Radar Detectors at Best Buy??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nalinc23 · 01-29-2011, 12:18 PM

I have a $60 gift card toward Best Buy I just received as reward points from a credit card. I really want a radar detector so figured it would be a good idea to use the card toward the purchase of one. The only "high end" radar detector they carry right now is the Passport 9500 IX (GPS). Does anybody have this unit and is it worth the price? I noticed it was pretty pricey so hopefully they dont do a price reduction shortly after I purchase it!

I am not sure about other parts of the country but I couldn't find any Escort Redline's at Best Buy yet which I am also interested in.

OPP · 01-29-2011, 12:31 PM

It's the best detector. The 9500ix and the Valentine 1 are the 2 top of the line. I have the 9500 ix and it's been 2 years and no tickets. It's awesome. It is worth the price.

nalinc23 · 01-29-2011, 01:07 PM

Thanks man, I will go for it then. If they end up carrying the Redline I guess I'll have to do some research since they're the same price.

Sir Nuke · 01-29-2011, 01:34 PM

I too have the 9500ix its AWESOME.....get it!!

ya boy willz · 01-29-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OPP

It's the best detector. The 9500ix and the Valentine 1 are the 2 top of the line.

I've heard great things about both of those.

Country · 01-29-2011, 02:53 PM

Yea both are great, I have the Valentine 1, its saved me many times, you know how much a ticket cost so it pays for itself if your a speeder :P

You can't go wrong with either one

first one · 01-29-2011, 03:52 PM

They also have the 8500 x50 which is awesome at a much lower price tag without all the bells and whistles of the 9500!

RobertHarriSS · 01-29-2011, 04:45 PM

The 9500ix just saved me what would have been about $400-500 ticket today. Well worth the price.

upflying · 01-29-2011, 05:20 PM

Most LEO's are using LIDAR not radar. A properly used LIDAR will paint you quicker than you can use the brake pedal. At most your detector will inform you to pull over. Obey speed laws and save money..a novel concept.

razorduck · 01-29-2011, 05:49 PM

Here we go again!!!!!!!!!!!!

spacecowby · 01-29-2011, 07:32 PM

I have the 8500 and its worked for me so far.

nalinc23 · 01-30-2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

Most LEO's are using LIDAR not radar. A properly used LIDAR will paint you quicker than you can use the brake pedal. At most your detector will inform you to pull over. Obey speed laws and save money..a novel concept.

I consider myself a very responsible driver, worst possible scenario I may go 12 to 13 over on a highway/parkway when traffic is limited and conditions are perfect. I want a detector mainly to avoid speed traps where I would most likely be picked out of the group and profiled when ALL traffic is flowing 8-10 over. You know just as well as I do that we will get pulled over in the Camaro faster than the Toyota Sienna Minivan going the same speed.

xxlbeerz · 01-30-2011, 09:42 AM

Every time I go to buy a radar detector, I always think I can get out of four or five tickets for this much money... and pass.

gotexas25 · 01-30-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by first one

They also have the 8500 x50 which is awesome at a much lower price tag without all the bells and whistles of the 9500!

The 8500 x50 is amazing. My friend has the 9500ix, and after comparing mine to his, I'm glad i saved the extra $200 or so.

01-29-2011, 12:18 PM	#1
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	Radar Detectors at Best Buy??? I have a $60 gift card toward Best Buy I just received as reward points from a credit card. I really want a radar detector so figured it would be a good idea to use the card toward the purchase of one. The only "high end" radar detector they carry right now is the Passport 9500 IX (GPS). Does anybody have this unit and is it worth the price? I noticed it was pretty pricey so hopefully they dont do a price reduction shortly after I purchase it! I am not sure about other parts of the country but I couldn't find any Escort Redline's at Best Buy yet which I am also interested in. __________________ '10 2SS/RS 6MT, Silver Ice Metallic/Black, CAI Inc Intake, Magnaflow 3'' Catback Exhaust 16483, Llumar 35% Tint, Headlight Armor 20% for Fog/Side/Tail Light Lenses

01-29-2011, 12:31 PM	#2
OPP Drives: 2018 MBM ZL1 Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 960 View My Garage	It's the best detector. The 9500ix and the Valentine 1 are the 2 top of the line. I have the 9500 ix and it's been 2 years and no tickets. It's awesome. It is worth the price. __________________ .

01-29-2011, 01:07 PM	#3
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	Thanks man, I will go for it then. If they end up carrying the Redline I guess I'll have to do some research since they're the same price. __________________ '10 2SS/RS 6MT, Silver Ice Metallic/Black, CAI Inc Intake, Magnaflow 3'' Catback Exhaust 16483, Llumar 35% Tint, Headlight Armor 20% for Fog/Side/Tail Light Lenses

01-29-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	I too have the 9500ix its AWESOME.....get it!! __________________

01-29-2011, 03:52 PM	#7
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	They also have the 8500 x50 which is awesome at a much lower price tag without all the bells and whistles of the 9500! __________________

01-29-2011, 02:53 PM	#6
Country Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Henderson KY Posts: 141	Yea both are great, I have the Valentine 1, its saved me many times, you know how much a ticket cost so it pays for itself if your a speeder :P You can't go wrong with either one

01-29-2011, 04:45 PM	#8
RobertHarriSS Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 382	The 9500ix just saved me what would have been about $400-500 ticket today. Well worth the price.

01-29-2011, 05:20 PM	#9
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Most LEO's are using LIDAR not radar. A properly used LIDAR will paint you quicker than you can use the brake pedal. At most your detector will inform you to pull over. Obey speed laws and save money..a novel concept.

01-29-2011, 05:49 PM	#10
razorduck Self Made Thousandaire Drives: 2011 SS/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 323	Here we go again!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-29-2011, 07:32 PM	#11
spacecowby Drives: 2010 black 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 634 View My Garage	I have the 8500 and its worked for me so far. __________________ Black cars are not hobbies, they are an obsession

01-30-2011, 09:42 AM	#13
xxlbeerz Drives: 2010 Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533	Every time I go to buy a radar detector, I always think I can get out of four or five tickets for this much money... and pass.

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