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Nissan Altima Fuel Door Broken?

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5sl. My fuel door is bent and does not close. Is bent or something, but I feel that this should be covered under warranty I paid Gold with the car, right?. Besides, did anyone else have this problem with their Altimas? I see many on the road with this problem and Nissan said they know nothing about it. It seems a bit hard to believe ...

Many millions of Altima is there and I saw one or two problems of the fuel door. You said you bent? If something bent the door which is not Nissan's fault. Warranty covers broken pieces. Security Gold Plus is a very good warranty.

In recent years manufacturers have been Japanese and Koreans have dominated the game the reliability of vehicle manufacturing and continue to do so without any real competition from their European counterparts. In fact, not a motor vehicle coming from the West has done in the elite list of the 10 most reliable cars on the road.

Right up until twenty years ago, the motor vehicle may have been sexy and daring, but not necessarily built with the long term view. Manufacturers focused more on clean lines and aerodynamics rather than unshakeable reliability.

But all this changed in 1980 with the introduction of extended vehicle warranties. For the first time, manufacturers are responsible for dentition problems and other defects in workmanship and since then that was not so much beauty and charisma that sold the finished product, but the reliability factor that eclipsed all others in importance.

Increasingly Time and technology have been aimed at enhancing the security features and the knowledge that manufacturers would have to bear the cost of repair has been motivated a great benefit to the driver.

The Europeans have not been knocked off his high pedestal altogether, remain the industry leaders in technology Motor vehicles remain the main innovators in the industry. However, if you intend to buy a new car, or even a used car in Town Cabo, we recommend you have a good look at the list of safest and most reliable cars on the road today.

Here are the Top 10 cars reliable on the road according to the warranty claims against each:

1. Honda Accord - what it lacks in style and pure sex appeal wins resolved in reliability! Only 9.9% of Honda needed to be repaired in a period of two years with a marketing message "Is not it nice when things work?" seems more than appropriate that the Japanese produced Honda says the respected and important title of "most reliable".

2. Subaru Forester - Japan can add the silver for gold at the Olympics reliability of this car clocks in at second place. Not the best looking vehicle motor is tough and tenacious, especially in difficult and rugged off-road. With a roomy interior and reliable operation, is a popular choice - but keep an eye on the consumption because it has a reputation for being a bit of a gas guzzler.

3. Mazda MX5 - Well, well, well, the Japanese are clearly dominant of these games and walking model with another winner. This time it is on the block, Mazda, considered one of the best manufacturers of confidence. This stylish and sporty car reliability has reinvented itself and is today considered the most reliable convertibles ever produced.

4. Mitsubishi Carisma - this makes it four in a row for Japan and although fundis car will not go to the ends of the earth for this offer a bit boring, which is still a great investment for the family man.

5. Toyota Yaris - another Japanese innovation spectacular, is at the height of the safest vehicles on the roads. Recently, he claimed highest rating for crash test and the hood lurks a nasty place only minimal intrusion into the passenger compartment of the system, which dissipates energy impact through the body.

6. Honda Civic - The Honda has two powerful stables in the top ten with the Civic. The most popular of the range Honda Civic has a considerable internal, making it the ideal family car.

The rest of the manufacturers they have done in the first ten are Nissan, Hyundai and Lexus, so if you're considering replacing your set of wheels with new or used car, forget the sleek lines and large engines and opt for security instead of east, young man.

Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input
Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input
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CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels) * plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3, and WMA files * Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) for improved sound quality from compressed music files * Easy EQ 3-band equalizer with six preset tone settings * built in iPod control -- no adapter necessary, but adding Pioneer's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home * inputs: front panel auxiliary and USB inputs *

