whoa dumb dumb. i bought mine 4 years ago, 400$ for the Locator. with all the extras i paid 460 for it(travel case, concealed display, hardwire kit, visor mount, suction cup replacements)
you got raped. did you happen to buy your V1 from a guy in a white van like your Bf and his stereo equipment :rofl
the V1 has cost 400$ for the unit, window mount and 12v wire for as long as i can remember.