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Actually they mentioned AWD and twin turbos. I am wondering about the reliability of those items. I agree with Mike, I think Chevrolet is going to be right back into the police car business. I dont believe the Impala is being discontinued, so they will have both flavors (FWD & RWD) to choose from. Dodge is also working on a updated Charger. I did find it interesting on the site, the mention of the CV being the car of choice after 1998. Considering GM had gotten out, I think they became the most popular be default. Michigan's annual vehicle tests should be interesting next year, especially if Carbon Motors enters the arena.
Jerry 91 X-CHP #8990 (For Sale) |
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Not sure if this was a typo or not but I just read "18 inch vented disc brakes". 18 inch brakes???? not sure the steel wheels on this thing are even that big.
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I know they lost the CVT and changed the engine line-up, but I can't see these cars lasting like the CV's do.
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 |
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Mike, it'll be interesting to see how the new Taurus chassis and drivetrain stands up to police use. From what I've read, the new Police Interceptor is a totally different car than the 500 that it replaced. Only time will tell if the new PI will be as durable as the outgoing CVPI.
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Bill Jr. To everyone out there, wherever you are. Remember, the light at the end of the tunnel may be the police chasing you down in their own Mustang! |
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Bill, It's the same platform (D3) as the 500, and the rebadged "Taurus" 500 as well. Here's an article from Popular Mechanics that discusses it. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/4322503 Quote:
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 |
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Thanks for the link Mike. I was told the new Taurus and the Lincoln MKS were a different chassis than the previous 500/Taurus. Thanks for clarifying that.
Still, the new Taurus sounds like it is a very different animal than the 500/Taurus (even in that article). I have yet to drive the new Taurus (which the PI will be based upon), but I'm hopeful that the new PI will be a suitable replacement for the CVPI.
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Bill Jr. To everyone out there, wherever you are. Remember, the light at the end of the tunnel may be the police chasing you down in their own Mustang! |
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The prospect of switching to a front wheel drive cruiser is not one ANYBODY that I know is looking forward to. I am pushing for the Chargers or 2 wheel drive Tahoes for my agency. I think Ford is going to lose a huge chunk of the market with this bone headed move away from rear wheel drive.
It looks like I will be attending the MSP police car testing later this year to see how this car stands up against the competiton.
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No prob. I was hopeful before the announcement was made....
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 |
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I got a mini brochure in the mail from Ford on the new PI
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Eric 1989 Missouri State Highway Patrol SSP Mustang - P294 www.fotki.com/mustangretriever |
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