Pioneer's DEH-2200UB is an affordable replacement for your bare-bones OEM system, giving you playback of WMA/MP3 files from disc or USB devices, optional direct iPod control, selectable green/red key illumination, and then some. Pioneer Car Audio SystemsPioneer's Mobile Business Group is known for offering the kind of in-car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high quality audio and video, seamless connectivity and ease-of-use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and sound competitors. Front USB and auxiliary inputs. Remote control included. DEH-2200UB Features Detachable Faceplate When you're away from your car, remove the face from the receiver for protection against theft. The faceplate features a one-line, 10-character LCD display, along with a large rotary volume control. Dual Color Illumination Choose the button illumination color from Red or Green to suit your vehicle--or mood. CD-R/RW Playback Play back your favorite CDs and burnt CD-R/RW discs in the slot-loading CD player. MP3 and WMA Playback Don't let your favorite music downloads languish on your computer hard drive. Burn them to a CD-R or CD-RW and play them right on the car stereo. Each disc you burn has the capacity to hold up to ten complete albums of MP3 music and twenty for WMA discs. Trust us, that's a lot of music. iPod Made Easy It's easy! Simply plug your iPod directly into the unit using the optional CD-IU50 iPod cable, and you are ready to rock and roll. Listening to an artist that you just can't get enough of? Now you can hold the "List" button down and it will pop up folders containing that specific artist, album, or genre. You can also have your passenger control your music directly from the iPod. Bring Your Music to Life with Advanced Sound Retriever This year you can hear the detail, warmth, and clarity the way the artist intended it, from all of the highly compressed MP3, WMA and AAC files playing on your CD player. By restoring data that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, we can make your music sound close to CD quality. Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner Pioneer's legendary Supertuner IIID combines the best of digital and analog tuner technologies to reduce distortion to bring you exceptional FM and AM performance. If you live in an area where reception is weak, you'll hear a big improvement in signal strength. And when you're near tall buildings, Supertuner IIID reduces the effect of multi-path noise, which occurs when the signal is reflecting off of the buildings. MOSFET 50W x4 Amplifier for the Power Hungry Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, delivering power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. And that doesn't just mean a boost in volume: it means that your music will be cleaner at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. Clean, efficient power that will rock your vehicle. Inevitably, there will be those who still need more. The DEH-2200UB is therefore equipped with a pair of 2.2V rear preamp outputs for system expansion with external amps/speakers. Get Plugged In Use the built-in AUX input for connecting any digital portable player and other external auxiliary devices. For extra-convenient access, the input is on the front panel. Dial In Your Sound Tweak the sound to your liking with the on-board three-band EQ. A Loudness feature ensures ample low-end even during quiet listening, and standard balance/fader controls let you adjust the stereo image to suit your vehicle and preferences. DEH-2200UB Basic Specs iPod Control: Built-In (Cable Required) iTunes Tagging: -- USB Input: Yes Sound Retriever: Yes RCA Pre-Outs: 1 set (2.2V) Display: Segment LCD (10 x 1) Bluetooth: -- CD Formats: CD/CD-RW, MP3, WMA HD Radio: -- SAT Radio Ready: -- Auxiliary Input: Built-In (Front) Key Illumination: Selectable Red/Green Power: MOSFET 50W x 4 What's in the Box Pioneer DEH-2200UB In-Dash CD Receiver, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Owner's Manual

Features

  • AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA CD, USB receiver
  • 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with rear 2.2V RCA preamp output
  • Detachable faceplate with one-line, ten-character LCD display, selectable green/red key illumination
  • Includes front panel auxiliary input, front panel USB; add optional adapter for iPod control
  • One-year warranty
Magellan RoadMate 3030LM 4.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Map Updates Included)
Magellan RoadMate 3030LM 4.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Map Updates Included)
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Magellan RoadMate 3030-LM with Lifetime Map Updates

The Magellan RoadMate 3030-LM offers all the extras, an exclusive ultra-wide 4.7-inch touch screen (17% larger than the standard 4.3-inch screen), free lifetime map updates, highway lane assist, OneTouch favorites and Built-in AAA TourBook. Get free map updates! The RoadMate 3030-LM includes free map updates for the life of the navigator. Never again worry about finding the restaurant in a new part of town or locating the new parking garage. You will always have the latest available maps. Personalize your travel experience with the OneTouch menu of your favorite places and searches. Bookmark your favorite coffee shop, restaurant, gas station, or bank to find the nearest location, anywhere you travel! Premium built-in maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make this perfect for travel across the country or everyday commuting. Perfect for road trips or just finding new places in town! Travel in style with the Magellan RoadMate 3030-LM, an easy-to-use premium navigator packed with features! RoadMate 3030-LM Features Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu Easily bookmark favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks so you can find them anywhere you travel. Find your favorite café or restaurant in any city with a single touch. Free Lifetime Map Updates Receive up to four map updates per year, for the life of the GPS navigator. No extra cost! Lifetime Maps entitles you to receive up to four (4) map data updates per year, for the life of the GPS receiver or until Magellan no longer receives relevant map data. Visit MagellanGPS.com for complete details. Exclusive AAA TourBook Guide No membership required… The Magellan-exclusive built-in AAA TourBook guide provides ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save. Highway Lane Assist Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction, when approaching interchanges and exits, to ensure that you’ll choose the correct lane. 4.7-Inch Touch Screen The extra-large 4.7-inch touch screen is ideal for any vehicle at 17% larger than a standard 4.3-inch product. 6 Million Points of Interest (POI) Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and millions of other destinations are searchable from the huge POI database. Highway Exit POI Search Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits. QuickSpell with SmartCity Search Enter destinations with only a few touches. QuickSpell quickly narrows addresses and locations, making destination entry easy. Multi-destination Routing Plan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want or will optimize it for the most efficient route. Spoken Street Name Guidance Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.   Premium Maps Travel the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with all the maps you need, pre-loaded on your device. What's in the Box Magellan RoadMate 3030-LM GPS Receiver; Preloaded Maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; Windshield Mount; Vehicle Power Adapter; User Manual

