JakeMate

What's up with buying a used V1? Are there older versions that don't work as well as a brand new one?

amfp

Get the serial number of the old V1 and than go to the V1 web site, it will tell you what the cost would be to get the latest technology. Other than size of V1, I don't think technology has changed much in last two years.

CLL ACAB

Interesting reading on radar/laser/jamming units, etc.

http://www.speedzones.com/

01 C4 Cab NYC

Yes, they have different versions of software. You can put the serial # into the V1 site and it will tell ya what software it has. Then as mo said, you can find out the cost of the upgrade.

JakeMate

Cool....thanks. Had no idea they did this.

Charlie C

Do you mean the V1 has changed in size? I think I got mine in 1999 or 2000. If they've changed, have they gotten smaller or larger?

I was actually thinking of getting a 2nd one so I could leave it in my Boxster (when it arrives) so I wouldn't have to move it from car to car.

Charlie

amfp

Changed thickness. Maybe "size" that I stated is misleading. I don't know exactly, but think in ~2000, the newer V1's are about 3/8" thinner with same width and length as the older V1's. Hope that helps clarify.

skl

Make sure it's not "hot" as if it is a stolen unit I don't think they will upgrade it. If it is legit, they have a very good upgrade system. I bought one several years ago and have had it "upgraded" which amounts to getting a brand new unit for a discounted price. Love the V1, couldn't drive with out it!!

Random Alias

Speed

I understand that the radar technology is basically the same on the current units as on the older models but that the laser technology may be upgraded.

Charlie C

As they say, a picture's worth a 1000 words. Based on your photo, mine is definitely the newer smaller design, at least base on the **** itself.

Charlie