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Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: Catman on May 05, 2005, 08:53:44 PM
It's a chop but pretty cool. B)

(http://www.ryanpatrickdean.com/MSP_Charger_Front_Small.jpg)
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: TBR on May 05, 2005, 09:57:53 PM
QuoteIt's a chop but pretty cool. B)

(http://www.ryanpatrickdean.com/MSP_Charger_Front_Small.jpg)
Very awesome, I'm glad that the police will finally have a better option.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: MaxPower on May 06, 2005, 02:05:42 PM
After the concept Police Charger at NYIAS, how long will it take to actually get them out on the streets?

I imagine it can't be that hard to get the police version going after the release of the mainstream Charger.

Anyone know if any Magnums are out in service, or do they only exist in manufacturer test form as well?
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: Catman on May 06, 2005, 04:05:00 PM
The Magnums are out.  The Charger comes out this fall I believe.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: BMWDave on May 06, 2005, 04:09:20 PM
QuoteThe Magnums are out.  The Charger comes out this fall I believe.
From a cops perspective, Catman, is the Charger better than the Vic?  Just curious?
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: Colonel Cadillac on May 07, 2005, 08:55:10 AM
If I were a cop, I would hope to get the Charger first! A decent handling RWD V8 monstercar would be an incredible improvement over the wobbily Crown Vic.  
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: Catman on May 07, 2005, 09:44:46 AM
Quote
QuoteThe Magnums are out.  The Charger comes out this fall I believe.
From a cops perspective, Catman, is the Charger better than the Vic?  Just curious?
I think most are waiting to see how it plays out.  The Charger will have to earn respect with a tough crowd, so I don't know.  If other depts are having the quality issues with the Fords we are this year I wouldn't be surprised to see a few departments try them.  Even my chief was open to grabbing a couple to try, maybe even a Magnum. :o  
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: Speed_Racer on May 07, 2005, 10:24:17 AM
I don't want to see one of those in my rearview mirrors. Yikes, scary looking Cruiser.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: BMWDave on May 07, 2005, 08:21:37 PM
Quote
Quote
QuoteThe Magnums are out.? The Charger comes out this fall I believe.
From a cops perspective, Catman, is the Charger better than the Vic?  Just curious?
I think most are waiting to see how it plays out.  The Charger will have to earn respect with a tough crowd, so I don't know.  If other depts are having the quality issues with the Fords we are this year I wouldn't be surprised to see a few departments try them.  Even my chief was open to grabbing a couple to try, maybe even a Magnum. :o
I will be watching out for you! ;)  
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: MX793 on May 07, 2005, 08:40:22 PM
The Charger just makes for a really badass police cruiser.  Looks like it belongs in a RoboCop movie.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: hahn on May 07, 2005, 09:04:22 PM
Time will tell.  Unit body cars don't have an extremely great track record as police cars, but everything that comes to mind is a FWD setup.


Hopefully DCX had the sense to beef up the platform considerably.

I look forward to the first time I am pulled over by a Charger.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: BMWDave on May 07, 2005, 09:06:31 PM
QuoteTime will tell.  Unit body cars don't have an extremely great track record as police cars, but everything that comes to mind is a FWD setup.


Hopefully DCX had the sense to beef up the platform considerably.

I look forward to the first time I am pulled over by a Charger.
You know, that reminded me...I read somewhere that when people get pulled over in Italy by the new Gallardo they only ask questions about the car, and dont even care about the ticket they are getting.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: hahn on May 07, 2005, 09:11:10 PM
I wonder how many times the LEOs are going to hear "That thing got a Hemi?"

Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: BMWDave on May 07, 2005, 09:15:52 PM
QuoteI wonder how many times the LEOs are going to hear "That thing got a Hemi?"
Probably a lot will here that!  Got to be fun pulling down speeders in a Hemi Powered car!  I'm sure Catman will have a blast!  :(  ;)  :D  
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: hahn on May 07, 2005, 09:18:01 PM
I personally will not hold any LEO responsible for any beatings that may occur in response to the aforementioned Hemi statement.


I'm sick of it, and I don't even see the commercials all that much.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: MX793 on May 07, 2005, 09:20:21 PM
QuoteI personally will not hold any LEO responsible for any beatings that may occur in response to the aforementioned Hemi statement.


I'm sick of it, and I don't even see the commercials all that much.
It's funny, I was getting my hair cut and this guy next to me was telling the person cutting his hair about his new Dodge truck and I kid you not, the words "it's got the Hemi" came out of his mouth.  As irritating as the advertising is, it works.
Title: Michigan State Police Charger
Post by: 280Z Turbo on May 07, 2005, 10:16:11 PM
Maybe they will become accepted if Chrysler has taken care of their past quality issues with this car. We've all heard stories of Chrysler's tranny failures or engines dying at 60k miles. They seemed to have improved in recent years.

The confining rear beltline might actually be appropriate for a police car. :D