Valentine One or Passport 9500ix? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

E90PC · 04-01-2011, 01:40 PM

Planning to get either one of these radar but which one do you think is better >>>>>
Valentine One or Passport 9500ix? Why?

berserkerx · 04-01-2011, 01:47 PM

I own the Passport and I like their customer service. They also update their database with new speedtraps in your area and you can also lock out those pesky fake signals that you get from time to time.

Oh and it just looks nicer.

Spoolin335 · 04-01-2011, 02:42 PM

I have a V1 and love it. The nice feature it has over the Passport is the arrow directions that tell you where the radar is getting the signal from.

klebel · 04-01-2011, 05:30 PM

I have the passport and love it. The GPS is awesome. Tells me where every redlight camera and speed trap is. Also, if you go by the same place three times with false alarms you can mark it to ignore it. Great for gas stations, stationary speed cameras in town that are just for warning you or for security systems at stores. I had a V1 and dumped it. Never looked back. I could care less what direction the radar is coming from. If my alarm is going off I need to be slowing down regardless of where it is coming from right?

ah gon · 04-01-2011, 11:47 PM

hey,where will u get the radar?let me know.

michaelalex17 · 04-01-2011, 11:50 PM

honestly the V1 is the single greatest invention of all time

JayKay335i · 04-02-2011, 12:32 AM

Love my V1. The only thing I could see convenient about the GPS on the passport is it canceling out false signals. But at the end of the day, I dont want the radar detector deciding what signals I get, I want all and I want to be able to determine them my self. Who cares if it tells you about red light cameras? You going to run the light if there isn't a camera?

E90PC · 04-02-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ah gon

hey,where will u get the radar?let me know.

No problem, you want to get one too?

JayKay335i · 04-02-2011, 03:51 PM

You call V1 and ask for a referb unit and save $$

scooby9 · 04-02-2011, 06:24 PM

I had both but since I do mostly city driving, the constant falsing of the V1 got really annoying quickly. So I ended up selling the V1. On highways though, the V1 seemed to notify earlier than the Escort.

Perfectus · 04-03-2011, 11:54 PM

I just got a V1 and it's great! The arrows are my favorite part and the range is pretty far.

E90PC · 04-04-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby9

I had both but since I do mostly city driving, the constant falsing of the V1 got really annoying quickly. So I ended up selling the V1. On highways though, the V1 seemed to notify earlier than the Escort.

So the V1 has longer rage but more false alarm than the Escort? I do mostly city driving too.

vfeng · 04-04-2011, 01:20 PM

ive had both and in my experience, the v1 has better range than the passport. the gps features are cool but i find the the arrows have actually been pretty useful. also you can program the v1 to only go off with certain bands so that lowers the amount of false alerts.

joslar15 · 04-06-2011, 08:55 PM

I have the Valentine 1 and like others have said, the arrows letting you know the direction are awesome. Another feature that I find useful is the "Bogey Counter." The Valentine 1 is an amazing piece of technology.

Likwid · 04-06-2011, 11:25 PM

I've been looking at the Valentine 1...had an Escort for a while.

ZuerstBMW · 04-06-2011, 11:28 PM

V1

scooby9 · 04-07-2011, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90PC

So the V1 has longer rage but more false alarm than the Escort? I do mostly city driving too.

Yes that is what I observed with the two detectors. The constant falsing of the V1 also made me start to become somewhat desensitized to alerts. With the Escort, when it goes off, I hit the brakes.

I do miss the arrows but the peace while driving is worth it. Plus I like the speed/red light camera alerts of the Escort.

anerbe · 04-07-2011, 12:10 PM

For city/urban driving, the Escort's GPS/false alarm learning is great.

For highway cannonball runs, nothing beats the V1. Highway is where you need the most advanced notice and threat location.

snipersix · 04-07-2011, 12:12 PM

i have the 9500ix. i prefer that over the v1, because it remembers the false signals..

fisherbln · 04-07-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joslar15

I have the Valentine 1 and like others have said, the arrows letting you know the direction are awesome. Another feature that I find useful is the "Bogey Counter." The Valentine 1 is an amazing piece of technology.

The bogey counter has saved me a couple of times. Cops really like to work in groups here and there are often more taking speed after you see the first and think you are in the clear.

ADV.1 Matt · 04-07-2011, 12:49 PM

V1 i'm sure is the superior device... especially for highway drives.

But frankly, I hate hardwiring devices into my car or having a ton of wires around so I LOVE the cordless Escorts (8500 i think?). Just pop it on and you're good to go. Super easy to take it off and chuck in the glove box, etc. Batteries tend to last a little over a month with daily driving.

That being said, i'd love to have the 9500Xi for the GPS functionality.

TRICKE90 · 04-07-2011, 06:03 PM

You want long range? I have used the Escort Redline for over a year and I am amazed at how long this thing detects. I have thought that maybe some were false alerts, but then a cop usually shows up.

