CZ5 and CZ3D question

[silverfinder]

Being a tried and true believer of the older CZ5's I was wondering if I 1. am very comfortable with an older CZ5 2. would the new 3D be comparable to my expectations what a CZ5 does.
I've had great success with the older CZ's and just love the way they talk to me. So as I ramble on should I continue my search for an older CZ5 or bite the bullet and get a new 3D?
Comments and realistic comparisons are always welcome.
Thanks, Ray

 

[Bill_S]

I think its sort of a gamble anymore buying a new 3D. You could always look for a used 3D that has already been tested and is supposed to be working like it should but then again you would not get a warranty but would be paying less for it. If you hunt older areas and are looking for older coins I would go with the 3D.

 

[cometguy]

The CZ3d was my first Fisher detector. I didn't have the chance to try a CZ5. I bought mine brand new in 2008. She was a good one but did require one trip back to Fisher to take care of an erratic overload signal. Fisher turned it around quick and I found a ton of stuff with that machine. I went on to buy F70s, F75s and eventually an LTD. I still love getting the CZ3 out and hitting old grassy areas. I think you would take to a CZ3 like a duck to water. I bought my new one strictly on faith never knowing anything different. I know I liked having the five year warranty. Maybe you could find a bigger dealer who would open a CZ3d up and do an air test before you bought it from him. Unless you know the person or can do your own air test you are kinda taking a shot in the dark on a used machine. Again, I bought one used one before I realized there were hotter ones out there. The used one I bought was fine and good on depth. I would like to think that things will turn out great for you which ever way you decide to go. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Don
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[Bill_S]

Ray, to add the what Cometguy said I was able to find a dealer that had a new one in stock and he did put it togather and did an air test for me before I bought it. This may be your best bet then you would still get a 5 year warranty.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

Why fix what ain't broke comes to mind.....

 

[sqwaby]

If you get a CZ5, will Fisher still support it for repairs? I know they will repair a CZ3D.

 

[Steve O]

Same machine except for enhanced mode that rings high tones for coins. If your cz5 is working good, why get a near duplicate unit? Wouldn't you like to get a machine that shines in other areas that the cz doesn't?
For instance, a unit that's better in iron, or is waterproof, or is good in high mineralized soil, etc. That way the bases are covered for the areas you hunt.