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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='920026' date='Jun 22 2009, 01:37 PM
Anyway, after reading up on the V1 more, I decided to get it
if you come out to the meets, ill show u...
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Originally Posted by unknown' post='920982' date='Jun 23 2009, 12:00 PM
now get the etched v1 rearview mirror, now thats stealth! if you come out to the meets, ill show u...
if you come out to the meets, ill show u...
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Originally Posted by unknown' post='920982' date='Jun 23 2009, 11:00 AM
now get the etched v1 rearview mirror, now thats stealth! if you come out to the meets, ill show u...
if you come out to the meets, ill show u...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='920387' date='Jun 22 2009, 05:06 PM
Congrats on your decision. You probably already know this but I think you made the right one (and, to make things even better, it was the less expensive choice!)...
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Originally Posted by ObD' post='920963' date='Jun 23 2009, 11:30 AM
Too bad I missed this thread. 
1) The V1 is the superior product
2) You can adjust the V1 sensitivity, I run it in L mode vs A to limit the amount of false alarms.
3) The V1 is $100 more but you get more mounting options/power taps that cost extra on the Escort. The price difference is really about $20.
4) Ability to upgrade the V1 firmware for a nominal fee
5) Stealth display ... get it.
6) Check Ebay, auto forums for private sales, or get a V1 remanufactured unit if you want to save $$$.
Once you have the arrows you will understand how useful they are.
1) The V1 is the superior product
2) You can adjust the V1 sensitivity, I run it in L mode vs A to limit the amount of false alarms.
3) The V1 is $100 more but you get more mounting options/power taps that cost extra on the Escort. The price difference is really about $20.
4) Ability to upgrade the V1 firmware for a nominal fee
5) Stealth display ... get it.
6) Check Ebay, auto forums for private sales, or get a V1 remanufactured unit if you want to save $$$.
Once you have the arrows you will understand how useful they are.
The passport 9500ix I was considering over the V1 is actually $499 versus V1 $399, so the escort is $100 more
The passport has the mini usb port to plug into the computer for online updates.
But anyway, it doesn't matter cause I ordered the V1 and I'll see how it works out..
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='921244' date='Jun 23 2009, 03:43 PM
I think what Rudy really meant to say was... "i'm glad you bought the V1, now I don't have to ban you"
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='921261' date='Jun 23 2009, 03:57 PM
But anyway, it doesn't matter cause I ordered the V1 and I'll see how it works out..
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='921596' date='Jun 23 2009, 09:39 PM
Big mistake. Should have gone with the Bell.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='921596' date='Jun 23 2009, 09:39 PM
Big mistake. Should have gone with the Bell.
