Charger Hemi Police

[omicron]

:drink:

Are you paying?

[Atomic]

Catman,

I'm glad that you finally got to drive the Charger. I agree it's overall a much better vehicle than the Crown Vic. I'm also glad that you pointed out that the visibility is not that bad (This is a favorite criticism of Consumer Report's on the cars that share the LX platform). Anyway it sounds like you had some fun.

I knew it would be powerful but I don't think I realized just how planted this car would be at speed.  Where the CVPI seems almost floaty and "light on its feet" at high speeds, the Charger is rock solid and very confidence inspiring.  I can't imagine a better pursuit vehicle in sedan form.

this is what i've been promoting for quite some time. glad that you were able to experience it firsthand, catman!

the charger squad car? they're popping up everywhere. wow! what great color combinations and cool graphics. glad that our law enforcement agencies are having fun w/ the design   !

[Raghavan]

Catman,

I'm glad that you finally got to drive the Charger. I agree it's overall a much better vehicle than the Crown Vic. I'm also glad that you pointed out that the visibility is not that bad (This is a favorite criticism of Consumer Report's on the cars that share the LX platform). Anyway it sounds like you had some fun.

I knew it would be powerful but I don't think I realized just how planted this car would be at speed.  Where the CVPI seems almost floaty and "light on its feet" at high speeds, the Charger is rock solid and very confidence inspiring.  I can't imagine a better pursuit vehicle in sedan form.

this is what i've been promoting for quite some time. glad that you were able to experience it firsthand, catman!

the charger squad car? they're popping up everywhere. wow! what great color combinations and cool graphics. glad that our law enforcement agencies are having fun w/ the design   !

That does it. You ARE a paid troll from Chrysler!! :ph34r:    

[mybrid]

 

[Atomic]

Now they just need some police Mustangs, eh?

There's no need now.....

great point!

[ifcar]

Let's go over the forum ground rules: just because you disagree with a reasonable statement does not mean you report the post. Three guesses on who this is directed at.  

[Atomic]

you are the master of knowledge! troll? NEVER! that term is over used, eh   ! keep up the GREAT work   !!!

[Atomic]

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News Break!!!!!!!! :ph34r:
OrSP buying 45 Chargers!!!
Link:OrSP
And yes they all have HEMI's!!!

As always enjoy!
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He must be atomic's brother.

i just saw this! cool, dude! however, i've learned to hold it in, but internally, it's been rough (not really)  B) ! yes. i really have learned to contain it! your pm messages are so awesome   ! thanks for the humor. truly!

[Atomic]

oh! i do strongly recommend mybrid's advice/site! great squad car information!  

[Atomic]

while traveling this holiday weekend, i was surprised to see quite a few charger and magnum squad cars! yes! they're popping up everywhere! thanks for this forum, catman! perhaps law enforcement agencies have been reading your reviews  :D !

[Raghavan]

We're still using CV's here.

[Atomic]

We're still using CV's here.

there's no doubt in my mind, you're probably in the majority  :wave: !

[Raghavan]

No one speeds here anyways. Who needs the Chargers then?
What i'd like to see the cops use are Challengers with the 6 speed, painted all black and have the lights in the windshield. Undercover cars.

[JYODER240]

No one speeds here anyways. Who needs the Chargers then?
What i'd like to see the cops use are Challengers with the 6 speed, painted all black and have the lights in the windshield. Undercover cars.

Why would you want to see that? You'd never be able to see a cop car coming  

[Tom]

I don't know about you guys, but I would rather see my cops spending less of my money.

[Raghavan]

No one speeds here anyways. Who needs the Chargers then?
What i'd like to see the cops use are Challengers with the 6 speed, painted all black and have the lights in the windshield. Undercover cars.

Why would you want to see that? You'd never be able to see a cop car coming

Hell, i don't drive much anyways, so it doesn't matter for me.
Some places have it so that if you get caugh street racing, you either pay the fine, or go to a track and race against the cops, and they'll usually come in Camaros or Mustangs. That's a good system imo.  

[JYODER240]

So you get to go to a track and race cops. What kind of punishment is that?

[Raghavan]

So you get to go to a track and race cops. What kind of punishment is that?

So that you'll stick to the track after you find out that it's safer and more fun.

[Cobra93]

That looks like a sweet police car, Catman.

Do you have any input into the cars that the department orders?

It sounds pretty solid and powerful.  What was the back seat made of in the picture you posted?

The Charger pic I posted has a vinyl rear seat.  As far as input, I have some.  But, I have to remember, I'm not the vehicle guy.   My Chief is interested to see how they hold up.  I guess the MSP just ordered a bunch.  His big deal is fuel mileage as the bean counters are riding the shit out of him, especially when guys leave the cars idling all the time.  Curiously, according to Hounddog, the Hemi actually delivers better fuel mileage than the Ford.  If we did get these cars they'd probably be the 3.5L V6 versions which put out the same power as the Fords.

Tell the bean counters that the Hemi and the 3.5 get EXACTLY the same MPG when the cars are left idling. :P Maybe that'll swing them to the Hemi.      

[Atomic]

we can bet those bean counters will be looking at the price of the v6 vs. the hemi v8   ! hopefully, a good bidding war will make them more affordable!