While i'm at it i might as well ask another silly question.
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Are the police force becoming picky?
you don't see many Ford's, Rover's or vauxhall's etc dressed up anymore do you.
the south west plod have taken quite a liking to 3 and 5 series BMW's and also the X5, why is this?
Their company car list als fetures a selection of Lexus and Mercedes models.
althought it maybe nice for them to enjoy the creature comforts of these excutive cars wouldn't it demonstrate more commitment to TAX payers to show they can save money and lower their standards!?!?!
i say put them back in mondeos!!!!!
p.s this post was due to the fact that i'm sure 3 series touring was chasing me this evening and got a bit to close to comfort before i shot of a little side exit and hid, wouldn't have got close in a ford!!!!
you don't see many Ford's, Rover's or vauxhall's etc dressed up anymore do you.
the south west plod have taken quite a liking to 3 and 5 series BMW's and also the X5, why is this?
Their company car list als fetures a selection of Lexus and Mercedes models.
althought it maybe nice for them to enjoy the creature comforts of these excutive cars wouldn't it demonstrate more commitment to TAX payers to show they can save money and lower their standards!?!?!
i say put them back in mondeos!!!!!
p.s this post was due to the fact that i'm sure 3 series touring was chasing me this evening and got a bit to close to comfort before i shot of a little side exit and hid, wouldn't have got close in a ford!!!!
It's not like the Police are paying full-whack for their vehicles. BMW/Merc/etc might just offer a more attractive or heavily discounted package. Being used by trafpols is probably one of the best adverts a manufacturer could have as a testament to reliability, ergo they practically give them away. The Police I'm sure are forced to deal with beancounters too, so it's not in their benefit to choose the most expensive option if they don't genuinely need it. Anything particularly flashy (I'm thinking Porker, Evo?) might even be a proceeds of crime seizure? Also factor in that the likes of Vauxhall no longer make the Omega - the nearest RWD equivelant suited to traffic use is probably a BMW anyway.
Personally I'd prefer that the Police had the best possible equipment available to them when they need it...
Personally I'd prefer that the Police had the best possible equipment available to them when they need it...
Edited by BonzoGuinness on Saturday 4th August 05:17
TheCarpetCleaner said:
No 
The extra aerial, the extra rear view mirror and 2 coppers getting out the vehicle with handcuffed suspect somewhat gave it away!
Dark epaulets on a white shirt quite often a giveaway as well in the rear view mirror if there's one behind.The extra aerial, the extra rear view mirror and 2 coppers getting out the vehicle with handcuffed suspect somewhat gave it away!
I remember when the police used to drive British cars. Getting a bit difficult these days...
alphadog said:
TheCarpetCleaner said:
No
The extra aerial, the extra rear view mirror and 2 coppers getting out the vehicle with handcuffed suspect somewhat gave it away!
Dark epaulets on a white shirt quite often a giveaway as well in the rear view mirror if there's one behind.The extra aerial, the extra rear view mirror and 2 coppers getting out the vehicle with handcuffed suspect somewhat gave it away!
I remember when the police used to drive British cars. Getting a bit difficult these days...
I guess you would not spot the robbery squad
I've heard it rumoured amongst the lads that we pay in the region of 12 grand for a V70. In the handbooks it says 'V70 T5 Police Spec' or something similar. They have uprated brakes and a sump guard but are total bottom of the line in everything trim and extras wise.
The Focus doesn't cost anywhere near that much, we got out last batch of old shape estates super cheap as nobody else wants one in white and the line was finishing.
I would dare to suggest that the prolific use of Volvos in the police has done a massive amount for their reputation. Especially amongst the young.
The amount of times we roll up to a job and the local youths say something along the lines of "Nah man, a T5. Wicked innit bredgrin" would suprise you...
The Focus doesn't cost anywhere near that much, we got out last batch of old shape estates super cheap as nobody else wants one in white and the line was finishing.
I would dare to suggest that the prolific use of Volvos in the police has done a massive amount for their reputation. Especially amongst the young.
The amount of times we roll up to a job and the local youths say something along the lines of "Nah man, a T5. Wicked innit bredgrin" would suprise you...
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