Features

  • Ultra-wide 4.7-inch touchscreen display is 17 percent larger than standard 4.3-inch screens
  • Lifetime map updates for up to four (4) map data updates per year, for the life of the GPS receiver
  • Pre-loaded maps of U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico with six million searchable points of interest
  • OneTouch favorites menu affords instant access to your personalized bookmarks of favorite places
  • Highway lane assist points you to the right exit with realistic highway signs
Stinger GM Gold Extra Long Battery Terminal
Stinger GM Gold Extra Long Battery Terminal
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Side post battery tap with extended length stud (7/8 inch) for GM vehicles utilizing two cables at the battery.

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  • Side post battery tap with extended length stud
  • Fits positive or negative battery post
  • For GM type batteries
  • Genuine Stinger Gold style finish
  • Lifetime Warranty
Phoenix Gold Octane-R 6.5 COMP - Car speaker - 70 Watt - 2-way - component
Phoenix Gold Octane-R 6.5 COMP - Car speaker - 70 Watt - 2-way - component
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Phoenix Gold has been in the consumer electronics industry for many years and has built its reputation on the quality of its products. Phoenix Gold is committed to continuing that reputation by providing world-class products and service.

Features

  • 6.5" COMPONENT SET
  • 70 WATTS RMS | 140 WATTS PEAK
  • PAIR OF NEODYMIUM TWEETERS WITH IN-LINE CROSS-OVER
  • PAIR OF 6.5" MIDRANGE
  • LIMITED 15 DAY WARRANTY ONLY!!!
Panasonic Car Audio CJ-SW2503 10-Inch Component Subwoofer
Panasonic Car Audio CJ-SW2503 10-Inch Component Subwoofer
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Panasonic CJ-SW2503 10-Inch Component Subwoofer

Enjoy powerful, accurate bass while cruising through the neighborhood with the Panasonic CJ-SW2503 subwoofer. Sporting a host of valuable features and a 10-inch mica/polypropylene composite cone driver that produces an impressive 22 Hz to 3 kHz frequency response, the CJ-SW2503 is a must for car owners with a yen for thundering performance. The sub's defining feature is a wide rubber edge that's 1-1/2 times the size of previous models. This extra-large edge performs the essential task of linking the cone to the frame, thus providing damping control and following cone movement during large excursions. Want heart-pounding bass that's both powerful and accurate in the most demanding circumstances? Look no further than the CJ-SW2503. The sub also features long-throw voice coils that support linear movement in the diaphragm during the reproduction of large amplitude signals. Further, the coils are wrapped in a four-layer winding with heat-resistant wire to ensure high power handling. The superior heat resistance and dispersion extend to the aluminum bobbin construction, which keeps the sub performing reliably even at the maximum rated input of 1,300 watts. Every Panasonic subwoofer is also equipped with large dual dampers, which maintain linear cone movement and suitable damping during large excursions. (Large input signals are often more than a single damper can handle.) The resulting bass is both controlled and powerful, so you can enjoy the full thunder of modern music without hearing excess distortion. Other features include gold-plated screw-type terminals that provide a secure connection for heavy-duty, high-performance cables; a trunk mounting depth of 4.933 inches; and a magnet weight of 45 ounces. As with all Panasonic vehicle speakers, the CJ-SW2503 is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box CJ-SW2503 subwoofer, user's manual.

