Original escort 8500 any good?

aretardedorange · 06-12-2011, 12:13 PM

I have a chance to get one for a good deal $80. I am wondering if this radar is any good? Compared to lets say the $50 cobra? I just want a decent detector that can detect stuff

from a reasonable distance. Not looking to spend $200-$400 on one.

BTTGMan · 06-12-2011, 12:26 PM

It's better than the cheapies, but not nearly aa good as the 8500 x50. If it isn't an x50' the price is not a good deal.

E92ML · 06-12-2011, 12:28 PM

I've always used a V1 and I love it. I don't have any experience with the escorts though.

Bill-SD · 06-12-2011, 04:28 PM

I bought a Passport 8500 back in '00, and it's still saving me from tickets to this day. One of these days I'll buy a new one, but it's hard to justify the $$$ with this one still working well.

imageautodetail · 06-12-2011, 04:39 PM

solid detector, send it in for the updated software...about 35 bucks

andytaro · 06-14-2011, 07:21 PM

It works well for me. Except, this detector starts beeping when newer Audi is near by.
That is only con. I am not sure why but it "detects" newer Audi.

neusaab · 06-15-2011, 11:09 AM

The 8500 is an excellent detector. My current X50 is marginally better; only replaced the 8500 due to failure. For $80, I'd be comfortable running the 8500.

anerbe · 06-15-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by andytaro

It works well for me. Except, this detector starts beeping when newer Audi is near by.
That is only con. I am not sure why but it "detects" newer Audi.

Same problem with the V1 - it's the radar that the Audi's send out for their lane departure/blind spot sensors.

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aretardedorange Banned 168 Rep 609 Posts Drives: E60 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Empire State iTrader: (6)	Original escort 8500 any good? I have a chance to get one for a good deal $80. I am wondering if this radar is any good? Compared to lets say the $50 cobra? I just want a decent detector that can detect stuff from a reasonable distance. Not looking to spend $200-$400 on one.
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BTTGMan Banned 16 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe - space gray Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	It's better than the cheapies, but not nearly aa good as the 8500 x50. If it isn't an x50' the price is not a good deal.
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E92ML Captain 33 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I've always used a V1 and I love it. I don't have any experience with the escorts though. __________________ Performance: JB4 ECU, CP-E DP's, WW BMS Meth Kit, AR meth elbow, BMS DCI, AFE Intake Scoops, Exterior: Enkruez 19" H8R, H&R Spacers, Aero Lip, Tint, ACS Roof Spoiler, HID AE's, HID Fogs, Black Grills, Sport Pedals
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Bill-SD Private First Class 3 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '07 335i / '14 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I bought a Passport 8500 back in '00, and it's still saving me from tickets to this day. One of these days I'll buy a new one, but it's hard to justify the $$$ with this one still working well. __________________ Monaco Blue/Saddle E92 335i Alpine White/Black F30 328i
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imageautodetail Captain 48 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 08 335 silverback Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lou EVIL kentucky iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 335 e90 [0.00] 2007 e90 335 [5.00]	solid detector, send it in for the updated software...about 35 bucks __________________ FBO...METH...BIG TWINS
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andytaro Enlisted Member 8 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Graphite 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (0)	It works well for me. Except, this detector starts beeping when newer Audi is near by. That is only con. I am not sure why but it "detects" newer Audi.
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neusaab Private 1 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	The 8500 is an excellent detector. My current X50 is marginally better; only replaced the 8500 due to failure. For $80, I'd be comfortable running the 8500.
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