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X5Boston · 9th July 2002, 23:53

V1 hands down. It has paid for itself 50 fold. Not only does it detect threats at long distances but it is also good at filtering out false alarms (when set correctly). The indicator arrors have proven their worth several times. "Hmmm.... why is suddenly four alerts rather than the usual three from the automatic doors in that strip mall?" While the initial cost is stiff, the cost of an ticket plus rise in insurance premiums is even stiffer. If you elect to upgrade when new models come out, you get a discount.

Just remember that a radar detector is only a tool and should be used to suppliment the Mother Nature Eyeball and good driving habits. There is a learning curve on how to interpert the information it gives you and automatically respond to a known threat.

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X5Boston Member, Sport: On DSC: On (>100 posts) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cambridge, Taxachusetts Age: 31 Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	V1 hands down. It has paid for itself 50 fold. Not only does it detect threats at long distances but it is also good at filtering out false alarms (when set correctly). The indicator arrors have proven their worth several times. "Hmmm.... why is suddenly four alerts rather than the usual three from the automatic doors in that strip mall?" While the initial cost is stiff, the cost of an ticket plus rise in insurance premiums is even stiffer. If you elect to upgrade when new models come out, you get a discount. Just remember that a radar detector is only a tool and should be used to suppliment the Mother Nature Eyeball and good driving habits. There is a learning curve on how to interpert the information it gives you and automatically respond to a known threat. __________________ 2002 X5 4.6is Silver/Black (AKA M4 3/4) 2007 X5 4.8i Gray/Beige (On Order)