Radar detector ?

[dun4791]

I have a V1 3.826. It has been repaired twice over the years for false alerts, free both times even though out of warranty, btw. I put my serial # in and they want 200 for the newest upgrade.....some sort of crystal controlled frequency tuning, amongst other things. Seems like 200 for an upgrade on a 400 unit is extreme?:shrug:

Question is, should I upgrade? Sell this and buy new? Or get an Escort 9500ix? Something else? Wondering what you guys use.

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[radioguy6]

I have a V1 3.826. It has been repaired twice over the years for false alerts, free both times even though out of warranty, btw. I put my serial # in and they want 200 for the newest upgrade.....some sort of crystal controlled frequency tuning, amongst other things. Seems like 200 for an upgrade on a 400 unit is extreme?:shrug:

Question is, should I upgrade? Sell this and buy new? Or get an Escort 9500ix? Something else? Wondering what you guys use.

Newer cars are using K band for adaptive cruise control/collision detection. It sucks because I'm starting to get more false alarms myself. I should update my firmware to see if it helps with that. My vote would be the Escort 9500ix. GPS remembered locations and red light/speed camera warnings are awesome.

 

[Mook]

Ive got the 9500ix in the supra and an 8500 in the prelude...the 8500 gets a ton of false now and reminds me it needs service once in awhile. Its been solid otherwise...ill likely upgrade it for 9500 if i can find another steal on one.

 

[radioguy6]

I ran an original 8500 (non x50) for almost a decade in my cars, that was a great detector even for its age.

 

[JeffsLightning]

I have had a V1 and 9500ix and now a Passport Max. The V1 has far too many false alarms. The 9500ix was a lot better all around and now I have a Max which is the best yet..The wife still has a V1 in her car and she seems to tolerate the annoying false signals better than me. The GPS capability plus no false alarms puts the Passport Max way ahead..

 

[wombat]

Ive got the 9500ix in the supra and an 8500 in the prelude...the 8500 gets a ton of false now and reminds me it needs service once in awhile. Its been solid otherwise...ill likely upgrade it for 9500 if i can find another steal on one.

Is that the 9500 that I sold you or have you since replaced that one?

 

[Mook]

Ya, that you sold me. Was it the ix or no? I havent seen it in like 6 months

 

[wombat]

I actually don't think it's the IX, that one had the speed camera function where the 9500i did not. That being said, that thing is now like 5? 6? years old and still functioning well, that's impressive.

 

[Mook]

Yaaaaaaaaaa, its the i. You're right.

 

[radioguy6]

the GPS is ftmfw. I have a large collection of automatic doors and speed readouts locked out. If my detector goes off, 99% of the time its a cop, the other 1% is new doors or a new Mercedes Benz throwing K band

 

[PANDA]

I have a 9500i

Might be time for a upgrade. Buy I question if it is worth it.

 

[Mook]

You can send yours in to Escort and theyll flash it w/ the latest and greatest.

 

[PANDA]

I have done that.

 

[Mook]

Does it still detect cops?

 

[PANDA]

yes I guess it was upgraded to a 9500ix software. But I still think the new radars have hardware advantage.

 

[radioguy6]

not really sure if this is a good deal but might be worth it?

Passport 9500i to 9500ix Upgrade - Escort Inc.

$129.95

The Upgrade Will Include:
•Replace the PASSPORT 9500i case with the PASSPORT 9500ix case
•Hardware and software changes including compatibility with ESCORT Live!
•Upgraded memory chip to add three times more memory, to store Autolearn locations along with thousands of Safety Camera Locations, including red light and speed-based cameras throughout North America.
•Save your existing Marked Locations and merge them with the most recent DEFENDER Database update
•Verify detector is internet ready and communicates with a Windows based computer for the latest software and database updates from our website
•Test radar sensitivity, laser sensitivity, and verify all other features work properly.
•New Case, SmartCord®, Windshield Mount and PASSPORT 9500ix owners manual--it's essentially a brand new radar detector!
•Free Return Shipping
•A Free 3 year Location Database Subscription so you can keep current with monthly updates ($39.95 value)

 

[Mook]

That really doesnt seem terrible. I'd almost consider it.