AudiSport101

looking to pick one of these up asap and i really dont feel like dropping 300-400 on one. A kid i know picked a valentine up off craigslist for 250. just wanted some ideas. thansk

leonpro

Car forums as well. But it's risky to find cheap ones unless they were dropped.

AudiSport101

risky to find cheap ones unless they were dropped? what do you mean...

night

there's one on craig now for $275...check los angeles...

leonpro

Like dropped. If it's cosmetic damage, that may be okay. But you'll never know if the internals are still okay. The case for V1 is optional so owners who frequently shuffle it between cars are prone to mishandling it.

I guess I'm saying don't buy it sight unseen. It's not a cheap device so I'd be warry why one would sell it cheap. Ask for the serial number and run this against V1 web site to see if it's an updated model and call their company to see if it's not reported as stolen or tampered. V1 can be updated continually for a price. It wouldn't be good to invest in a product this pricey if you can't benefit from it for what it's worth.

A4Huey

thats where i got mine. Looks brand new and no problems with it.

Meskeetdog

How can you have them tested to see if they are still good?

leonpro

Your going to have to send it in to test it. V1 website will explain the cost.

MB The Body

buying it second hand.

leonpro

<a href="http://www.valentine1.com/upgrades/">Valentine 1</a>

Get the S/N (10-digit) and run it at the bottom of the page. It will tell you if it's the latest and the cost to make it the latest.