Ford to Unveil New Police Interceptor 3/12/2010

[ImEvil1]

Ford is making a huge mistake.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/asp/modu...ptor/video.asp

Nobody liked a FWD Taurus in 1991, and nobody wants one now, either.

Departments across the country are going to be flocking to the new V8 Caprice.

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Ford is making a huge mistake.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/asp/modu...ptor/video.asp

Nobody liked a FWD Taurus in 1991, and nobody wants one now, either.

Departments across the country are going to be flocking to the new V8 Caprice.

The 91 was a slow turd. The new PI should be quicker than the current CVPI, get better mileage, and hopefully will be reliable and cheap to maintain. I didn't see what the new PI will retail for, but I know the SHO isn't cheap.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

The 91 was a slow turd. The new PI should be quicker than the current CVPI, get better mileage, and hopefully will be reliable and cheap to maintain. I didn't see what the new PI will retail for, but I know the SHO isn't cheap.

The '91 was actually not that slow, compared to the '91 CV. I drove both in service. They were unreliable POS's, and the department I worked for at the time only kept them for a year and then dumped them.

The CVPIs now are friggin tanks. I just got an '09 to replace my '05. I also had a "Taurus" for a few months....when it was called a 500.

No, thanks. They will be worse than the Impalas that everyone dislikes and Ford is going to lose out big on this one. Just my humble .02¢ .

[MOstang]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Ford is making a huge mistake.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/asp/modu...ptor/video.asp

Nobody liked a FWD Taurus in 1991, and nobody wants one now, either.

I watched the video of the unveil. It is certainly based upon the new Taurus platform, but did they say that it was going to be front wheel drive. I didn't catch whether that was mentioned.

The following statement should not be regarded as a statement on whether it will be a good LEO car or not...I'm no expert in that regard. Keep in mind the Taurus in the dealer showroom now is not the 500 that was rebranded a "Taurus". In my opinion no comparisions, it's just a diff't car.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by MOstang

I watched the video of the unveil. It is certainly based upon the new Taurus platform, but did they say that it was going to be front wheel drive. I didn't catch whether that was mentioned.

The following statement should not be regarded as a statement on whether it will be a good LEO car or not...I'm no expert in that regard. Keep in mind the Taurus in the dealer showroom now is not the 500 that was rebranded a "Taurus". In my opinion no comparisions, it's just a diff't car.

It actually is, Mike. The same platform as the previous Taurus and rebadged 500 (and Volvo S80, too).

Ford already had a RWD car they could have brought to the US market, just like what Chevy is doing.

[MOstang]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Ford already had a RWD car they could have brought to the US market, just like what Chevy is doing.

Is that going to be one of the "other" cars they make available to PD's or is that just going to be a 4 wheel drive Explorer type car?

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by MOstang

Is that going to be one of the "other" cars they make available to PD's or is that just going to be a 4 wheel drive Explorer type car?

I'm on my phone so I can't link, but I think it's the Falcon from Australia.

[guerro]

The two main problems I see with this new Taurus Interceptor are 1) Front wheel drive cars are CRAPPY patrol vehicles. I could list all the standard problems with trying to use a front drive vehicle for patrol, but any of us who have ever tried to use one will understand this fact. 2) I am not sure how many motor pools are going to want to have to deal with a twin turbo charged engine or all-wheel drive. Any cost savings on fuel will be more than offset by maintenence costs.

[guerro]

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.

[1jerryl]

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
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