2011 Ford Taurus Interceptor!

[Rofocowboy84]

The Ford is pretty depressing we just saw it at a pre release Looks like the Chevrolet will be the hot item. Heard Carbon is still 3 years away if it can even pass crash testing.

Do you actually have any reasons to back up your "depressing" opinion? Are we talking looks, performance, what? I know as far as looks, the Taurus looks f'ing hot, while the Chevy looks like every other Chevy sedan out there.....

 

[cory y]

performance wise, nothing is going to touch the new Caprice


http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the-garage/custom-built/ford-police-interceptor/

 

[Fast LT1]

I don't like it, it looks fugly! Rather have a Caprice, Impala, or a Crown Vic. But it still doesn't come near the "sexy-ness" of the Impala SS!


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[Station 3]

You can't compare a sedan to an SUV! Now, if you were to complain that an Expedition doesn't have enough room for you, so you'd have to stick with your Tahoe, that's one thing. I'm guessing you have a Tahoe to begin with because you couldn't fit into a CVPI or Charger, right?

Actually i like our CVPIs they are nice rides but the ones we have are 2008s and the Tahoe is assigned to me so thats why i drive it. But i do take the CVPIs out and about every once in a while they are plenty big for me. And the charger well we dont have one so i cant speak about that car.

 

[Newberry13]

I can't speak for a Charger with a partition in it, but I have '09 R/T AWD. I have plenty of room, and I'm 6'5" and 240. The only annoying part is have to squat down at traffic lights that are mounted to high! I have driven the car before after my wife who's 5'10", so I would venture to guess that I would fit in there with a partition. Just don't tell me to stay in there for extended periods.

 

[Rofocowboy84]

Actually i like our CVPIs they are nice rides but the ones we have are 2008s and the Tahoe is assigned to me so thats why i drive it. But i do take the CVPIs out and about every once in a while they are plenty big for me. And the charger well we dont have one so i cant speak about that car.

So, since the new Interceptor has been shown to be essentially just as big at the CVPI, how can you say that it won't be big enough for you?

 

[ParkPiggy]

I can't speak for a Charger with a partition in it, but I have '09 R/T AWD. I have plenty of room, and I'm 6'5" and 240. The only annoying part is have to squat down at traffic lights that are mounted to high! I have driven the car before after my wife who's 5'10", so I would venture to guess that I would fit in there with a partition. Just don't tell me to stay in there for extended periods.

I have an 07 R/T, and agree. At 6ft, I don't even have the seat slid all the way back!

 

[nerdly_dood]

That's what training is for.

That was implied.

 

[Station 3]

So, since the new Interceptor has been shown to be essentially just as big at the CVPI, how can you say that it won't be big enough for you?

Dont care what a piece of paper says im not getting in that car whats the world coming too might as well strap a lightbar on a honda civic and drive it around. Same thing

 

[ISU_Cyclone]

Dont care what a piece of paper says im not getting in that car whats the world coming too might as well strap a lightbar on a honda civic and drive it around. Same thing

I could fit a Civic in my trunk

 

[nerdly_dood]

Dont care what a piece of paper says im not getting in that car whats the world coming too might as well strap a lightbar on a honda civic and drive it around. Same thing

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[RL1]

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That;s totally different from what he was saying! There's no lightbar

 

[Station 3]

You guys haha

 

[nerdly_dood]

That;s totally different from what he was saying! There's no lightbar

It's got a light in the headliner, in the foglight housings, and I'd expect more in back, as well as hideaways all around.


But if you really require a lightbar:

 

[Station 3]

What light bar is that? looks weird

 

[cory y]

looks like a 36in optix C32100

 

[nerdly_dood]

I'm guessing it just looks like the ends are rounded because of the low angle.

