Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector (Red Display)

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Features

  • Your Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector boasts the widest range on the market
  • Provides advance warning of police K, Ka, X, Laser (Lidar) and POP (instant-on) methods
  • Invisible to VG-2 “detector detectors”
  • Advanced programming to virtually eliminate false alarms
  • Updatable for new police radar and laser detection methods
  • Ultra-bright matrix display dims for discreet night use
  • Also available with blue display
  • 1-year warranty

Description

No one ever wants to get busted exceeding the speed limit, and a little advanced warning can mean the difference between smooth sailing and flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. It’s no wonder the Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector’s extreme detection range has won the device high praise as the best detector in the world. It delivers consistent radar alerts from beyond 2½ miles to the source—plenty of time to let off the throttle.

To protect you from the latest police speed technology, the Escort 8500 X50 uses 360° coverage against all known radar and laser detectors. Plus, it’s equipped with detection modes for tricky police POP and instant-on radar. And, the Escort 8500 X50’s can be reprogrammed to detect the force’s latest technologies.

In addition to the insane range, your Escort 8500 X50 virtually eliminates false alarms, thanks to its cutting-edge programming. Its intuitive controls make it easy to customize the alert volume, display brightness and more. And, your Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector carries a 1-year warranty.

Notes

  • Sorry, state laws prohibit AutoAnything from shipping radar detectors to Virginia and Washington D.C.

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Great detection

Posted on 11/11/2008 by Allyson M. - 2006 BMW M Series (Palm Beach Gardens,FL)

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"I used the 8500 on a trip from Dallas to West Palm Beach. It worked beautifully and saved my behind on at least 5 occassions. Great early detection was the key and it can detect enough bands that you won't get caught doing what you shouldn't be doing to begin with. A bit pricey but if you have a lead foot like me it will pay itself off in no time. Works great around town as well. Great fuzzbuster !"

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2006 BMW M Series
I use my vehicle for
commuting
 
Escort 8500 X50 - WOW!!!

Posted on 03/13/2008 by Torry D. - 2005 Infiniti G35 (Houston,TX)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

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"Lives up to all the reviews! I say this because I really haven't heard any negative feedback. It's easy to use, looks great, and the range is really great too. One thing I was really happy about was the secure mounting of the suction cups while the unit stays level. I ordered my direct wire to give it the clean custom look for it's final touch!"

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2005 Infiniti G35
I use my vehicle for
 
Miami to New Orleans

Posted on 09/25/2007 by Remy H. - 1988 Saab 900 (Miami,FL)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

"The trip was approximately 900 miles each way and did not get any tickets. Radar was most pronounced in the Florida panhandle and the Escort did much to eliminate the stress of constantly monitoring the speedometer."

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1988 Saab 900
I use my vehicle for
commuting and family outings with the top down.
 
great

Posted on 07/03/2007 by Tabitha L. (Magnolia,AR)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

"Great detector. Set up easy, performance is awsome."

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great product

Posted on 05/02/2007 by Daniel B. (Ridgewood,NY)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

"I havent extensivlely used it yet, but the Passport 8500 seems to be a very good detector. The Ka band seems to be very popular though and a lot of the warnings in Ka are privately generated. That might cause you to put down your guard and not react fast enough to legitimate warnings - probably not a very easy way around this, since some law enforcement might use Ka as well."

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Outstanding

Posted on 04/09/2007 by Joseph J. - 2005 Ford Mustang (Waikoloa,HI)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

"First day in use I thought it was a bum signal. NOT, picked up well over a mile and guess who popped over the hill.... here's Johnny,,,,, thank you and aloha"

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2005 Ford Mustang
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Commuting, touring, eating tuners :)
 
Escort 8500

Posted on 01/10/2007 by Josh W. - 2005 Ford Excursion (The Woodlands,TX)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.

"Used the detector for the first time this weekend, from Houston to our ranch in west Texas. I would have been stopped a minimum of four times for sure, if I did not have the Escort. I never believed in radar detectors, but to sound like an infomercial 'I'm a believer'..... Worth every penny."

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2005 Ford Excursion
 
Well Satisfied

Posted on 01/06/2007 by William S. - 2004 Lexus GX470 (Georgetown,TX)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

"The Escort 8500 X50 works as advertised. For night time, I like the red display with dimming capability. I am well satisfied. This my third detector and by far the best. Bill"

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About William S.
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2004 Lexus GX470
I use my vehicle for
business and family travel
 
Saved me!!!

Posted on 10/04/2006 by Nasser G. - 2005 Ford Mustang (Woodridge,IL)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

"I was amazed how well it worked, and how easy it was to use out of the box. Works very well."

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About Nasser G.
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2005 Ford Mustang
I use my vehicle for
Pleasure
 
Radar Detector

Posted on 10/04/2006 by Cynthia C. - 2006 Dodge Charger (Cedar Park,TX)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

"I am very happy with my Escort 8500 X50. It has saved me from several tickets so far. I do like to drive fast in my Dodge Charger and the reception on this detector is quite good."

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About Cynthia C.
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2006 Dodge Charger
I use my vehicle for
Working & playtime