Bad Ass Police Car Set For Production -

[ucla695]

Sweet looking car. I also hope to never see one up close and personal.

I gotta laugh here.

Reason for the big 3 being the police cars?? Parts. Longevity. Common Sense.

Now, here's a company that unveils a diesel car. Wow. I'm impressed. Diesel is currently at $2.59 a gallon here in NC.....Gas is currently at $1.45...great marketing idea guys!!

But Wait!!! The internal lights that are an integrated part of the frame, making the car more aerodynamic!!

Uh...dude?? Have you happened to notice the INTERNAL light bars currently in use that are CHEAPER than the external light bar?? (last time I worked with LE was 96, so it's been a while)

The rear suicide doors?? great idea - ONE hinge - can we say STRUCTURAL failure from drunks hanging on the door??

Here's a thought - how about we TRAIN more Law Enforcement?? How about we ARM them with appropriate weapons and body Armor??

and, on my final note, and only Diesel owners will truly appreciate this......

""Hurry!!! Let's go!!! They're getting away!! Uh, I gotta wait for my glow plug lamp to go out before I can crank the engine....""

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I drove Chevy Caprices for my first 12 or so years on the force, and they out-performed and out-lasted the Crown Vics hands-down in my experience. Unfortunately, Checy went to the Impala for the police package, and with its performance, might as well give us Hyundais.

My youngest brother is retired Indiana State Police. Our family has always been pro-Ford with the exception of him. But he much preferred the Crown Vic's over the Chevy's he had.

Originally Posted by tobii3

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and, on my final note, and only Diesel owners will truly appreciate this......

""Hurry!!! Let's go!!! They're getting away!! Uh, I gotta wait for my glow plug lamp to go out before I can crank the engine....""

LOL - Yeah I'm a diesel owner (F350 6.0 that will smoke the tires) - but waiting for glow plugs is not like it was on our granddaddy's diesels. Actually I only wait for them when it's below freezing - during warm weather it's not a problem, just crank and go.


Ron

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by RGD.

My youngest brother is retired Indiana State Police. Our family has always been pro-Ford with the exception of him. But he much preferred the Crown Vic's over the Chevy's he had.


Ron

Too each his own, I guess....I drove the Caprices for about 11 years, and have had to endure the Crown Vics for about 11, and I liked the Chevys better by far, but that is me.

Originally Posted by tobii3

Now, here's a company that unveils a diesel car. Wow. I'm impressed. Diesel is currently at $2.59 a gallon here in NC.....Gas is currently at $1.45...great marketing idea guys!!

Keep in mind that when the car was being developed, that was not the case. I guess the designers aren't psychics.

[DrDubzz]

Diesel may cost more, but what is the mileage difference?

my VW gets 35 around town, and that's because I don't putt along (in other words, my mom's vw diesel gets 40-ish in town)

Also, just rig the glow plugs like vw does and have them begin warming when the doors unlock instead of when you turn the ignition. and if you don't like the turbo lag, do what BMW does and put TWO turbos, a small one for low revs and a big fat ass one for higher revs

Diesel could be a good thing, but I'm not a cop, so I have no practical advice to offer

[replicant_argent]

Main Force Patrol, anyone?