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04-01-2011, 01:40 PM	#1
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04-01-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
Spoolin335 Justin Herass Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,126 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [4.75]	I have a V1 and love it. The nice feature it has over the Passport is the arrow directions that tell you where the radar is getting the signal from. __________________

04-01-2011, 11:47 PM	#5
ah gon Colonel Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vancouver b.c. canada Posts: 2,280 iTrader: (12)	hey,where will u get the radar?let me know. __________________

04-02-2011, 06:24 PM	#10
scooby9 Major Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (5)	I had both but since I do mostly city driving, the constant falsing of the V1 got really annoying quickly. So I ended up selling the V1. On highways though, the V1 seemed to notify earlier than the Escort. __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg* Part out thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=837695

04-01-2011, 01:47 PM	#2
berserkerx Private First Class Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	I own the Passport and I like their customer service. They also update their database with new speedtraps in your area and you can also lock out those pesky fake signals that you get from time to time. Oh and it just looks nicer.

04-01-2011, 05:30 PM	#4
klebel Private Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 73 iTrader: (1)	I have the passport and love it. The GPS is awesome. Tells me where every redlight camera and speed trap is. Also, if you go by the same place three times with false alarms you can mark it to ignore it. Great for gas stations, stationary speed cameras in town that are just for warning you or for security systems at stores. I had a V1 and dumped it. Never looked back. I could care less what direction the radar is coming from. If my alarm is going off I need to be slowing down regardless of where it is coming from right?

04-01-2011, 11:50 PM	#6
michaelalex17 Colonel Drives: 335xi E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY Posts: 2,137 iTrader: (3)	honestly the V1 is the single greatest invention of all time

04-02-2011, 12:32 AM	#7
JayKay335i Banned Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH Posts: 5,049 iTrader: (1)	Love my V1. The only thing I could see convenient about the GPS on the passport is it canceling out false signals. But at the end of the day, I dont want the radar detector deciding what signals I get, I want all and I want to be able to determine them my self. Who cares if it tells you about red light cameras? You going to run the light if there isn't a camera?

04-02-2011, 03:51 PM	#9
JayKay335i Banned Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH Posts: 5,049 iTrader: (1)	You call V1 and ask for a referb unit and save $$

04-03-2011, 11:54 PM	#11
Perfectus Major Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOVA/MD Posts: 1,235 iTrader: (10)	I just got a V1 and it's great! The arrows are my favorite part and the range is pretty far. __________________ 2007 e92 335i - Monaco Blue ZPP, ZSP, iDrive, Comfort Access Injen DCI w/ Cyba Scoop - M-Tech Rear - ///M3 Rear Lip Spoiler - ///M5 SMG Shift Knob & iDrive Knob - BMW Performance Hand Brake - BMWCCA Member

04-04-2011, 01:20 PM	#13
vfeng Captain Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norcal Posts: 695 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [4.50]	ive had both and in my experience, the v1 has better range than the passport. the gps features are cool but i find the the arrows have actually been pretty useful. also you can program the v1 to only go off with certain bands so that lowers the amount of false alerts.

04-06-2011, 08:55 PM	#14
joslar15 Registered Drives: CPO 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I have the Valentine 1 and like others have said, the arrows letting you know the direction are awesome. Another feature that I find useful is the "Bogey Counter." The Valentine 1 is an amazing piece of technology.

04-06-2011, 11:25 PM	#15
Likwid Private Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	I've been looking at the Valentine 1...had an Escort for a while.

04-06-2011, 11:28 PM	#16
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04-07-2011, 12:10 PM	#18
anerbe Major Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: RO, MI Posts: 1,231 iTrader: (1)	For city/urban driving, the Escort's GPS/false alarm learning is great. For highway cannonball runs, nothing beats the V1. Highway is where you need the most advanced notice and threat location.

04-07-2011, 12:12 PM	#19
snipersix Brigadier General Drives: 2008 328i Sedan Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coquitlam, bc Posts: 3,520 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	i have the 9500ix. i prefer that over the v1, because it remembers the false signals.. __________________ Retired: \|2008 328i Sedan\|Montego Blue\|AT\|Nav/Idrive\|PDC\|Xenon Headlights\| Black Leatherette Seats, Silver trim\| COTM April 2010 Mods:PIAA, H&R Sport, Blacklines, BBS LM-R, Eisenman Race Quad Exhaust , Koni yellows, Full Mtech, Gloss Black Vinyl Roof

04-07-2011, 12:49 PM	#21
ADV.1 Matt Lieutenant Colonel Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,513 iTrader: (0)	V1 i'm sure is the superior device... especially for highway drives. But frankly, I hate hardwiring devices into my car or having a ton of wires around so I LOVE the cordless Escorts (8500 i think?). Just pop it on and you're good to go. Super easy to take it off and chuck in the glove box, etc. Batteries tend to last a little over a month with daily driving. That being said, i'd love to have the 9500Xi for the GPS functionality.

04-07-2011, 06:03 PM	#22
TRICKE90 Private First Class Drives: 2008 335i coupe, montego blue, Join Date: May 2006 Location: carson city,nv Posts: 180 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335i coupe [0.00] 2008 335i coupe [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	You want long range? I have used the Escort Redline for over a year and I am amazed at how long this thing detects. I have thought that maybe some were false alerts, but then a cop usually shows up.

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