Features

  • 10" Component
  • 1300w Peak
  • Mounting depth: 5"
  • 22 Hz to 3 kHz frequency response; gold-plated screw-type terminals
  • Large dual dampers; mounting depth of 4.933 inches; 1-year warranty
Cobra XRS 9960G Voice Alert 15-Band Radar/Laser Detector with 1.5-Inch Full-Color Display, GPS Locator, and Red Light/Speed Features
Cobra XRS 9960G Voice Alert 15-Band Radar/Laser Detector with 1.5-Inch Full-Color Display, GPS Locator, and Red Light/Speed Features
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Cobra XRS-9950 12 Band Maximum Performance Full Color Display Digital Radar/Laser Detector - Cobra XRS9960G.

The XRS 9960G provides total protection and peace of mind with Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology, detecting all 15 radar/laser bands with its super-fast lock-on detection circuitry. The unit provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest of POP mode radar guns. It comes with a GPS Locator and Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database to alert you to verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations, dangerous intersections, and reported Speed Trap locations for entire United States and Canada. Other features include Cobra exclusive full-color ExtremeBright DataGrafix II Display, an 8-point electronic compass, Voice Alert, car battery voltage display/low car battery warning and much more. Total protection and peace of mind with Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology. System Ready Prompt Notifies the user that the radar detector has correctly completed a self-test and is ready. Spectre I Undetectable Provides complete immunity to Spectre I radar detector-detectors. Car Battery Voltage Display/Low Car Battery Warning Provides approximate voltage of your car's battery and also alerts user whenever car battery voltage falls below 11.9 volts. IntelliView Picture-in-picture shows radar/laser alerts simultaneously with GPS locator based alerts. 15-Band Detection Detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 2 safety signals. Radar signals include X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, ProLaser III, Stalker LIDAR and Speedlaser. Safety signals include Safety Alert and Strobe Alert. Spectre Alert I/IV+ Alerts user when they are under surveillance of Spectre I/IV+ radar detector-detectors. Frequency Display Mode Super-fast CPU determines the frequency of the Ka radar and laser gun frequencies in nano seconds. IntelliMute Pro Relative speed sensing auto shutdown feature will render your detector undetectable by currently available radar detector-detectors. View controls, indicators, connections and display. Click to enlarge. GPS Locator and Lifetime subscription included. Click to enlarge. 1.5" OLED display provides enhanced data display in easy-to-read vivid colors. Includes bracket for easy windshield mounting. AURA Camera & Driving Database (included) GPS-based technology warns the driver of fixed speed and red light cameras, speed traps and dangerous intersections across North America. The AURA database is updated daily and provides the industry's most complete and accurate coverage and reliability. GPS Locator and Lifetime subscription included. IntelliScope This Patent-Pending Techonology provides information about the direction of Location Based Alerts relative to your moving vehicle using Global Positioning System. Programmable Up to 1,000 Location Alerts Add up to 1,000 location-based alerts of your choice. VG-2 Undetectable Provides complete immunity to VG-2 radar detector-detectors. S-XRS Maximum Performance Technology New and improved Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne (S-XRS) detection technology, with its super-fast radar lock-on detection circuitry, provides maximum detection range and best possible advance warning to even the fastest of POP mode radar guns. Full Color ExtremeBright DataGrafix II Display 1.5" OLED display provides enhanced data display in easy-to-read vivid colors. Also allows user to select from 5 different color schemes to match dash illumination (Full Color, Blue, Orange, Green and Red). POP Mode Radar Gun Detection Detects the latest POP Mode Radar Gun (Super-fast Instant-On Mode) Ku Band Detection Detects Ku Band Radar Gun currently being used in Europe. Be prepared for future introduction in the U.S. LaserEye Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals. Voice Alert Warns driver with specific voice annunciation of the signal being detected. VG-2 Alert Alerts the user when they are under surveillance of VG-2 radar detector-detectors. Strobe Alert A Cobra exclusive, works with tens of thousands of emergency vehicles currently equipped with traffic light controlling strobe emitters. Provides advance warning of the presence and/or approach of emergency vehicles. Safety Alert Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters. Auto Mute Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience. IntelliMute Relative-speed-sensing Auto Mute system that virtually elminates false alerts. IntelliShield False Signal Rejection 3-Level City Mode offers the best false signal rejection in both urban and rural areas. Digital Signal Strength Meter Provides the driver with relative proximity to the target using 5-level digital signal strength meter. SmartPower Automatically shuts off power to the unit when ignition is turned off. City/Highway Modes Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely polulated urban areas. Dim Mode Allows the user to dim the radar detector display enhancing night driving visibility. EasySet Programming Menu User-friendly mode selection/setting with visual guidance. Stay Set Electronic Memory Electronically remembers radar detector settings for an indefinite period of time even with the power removed. Digital Speedometer Provides accurate, current vehicle speed using Global Positioning System. Latitude/Longitude Information Provides accurate latitude/longitude information using Global Positioning System. 8-Point GPS Compass Provides accurate, 8-point directional reading using Global Positioning System. 8-Point Electronic Compass Automatically provides an accurate electronic direction heading. What's in the Box XRS 9955 Detector Unit; RDA GPSL55 GPS Locator and Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database for Verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations, dangerous intersections, and reported Speed Trap locations for entire United States and Canada; Mini-USB to USB Type-A Adapter Cable for database updates; Coiled 12V DC Power Cord; Windshield Mounting Bracket with suction cups; Instruction manual

