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• 1 Quicksall

  This unit works great if your primary concern is a hidden system.There are other conventional units that outperform it of course. I like the outside temp sensor and am using it to monitor my intake air temp.I also added a second laser detector so I have them front & rear but am disappointed I can’t add a radar antenna to the rear like the old model.

• 2 Tate

  If you want a reliable radar detector that does not sit on your dashboard or stick to your windshield and does not cost an arm and a leg, this is it. You need to be a little bit handy to install it. It is your basic remote detector, but gets the job done. I have used this product as well as other Whistler products for many years with no complaints.

• 3 Kapp

  I just upgraded to another BMW and of course bought me another Whistler Pro3450. Having it installed in the same place as the others, the receiver right below the license plate. The indicator will be to the left of the steering column right over the parking brake release. Can’t see it from either door, so just a push of a button and it stays silent in case you need it to be. Other detectors claim 3 – 5 mile detection. Who cares, I want to have good detection within a 1/2 mile on the freeway and a 1/4 mile for city driving, that’s when it’s most important.

  The Whistler is a solid unit that lasts for a long time. I have mine set in City 2 mode and that works best for false alarms. I’m not a speedy driver, but some times you are over the limit and it’s nice to have a detector that will let you know of a spreed trap. This is my 3rd unit and I’m picky what I buy. I do my research and get the best for the money. No suction cups or laying on the dash, this unit is remote which means the receiver is located outside the car and is connected to the indicator inside the car. Clean to the sight, soft chirp or louder if needed, and the light can also be dimmed for night driving. That’s my .02

• 4 Quader

  I got this detector because it was remote controlled, so I could put in the rear windshield since it has 360 detection; but the remote only has a 4-foot range. I have to reach back and hold it down for a while for it to pick up.

  I like that it is compact and has voice alerts so I can just listen to them.

  I live in Houston and would expect a lot of signals, but I’m not sure if the detector is sensitive enough or it is just filtering stray signals but I hardly get any alerts from it. I passed several patrols on a trip, it does not seem to pick up unless their radar is not on or using an unknown band.

  Now, the alert suddenly goes off at random and doesn’t shut off. This detector does not seem to be very reliable. I would revise my review to 2 stars. I returned this item and would not recommend it.

• 5 Frankel

  I ordered two of these detectors, one for a friend and one for myself. one failed instantly and Amazon replaced it asap, both my detector and my friends have worked perfectly since. they are small, discreet and more importantly work very well with a minimum of false alerts.

  I highly recommend this detector for someone on a budget.

• 6 Patz

  Whistler XTR-520 Radar/Laser Detector with LCD and Remote
  Great little unit. With the diffferent settings(city), I get no false alarms. Range of detection has been fantastic. Has detected all bands being used on highway and city.

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