I'll tell you this about the crown vics. While they are disappointing once you are above 40 MPH or so as far as acceleration goes, the cruisers I've driven are pretty fast right off the line. Not sports car fast, but I was surprised how quick they were. Of course, they handle like an old buick station wagon, so that leaves something to be desired.
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I gotta laugh here.

Reason for the big 3 being the police cars?? Parts. Longevity. Common Sense.

Now, here's a company that unveils a diesel car. Wow. I'm impressed. Diesel is currently at $2.59 a gallon here in NC.....Gas is currently at $1.45...great marketing idea guys!!

But Wait!!! The internal lights that are an integrated part of the frame, making the car more aerodynamic!!

Uh...dude?? Have you happened to notice the INTERNAL light bars currently in use that are CHEAPER than the external light bar?? (last time I worked with LE was 96, so it's been a while)

The rear suicide doors?? great idea - ONE hinge - can we say STRUCTURAL failure from drunks hanging on the door??

Here's a thought - how about we TRAIN more Law Enforcement?? How about we ARM them with appropriate weapons and body Armor??

and, on my final note, and only Diesel owners will truly appreciate this......

""Hurry!!! Let's go!!! They're getting away!! Uh, I gotta wait for my glow plug lamp to go out before I can crank the engine....""

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That was my :-). But one of the patrol regions just for the local troop include the 50 mile stretch from Lafayette (mid-troop area) to the Mississippi River (east boundary) which is approximately 60 miles of I-10. I figure driving that a couple times daily can add up pretty fast, so I believe it's possible.

I figure it's more likely they put around 150-300 miles per day on the cars, but that's still a LOT of miles per year.
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My youngest brother is retired Indiana State Police. Our family has always been pro-Ford with the exception of him. But he much preferred the Crown Vic's over the Chevy's he had.



LOL - Yeah I'm a diesel owner (F350 6.0 that will smoke the tires) - but waiting for glow plugs is not like it was on our granddaddy's diesels. Actually I only wait for them when it's below freezing - during warm weather it's not a problem, just crank and go.


Ron
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Too each his own, I guess....I drove the Caprices for about 11 years, and have had to endure the Crown Vics for about 11, and I liked the Chevys better by far, but that is me.

Keep in mind that when the car was being developed, that was not the case. I guess the designers aren't psychics.
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Diesel may cost more, but what is the mileage difference?

my VW gets 35 around town, and that's because I don't putt along (in other words, my mom's vw diesel gets 40-ish in town)

Also, just rig the glow plugs like vw does and have them begin warming when the doors unlock instead of when you turn the ignition. and if you don't like the turbo lag, do what BMW does and put TWO turbos, a small one for low revs and a big fat ass one for higher revs

Diesel could be a good thing, but I'm not a cop, so I have no practical advice to offer
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