Interceptor testing at LASO

[guerro]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/19/f...partment-test/

They also tested the new Explorer against the Tahoe.

[fallon312]

I attended the testing yesterday at the Fontana Race track. I was able to look at , sit in and evaluate all three cars. I brought five various size officers with me and some guys from our shop. After approximately three hours of climbing in and out evaluating the front seats, back seats suspension and a great deal of other specs the Dodge was hands down the better vehicle. Chevy should not have even brought their caprice. The Ford was just toooooo small. IMO

[guerro]

Originally Posted by fallon312

The Ford was just toooooo small. IMO

I think this is what we all here were saying from when we first saw the Taurus announcement a while back. That and not sure about a twin turbo engine in a patrol vehicle. That is too bad. I am a huge fan of Ford's current line up. Guess we will have to wait and see how things shake out. It almost feels to me like Ford didn't even really try.

[guerro]

http://www.thefordstory.com/our-plan...olice-testing/

[NoDrama43]

Ford interceptor=FWD crap

Ford will regret this. The testing article above is nothing more than them tooting their own horn. Cops DON'T and WON'T like it.

[guerro]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

Ford interceptor=FWD crap

Ford will regret this. The testing article above is nothing more than them tooting their own horn. Cops DON'T and WON'T like it.

there is an AWD option, I believe. But yes, FWD would make up the bulk of cars.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by guerro

there is an AWD option, I believe. But yes, FWD would make up the bulk of cars.

True. No one I have talked to wants this crap. GSA will probably buy a shit ton of them, but for driving back and forth to work and the occasional op, they'll be fine. For actual patrol work and jumping curbs (read: longevity), I think they'll be total POS's.

I'm glad I have a Crown Vic with 12k on it...it'll be mine for awhile.