Passort X50 $199 refurb at fs what do you think?
 

Futureshop has some refurb red Passpord x50's for $199. What do you guys think of this detector?

i think thats the 8500 right ? normally most ppl get the 9500ix or the 8500 or smthn like that. cant remember if thats the correct name

Yep it's the 8500

https://www.escortradar.com/passport8500x50/

Good detector, basically a 9500i without GPS. Where did you find it? I'm interested but I didn't see it on the website.

I saw 3 in white boxes in glass case at the Futureshop in Nanaimo.

When I see refurb I worry about warranty...or lack thereof.
Also, if anybody wants a detector that will actually work on BC roads, you need at least a 9500. A shifter will give you best results though. Joo gotta pay to play!

Why the 9500 vs 8500? I thought from reading online that the performance is similar?

Historically Escort has been good for support, so I wouldn't be too worried about warranty.

Manic, that's the Future shop on the island?
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yep It's the FS in Nanaimo.

I was talking to a tobacco rep that comes to our store and somehow we got to taking about radar detectors. He told me a few weeks back he was in Alberta helping test a new system. No matter what speed you are going the radar gun will only read 80 KM. the company has been working on the system for 4 years and may get to test it in a month or so. I bet it's not going to be cheap.

^from what i understand that kind of tech has been around for quite a while, there was a bunch of talk about an affordable unit 3 or 4 years ago. but it illegal as it actively tampers with the RCMP device so if you get pulled over with it, youre fucked. where as a detector simply alerts you to their presence and is therefor legal (in BC at least).

I got a escort redline and it is amazing in the highway! highly recommended

Going to buy one today if they still have them in Nanaimo.
Had one before bought is for 199 as well,works great.

Laser Jammer of some sort
We are allowed to use them,as long as they have park assist mode.

Futureshop has them for $199 with 6 months manufacturers warranty.
I have one they are great for detecting radar.

Escort laser shifters are useless, You need to get a system like Laser interceptor. They are legal to own, but illegal to use here.

As for the radar jammers, those are illegal.