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[phoneman604]

the tahoe looks cool ! but $ 36,000 a pop ouch ! maybe that money could have been spent a little better like I dont know a troopers job ,just a thought

 

[garryd451]

This is Michigan, automobile capital of the world, no way is the State of Michigan going say no to buying new automoblies!!


LOL

 

[bigbluemsp]

They lease them with intent to buy at the end. BUT they lease with miles so if they go over which they always do by a ton they have to pay for it thus part of their budget problem...

 

[scannerman5000]

Now I see where all our money is going. why can't they maintain their old trucks and cars like the rest of us?

 

[bigbluemsp]

They get rid of their cars at 95,000 usualy but it used to be 55,000.

I wouldn't trust a patrol car with 75,000+ miles on it. Too much wear and tear on the frame, points, ball joints, and such to be in a high speed chase.


Then again Kansas City Mo has cars with over 170,000 Miles on them because they just either wont buy new cars or dont have the money.

 

[gg750]

I wouldn't trust a patrol car with 75,000+ miles on it. Too much wear and tear on the frame, points, ball joints, and such to be in a high speed chase.

I think that also depends on where and how the car is used.

The Deputies in Leelanau county, for example, very rarely need to push the cars harder than normal everyday driving. Since their cars never (well, very rarely) see any abuse, they can keep some them well over 100,000 miles, and they look and work just fine with few problems.

On the flip side, Traverse City PD's cars (as well as some Grand Traverse SO and local MSP cars) see much more abuse...constant stop/go traffic, frequent emergency response calls, and the occasional high speed chase (there seem to be 1 or 2 a week around here in the summer months). They can usually get a good 75,000 miles out of some, but often have to replace them much sooner because the maintenance costs become too excessive.

As for the new Tahoe, I don't care for it much either, but I'm sure it will grow on me like most new cars eventually do. I've also heard they aren't as radio/light installation friendly as the previous model(s).

G

 

[bigbluemsp]

The Deps here don't ruin cars either but then again they aren't constantly doing median hops in the snow and mud and hitting relfectors or junk in the median.

 

[SCPD]

Any more photos out there?

 

[bigbluemsp]

I will have more when they completed as far as decals and lights go.

 

[Firetxmi]

Border Patrol in Sault Ste. Marie now (well, maybe a month and a half) has a new Tahoe I believe. It definitely looks better than those though, in my opinion. I'd take pictures, but I'm nervous I'd catch a lot of flak for it.

 

[GTO_04]

Who is getting the Grand Prix's sitting next to the Tahoes in the parking lot? Are those for police use? That would be rare.

Compared to civilian Tahoes, these are relatively cheap at $36K! Of course the civilian models are a little more deluxe.

What does a typical Crown Vic with the police package list for?

GTO_04

 

[bigbluemsp]

Crown Vics run $21,500 to $23,600 depending on the axle that is in the car

 

[gg750]

Crown Vics run $21,500 to $23,600 depending on the axle that is in the car

Grand Traverse county paid $19,976 each for their recent order of 7 CVPI's, but I don't believe that included light/radio/MDT/graphics installation costs.

G

 

[bigbluemsp]

Grand Traverse county paid $19,976 each for their recent order of 7 CVPI's, but I don't believe that included light/radio/MDT/graphics installation costs.

G

Yeah...

Sorry guys I posted it with everything installed in it.......My prices came with the car fully loaded.

 

[garryd451]

Firetexmi

Ask them if You can take pictures, if they say no, don't.

 

[freema22]

Who is getting the Grand Prix's sitting next to the Tahoes in the parking lot? Are those for police use? That would be rare.

I'd say no. It looks like the photos were just taken in a storage lot for the dealer, not at the upfitter.

As a side note, Cook County Sheriff and Illinois State Police used to have a couple of Monte Carlos and a couple of Grand Prix GTP's. I talked to a trooper during one of our "Roadside Safety Checks" and he said that those cars were a PITA because they weren't heavy duty enough for normal patrol use, and were constantly in the shop.

Mike F

 

[GTO_04]

I'd say no. It looks like the photos were just taken in a storage lot for the dealer, not at the upfitter.

As a side note, Cook County Sheriff and Illinois State Police used to have a couple of Monte Carlos and a couple of Grand Prix GTP's. I talked to a trooper during one of our "Roadside Safety Checks" and he said that those cars were a PITA because they weren't heavy duty enough for normal patrol use, and were constantly in the shop.

Mike F

Yes, I would not recommend FWD for patrol use. The GTP accelerates much faster than an Impala though. It is being replaced with a RWD G8 with a 362 HP 6.0L V8.

GTO_04

 

[bigbluemsp]

FWD for Police is bad. Look at the Intrepid and 02 Impala's. They couldn't keep brakes or front ends in them things...

 

[bigbluemsp]

Accurate 1/43 Scale Msp Goose Comming Soon

I hate trying to make 1/43 diecast cars because they are so damn small to paint and decal.

I do all kinds of 1/24, 1/26 and 1/18 diecast cars for local departments but 1/43 is a PITA.

WELL FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS...

Also a 1/43 1941 MSP car but there isn't a pic of it yet.

I'm geeked about this one...

www.policecarmodels.com is the site to look at. Click on PRE ORDER and go to FIRST RESPONSE on the right side.





HA HA HA HA




I've done cars for the following.

Michigan State Police 300-325 of them
St. Clair County Sheriff 50
Port Huron Police 25
Marysville Police 10
Lansing Police 3
Detroit Police 100
Wayne County Sheriff (old decals) 10
US Border Patrol (old decals) 10
Sarnia Ont Canada Police 5
OPP 25
RCMP 25

And more. But Im slowing down due to work

 

[Jimmy252]

Some farmington hills stuff

http://www.bouwkamp.net/miscanner/ (i am not taking credit for these pics)