£73,000 Police Lexus in Hull - Cameron ?
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I think research concluded that thieves basically make a 'escape assessment' when trying to escape the police. Basically, when high powered cars are behind them they are more likely to conclude they stand a greater change of getting away on foot and not try and get away in a car.
The best kind of pursuit is one that doesn't start. If this vehicle prevents them and the potential lethal consequences that occasionally happen (and £££ of those), then it's worth its weight in gold.
Of course even he simple logic of the above exceeds the depth a political leader wants to hear about when on a debate.
The best kind of pursuit is one that doesn't start. If this vehicle prevents them and the potential lethal consequences that occasionally happen (and £££ of those), then it's worth its weight in gold.
Of course even he simple logic of the above exceeds the depth a political leader wants to hear about when on a debate.
Good question. Public sector tendering has to adhere to economic value. Someone would have to work hard to justify this vehicle over other options. Some things that would likely be considered are:
- Resale value.
- Running costs.
- Purchase price from Lexus - keep in mind the PR Lexus gain from this so there is a significant incentive for them to sell it cheap.
- Resale value.
- Running costs.
- Purchase price from Lexus - keep in mind the PR Lexus gain from this so there is a significant incentive for them to sell it cheap.
Stablelad said:
Munter said:
TTwiggy said:
Just curious, but what can this car do that a £30k Evo can't?
More than 3000 miles between services? 
You'll get 250-300 miles on a tank with average driving (20-24ish mpg).
The Evo will have better performance than the Lexus, and will be 'easier to drive fast' on minor roads being as it's 4wd not Rwd. However I suspect the Lexus will be used to patrol motorways and A-roads and will do a LOT of miles, so a big V8 will probably make more sense than a boosted 4 pot in terms of cruising and more sensible servicing and maintainence costs.
FishFace said:
Good question. Public sector tendering has to adhere to economic value. Someone would have to work hard to justify this vehicle over other options. Some things that would likely be considered are:
- Resale value.
- Running costs.
- Purchase price from Lexus - keep in mind the PR Lexus gain from this so there is a significant incentive for them to sell it cheap.
I still think there is an argument that their vehicles should, at the very least be built in this Country, if not from a british company. there is no reason why they dont use Liverpool built Astras, Sunderland built Nissans, Swindon built Hondas, Derby built Toyotas or (of coruse) Birmingham built Land Rovers and jaguars, etc- Resale value.
- Running costs.
- Purchase price from Lexus - keep in mind the PR Lexus gain from this so there is a significant incentive for them to sell it cheap.
ajstephe said:
williamp said:
FishFace said:
Good question. Public sector tendering has to adhere to economic value. Someone would have to work hard to justify this vehicle over other options. Some things that would likely be considered are:
- Resale value.
- Running costs.
- Purchase price from Lexus - keep in mind the PR Lexus gain from this so there is a significant incentive for them to sell it cheap.
I still think there is an argument that their vehicles should, at the very least be built in this Country, if not from a british company. there is no reason why they dont use Liverpool built Astras, Sunderland built Nissans, Swindon built Hondas, Derby built Toyotas or (of coruse) Birmingham built Land Rovers and jaguars, etc- Resale value.
- Running costs.
- Purchase price from Lexus - keep in mind the PR Lexus gain from this so there is a significant incentive for them to sell it cheap.
In reality, Lexus have probably given the car at a substantial discount to the police (possibly less than a Mitsubishi). And let's be honest, it's not like basic response plod are driving these things around. The police need tools to do the job. Let's give it to them.
I've briefly spoken to someone that works in a police worksop.
I was told that they cost their patrol cars down as far as running costs, they even compared how much one type of car used tyres as twice as much of a rate of another car, and then compared MPG and residual values.
I've only sold, not bought but you'd think some of these public sector buyers are getting good deals?
If they're running Protons and Korean cars badged Chevrolet is it really crime of the century to spend some of that money saved somewhere else?
It's a waste of police funding?
How much police time and money was wasted getting Chief Constables to encourage MPs which way to vote over the detention period for suspected terrorists?
How many of those that were convicted for terrorism leanings are now out and how are they monitored?
How much police time is being wasted prevaricating over the DNA retention even though the EU Court of Human Rights told them it was wrong and the Scottish policy on it seems reasonable?
I'd forgotten that quip from Cameron about this car lastnight and it may dissuade me from voting for the tories.
I was told that they cost their patrol cars down as far as running costs, they even compared how much one type of car used tyres as twice as much of a rate of another car, and then compared MPG and residual values.
I've only sold, not bought but you'd think some of these public sector buyers are getting good deals?
If they're running Protons and Korean cars badged Chevrolet is it really crime of the century to spend some of that money saved somewhere else?
It's a waste of police funding?
How much police time and money was wasted getting Chief Constables to encourage MPs which way to vote over the detention period for suspected terrorists?
How many of those that were convicted for terrorism leanings are now out and how are they monitored?
How much police time is being wasted prevaricating over the DNA retention even though the EU Court of Human Rights told them it was wrong and the Scottish policy on it seems reasonable?
I'd forgotten that quip from Cameron about this car lastnight and it may dissuade me from voting for the tories.
Cameron, "Do as I say, not as I do". He has/had a Lexus LS600h-L and driver. Check out the list price for the rear seat relaxation package, nearly £100,000! But they will say "We got a big discount and the car is green" Also if he gets to be Prime Minister, whats the cost for several hi-tech bullet proof Jags & Range Rovers?
Also the ex soldier who had asked for his help as his MP, but 30+ calls were ignored. David Cameron is just the usual politician.
Also the ex soldier who had asked for his help as his MP, but 30+ calls were ignored. David Cameron is just the usual politician.
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