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Originally Posted by meltyface
SS drifter, I've come to the conclusion I'm going to hold off on the 9500 ci for a minute...wanna do some other stuff first...What would you reccommend the 9500xi or the V1?
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I'd go with the 9500xi without a doubt. Let put it this way, I bought the xi on Vacation when I the V1 was having wiring issues. I liked it enough to lay out the 1600 hundred or so for the ci because I got tiried of hiding the xi. Is the difference between the ci and xi worth a grand? NO., But it is very convenient and it makes for a very clean install.
The V1 is a great unit. I've had mine for a maybe five years and it saved my backside many times. I send it in for recal and updates every year or two and the service is great. The problem is that the design is mostly unchanged for several years. The directional indication is a great feature but all the false alerts make you so spooky that you may as well just drive the speed limit. The V1 is top of of the line priced but it needs a few modern touches to remain competitive.