Valentine V1
03-06-2010, 09:36 AM
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Hey thanks for the replys.. I was just wanting to make sure the V1 lived up to its reputation. thanks guys is the cheapest place to get one direct from valentine?
03-06-2010, 05:26 PM
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My Ride: 2010 535i M Sport 6MT
Model Year: 2010
Call the number at their web site and ask for their refurbished units. They are about $50 cheaper. They look just like new.
03-07-2010, 05:41 AM
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Do you think with purchasing a refurbished model i might sacrifice performance? Or is their refurbished one the exact same...i just dont want it to freak out on me and beep for no reason.
03-07-2010, 06:50 AM
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My Ride: 525i
Model Year: 2005
Absolutely worth it. Did a few road trips on the interstates and was picking them up about 1/2-1 mile out. I mount mine as high as possible. Hardwired on the 5.
03-07-2010, 10:34 AM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
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I got one speeding ticket 
. It's because I ignored my V1's warning and thought that the police on the side already had a customer.
. It's because I ignored my V1's warning and thought that the police on the side already had a customer.
03-07-2010, 10:51 AM
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The V1 has a fanatically loyal and satisfied following here among the board's members.
The only knock on it that I've read on this board (largely from Passport owners) is that the V1 is so sensitive that it can be prone to false alarms. Given how many respected members love it, if I were getting a radar detector, I'd get the V1. If you end up not liking it, you can always try the Passport.
I've never had a radar detector so I can't speak from personal experience but that's my impressions from the many posts here on the topic.
The only knock on it that I've read on this board (largely from Passport owners) is that the V1 is so sensitive that it can be prone to false alarms. Given how many respected members love it, if I were getting a radar detector, I'd get the V1. If you end up not liking it, you can always try the Passport.
I've never had a radar detector so I can't speak from personal experience but that's my impressions from the many posts here on the topic.
03-08-2010, 11:33 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access, L7 Sound
2004 FX35, Sports Package, Stillen CAI
This I'm not sure one since I don't know anyone who purchased a refurb....but for peace of mind...just get it new.