 

[Tom]

Dont care what a piece of paper says im not getting in that car whats the world coming too might as well strap a lightbar on a honda civic and drive it around. Same thing

I don't understand? Taurus' have been used as police cars (at least in my area) for years and years. So what's so bad about a body style change? The new look to me is the best looking Taurus yet. I don't understand your rational; at first it was because it was to small, but now since that's disproved you're reverting to the cars looks?? Seems dumb to me but that's just what I think

 

[ParkPiggy]

I don't understand? Taurus' have been used as police cars (at least in my area) for years and years. So what's so bad about a body style change? The new look to me is the best looking Taurus yet. I don't understand your rational; at first it was because it was to small, but now since that's disproved you're reverting to the cars looks?? Seems dumb to me but that's just what I think

Its change, some people merely cringe at it.

 

[cory y]

Rejecting the new interceptor just because you dont like the way it looks without even ever trying it on for size, is the same as people rejecting the new Caprice because it has a center console shift.


quit being so damned thickheaded and moronic and put some research into things before blindly condemming something because its new and different.

 

[spike91]

really unimpressed. car is whatever, but the lights look terrible.

 

[ISU_Cyclone]

really unimpressed. car is whatever, but the lights look terrible.

Judging an entire vehicle by the DEMO lights? They can be changed...it's not like they come from the factory all lit up. ;-)

 

[Doug]

Dont care what a piece of paper says im not getting in that car whats the world coming too might as well strap a lightbar on a honda civic and drive it around. Same thing

Why are you forming opinions on a car that's not even released yet? Why not try it firsthand when it comes out, and make your decisions based on firsthand, real-world encounters and not internet discussions?

 

[ISU_Cyclone]

With the new Caprice now being planned for public sale, will Ford do the same with this "fleet" Taurus?

 

[cory y]

where did you hear that the Caprice was planned fro public sale?

 

[ISU_Cyclone]

where did you hear that the Caprice was planned fro public sale?

Just some google searches I was doing that offered up some articles.


http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/07/report-2011-chevrolet-caprice-to-be-sold-to-the-public.html


From the article: "Chevrolet’s fleet-only Caprice will likely be sold to the General Public after a tide of interest forced General Motors to re-consider their plans to restrict sales to fleets.





The Caprice is essentially a stretched version of the Pontiac G8, a rear-drive, V8 powered large sedan based off the much-lauded, Australian market Holden Commodore. The G8 was beloved by enthusiasts but tepidly received by the public. The G8 lasted only two model years before the Pontiac brand was killed by General Motors.





According to a report from Carenvy.ca, a “very reliable source” confirmed that the car will be sold in dealerships, but gave no details as to trim levels or how the vehicle would be positioned. After contact Car Envy’s Peter Dushenski, we’re inclined to believe the information as true. The new Caprice nameplate has a ton of cachet among a few demographics, as boomers remember the car from their youth, and young people associate the car with hip-hop music, lowriders and “donks”. The prospect of a Corvette derived small-block V8 is also enticing.





General Motors also revealed their first pictures of the “Detective Package” Caprice, which should give some major clues as to how the civilian version will look if it comes to market. A Caprice sold to the public will likely have an upgraded interior compared to the G8 and the workhorse versions, and don’t be surprised to see a V6 version as well."


This could be outdated...but it seems legit.

 

[cory y]

If that's the case I would probably thing they would public release it a year or two after the pd versions... that being said ill be first in line. Unless I find a dealer I can hornswaggle into selling me a 9c3 before....

 

[ISU_Cyclone]

If that's the case I would probably thing they would public release it a year or two after the pd versions... that being said ill be first in line. Unless I find a dealer I can hornswaggle into selling me a 9c3 before....

I'll be right with you in line ;-)

 

[FireEMSPolice]

Just some google searches I was doing that offered up some articles.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/07/report-2011-chevrolet-caprice-to-be-sold-to-the-public.html


From the article: "Chevrolet’s fleet-only Caprice will likely be sold to the General Public after a tide of interest forced General Motors to re-consider their plans to restrict sales to fleets.





