so i got offered a Valentine V1 radar detector for $200. Worth it? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

maximaserg · 09-18-2008, 10:00 PM

My buddy at work has a valentine v1 radar detector which he has no use for, so i asked him how much. He said $200

Its good condition, only thing wrong is that its missing the knob, but i can still turn it with the metal piece. I heard mixed things about radar detectors useless and amazingly helpful.

I drive from west chester to Philly once a week on 202 and the turnpike,a nd i plan on going to a road trip to pen state main soon.
What is your imput? Should i get it?

Have you used this radar before?

INFO:

This is what it gave me when i typed in the serial number.

V1 Description: Radar circuitry known in-house as V1.7 gives high performance on all radar bands. Also,it remembers your “mode” setting when shut off. Has stack of four LEDs on front panel for band identification. Front and rear laser.

Upgrade Recommendation: While this version is not quite up to today’s V1 standard for Ka, it’s almost always good enough, and always better than detectors from other makers. X and K performance is excellent. Upgrading merely to improve radar performance is not cost effective, in my opinion, unless you’re concerned about the POP Mode operating in your area. Upgrading does bring other benefits, including our latest laser warning (front and rear), which outperforms the competitors by a wide margin, and POP Protection. Also, you'll get the new Euro Mode.

toplessFC3Sman · 09-18-2008, 10:01 PM

I havent personally, but as long as it works, $200 is great for those. How about you buy it for $200, then I buy it from you for $205? :D

maximaserg · 09-18-2008, 10:15 PM

ha ha.

I hear those are the best you can buy.

DropTopChevy · 09-18-2008, 10:26 PM

Sounds like a steal. They go for like $500

97TurboDSM · 09-18-2008, 10:29 PM

not speeding is the best answer, i think.

Erik · 09-18-2008, 10:35 PM

it is a steal, but i think they are illegal in some states. I dont remember where exactly, i think jersey is included. I have a small cobra one that is underneath my Delphi Navi. I dont really use it unless on the highway but i dont really speed much to begin with.

marshallpre1 · 09-18-2008, 10:44 PM

I have one. It has saved me so many times, it has paid for itself many times over. Ask for the serial number so you can check how new the software is. I think the newest is version 1.8 (upgrade for $85, I think).

Instigator1225 · 09-19-2008, 03:38 AM

200 bucks is worth it. itll save your ass a bunch of times.

another thing if your really worried about it.. pick up a digital scanner...and a cb radio.. and enver worry about cops again.

DelayedZ · 09-19-2008, 06:27 AM

To get updates and what not you'll have to send it in to valentine, I forget the process but you're probably gonna need info from your friend. It's a great unit, and definitely not illegal in New Jersey, lol, so you don't have to worry about that.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 09-19-2008, 06:40 AM

It's a steal! Buy it now before seller wises up and gets $350 for it from someone else!

james_ls · 09-19-2008, 08:32 AM

If you don't want it I'll take it!

CleanNeon98 · 09-19-2008, 11:03 AM

I already gave you my opinion on this matter

TGilb2007 · 09-19-2008, 11:14 AM

Do it. The single best radar detector that is on the market.

And the only state I know of that it is illegal in close to the tristate area is in VA.

maximaserg · 09-19-2008, 11:18 AM

wait.. i thought its illegal to have a radar in Jersey?

namdoogwerdna · 09-19-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGilb2007

Do it. The single best radar detector that is on the market.

And the only state I know of that it is illegal in close to the tristate area is in VA.

No, THIS is the best radar detector on the market.
http://www.k40.com/

FWIW, I wouldn't get it or any radar detector. Nowadays most officers know how to use the radar guns properly so by the time they get you and the detector goes off it's too late. Plus if he/she sees a radar detector in your car when they pull you over you might as well have called their mother a whore.

But if it will really make you feel better, then go for it. It's the second best radar detector out there.

PA Z06 · 09-19-2008, 12:53 PM

I have one, and they are pimp, I have always wanted one and it has saved me a couple times, not that I ever speed

marshallpre1 · 09-19-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PA Z06

I have one, and they are pimp, I have always wanted one and it has saved me a couple times, not that I ever speed

yea man, me neither.....

djb5118 · 09-19-2008, 08:01 PM

Don't forget though, most local cops don't use radar...only state troopers in pa at least. Although I think the valentine does laser as well

ScoobyNubieToo! · 09-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by namdoogwerdna

No, THIS is the best radar detector on the market.
http://www.k40.com/

Nowadays most officers know how to use the radar guns properly so by the time they get you and the detector goes off it's too late. Plus if he/she sees a radar detector in your car when they pull you over you might as well have called their mother a whore.

But if it will really make you feel better, then go for it. It's the second best radar detector out there.

I have to disagree with you there, in Jersey at least, the cops just sit all over the place with their radar constantly running. I pick them up for what feels like miles before I can even see them with my $80 Circuit City detector.

enigma · 09-19-2008, 09:26 PM

My passport saved me ass several times, i'd say do it.