Features

  • 1.5-inch full-color ExtremeBright DataGrafix II display provides enhanced data display in easy-to-read vivid colors
  • GPS Locator and Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database alert you to verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations
  • Detects all 15 radar/laser bands with super-fast lock-on detection circuitry; provides complete immunity to VG-2
  • 8-point electronic compass, Voice Alert, car battery voltage display/low car battery warning and much more
  • One-year limited warranty
  • NOTE: The product is a Cobra XRS 9960G (composed of the XRS 9955, RDA GPSL55 GPS locator, and a Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database); however, the Cobra XRS itself is labeled as a 9955 because that is the model contained within the 9960G bundle
Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display)
Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display)
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The Passport 8500 has been hailed as the most revolutionary radar/laser detector ever. Forbes.com said, "it might be the best radar detector ever made!" Popular Mechanics called it "state of the art." RadarTest.com named it "The World's Best!" Now, we're raising the bar . . . again. Introducing the all new Passport 8500 X50 - the most advanced and sophisticated detector ever!

Radar detector manufacturers are constantly playing a game of catch-up with new technologies designed to nab the lead-footed. "Pop" radar is a relatively new instant-on technology that may make a whole generation of radar detectors obsolete. These radar guns operate at low frequency until they are switched on to determine a driver's speed with lightning-fast accuracy. This leaves a radar detector little opportunity to scan and detect the radar signal. Pop radar may sound ominous, but a new crop of radar detectors--including the Escort Passport 8500 X50--offer Pop radar detection. Escort claims that the 8500 X50 is the most powerful and advanced radar detector ever, with the supreme sensitivity required to detect low-frequency Pop radar. Design Mounting the 8500 in our test vehicle was easy and straightforward. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit's release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that's low profile and compact--although it is larger and heavier than Escort's wireless offering, the Solo S2. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window and there's a rear-facing laser detector window designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. The Escort 8500 has a suprisingly simple control layout. Two buttons on the top of the unit control sensitivity settings and display brightness. They also double as selection buttons when the unit is in programming mode. The left side of the unit sports a volume dial. A mute button is positioned on the front panel next to the large, horizontal LCD display which, during normal use, graphs the intensity of the radar and laser signals the unit detects. Power is supplied by an included Escort SmartCord, which plugs into a cigarette-lighter power socket. The SmartCord features an alert LED, as well as a built-in mute button-- two handy additions. Features The 8500 can detect all of the radar bands currently in use in North America for speed detection, including the X, K and Ka bands. The unit also features detection diodes for laser detection, but for the most powerful protection from laser detection, Escort offers the ZR3 laser jamming system, which is plug-and-play compatible with the 8500. The feature that separates the 8500 from other Escort radar detectors, as well as the entire previous generation of radar detector technologies, is its Pop radar detection capabilities. Pop radar guns, while still relatively rare in police departments, are used to identify speeding vehicles in traffic. They provide little warning as the radar signal idles at a low frequency until it transmits an extremely short, high-frequency burst to "Pop" a target. The 8500 is equipped with a highly sensitive receiving system and a digital signal processor designed to pick up Pop signals from a safe distance. Pop detection is not enabled by default in the 8500, however; users must turn it on in the settings menu. Escort probably chose to disable Pop detection by default because its increased sensitivity also increases false alerts. However, first-time radar detector users might be in for a surprise if they neglect to turn it on. The Passport 8500 X50 provides 3 types of warning displays to choose from. Audio alerts are the most important feature of any radar detector, and the 8500 doesn't disappoint in this department. Warning tones get progressively louder as a threat approaches, and users can set the unit to deliver warnings at preprogrammed volume levels. Each radar band--including Pop radar--has a distinct tone, making it easy to quickly discern threats. The 8500's "AutoMute" feature automatically lowers the volume level of an alert after a period of time. False alarms are one of the major annoyances of radar detector use. In our tests, the 8500 was surprisingly adept at minimizing false alarms from home garage door systems, as well as home and commercial security systems that commonly operate on X-band radar. The unit's city sensitivity setting decreases sensitivity to X-band sources, while the highway setting does not. We found the unit's powerful "AutoSensitivity" mode the most accurate, however, as it dynamically filtered all types of radar signals and identified which sources were a legitimate threat. We got a few false alarms, but for the most part, annoying chirps from bogus X-band sources were uncommon. The 8500 has nine built-in customizable settings. In the settings mode, the LCD acts as a menu system that lets users control display brightness, automatic mute, audio tones, and power-on modes. There are also settings for disabling detection of selected bands. We liked the expert mode settings, which allow a user to get a constant picture of the intensity of all the radar bands in the area. The SpecDisplay, which is a feature exclusive to the 8500, displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received. For those living in states that prohibit use of a radar detector, the 8500 does include VG-2 radar detector detector protection, which is designed to both alert the driver and shut down the unit's oscillator. On the Road We used the 8500 on a 20-mile stretch of busy interstate and were impressed with the low number of false alarms we received. Again, this remarkable level of accuracy is due to the unit's AutoSensitivity feature. While we encountered no police radar, other controlled tests of the 8500's performance have put the reliable range of detection at 2 miles for all bands. Meanwhile, Pop mode tests place the reliable detection range between 500 and 1000 feet. Pros Well-designed controls and display features AutoSensitivity feature greatly reduces false alarms Highly accurate with massive detection range Cons Pop detection not enabled by default

