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Old 10-05-2009, 10:20 AM
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Cobra ESD737

http://www.ranidropship.com/front.asp?file...3%3ARADARDETECT



Im not affiliated with this site, just randomly came across it and i wanna share it.
If anyone has heard of this brand or is up to give it a shot. Go AHEAD Its cheap!
Old 10-08-2009, 08:20 AM
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for the price, you may wanna get V1's they are the best, but not the cheapest
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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting' post='1027715' date='Oct 8 2009, 11:20 AM
for the price, you may wanna get V1's they are the best, but not the cheapest
ahem ... $89.75 vs. $399?
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I've used the cobra brand in the past, and it actually works pretty well.
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I believe my first radar detector back in high school was a Cobra. It worked at the time. For $42 + shipping, why not? You'll spend 8-10 times that on a V-1 or Escort.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1027824' date='Oct 8 2009, 01:14 PM
I believe my first radar detector back in high school was a Cobra. It worked at the time. For $42 + shipping, why not? You'll spend 8-10 times that on a V-1 or Escort.
but what does that ticket cost you?

just get a V1
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get the v1 man it's a lifesaver
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Originally Posted by chowbox' post='1027864' date='Oct 8 2009, 02:00 PM
but what does that ticket cost you?

just get a V1
I didn't say it was what I have or even preferred. The guy was talking about cheap radar detectors.
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http://guysoflidar.com/august-2007/r...ctor-test.html

Look for yourself if Cobra would work
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Guys, i just wanted to share that its only $42+ shipping lol...
Jump on it if you wish. If not, go for the v1

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