09-18-2008, 10:00 PM	#1
maximaserg Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warminster, PA/West Chester, PA Member #3466 iTrader: (1)	so i got offered a Valentine V1 radar detector for $200. Worth it? My buddy at work has a valentine v1 radar detector which he has no use for, so i asked him how much. He said $200 Its good condition, only thing wrong is that its missing the knob, but i can still turn it with the metal piece. I heard mixed things about radar detectors useless and amazingly helpful. I drive from west chester to Philly once a week on 202 and the turnpike,a nd i plan on going to a road trip to pen state main soon. What is your imput? Should i get it? Have you used this radar before? INFO: This is what it gave me when i typed in the serial number. V1 Description: Radar circuitry known in-house as V1.7 gives high performance on all radar bands. Also,it remembers your “mode” setting when shut off. Has stack of four LEDs on front panel for band identification. Front and rear laser. Upgrade Recommendation: While this version is not quite up to today’s V1 standard for Ka, it’s almost always good enough, and always better than detectors from other makers. X and K performance is excellent. Upgrading merely to improve radar performance is not cost effective, in my opinion, unless you’re concerned about the POP Mode operating in your area. Upgrading does bring other benefits, including our latest laser warning (front and rear), which outperforms the competitors by a wide margin, and POP Protection. Also, you'll get the new Euro Mode. __________________ WWW.WCUSHOWDOWN.COM Last edited by maximaserg; 09-19-2008 at 02:25 AM.

09-18-2008, 10:01 PM	#2
toplessFC3Sman Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ/MI Member #8692 My Ride: 1988 Mazda RX-7 'vert iTrader: (0)	I havent personally, but as long as it works, $200 is great for those. How about you buy it for $200, then I buy it from you for $205? :D __________________ ...._______=====________\___'-,________ ..\|\==========ToplessFC3Sman======="""""""==,,,, \|====,-"""""-.=====================,-"""""-.=====\

09-18-2008, 10:15 PM	#3
maximaserg Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warminster, PA/West Chester, PA Member #3466 iTrader: (1)	ha ha. I hear those are the best you can buy. __________________ WWW.WCUSHOWDOWN.COM

09-18-2008, 10:26 PM	#4
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	Sounds like a steal. They go for like $500 __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

09-18-2008, 10:29 PM	#5
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	not speeding is the best answer, i think. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-18-2008, 10:35 PM	#6
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	it is a steal, but i think they are illegal in some states. I dont remember where exactly, i think jersey is included. I have a small cobra one that is underneath my Delphi Navi. I dont really use it unless on the highway but i dont really speed much to begin with. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

09-18-2008, 10:44 PM	#7
marshallpre1 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Member #6445 My Ride: N/A iTrader: (1)	I have one. It has saved me so many times, it has paid for itself many times over. Ask for the serial number so you can check how new the software is. I think the newest is version 1.8 (upgrade for $85, I think). __________________ Jeremy 1997 Supra TT 6MT- PT67/Vipec/HKS/AEM/etc- fun street car 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT- Brembo pkg- daily/track days 1994 SC300 5MT- NA-T- PT61/AEM V1- future track car

09-19-2008, 03:38 AM	#8
Instigator1225 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: C-Town Member #6848 My Ride: hate mobile. iTrader: (0)	200 bucks is worth it. itll save your ass a bunch of times. another thing if your really worried about it.. pick up a digital scanner...and a cb radio.. and enver worry about cops again.

09-19-2008, 06:27 AM	#9
DelayedZ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wenonah, NJ Member #2999 My Ride: 2016 Scion FR-S (Halo White) iTrader: (0)	To get updates and what not you'll have to send it in to valentine, I forget the process but you're probably gonna need info from your friend. It's a great unit, and definitely not illegal in New Jersey, lol, so you don't have to worry about that. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ; 2003 SS 350Z Track (Sold)

09-19-2008, 06:40 AM	#10
ScoobyNubieToo! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Williamstown Member #862 My Ride: WRB 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! iTrader: (7)	It's a steal! Buy it now before seller wises up and gets $350 for it from someone else! __________________ 2004 WRX WRB Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! See my member's journal here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-19-2008, 08:32 AM	#11
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	If you don't want it I'll take it! __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-19-2008, 11:03 AM	#12
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I already gave you my opinion on this matter __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

09-19-2008, 11:14 AM	#13
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	Do it. The single best radar detector that is on the market. And the only state I know of that it is illegal in close to the tristate area is in VA. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

09-19-2008, 11:18 AM	#14
maximaserg Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warminster, PA/West Chester, PA Member #3466 iTrader: (1)	wait.. i thought its illegal to have a radar in Jersey? __________________ WWW.WCUSHOWDOWN.COM

09-19-2008, 12:53 PM	#16
PA Z06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Drexel Hill PA Member #1883 My Ride: 2002 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (1)	I have one, and they are pimp, I have always wanted one and it has saved me a couple times, not that I ever speed __________________ 2002 QS Z06 LG Long tubes 385 rwhp 381 tq "Harris Tuned" Roll Bar/Sparco Evo L Seat 03 Pathfinder "Daily driven"

09-19-2008, 08:01 PM	#18
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	Don't forget though, most local cops don't use radar...only state troopers in pa at least. Although I think the valentine does laser as well __________________ Live with Passion.

09-19-2008, 09:26 PM	#20
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	My passport saved me ass several times, i'd say do it. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
radar detector	den9	Off-Topic	13	02-28-2006 12:24 AM
Radar/Radar Detector questions	MSP #167	Ask The Law	0	02-01-2006 12:58 PM