Vehicle Gallery - Discussion Thread

cracking looking Volvo..

POGAN wrote: »

Better looking than this v70

the silver is nicer than the white..

POGAN wrote: »

Better looking than this v70

Looks like the guy who had the stanley knife to cut out the chunk for Armed Support Unit had the shakes.

Are these the new RSU volvos ? Please say no

POGAN wrote: »

The used uk purchase yup they don't look mean like the xc70

I suppose the usual idiocy applied regarding the Gardai having to pay money they got from the tax payer, to pay for these cars, then the VRT and the VAT for the tax man who gives it all back then to them in a few weeks.

Capri wrote: »

A little LED light up unit in the rear side window would do the 'legal' part of informing the public - gas, no other police force in the world puts 'Armed police' on their cars, what next 'Handcuffs on board' :rolleyes:

You are right I always wondered what was the point. At that rate I am surprised they are not on branch cars and ERU vehicles

Terrontress wrote: »

There's a London Met Police Volvo.

Although it has ANPR, it is not being used for traffic as it turned up to deal with a drunk shoplifter.

When I first looked at that Volvo it looks similar to the i30, MAYBE Volvo UK did a fleet deal with the Met, a load of VOLVOS for the same price as the inferior i30's - Joe Public won't notice the badges

Markcheese wrote: »

Isn't the point that we have an unarmed police force .... Yup plain clothes detectives can be armed.. The eru are armed (but neither do routine patrols or police work )
Personally I think the RSU is a fudge... If we need more ERU units regionally then fine but don't bring in armed policing by stealth...

I think the whole point of the RSU is purely a detterent to armed mobs out there. The look of the vehicles, well up until now that is, they look like the business compared with ordinary patrol vehicles.

Old diesel wrote: »

Is that just down to miles - or are the cars themselves worn out/wrecked

Mileage normal but not great patrol car

RandomAccess wrote: »

What's the issue with them?
I heard the annoying issue about being easy to forget to switch on headlights but not much else. Is problem lack of space or performance etc?

Not as good as old mondeos was the major issue clutches going very quick, brakes! I drove the 2011 tourer taught it was grand and love the drive in i40 tourer

All headlight thing was sorted with sticker on the wheel

RSU lads in LK complain about the pick up on the xc70

carzony wrote: »

they made a right mess of them new shape avensis... such an ugly car..

That's 12 reg facelift type that was brought in 2011 / 2012 just redeployed in traffic corp with battenburg

POGAN wrote: »

That's 12 reg facelift type that was brought in 2011 / 2012 just redeployed in traffic corp with battenburg

Just to be clear, I don't mean the battenburg, I mean Toyota made a mess of the slight design change..

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Seen that 5 Series before on Harcourt Street, think its either a 523i or 525i though my eyes aren't the best at times.

Another gift from CAB?

foreign wrote: »

From www.esforum.org

The original pic from http://www.fire-ireland.com/

X-tra large ambulance for X-tra large patients

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/new-ambulance-can-take-60stone-patient-30551649.html

Black BMW,520/3/5/8 ? if/when someone gets the reg then the mystery'll be solved.

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Isn't there a rule about discussing unmarked cars here? Or at least their roles.

If there is a written rule then quote it for all to abide by, but as a general rule 'unmarked cars ' generally announce themselves without any help from this forum?

foreign wrote: »

That's why I've got a question mark at the end of the sentence, it's a while since I've looked at the rules but seem to remember some mod intervention before.

Regarding what I said about getting the reg.,what I meant was if I or someone got the reg., put it into Cartell / DD and get the cc - not post the reg. here for all to see.

Regarding the general conversation about 'proper' cars such as BMW's / Audi being used - it's evident from this BMW and the 07 S60 used by traffic that there are SOME 'proper' cars being used to suppliment the unmarked 131 Mondeos - we can't afford to have a fleet of BMW 540's posted in every district :rolleyes:

Your dream motor ?
http://rsg-ontop.com/emergency/mcs-32-controller-and-bmw-response-24-package/

or even http://rsg-ontop.com/emergency/vauxhall-insignia-police-vehicle/

http://rsg-ontop.com/emergency/skoda-ambulance-fleet-vehicles/

Don't see any Hyundais mentioned -

Hyundai is proud to supply vehicles to 40 out of the 57 police forces in the UK, as well as both fire & rescue and ambulance services.

We gained acceptance onto the PITO Framework Agreement in October 2010 and have since delivered many different models to these services. As a result of another successful tender, we also work with approved converters to turn base vehicles into fully liveried, equipped and operational police vehicles

Where the 'buyers' will be heading , IF there's any funds to send them :rolleyes:
http://www.emergencyuk.com/

London Air Ambulance rapid response Skoda VRs http://londonsairambulance.co.uk/our-service/news/2014/05/new-look-rapid-response-cars

foreign wrote: »

I don't understand why Ford don't bring the interceptor ove to Europe. It's just a Mondeo really and designed for the police. I'm sure they could do something with the engines too to make them more appropriate for our markets.

Georgia have recently taken delivery of some PI Taurus' I believe.

http://mirianjugheli.com/2014/01/20/need-for-speed-style-car-for-georgian-police/

donvito99 wrote: »

Georgia have recently taken delivery of some PI Taurus' I believe.

http://mirianjugheli.com/2014/01/20/need-for-speed-style-car-for-georgian-police/

The Taurus and Fusion/Mondeo are totally different machines - can you imagine all the 'She's not a daysel ? ' comments. A lot of countries aren't as hung up about diesel as we are here and only want performance.
The new Fusion (2015 Mondeo ) doesn't have a police package in the US http://www.government-fleet.com/news/list/tag/ford-police-interceptor.aspx but you can be sure Ford UK will have one ready in their lineup


Moto-Guzzi police bike :eek:
http://www.government-fleet.com/channel/law-enforcement/news/story/2013/11/piaggio-offers-moto-guzzi-police-motorcycles.aspx

Cars, but no sirens/radios
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-04-13/news/ct-state-police-squad-cars-met-0413-20140413_1_squad-cars-parking-lot-state-highways

Another show to dream at
(Translation)
Police Cars: Exhibition GPEC 2014- 02.09.2014
New cars for police
BMW, Mercedes, Smart and VW show at the trade fair in Leipzig GPEC, what's new in special and emergency vehicles for the police.

From 9 to 11 September 2014 in Leipzig is the safety fair GPEC (General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference) instead. Among other things, show BMW , Mercedes , Smart and VW at Europe's largest trade fair for police equipment and safety engineering their latest application and special vehicles.

Picture gallery - drool :rolleyes:

http://www.autobild.de/bilder/neue-polizeiautos-gpec-2014-5289864.html#bild1

Zambia wrote: »

All very nice however I don't see where there is a secure spot to hold ones coffee.

Nice business opportunity for someone - Police-spec non-spill 1 litre coffee cup / Breakfast roll x2 holder to fit i30 (remove back seat ?? :rolleyes: )