The Caprice is essentially a stretched version of the Pontiac G8, a rear-drive, V8 powered large sedan based off the much-lauded, Australian market Holden Commodore. The G8 was beloved by enthusiasts but tepidly received by the public. The G8 lasted only two model years before the Pontiac brand was killed by General Motors.





According to a report from Carenvy.ca, a “very reliable source” confirmed that the car will be sold in dealerships, but gave no details as to trim levels or how the vehicle would be positioned. After contact Car Envy’s Peter Dushenski, we’re inclined to believe the information as true. The new Caprice nameplate has a ton of cachet among a few demographics, as boomers remember the car from their youth, and young people associate the car with hip-hop music, lowriders and “donks”. The prospect of a Corvette derived small-block V8 is also enticing.





General Motors also revealed their first pictures of the “Detective Package” Caprice, which should give some major clues as to how the civilian version will look if it comes to market. A Caprice sold to the public will likely have an upgraded interior compared to the G8 and the workhorse versions, and don’t be surprised to see a V6 version as well."


This could be outdated...but it seems legit.

Its dated July 13 2010 so not really outdated. They would have to sell the Caprice to the public so it could blend in. Otherwise, people will know its a cop since they are the only ones with them

 

[ISU_Cyclone]

Its dated July 13 2010 so not really outdated. They would have to sell the Caprice to the public so it could blend in. Otherwise, people will know its a cop since they are the only ones with them

I think the even bigger motivation is GM realizing that they could sell A LOT of these cars.

 

[ParkPiggy]

The bigger reason to sell them to the public, is that it is more justification when they move the Zeta platform to the US, from Australia. Between the Zeta and Alpha lines, it should tie up the Caprice PPV, Camaro, CTS, a "full size flag ship" for caddy, a Buick, and a chevy.

 

[HILO]

Chevrolet has said they are bringing the G8 back. It will not be the caprice. I don't see the blending in being an issue. People can't see a squad car with lights flashing, they won't notice a fat impala! I think the caprice will dominate within 2 years. A lot of agencies have bought cars recently, but I have noticed more and more cancelling RFB' s. with the reason on waiting for new model release.

 

[theolog]

It'll be fine for family use and admin or detective assignment, but a complete failure as a general patrol duty car, just like the Impala.


I hope Dodge and Chevy pick up Ford's market share. The Taurus/Interceptor is a joke.

 

[cory y]

since when is the impala a compele failure

 

[theolog]

since when is the impala a compele failure

As a police car for the first four years' worth, and ever since as a FWD V6 for rural or highway use.

 

[cory y]

As a police car for the first four years' worth, and ever since as a FWD V6 for rural or highway use.

While I agree the last body style of the impala was pretty shitty as a patrol car, but the current generation is a damn good car.


Its faster than a vic and V6 charger, and designed from the drawing board AS a police car, then modified into a civilian car. Unlike the vic or charger.


Have you spend any real time behind the wheel of a current generation impala 9c1?

 

[theolog]

Have you spend any real time behind the wheel of a current generation impala 9c1?

No, but quite a few of my coworkers have...and my personal car is a 2008 SS Impala. That should count for something! :bonk:

 

[Fast LT1]

We have an 09 9C1 and i love it during the winter, though its not my assigned car so i rarely get to drive it! But i'd buy one for a pov in a heartbeat if i got a good deal on one!

 

[theolog]

One thing I rarely have to worry about is snow...I always forget to leave room for that in my FWD criticism.

 

[FireEMSPolice]

My FIL was assigned an 06 9C1 Impala when he was a Sgt. It was really awful and wished they had a Crown Victoria. They have a fleet full of 9C1's, PPV Tahoe's and TrailBlazers. They have 1 or 2 CVPI's left and just ordered a 11' CVPI, their first since 2003 or 2004. All the officers hate the 9C1's and TrailBlazers. He has a TrailBlazer since he is now a Lt.