| Originally Posted by KozmoKramer  What's next? Vespa's for the MC Division? |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 The Crown Vic/Interceptor isn't going anywhere....the rumors of its demise have been around since 1990. It's a cash cow for Ford with little in the way of R&D every year because cops don't like change. |
| Originally Posted by OCKS I heard ford was bringing back the pinto station wagon with a police package to replace the crown vic. |
| Originally Posted by jdmac33 I have heard that Ford will not make the Crown Vic line availuable to the public after 2009, however it will keep fleet production going for years to come. |
| Originally Posted by Oscar8 I saw a unmarked Ford 500 a few days ago down here on the cape. Its a very sharp looking UM cruiser. |
| Originally Posted by hunter617 I think ford stopped making the 500 they went back to the taurus. They look justy like the 500. |
| Originally Posted by Inspector Right...The Ford 500 stopped with the '07 model. The updated Taurus replaced it. Easy to tell as the 500 grill is a screen and the Taurus is the three bars. I've seen a few unmarked Taurus on road as well. |
| Originally Posted by 94c I'm curious about the interior specs of the Ford 500 versus the Dodge Charger. |
| Originally Posted by Inspector I've driven unmarked Taurus many years and do think they are okay for those of use involved in investigation. I think, however, they do not handle as well as the CV for highway work. The ride is very soft and somewhat swaying on the new Taurus.Although a more solid suspension system is available. There is also a question of space. With computer,radios, controls, radar, video equipment, cell phone, shotgun, rifle, etc there is not enough room in my estimation for patrol work in a taurus. Working criminal investigation we had only a radio and light/siren control to worry about and those fit very well inside the console. They tell me the new Taurus is about two inches wider than the old one. It seems a lot bigger. Another thing I noticed is that you sit very high as compared to the old Taurus. |
| Originally Posted by 94c Let's not forget that the Ford 500's are starting to make an appearance. Yet mostly in unmarked versions. |
| Originally Posted by hunter617 I think ford stopped making the 500 they went back to the taurus. They look justy like the 500. |
| Originally Posted by 94c I'm curious about the interior specs of the Ford 500 versus the Dodge Charger. |
| Originally Posted by JeffC the taurus isnt a police package which is why they have mushy suspensions and dont last as long under harsh treatment. |
| Originally Posted by rokurmthr61 it all depends on how you order the car you can get a "police pkg" for it |
| Originally Posted by JeffC ford police vehicle website: http://www.ford.com/vehicles/commerc...-vehicles-118p no taurus listed. you cant get a police package taurus. |
| Originally Posted by rokurmthr61 and a ford taurus sho is what? oh wait that might be the "police pkg" |
| Originally Posted by Mitpo62 I recall an agency up in NH back in the 80's that had the Volvos. They were blue with a single blue light on the roof. Rochester? |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 The Taurus SHO was a 4-door sports car, not even close to a police car, and they're not even made any more. |
| Originally Posted by rokurmthr61 and a ford taurus sho is what? oh wait that might be the "police pkg" |
| Originally Posted by WaterPistola I'll never forget that Conan bit where he gets his Taurus SHO appraised, raises the "barn" to show his 220 horses haha |
| Originally Posted by JeffC ummm no. |
| Originally Posted by rokurmthr61 "The Ford Taurus was first introduced in the retail market as a 1986 model in December of 1985. The first Police Package Ford Taurus was released in 1990. It was the first true police package front wheel drive car. The 1990 Taurus Police Package was powered by a 3.8 litre V-6, with 140 hp." |
| Originally Posted by JeffC conway police used either volvos or saabs in the 70s or 80s. |
| Originally Posted by robodope Also, the SHO's Engine was made Yamaha, was notoriously unreliable, primarily paired with a 5 Speed, and difficult to work on. |
| Originally Posted by Sgt Jack It may have been Bartlett or North Conway that had Volvo's..I can remember going on vacation as a little kid...late 70's early 80's and seeing them.... |
| Originally Posted by robodope Also, the SHO's Engine was made Yamaha, was notoriously unreliable, primarily paired with a 5 Speed, and difficult to work on. Those are the reasons it was never in a police cruiser. The Volvo S80 now has a 4.4 liter v8 in made by Yamaha. The Crown Vic is here to stay and all in all is a good vehicle. What I think is interesting is the concept a company makes a vehicle specifically for Police work. Here is a link about such a company and http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ruiser_is.htmlI think this could happen someday. (I guess this rant confirms my wifes theory I'm the king of information). |
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