too good. Avoid Phazer at all cost.
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Mine cost me $324 from Best Buy (Escort Passport 8500 X50 'red').
.....The Cobras are a piece of ****!......they look good cuz the price is low. deffinatly avoid the Cobra brand.
.....The Cobras are a piece of ****!......they look good cuz the price is low. deffinatly avoid the Cobra brand.
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From: Champaign/Chicagoland
Originally Posted by jason1384
Like how much money?
damn....prices even less now on ebay...tho shipping is high
$246.95+ $29.95 for blue
$215 + $ 29.95 for red
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
Best radar detector under $200...slow down.
Seriously, there are a number of radar detectors in that price range that will warn you early enough. The difference between them and better (more expensive) detectors is how selective they are. You may say you don't care about false alarms but when they become numerous you tend to ignore them - and that's when you'll get tagged by a radar trap you don't expect.
If you buy one of the less expensive ones, stick with the same brands that are known for the higher end models - Escort and Bel are good choices. Whistler is so-so. Cobra isn't too good. Avoid Phazer at all cost.
Seriously, there are a number of radar detectors in that price range that will warn you early enough. The difference between them and better (more expensive) detectors is how selective they are. You may say you don't care about false alarms but when they become numerous you tend to ignore them - and that's when you'll get tagged by a radar trap you don't expect.
If you buy one of the less expensive ones, stick with the same brands that are known for the higher end models - Escort and Bel are good choices. Whistler is so-so. Cobra isn't too good. Avoid Phazer at all cost.
I havent messed with the phazer at all.
Why do you say stay away from it? ... just curious
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
I havent messed with the phazer at all.
Why do you say stay away from it? ... just curious
Why do you say stay away from it? ... just curious
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Originally Posted by MikeSomething
I'm looking for a nice one that runs on batterys. I hate the stupid cord...
Just remember, if your gonna go the battery route... batteries drain, so does the range of your radar detector.
