Heres What Used Police Cars are Like in England
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Date: 2019-05-28
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nzmctk
hate to break it to you but these represent a minority of British police cars the standard issue vehicles are normally Vauxhall Astras and prior to this we used vectras for the majority of the police force. Cars like these are mostly used by specialist traffic units or are work cars for superior officers, you will also find Volvos used for this purpose. My local police station has one undercover black 3 series, a couple of Volvo 4x4s and the rest all Astras I used to live in a bigger town approx 250k people where there were couple more bmws but all undercover vehicles, weirdly enough one of them was a 1 series with a 1. 6 engine but again Vauxhalls dominate the field.
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hate to break it to you but these represent a minority of British police cars the standard issue vehicles are normally Vauxhall Astras and prior to this we used vectras for the majority of the police force. Cars like these are mostly used by specialist traffic units or are work cars for superior officers, you will also find Volvos used for this purpose. My local police station has one undercover black 3 series, a couple of Volvo 4x4s and the rest all Astras I used to live in a bigger town approx 250k people where there were couple more bmws but all undercover vehicles, weirdly enough one of them was a 1 series with a 1. 6 engine but again Vauxhalls dominate the field.
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donkmeister
Ive seen a few comments talking about police engine maps. The police cars have the same engine map as the standard cars. Anecdotally police cars feel a bit revvier because they are run hard, from the start, but receive very thorough, very regular servicing. The only mechanical difference for police spec is the rear suspension is uprated to cope with the fact they carry a lot of weight all the time. Not to nitpick, but the F10 258bhp 530d saloon achieves 0-60mph in 6. 0 seconds in standard civilian trim (and 0-62mph in 6. 3, an F11 estate is heavier to the effect of being about 2 tenths slower. 6 seconds is nothing to complain about, of course.
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Ive seen a few comments talking about police engine maps. The police cars have the same engine map as the standard cars. Anecdotally police cars feel a bit revvier because they are run hard, from the start, but receive very thorough, very regular servicing. The only mechanical difference for police spec is the rear suspension is uprated to cope with the fact they carry a lot of weight all the time. Not to nitpick, but the F10 258bhp 530d saloon achieves 0-60mph in 6. 0 seconds in standard civilian trim (and 0-62mph in 6. 3, an F11 estate is heavier to the effect of being about 2 tenths slower. 6 seconds is nothing to complain about, of course.
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Ian Watson
My favourite police rocket has to be the police special Rover 827 Vitesse pursuit cars, seriously fast cars, the Rover SD1 twin plenumd V8s were fairly swift too but for me the BMW of choice is the V12 750il with the full Alpina package, serious serious fast motor that would give some supercars a run for their money. Another fine police special was the Metropolitan Polices SPG short wheelbase Ford Transits, with a jaguar back axle and a tuned V6 up front and tightened suspension made them superb corner takers at speed, making them superb London pursuit vehicles.
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My favourite police rocket has to be the police special Rover 827 Vitesse pursuit cars, seriously fast cars, the Rover SD1 twin plenumd V8s were fairly swift too but for me the BMW of choice is the V12 750il with the full Alpina package, serious serious fast motor that would give some supercars a run for their money. Another fine police special was the Metropolitan Polices SPG short wheelbase Ford Transits, with a jaguar back axle and a tuned V6 up front and tightened suspension made them superb corner takers at speed, making them superb London pursuit vehicles.
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Lee Benstead
Used police cars have been abused, thrashed and driven to mechanical failure, crash damage is never recorded, the cockpit is full of holes from all the added electrical equipment. Saying these cars are highly maintained and serviced on time is a myth, the cars are working 24/7 and need to be turned around quick. Selling it on will be a problem. If you still think buying one is a good idea go ask a police officer if they would buy one lol.
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Used police cars have been abused, thrashed and driven to mechanical failure, crash damage is never recorded, the cockpit is full of holes from all the added electrical equipment. Saying these cars are highly maintained and serviced on time is a myth, the cars are working 24/7 and need to be turned around quick. Selling it on will be a problem. If you still think buying one is a good idea go ask a police officer if they would buy one lol.
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W P
After owning a bmw for the past 4 years I would never buy another fsh or not. Bmws have way too many rubber o rings n shitty plastic hoses etc to be reliable after 6 8 years they have problem after problem. 2 mechanics have said after 10 years theyre junk. Owned a honda civic 93 model, and 2 honda motorbikes, peugeots VWs and honda are miles above the rest. For 8 grand you could got a nice honda accord 2. 4l sport waaaaaaay better car imo.
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After owning a bmw for the past 4 years I would never buy another fsh or not. Bmws have way too many rubber o rings n shitty plastic hoses etc to be reliable after 6 8 years they have problem after problem. 2 mechanics have said after 10 years theyre junk. Owned a honda civic 93 model, and 2 honda motorbikes, peugeots VWs and honda are miles above the rest. For 8 grand you could got a nice honda accord 2. 4l sport waaaaaaay better car imo.
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Rhonda Type
1: 58 Something isnt right about the log book with thisRegistered keeper states chief constableYet it is technically a company car. Have a look what name is on the MOTOnly in the insurance papers should it state the driver. Officers in the UK are not allowed to use privately owned vehiclesI only comment because you stated this was a patrol car
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1: 58 Something isnt right about the log book with thisRegistered keeper states chief constableYet it is technically a company car. Have a look what name is on the MOTOnly in the insurance papers should it state the driver. Officers in the UK are not allowed to use privately owned vehiclesI only comment because you stated this was a patrol car
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Alans Snack
its a german nazi piece of common trash, i hate german cars, expecially the modern cheap, I honestly would not accept a lift in that car, whoever bought it proves they have no taste, and they are common with the taste of a immigrant. its heavy and pollutes everywhere, plus its so big you can hardly drive it in england you fool. common fool.
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its a german nazi piece of common trash, i hate german cars, expecially the modern cheap, I honestly would not accept a lift in that car, whoever bought it proves they have no taste, and they are common with the taste of a immigrant. its heavy and pollutes everywhere, plus its so big you can hardly drive it in england you fool. common fool.
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ildrichaseron
So I used to have Toyotas, Chevrolets, Hyundais and Mazdas and I used to change their oil every 8, 000kms (5, 000 miles) with zero problems and now, I got a BMW 230i xDrive and they (along with this guy) say I dont need to change oil until every 16, 000kms (10, 000 miles. Is this proven to be okay? Feels kind of excessive. :/
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So I used to have Toyotas, Chevrolets, Hyundais and Mazdas and I used to change their oil every 8, 000kms (5, 000 miles) with zero problems and now, I got a BMW 230i xDrive and they (along with this guy) say I dont need to change oil until every 16, 000kms (10, 000 miles. Is this proven to be okay? Feels kind of excessive. :/
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adrian xxxx
Do not buy BMW. Quality lower than Fiat. Very expensive after sale service and very very arrogant staff in any garage. I hope BMW will be shout down soon. No respect for clients and money waist. I have already got expensive experience I was struggled with brand new BMW through 4 years. Thank you no more tears and fears.
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Do not buy BMW. Quality lower than Fiat. Very expensive after sale service and very very arrogant staff in any garage. I hope BMW will be shout down soon. No respect for clients and money waist. I have already got expensive experience I was struggled with brand new BMW through 4 years. Thank you no more tears and fears.
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