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Camaro0911 · 07-29-2008, 01:42 PM

Do you think the police should drive in the new Camaro ?

I don't, I don't want the police driving in something that I've been waiting for since 2006.

BumbleBee · 07-29-2008, 01:45 PM

Only if they confiscate it from drug runners, I'd hate to see money go toward 'fun toys' when they are laying officers off because of the lack of money.

Sierra · 07-29-2008, 01:46 PM

There is a police package. There will be some.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-29-2008, 01:46 PM

I say yes. Why limit their resources? I'm not a criminal; so they won't be using it to chase me down. Too bad for the bad guys, huh?

sinnerSS · 07-29-2008, 02:14 PM

I say No why should a public servant get to drive a bitchin car. Spend the money on hiring back the police that were layed off.

Silverado · 07-29-2008, 02:33 PM

I say yes.

As Dragon said, they aren't chasing me with it, so why would I care.

The other reason I say yes....more sales of Camaros help keep the car around. It's never going to become a "fleet only" car, so we don't have to worry about that. Just keep the sales numbers up so GM's bean counters can continue to justify the program.

In this same train of thought, the more they sell to police forces, the fewer sales Dodge and Ford are making to them. Just a little bonus.

*TAG UR IT* · 07-29-2008, 02:42 PM

Are you kidding??? NO????

Are you breaking laws that would require them to chase you in a Camaro?

A B4C Camaro would cost almost the same as some of these highway patrol vehicles.....so what's the difference?

I honestly don't know why someone would say it wouldn't be okay. Now...a Lambo like some other countries? I could see that being excessive...but c'mon....a bare bones criminal catcher? GO FOR IT!

and a reason of "I don't want police driving in something that I've been waiting so long for...." isn't a wise financial decision for GM at all. The more they sell, the better GM does financially. Don't you think the more sales of Camaros would do US better?

the_saint · 07-29-2008, 03:03 PM

most likely it will be highway patrol officers that will get a camaro; the camaro is not really practical for your neighborhood cop on patrol..

*radz28* · 07-29-2008, 03:07 PM

I voted no because I don't want the "man" to be driving something better/faster than me, LOL!

Robert91RS · 07-29-2008, 03:08 PM

+1 Yes. I'm with yall, that's just one more reason the Camaro should never die again. Plus you know that would be a sypathetic officer. "Honestly sir it just goes that fast, it wasn't my idea."

UncleBenny · 07-29-2008, 03:10 PM

Seems somewhat impractical since its only 2 door so even if you catch someone you'll have to wait for backup since you won't be able to get criminals in the back seat very easily.

toesuf94 · 07-29-2008, 03:11 PM

How else you going to reward these hard working public servants? Better'n a gold package on a Crown Vic! Besides, make the B4C package stuff available to the common man as well or as an option.

To simplify this response: I would MUCH rather see them in the hands of the police than in the hands of Avis, Hertz, Alamo, National, or Budget!!! Please GM, NEVER SELL THEM TO THE RENTAL FLEETS!

theholycow · 07-29-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleBenny

Seems somewhat impractical since its only 2 door so even if you catch someone you'll have to wait for backup since you won't be able to get criminals in the back seat very easily.

They've got dedicated chase cars now that can't be used for transporting detainees, and a normal highway patrol can hand out dozens of speeding tickets without needing to bring someone in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toesuf94

To simplify this response: I would MUCH rather see them in the hands of the police than in the hands of Avis, Hertz, Alamo, National, or Budget!!! Please GM, NEVER SELL THEM TO THE RENTAL FLEETS!

Why? Don't you want others to be able to experience driving it so they can want to buy one too? I sure want to be able to rent one before I'll be able to buy one!

*TAG UR IT* · 07-29-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleBenny

Seems somewhat impractical since its only 2 door so even if you catch someone you'll have to wait for backup since you won't be able to get criminals in the back seat very easily.

You either call for backup, or if you have only one prisoner, they go in the front seat.

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07-29-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
BumbleBee Yes, I am a girl Drives: 2006 Pontiac Vibe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 379	Only if they confiscate it from drug runners, I'd hate to see money go toward 'fun toys' when they are laying officers off because of the lack of money. __________________ You can check on the rep... ...second to none

07-29-2008, 01:46 PM	#3
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	There is a police package. There will be some. __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

07-29-2008, 01:46 PM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I say yes. Why limit their resources? I'm not a criminal; so they won't be using it to chase me down. Too bad for the bad guys, huh? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

07-29-2008, 02:14 PM	#5
sinnerSS Drives: 2004 mazda rx8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 40	I say No why should a public servant get to drive a bitchin car. Spend the money on hiring back the police that were layed off. __________________ beware the fury of a patient man!

07-29-2008, 01:42 PM	#1
Camaro0911 Drives: 2002 Chevy Impala Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Loganville Posts: 44	Do you think the police should drive in the new Camaro ? I don't, I don't want the police driving in something that I've been waiting for since 2006.

07-29-2008, 02:33 PM	#6
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	I say yes. As Dragon said, they aren't chasing me with it, so why would I care. The other reason I say yes....more sales of Camaros help keep the car around. It's never going to become a "fleet only" car, so we don't have to worry about that. Just keep the sales numbers up so GM's bean counters can continue to justify the program. In this same train of thought, the more they sell to police forces, the fewer sales Dodge and Ford are making to them. Just a little bonus.

07-29-2008, 02:42 PM	#7
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Are you kidding??? NO???? Are you breaking laws that would require them to chase you in a Camaro? A B4C Camaro would cost almost the same as some of these highway patrol vehicles.....so what's the difference? I honestly don't know why someone would say it wouldn't be okay. Now...a Lambo like some other countries? I could see that being excessive...but c'mon....a bare bones criminal catcher? GO FOR IT! and a reason of "I don't want police driving in something that I've been waiting so long for...." isn't a wise financial decision for GM at all. The more they sell, the better GM does financially. Don't you think the more sales of Camaros would do US better?

07-29-2008, 03:03 PM	#8
the_saint Member Drives: rusty Join Date: May 2008 Location: bucket Posts: 74	most likely it will be highway patrol officers that will get a camaro; the camaro is not really practical for your neighborhood cop on patrol.. __________________

07-29-2008, 03:07 PM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I voted no because I don't want the "man" to be driving something better/faster than me, LOL! __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

07-29-2008, 03:08 PM	#10
Robert91RS Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 852	+1 Yes. I'm with yall, that's just one more reason the Camaro should never die again. Plus you know that would be a sypathetic officer. "Honestly sir it just goes that fast, it wasn't my idea."

07-29-2008, 03:10 PM	#11
UncleBenny Drives: 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 162	Seems somewhat impractical since its only 2 door so even if you catch someone you'll have to wait for backup since you won't be able to get criminals in the back seat very easily.

07-29-2008, 03:11 PM	#12
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	How else you going to reward these hard working public servants? Better'n a gold package on a Crown Vic! Besides, make the B4C package stuff available to the common man as well or as an option. To simplify this response: I would MUCH rather see them in the hands of the police than in the hands of Avis, Hertz, Alamo, National, or Budget!!! Please GM, NEVER SELL THEM TO THE RENTAL FLEETS!

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