And i'm mixed on it. I've never been a fan of compact or midsoze vehicles for police use simply from a safety standpoint. However, these seem pretty rugged, and have some pretty nice features. It did take some getting used to the AWD though, as well as operator room, as i'm used to a Tahoe. They(the Taurus) accelerate very quickly and handle well at high speed. I don't know if I would say they are better than Crown Vics but i think they are better than Chargers.
A buddy of mine works for a dept that has some of the New Chevy Caprice PPVs and said they aren't happy with them at all. I'd still rather keep my Tahoe
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell
The AWD did do extremely well this winter and the damn things handle like they're on rails. It's the climbing down into them and the interior that I dislike. I have around 65k on "my" (issued) Vic. If history is an indicator I'm good for another 70+.
We're, likely, going to the "Explorers". They handle the same, still AWD and more room.
George
�Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.�
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
George. Good morning. All things considered i'm not a fan of any of the "midsize" vehicles. I absolutely hate the Impalas. None of them, from the Ford to the Charger and from what i've seen even the new Explorer have a 'quality' level of operator room in them. This is our first Taurus, and as it's a general fleet car, I doub't i'll drive it much. Everyone on my shift has take home cars.
When Ford decided to do away with the Crown Vics we started buying Tahoes, both 2wd and 4wd. And as far as I'm concerned they are THE patrol vehicle, they handle well , have adequate ground clearance and plenty of power.
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell
my uncle (retired Fed ) use to tell a story of when he was on a pursuit, he was driving some kind of chevy, when Joaquin Jackson driving a dodge with a 440 passed him like he was standing still.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
Pat. I don't doubt that. But i don't know any vehicle that that is possible to do comfortably
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell
Neighboring department is having oil burning problems with their new Ford Interceptors. They think it may be in the turbos. They have also had two rear end problems and Ford did not have the part nor the tool to fix it. The two cars received new rear ends under warranty.
Our shop mechanics don't feel the Interceptor will be as rugged and reliable as the CVPI's.
My department has switched to the Chargers and they have worked well so far. Will be interesting to see how they hold up. My 2011 Crown Vic(purchased in 2012) has 35,000 miles so I'm good to go for a few more years.
"Never stand and take a charge...charge them too."
George. Good morning. All things considered i'm not a fan of any of the "midsize" vehicles. I absolutely hate the Impalas. None of them, from the Ford to the Charger and from what i've seen even the new Explorer have a 'quality' level of operator room in them. This is our first Taurus, and as it's a general fleet car, I doub't i'll drive it much. Everyone on my shift has take home cars.
When Ford decided to do away with the Crown Vics we started buying Tahoes, both 2wd and 4wd. And as far as I'm concerned they are THE patrol vehicle, they handle well , have adequate ground clearance and plenty of power.
We have tried to talk the "brass" into Tahoe's as well but our budget will not allow it. Too bad because I agree these are great vehicles.
"Never stand and take a charge...charge them too."
my uncle (retired Fed ) use to tell a story of when he was on a pursuit, he was driving some kind of chevy, when Joaquin Jackson driving a dodge with a 440 passed him like he was standing still.
We got into a pursuit once when i worked for another dept. it ended up on the interstate, we were soung about a buck ten, and out of nowhere I see these headlights coming behind me, walks past me like i was going backeards, and them turns on his Emergency Lights. [bleep] thing was a Dodge Viper. Afyer the fact i found out it was confiscated, and had been sold at auction, only to be donated back to that dept. the dept took up a fund rasier to have a light package and paint job done on it. And used it for highway enforcement
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell
I know you dislike "us" and would enjoy the suffering, but where would I put my dog....
�Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.�
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