A revolutionary radar/laser detector, the Passport 8500 X50's new "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar; conventional and "instant-on" radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X-Band, and up to 50% more range than the original Passport 8500 on the all-important K and Ka bands. Digital signal processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. caption Click to enlarge. Included SmartPlug lets you mute/adjust volume easily. Includes travel case. All-Band Protection The 8500 X50 provides extreme long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, superwide Ka, and instant-on POP mode. Multiple front and rear laser sensors provide 360-degree laser protection, including the widest field of view. For the ultimate in laser protection, the Passport 8500 X50 is ZR3 ready. Escort's patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides extreme radar range with minimal false alarms. Patented Mute and AutoMute circuits keep the Passport 8500 X50 quiet in even the most populated areas. In addition, the Passport 8500 X50's advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up to 9 features: Power-On Indication, Power-On Sequence, Signal Strength Meter, AutoMute, Audio Tones, City Mode Sensitivity, Display Brightness, Dark Mode, Radar / Laser Bands. Brilliant Display The 8500 features an ultra-bright blue matrix display with 280 LEDs. The device displays three high-resolution meter modes: standard Bar Graph display or ExpertMeter and SpecDisplay for more advanced users. ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals simultaneously, and SpecDisplay provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal. Auto-Sensitivity Mode Passport's AutoSensitivity mode provides long-range warning, with minimum false alarms. In this mode, Passport�s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity circuits. You can also select conventional Highway and City modes. When driving in urban areas where annoying X-band intrusion alarms and door openers are common, City mode can be engaged to lower X-band sensitivity and reduce X-band alerts. One Year Limited Warranty Get extra peace of mind with Escort's one-year limited warranty. The company also offers a two year extended service plan. What's in the Box Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector, Owner's manual, Quick-release windshield mount, Coiled SmartCord, Quick reference card, Travel case

Features

  • Provides extreme long-range warning on all radar bands, including X, K, superwide Ka, and instant-on POP mode, along with 360-degree laser protection
  • Ultra-bright blue alphanumeric matrix display with 280 LEDs and three different modes
  • Advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up to nine features
  • Exclusive AutoSensitivity intelligently filters out annoying false alarms
  • One-year limited warranty
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