Motorola V710

I recently returned my V710 to Verizon because incoming calls would not ring through when my phone was paired with my bluetooth car kit. They gave me a new phone and, sure enough, all incoming calls ring through fine now. But now I have a new problem: this new V710's reception is nowhere near is good as my last V710. I can't honestly say that the phone's reception is bad - it's just kind of average. But the reception on my last V710 was truly exceptional. In fringe areas where other Verizon users couldn't use their phone, mine worked great. With this new V710, I now have the same reception problems as everyone else.

Have you other V710 users experienced exceptional reception, or just good reception? I'm wondering if I should ask Ve...
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