Question about radar detector

[mcaron]

Ok so one of my friends said he is selling his radar detector.
I asked for all the details he said its a Escost X50 and hes selling for 90$.
I'm only 17 so im not looking for the best top of the line 700$ detector. I need something that is pretty decent.

So what do you think about the escort X50? Im new to detectors so i know absolutly nothing about them. And is 50$ a good price for this?

[ATXGCar]

300+ new- I'd say 90 is a great deal.

[mcaron]

Originally Posted by ATXGCar

300+ new- I'd say 90 is a great deal.

good to know :] thanks
is this a decent productfor the money?

[Vrod-Mike]

That's a great detector for that price. Up until about a year ago it was Escorts top of the line model. I say go for it.

[mcaron]

ok so its still pretty up to date. Im going to take a look at it when i get out of school. Hopfully he has every part and its not missing anything lol

[mcaron]

I just checked it out and it looks good. On the back it said 1620X50, idk if that is like the modle or something. But 90$ for somethign that is $300+ then it can hurt i geuss. Only this is hes not sure if he ha like the mount(sucktion) tomount it on the windsheild, i will find out if he has it after school.

[mcaron]

Ok so this is the exact model "Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar and Laser Detector" and here is an picture of what it looks like:
http://www.amazon.com/Escort-Cordles.../dp/B00009K7E3

[Yv12345vY]

90 beans for an Escort?? That's a great deal if it's legit.

Valentine V1 FTMFGDW

[mcaron]

haha yeah if i had 700$ for a valentine V1 haha, im only 17 :] Ithink i might just go with this one and see how it works out

[Yv12345vY]

V1 is $400. Escort Passport 9500 is $500. I think $700 is a little steep for a radar. You could get a jammer around that price point.

[mcaron]

Oh woops i thought it was around 700 lol but still i dont have that kind of money for something like this, i was only considering this one because is was so cheap and i know escort is a good brand, im not sure if the one the kid is selling is a good one though.

its a Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar and Laser Detector

[ATXGCar]

Thats a tough one. I've heard bad things...or at least not so good things about cordless versus corded detectors of any brand. I hope someone who owns one or has used one can chime in here since I don't have direct experience.
Personally...for an escort, thats still a good price. They are still a good brand even if that model isn't the best in their line. Would I take a 90 bone escort over a...say 150 bone cobra... I'm pretty sure I would.
I highly suggest you Google that model and read reviews and comparisons- it'll be the best way to educate yourself on this one.

[mcaron]

It still come with a cord to plug in but if you want to just go cordless. Also the kid lost the sucktioncup mount, so id have to buy a new one so maybe i can talk him down a little since he dont have it.

[RADIOGUY21]

good deal for an X50. They are good radars, but obviously a radar doesnt = invincible to cops. Hard wire it to back of the mirror if you have the homelink mirror.

[mcaron]

Ok so i just read some reviews and people are sayying that this is the best cordless out there. They say that its got a good range but of course not like some of the top line radars. Also some people mentioned the batteries dieing fast while others said its lasted them VERy long, but the batterys is the last of my problems