I have the older Excort 8500 or whatever it's called and I like it. Has saved me enought times to more than pay for itself. I haven't gotten a speeding ticket since I got it over 3 years ago. Only reason I would consider the valentine is because it tells you what direction the radar is coming from, but as long as you know it is there, it is all that matters.
I purchased the Solo 2 be4 i quit BB for an amazing deal. I would strongley suggest the Pro V1. Its definally worth the extra 100 bucks. I would have gotten the V1 if i haddent gotten the solo2 for 80 bucks.
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I got a Cobra XRS 9500 from Walmart for $100 and it kicks arse. Can't beat it for the price. Check your state laws if getting a jammer, some states have them banned.
Get the valentine one. Radar detectors are truely something that you get what you pay for. If you gonna spend $300 on a detector, might as well get the top of the line and spend $400 on the V1.