08-06-2006, 12:00 AM
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 San Fernando Valley, Calif.
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Originally Posted by fpv_gtho
You seem to be under the impression the cops want CV's for their abilities and "superior" construction. The simple fact is theyre cheap and can be abused. Ford can keep making them and sell them to the cops for $10K each and probably still make profit as the use by date on the car is 20 years gone. If Chrysler could affordably hand out Charger's at the same price and rate that Ford do CV's, do you think the CV would still be in use?
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I don't recall claming any kind of "superior" construction. As for abilities, the CV does what the police require... large enough to seat 3 people in the back and two officers up front, ample acceleration, braking and handling, reasonable fuel economy, seating comfort for long hours, and engine and drivetrain longevity.
Yes, I that the CV would still be in use if Charger's were competing because the reliability of the CV's are better than the Charger's.
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Something which the Americans have made quite a few of which are designed and built and operate properly.
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham... 0-100 mph in 20 seconds.
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