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    Offline HemiDog

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    Saw my first HP Charger!
    « on: August 11, 2006 - 07:32:08 AM »
    I was on my way home from work last night and noticed someone pulled over by a Police Officer.  I thought the car looked funny from a distance and sure enough it was a Kansas State Trooper using an all white Charger.  It was pretty stealthy because they had all the lights inside the car (no light bar) and the only thing, besides the flashing lights, that gave it a way was the shield on the sides.  Looked really cool!  :ylsuper:

    I know  :useless:  but I didn't have a camera with me and wish I did.  :pullinghair:
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    Offline 360 'CUDA

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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #1 on: August 11, 2006 - 08:13:14 AM »
    I think you described it pretty well
    I noticed Ford is ending production on the Crown Vic.  I wonder what the next great police car will be in the coming years
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    Offline challenger72rt

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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #2 on: August 11, 2006 - 08:45:04 AM »
    here in Ottawa, we started out with 2 Charger ghost cars, but the other day I saw one in full 'Cop' colours, light bar and all.
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #3 on: August 12, 2006 - 12:19:28 AM »
    ford is ending production on the civilian crown victoria but they are continuing to produce the police interceptor which is the police version of the crown vic. In my opinion as a state trooper i believe the police interceptor is a POS. i could go on for a while about all the problems they have. but nobody wants to hear the  :blah: i cannot wait tell we get the new charger. they are faster and much cooler. i'm sure i will have one soon so watch out. :2thumbs:
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #4 on: August 12, 2006 - 12:39:42 AM »
    Here's an interesting article about the Amhearst, Ohio Police dept.

    http://www.blueovalnews.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=256

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    Offline Bondavi

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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #5 on: August 13, 2006 - 02:49:51 AM »
    Quote from: 'CUDA360 on August 11, 2006 - 08:13:14 AM

    I noticed Ford is ending production on the Crown Vic.

    Thank God. 15 freaking years is too long. These things ALL should be crushed. I actually snicker whenever I see one blow up in acton movies. "One Down!"  :grinyes:
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #6 on: August 13, 2006 - 02:55:48 AM »
    good thing they made the Charger a 4 door so they could sell them to the cops at least
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #7 on: August 13, 2006 - 04:21:04 AM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on August 13, 2006 - 02:55:48 AM
    good thing they made the Charger a 4 door so they could sell them to the cops at least

     :iagree: About all they are good for IMO.I did catch a glimpse one a few towns away going the other direction.I`ll have to see if I can get a closer look but not while getting a ticket!  :burnout: (We need a blue flashing light or cop smiley)  :grinyes:
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #8 on: August 13, 2006 - 09:08:25 AM »
    Yep,
    They are also using unmarked Chargers here in Charleston SC.
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #9 on: August 13, 2006 - 10:26:24 AM »
    They are beginning to show up around here also.    :grinyes:   I have seen some county units and Georgia State Patrol driving them....    :burnout:   
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #10 on: August 13, 2006 - 10:32:25 AM »
    The Charger is good for Cops & Taxis , not much else except demo derbys
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #11 on: August 13, 2006 - 01:15:21 PM »
     :iagree:
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #12 on: August 14, 2006 - 07:58:34 AM »
    The Charger is not a bad car at all but the use of the Charger name isn't fooling anybody. It's just a cheap marketing scam like the use of the Daytona and RT names.
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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #13 on: August 14, 2006 - 08:21:11 AM »
    Quote from: matt63 on August 14, 2006 - 07:58:34 AM
    The Charger is not a bad car at all but the use of the Charger name isn't fooling anybody. It's just a cheap marketing scam like the use of the Daytona and RT names.

    Yep. I agree!

    For around $30k (I think?)  it's a great car (If your have a family!)  You get the convenience of 4 doors, Hemi V8 power, RWD.  Just shoulda used a different name.

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    Re: Saw my first HP Charger!
    « Reply #14 on: August 14, 2006 - 09:32:14 AM »
    When the said the charger was coming out i was all fired up.waiting in line to get one,untill that thing came out.  :pullinghair: man did dcx screw up a good name (Charger).why didn't they just call it next gen station wagon. :lol: hope they don't do the same with the new chally.like the rest of you waiting to see.2 more payments on my intrepid es,do for another car,you listening dcx.  :burnout:
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