Used Whites Spectrum Xlt E-series ? Good deal - should I buy?

[SirWalterRaleigh]

Hi friends,

Quick question...what are your thoughts in buying this used whites spectrum Xlt e-series for $285. I'm wanting to upgrade and cannot afford a at pro or new whites. It's in excellent condition, but it's the rainbow one so its a little older.

Should I wait and keep saving or pull the trigger?
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions - happy hunting

 

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[1637]

i love mine,offer 225.00.
brad

 

[SirWalterRaleigh]

I feel like it's a good step up from my ace 350

 

[beerguy]

The XLT is very capable. If you can pick it up for a decent price, you will be very happy with it.
It is a fast swing machine, so be ready for that. I used one for many years in tandem with a CZ-7a pro and that was a killer setup.
The XLT scans fast to find the hot spots, and the CZ went slow and deep.

 

[SirWalterRaleigh]

thanks for the input. i actually like a more speedy swing. Im most concerned about wasting money instead of saving up for something i really want. Wondering if the learning curve from garrett to whites will be too much

 

[beerguy]

The audio on the XLT is easy to get used to. If you go that route, PM me and I will send you a spreadsheet with all of the settings on stock programs and the ones I used in the field.
It makes it easier to create your own programs for your area, and a nice way to compare settings between programs.

 

[SirWalterRaleigh]

Awesome, thanks a lot for the help!!

 

[whammy]

I would go for it. I still have mine and take it for a walk once in a while. Just so you know, I have 4 other White's machines and love them all.

 

[scotter1]

buy,buy buy

 

[SirWalterRaleigh]

If I don't like it, I can always flip it - right? Seems like a good price. I just really want a waterproof machine and don't want to throw money away - on the other hand ... I'm really itching for an upgrade. Decisions decisions

 

[beerguy]

You hit the nail on the head. If you do not like it, (unlikely) you will not lose much, if any money. You will always want a newer/cooler/different machine, that never goes away. (at least with me)
Buy it and save for your next unit.

 

[beerguy]

I was just looking at used machines, and I just wanted to add that a DFX would be a nice choice as well.

Same format, dual frequency.

I am a fan of multifreq nowadays.

 

[Fletch88]

I would keep saving just a little more and get an ATP or something newer

 

[CASPER-2]

IVE HAD MINE SINCE 1995 AND STILL USE AND MAKE KILLER FINDS WHEN LAND HUNTING (IM MOSTLY A WATER HUNTER NOW) - I USE IT IN FARM FIELDS THAT HAVE BEEN HAMMERED BY OTHERS WITH OTHER TOP OF THE LINE MACHINES AND STILL GET GOODIES BEHIND THEM
MY FRIEND SOLD HIS RECENTLY FOR $500 USED - SO - GOOD DEAL IF IN GOOD WORKING ORDER STILL

 

[SirWalterRaleigh]

Thank you all for your input. I really appreciate all the opinions.

 

[BeeperBoy]

Let us know if you get it. Sounds like you have already decided.

 

[SirWalterRaleigh]

well, i passed on the whites. I got a good deal on a used AT Pro shipped for 480.00 - that's what i was wanting to upgrade too and Carolina Tom let me use his once and I liked the feel. I liked his XP much better but I'm not ready for that fancy of a machine yet lol

 

[Fletch88]

You will be much better off imo