This made me laugh.......

Stew · 12-20-2013, 01:16 PM

Ok, KSP here uses Chargers, Caprices, and has Crown Vics still in the fleet of course. Anyways, i was driving home from work after dark and i see 2 cars coming up in the passing lane rather quickly. It was a KSP Caprice and Charger one behind the other booking it. Now for the funny part. About 30 seconds later I see another set of headlights bearing down on m. This time it was a KSP Crown Vic. Poor guy, looked like he was doing his best to catch up with the Charger and Caprice. I just had to LMAO for a few seconds on that one.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-20-2013, 01:33 PM

"Dammit my Taurus PI can't get here soon enough."

Stew · 12-20-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

"Dammit my Taurus PI can't get here soon enough."

Bwahahaha "wait til I have my turbos and AWD beeches!!!!!"

LostPony · 12-21-2013, 06:53 PM

We use the old PI Crown Vics for training where I work. They are slow, but slow can be good when in a training situation. From the test data I have seen from the Michigan State Police tests, even the V6 models from all 3 manufacturers is faster then the outgoing Crown Vic. Interestingly, Chrysler recommends the V6 for most city agencies, and the Hemi only for pursuit units. WV State Police currently have all 3 makes in their fleet, and the WVU campus police have the Taurus SHO PI. Why they need that is beyond me! Maybe it's for the all wheel drive?

TheReaper · 12-22-2013, 04:59 PM

In a high speed crash the Crown Vic wins.

Number 3 · 12-22-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReaper

In a high speed crash the Crown Vic wins.

Why it's the oldest design of the 3 and basically needed significant updates to stay in service hence the Taurus. And the other 2 tanks weigh as much or more than a Crown Vic.

TheReaper · 12-22-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Why it's the oldest design of the 3 and basically needed significant updates to stay in service hence the Taurus. And the other 2 tanks weigh as much or more than a Crown Vic.

It was the last American car that was built on a frame and the cops loved it because it was safer to drive than the newer vehicles.

TheCaptain · 12-23-2013, 05:30 AM

Safer to drive eh? Like the old 50's cars are 'safer' versus one from 2009 or so?
:hmm:

WildcatSS · 12-23-2013, 06:16 AM

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ford-to-...c-fire-hazard/

Not saying it doesn't happen to other cars. But this doesn't look good.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-23-2013, 06:49 AM

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/veh...crown-victoria

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/ford/taurus

http://www.cars.com/ford/crown-victo...afety-ratings/

http://www.cars.com/ford/taurus/2013/safety-ratings

FenwickHockey65 · 12-23-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReaper

It was the last American car that was built on a frame and the cops loved it because it was safer to drive than the newer vehicles.

The cops loved it because if they wrecked it, they could just pull a body off another CVPI, straighten out the frame, and be good to go.

12-20-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	This made me laugh....... Ok, KSP here uses Chargers, Caprices, and has Crown Vics still in the fleet of course. Anyways, i was driving home from work after dark and i see 2 cars coming up in the passing lane rather quickly. It was a KSP Caprice and Charger one behind the other booking it. Now for the funny part. About 30 seconds later I see another set of headlights bearing down on m. This time it was a KSP Crown Vic. Poor guy, looked like he was doing his best to catch up with the Charger and Caprice. I just had to LMAO for a few seconds on that one.

12-20-2013, 01:33 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	"Dammit my Taurus PI can't get here soon enough." __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

12-21-2013, 06:53 PM	#4
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	We use the old PI Crown Vics for training where I work. They are slow, but slow can be good when in a training situation. From the test data I have seen from the Michigan State Police tests, even the V6 models from all 3 manufacturers is faster then the outgoing Crown Vic. Interestingly, Chrysler recommends the V6 for most city agencies, and the Hemi only for pursuit units. WV State Police currently have all 3 makes in their fleet, and the WVU campus police have the Taurus SHO PI. Why they need that is beyond me! Maybe it's for the all wheel drive? __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

12-23-2013, 05:30 AM	#8
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	Safer to drive eh? Like the old 50's cars are 'safer' versus one from 2009 or so? :hmm: __________________

12-23-2013, 06:49 AM	#10
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/veh...crown-victoria http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/ford/taurus http://www.cars.com/ford/crown-victo...afety-ratings/ http://www.cars.com/ford/taurus/2013/safety-ratings __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

12-22-2013, 04:59 PM	#5
TheReaper Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 750	In a high speed crash the Crown Vic wins.

12-23-2013, 06:16 AM	#9
WildcatSS Drives: 2010 IOM SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 100	http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ford-to-...c-fire-hazard/ Not saying it doesn't happen to other cars. But this doesn't look good.