Uh... GM? This is dangerously close to what an Impala SS is supposed to be. - Page 4

FenwickHockey65 · 07-29-2011, 09:46 PM

The fact that this car isn't available for sale to the general public is a tragedy.

Truly a great car. Will post pics eventually.

Seats are very supportive, by the way.

TheCaptain · 07-29-2011, 10:00 PM

Sure, rub it in some more Fen!

lol

ROBOSSRS · 07-29-2011, 10:56 PM

If someone wanted to give me one, I wouldn't turn it down.

*Milk 1027* · 07-29-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The fact that this car isn't available for sale to the general public is a tragedy.

Truly a great car. Will post pics eventually.

Seats are very supportive, by the way.

But are they comfortable and spacious enough for an officer to sit with a full utility belt?
Or will the patrol version have different seats?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-29-2011, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

But are they comfortable and spacious enough for an officer to sit with a full utility belt?
Or will the patrol version have different seats?

Honestly wouldn't know without wearing said utility belt. I did take a picture of the driver's seat for you.

*Milk 1027* · 07-29-2011, 11:08 PM

Cool. Can't wait.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-30-2011, 12:19 AM

PHEW.

Done.

Here's the article.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...police-104773/

*Milk 1027* · 07-30-2011, 02:01 AM

Awesome!

Apex Motorsports · 07-30-2011, 06:50 AM

Jeez. That air intake is a train wreck from a performance standpoint.

TheCaptain · 07-30-2011, 12:19 PM

lol you're not kidding!
Great article Fen!

I do think the Caprice could use a bit more Pizazz in the inside, but i do realize these are currently 9Cx models. There is no shortage of rear seat space it looks though!

FenwickHockey65 · 07-30-2011, 12:26 PM

Thanks!

Just want to reiterate something...

This is a police car. It has the absolute lowest-grade interior you can get on a Commodore. It's not even a Holden Caprice interior. Exterior-wise, Criswell did their best to dress it up.

And honestly, it looks great in person. Very elegant proportions and a functional interior.

That being said, again, you cannot ignore the elephant in the room: it started life as a police car. It was not meant to stand out or be flashy, or luxurious for that matter. I feel as though a lot of people are forgetting that fact, that GM never intended for this car to be sold for public consumption, only for police departments that are going to beat the crap out of the car.

But I'll tell you right now, I would buy one in a heartbeat, even with the lower-grade interior. It's THAT good of a car.

So when you view the pictures, keep this in mind: you could easily build off what's there. A few interior trim pieces here, some exterior chrome moldings there, and you'd have a very classy looking car.

Stew · 07-30-2011, 01:00 PM

I like it

Apex Motorsports · 07-30-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

So when you view the pictures, keep this in mind: you could easily build off what's there. A few interior trim pieces here, some exterior chrome moldings there, and you'd have a very classy looking car.

Exactly! Sex it up a sell it.

Christiancoach · 08-05-2011, 03:30 PM

Just a point of clarification, the car is not the same as the G8. It is bigger. It is a WM, not a VE.
Just in case you were wondering what you could do to one,

With Chevy Badging:

07-29-2011, 09:46 PM	#43
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	The fact that this car isn't available for sale to the general public is a tragedy. Truly a great car. Will post pics eventually. Seats are very supportive, by the way. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-29-2011, 10:00 PM	#44
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	Sure, rub it in some more Fen! lol __________________

07-29-2011, 11:08 PM	#48
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Cool. Can't wait. __________________

07-30-2011, 12:19 AM	#49
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	PHEW. Done. Here's the article. http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...police-104773/ __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-30-2011, 02:01 AM	#50
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Awesome! __________________

07-29-2011, 10:56 PM	#45
ROBOSSRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 6,592	If someone wanted to give me one, I wouldn't turn it down.

07-30-2011, 06:50 AM	#51
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Jeez. That air intake is a train wreck from a performance standpoint.

07-30-2011, 12:19 PM	#52
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	lol you're not kidding! Great article Fen! I do think the Caprice could use a bit more Pizazz in the inside, but i do realize these are currently 9Cx models. There is no shortage of rear seat space it looks though! __________________

07-30-2011, 12:26 PM	#53
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Thanks! Just want to reiterate something... This is a police car. It has the absolute lowest-grade interior you can get on a Commodore. It's not even a Holden Caprice interior. Exterior-wise, Criswell did their best to dress it up. And honestly, it looks great in person. Very elegant proportions and a functional interior. That being said, again, you cannot ignore the elephant in the room: it started life as a police car. It was not meant to stand out or be flashy, or luxurious for that matter. I feel as though a lot of people are forgetting that fact, that GM never intended for this car to be sold for public consumption, only for police departments that are going to beat the crap out of the car. But I'll tell you right now, I would buy one in a heartbeat, even with the lower-grade interior. It's THAT good of a car. So when you view the pictures, keep this in mind: you could easily build off what's there. A few interior trim pieces here, some exterior chrome moldings there, and you'd have a very classy looking car. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-30-2011, 01:00 PM	#54
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I like it

08-05-2011, 03:30 PM	#56
Christiancoach Drives: 2008 Holden Commodore SSV Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 297	Just a point of clarification, the car is not the same as the G8. It is bigger. It is a WM, not a VE. Just in case you were wondering what you could do to one, With Chevy Badging: __________________

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