BORG Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) There she is. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-ford-police-interceptors-to-lead.html Edited November 8, 2011 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 2013 Ford Taurus PI Unveiled You said the "T" word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I hope to not see one behind me with lights flashing motioning me to pull over anytime soon. I hate cop cars when on road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 I hope to not see one behind me with lights flashing motioning me to pull over anytime soon. I hate cop cars when on road. At least this car is very identifiable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 At least this car is very identifiable . You mean Ford won't make and sell unmarked Explorer and Taurus P.I.'s like they did with CV and Dodge does with Charger? My heartbeat goes up a notch when a Charger is tailgating my ass. A Charger to me is now a police car, not a retail car unless it's a real distinctive non police color that only a retail customer would buy. Nowadays, you can be going down a grade 5 mph over speed limit and get a ticket (er, local tax bill) from these guys while real crime is taking place. Magistrates are nothing more than assembly lines absolving of you points and $140 speeding tickets and instead giving you $175 "impeding traffic" or "double parking" ticket payable at cashier on way out. They get your money (er tax money) and you get no points. They have quite a scam going. Livonia, MI gave out 34,000 of these tickets last year alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keoni Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 You said the "T" word. Borg use to own a catfish Taurus from what I recall. He isn't scared of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Borg use to own a catfish Taurus from what I recall. He isn't scared of it. Her name was Froggy! It was green inside and outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 My heartbeat goes up a notch when a Charger is tailgating my ass. My favorite bumper sticker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 At least this car is very identifiable . *sigh* Time to memorize how the headlights look in the rear view mirrors.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Where's the front push/bump bars at? How will that front end hold up when used in that manner? Any additional structural support up front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Where's the front push/bump bars at? How will that front end hold up when used in that manner? Any additional structural support up front? The one in the photo obviously isn't equipped with them. Very few police cars I see on the road are. :shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The one in the photo obviously isn't equipped with them. Very few police cars I see on the road are. :shrug: Practically every police car/truck/SUV here in CO has them, including the CHP Chargers. Only ones without are typically the undercover/unmarked units and CHP Camaro's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Practically every police car/truck/SUV here in CO has them, including the CHP Chargers. Only ones without are typically the undercover/unmarked units and CHP Camaro's. Just because it isn't in the photo doesn't mean it isn't available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Practically every police car/truck/SUV here in CO has them, including the CHP Chargers. Only ones without are typically the undercover/unmarked units and CHP Camaro's. Many of the state troopers here have them, but very few of the local department vehicles do. Likely a result of the vehicles often being used for different roles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just because it isn't in the photo doesn't mean it isn't available. Never said it wasn't. But would just like to see images with the option and know how it is reinforced. Many of the state troopers here have them, but very few of the local department vehicles do. Likely a result of the vehicles often being used for different roles. Must be a difference in need out there compared to here. the police often use their bump bars to push vehicles out of traffic if broken down. Or they use them when vehicles get stuck in the snow. Very rare to see a police car in these parts without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Never said it wasn't. But would just like to see images with the option and know how it is reinforced. I'm sure they will release more images later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm sure they will release more images later. I agree...these are "beauty" shots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Never said it wasn't. But would just like to see images with the option and know how it is reinforced. Must be a difference in need out there compared to here. the police often use their bump bars to push vehicles out of traffic if broken down. Or they use them when vehicles get stuck in the snow. Very rare to see a police car in these parts without one. might be related to the snow. the city cars here don't have push bars but the county sheriff vehicles do. the county vehicles also cover MT Hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) I wish these machines were ready for production when the CVPI ended!!! My Department (Indiana State Police) is now getting Hemi Chargers . We have several out now. I have seen a couple up close (No drive time). Yeah, I know it will be fast, so is my 2011 Mustang GT!!! Interior seems more cramped with installed equipment. Computer is mounted higher and intrudes into front passenger seat more and blocks glove box. The printer intrudes into passenger seat even when moved to center console area as much as possible. We cannot use our old console boxes, so the new console boxes now have limited room for extra radios. No open console area for my extras (Ticket/Warning Books (just in case I need to handwrite one), Phone Book, Handheld License scanner, or my trash cup etc.) Trunk space is very limited with a Full Size Spare tire sitting directly in the middle!!! Pleny of room in the Back, but, our prisoners ride in the Front!!! Now, about the quailty issues that have cropped up: So far almost every one has had issues with the doors not being able to be unlocked with the button on the exterior door handle, service push start system messages. Brake lights do not work with all emergency lights activated. One Trooper had his car at the local Dodge Dealer three times for the Uconnect 4.3 system, and HVAC going out. A trooper today, just picked her car up yesterday. Drove to the post and the car would not start when she was ready to leave. Her car was towed from the Post this morning since no one could get it to start!!! Kept getting does not recognize Fob message. Too much electronics in here, just give me a key!!! Not sure about these new ones, but our mechanic said the pre 2011's purchased for evaluation, had brake and wheel bearing issues. I was just informed, that I am now going to be getting one of these machines My 2008 PI with 88000 miles is going to become one of our pool cars. (Should be seing lots of use ) Sorry for the rant, just wish our department had the chance to evaluate the new PI sooner!!! Edited November 11, 2011 by danglin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY93SHO Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Practically every police car/truck/SUV here in CO has them, including the CHP Chargers. Only ones without are typically the undercover/unmarked units and CHP Camaro's. OMG, CO again trumps the rest of the nation in something 99.9% of average americans don't care about. How will the other 49 states get by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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