Which is a better radar detector? User friendly? Reliable?

Jerry

Escort rocks, GPS and you can program it to all the invalid spots that set it off, so you know when you have the real deal coming up.

Most reliable - common sense and good judgement. :cheers: If I where choose between those 2 detectors I would go with the 9500, so much better reviews.

never tried the 9500 but since ive had the valentine i love the arrows. and the ability to pick up radar from behind.

never tried the 9500 but since ive had the valentine i love the arrows. and the ability to pick up radar from behind.

Doesn't the 9500 do that?

Doesn't the 9500 do that?

i dont think it has either of those but someone correct me if im wrong

I just ordered the 9500 last Thursday, there are so many good reviews on this thing.

I've had a Valentine 1 since last year for my birthday, I don't have any experience with the Escort line, but will say the Valentine has saved my butt on many different occasions! :burnout:

I just ordered Escort 9500 Tuesday, should get it Monday next week. Can't wait to test it out!:driving:

Everyone is ordering the Escort, may need to jump on that ship. So who has the best deal? Have you guys every bought from ebay?

I've been reading up on the 9500 and that thing is looking pretty impressive. :thumbsup:

I've been reading up on the 9500 and that thing is looking pretty impressive. :thumbsup:

:iagree: I finally made the move and ordered one Thursday. Can't wait to try it out. :burnout:

Escort FTW

I went with the Beltronics sti Driver. I like it alot!:hump:

GPS is just another gimmick that wont work accurately as far as I'm concerned. If their GPS system is as "reliable" as most GPS I've tried NO THANKS! Most Have my house listed 500 feet up the road! Ever used sat nav and its completely WRONG? Example: When turning would plummet you to your death? Sat Nav is at BEST only accurate to 50 feet anyway. How often are they updating their list?
I owned Cincinatti Microwave stuff from the beginning...when Valentine owned it! The Escort and original Passport (1986) were the ONLY ones I never had to return for service. I gave up on them and bought a Valentine and never looked back. Its FAR superior to past Escort units and arrows are essential.
New 9500 doesnt even have arrows! http://www.escortradar.com/9500ix.htm How am I to know WHAT DIRECTION the threat is within that 500 feet problem I've experienced?

The 9500ci -their "hidden" custom installed model -is an astronomical $1700 compared to Valentine One's Unit for $400 plus $40 for remote display.

I've had questions before and Mike Valentine himself actually answered the phone. Its like having a buddy next door!