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    Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011

    Ford To Phase Out Crown Vic By 2011, Future Unclear

    This Cop's Beat is America, Son

    Bearded Genius Creates Tric-Vic To Slow Speeders

    Maximum Crown Vic: A Tuner Cop Car
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    11/15/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    Hopefully the new Interceptor will be up to the durability standards of the Crown Vic.

    We spent some serious time over the weekend trying to kill one and let me tell you, it wasn't easy. It just kept going.

    It finally took lots of fire and several rifle rounds to make it officially dead. This was after many hours of Davidsfarm levels of hooning.

    Long live the Vic. #policecars
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    If they're smart, CV cop accessories will fit on the new one and cabbies and grampa will be able to buy them, too. Otherwise, they're better off riding the CV tooling 'til the end of the petroleum age. #policecars
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    Image of philibuster philibuster
    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    Boss engine? I will be attending police auctions in 2014. #policecars
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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    As long as the headlights look exactly like Crown Vic lights at night, I'm ok with it. #policecars
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    Image of okidokedork okidokedork
    11/13/09

    @Scandinavian Flick: I love playing 'spot-the-cop!' Though they've been getting trickier lately... using Impalas and Ford Explorers... Still, haven't gotten a ticket in years now and everyone's amazed I can spot a cop car from out of nowhere. #policecars
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    11/13/09

    @okidokedork: hey me too. I have only had one speeding ticket. The tricky jerk tagged me as he was merging onto the freeway. I can usually spot those smokeys (pardon my crappy movie reference) a mile away or more. #policecars
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    Image of FTGDWolverineEdition'09 FTGDWolverineEdition'09
    11/13/09

    @okidokedork: Every one that is a non-Jalop I am guessing.. #policecars
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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    11/13/09

    @okidokedork: heh, same here. I also use the slight reflection off the push bar as an indicator. The subtle glint from the light bar is a good indicator from behind.

    Our local finest have mostly been getting Chargers, but there are a LOT of Tahoes lately too. I have seen some really sneaky ones with Camrys on occasion, especially on the windy backroads at night, and increased enforcement on Highway 9... #policecars
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    Image of okidokedork okidokedork
    11/13/09

    @FTGDWolverineEdition'09: Yea, I'm the only one that actually gives a shit about cars out of all my friends. And computers. So every time someone goes to buy a new car or computer they bug me about it. But test driving cars is fun so it isn't all bad. #policecars
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    11/13/09

    @FrankGrimes: I got mine when I was on my learners permit, my mother was in the passenger seat. Got me for 19 over the limit (really it was 20 or so, but thankfully he didn't want to ruin my driving record so soon). Ever since then I've been a hawk about spotting them.

    Or just driving like a normal law-abiding citizen when I'm too tired to care. #policecars
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    11/13/09


    @Scandinavian Flick: I've seen one or two Chargers but they were Sheriff's cars, they never seem to care anyway. Used to have Intrepids, those looked god-awful. #policecars
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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    I would think the phrase "engineered in america" would preclude the aussie models. My guess is an edited mustang chassis; probably turn it into a four door sedan and either give it the Crown Vic or Fairmont name. #policecars
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    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    Let the police games begin! #policecars
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    I half wished that they had used the face lift that they used on the 2002 Ford Interceptor concept. It wasn't pretty by any means, but it was intimidating and did look pretty cool.

    I just wonder what it is about this new generation of Police cars makes it so taboo for them to be sold in civilian versions. We've heard the argument for the Caprice, and we have all called BS on it.

    What's the argument from Ford this time? #policecars
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    Image of Matt Hardigree Matt Hardigree
    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    I can't wait for Cop Car Wars! #policecars
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    11/13/09

    @Matt Hardigree: Seriously!

    I would want to see what the results are of a head-to-head battle featuring the Charger, the Caprice, and this new Crown Vic replacement. #policecars
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/13/09

    In reply to Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
    Thought about it more, and this look is growing on me.
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    Image of alexander_the_car_salamander alexander_the_car_salamander
    08/29/09

    In reply to Ford To Phase Out Crown Vic By 2011, Future Unclear
    Are they gonna replace it with this?
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    08/30/09

    @alexander_the_car_salamander: Probably not the Italians, if they want to have a police car that doesn't require a fire truck to keep in running order.
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    08/29/09

    In reply to Ford To Phase Out Crown Vic By 2011, Future Unclear
    But what will I take to LeMons in 2020?
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    08/29/09

    In reply to Ford To Phase Out Crown Vic By 2011, Future Unclear
    I must say that my '97 P71 Crown Vic is by far the most reliable American car I've ever owned (and I've owned plenty). Oh, sure, I've had to replace every power-window motor and/or regulator at least twice during the five years I've owned it, but those should be considered wear items (like brake pads).
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    Image of brc is never late, because of his v8 brc is never late, because of his v8
    08/29/09

    In reply to Ford To Phase Out Crown Vic By 2011, Future Unclear

    You mean Australia will be the only country left with RWD V8 Police cars? Hah, Australia will rule the world of Police Chase Videos!!
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    08/29/09

    @brc is never late, because of his v8: Ah, but the UK has IS-F police cars!
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    Image of Alphamazing Alphamazing
    08/28/09

    In reply to Ford To Phase Out Crown Vic By 2011, Future Unclear
    Ha! I used that image in a research report I did for an engineering writing course a few years back where I looked into the whole Crown Vic fuel tank stuff.

    Word from a Ford rep that I talked to a few months later was that they were planning on incorporating design elements from the Ozzie Falcon into the new Crown Vic replacement.

    With the crazy shit going on in the economy nowdays, it seems that it might be financially viable to replace the CVPI and its variants with the Falcon, something I actually recommended in my report.

    Looks like my predictions may come true after all.

    I got an A on that report too, which says a lot because not many people did.
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    Image of suzq044 suzq044
    08/28/09

    In reply to Ford To Phase Out Crown Vic By 2011, Future Unclear

    Maybe this thingy..
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    08/29/09

    @suzq044: Yes absolutely yes. This is the car Ford needs to replace the Panther and stay in the RWD sedan game.
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