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Not so exotic to many but a treasure to me

jdMyers
jdMyers Posts: 1,336
Not so exotic to many but for me at these individual pockets of time in my life we're exotic for me.  My various rides.  Be kind



Columbus, Ohio
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,700
    Have you seen the new lights they are doing?

    Fully hidden led strips... can't tell there are lights until they turn on, then all sorts of lights along running boards, roof lines, grills, pillars, etc.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,795
    That dislike was from me.  It's not sporting anymore.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
  • Beautiful rides - the lot of them. Keep them coming. 
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,068
    jdMyers said:
    Not so exotic to many but for me at these individual pockets of time in my life we're exotic for me.  My various rides.  Be kind



    Cool! - so you are retired now? I don't know about other states but IL seem to be using more and more SUVs and unmarked pickup trucks now than sedans.
  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    That's because there are hardly any sedans left that are from the traditional US brands.  Most municipalities try to buy American brands.

    Ford = Zero sedans.
    Chevy = Malibu, a little small for a police vehicle.
    Dodge / Chrysler = Charger / 300 - still used in some places.

    The sedan is dead.

    I missed the change, but woke up one day to notice the limited number of models most companies are offering.  It is wild that Chrysler offers three total models with their name on it.  Dodge has four.  Ram must be keeping them afloat.


    Clinton, Iowa
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,789
    Langner91 said:
    That's because there are hardly any sedans left that are from the traditional US brands.  Most municipalities try to buy American brands.

    Ford = Zero sedans.
    Chevy = Malibu, a little small for a police vehicle.
    Dodge / Chrysler = Charger / 300 - still used in some places.

    The sedan is dead.

    I missed the change, but woke up one day to notice the limited number of models most companies are offering.  It is wild that Chrysler offers three total models with their name on it.  Dodge has four.  Ram must be keeping them afloat.


    Americans just like them some trucks and SUVs.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,295
    I want to know what that thing is...
     

     

    ___________

    "When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."

    - Lin Yutang


  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,081
    Langner91 said:
    That's because there are hardly any sedans left that are from the traditional US brands.  Most municipalities try to buy American brands.

    Ford = Zero sedans.
    Chevy = Malibu, a little small for a police vehicle.
    Dodge / Chrysler = Charger / 300 - still used in some places.

    The sedan is dead.

    I missed the change, but woke up one day to notice the limited number of models most companies are offering.  It is wild that Chrysler offers three total models with their name on it.  Dodge has four.  Ram must be keeping them afloat.


    Americans just like them some trucks and SUVs.  
    True.  But it also never made sense to buy a Ford Taurus - or whatever, when you could get a Camry or Accord - with much better gas mileage and similar safety ratings.  

    With that said, a good friend, who is a retired policeman, bought a new Taurus in 2010.  In 2019 it had 38000 miles on it, had multiple dents on the hood, roof, and trunk from hail damage (he had gotten a generous check from the insurance company), and he needed to get rid of it to get something he could tow behind his RV.  I was in need of a new/used vehicle and was looking at something in the $30k range.  I had never and would never consider a Ford - and he knew that.  He gave me the keys to it and said "drive it for a month or so and see if you like it".  

    A month later I bought a very comfortable, very smooth-driving, very safe (much better traction on wet roads than my wife's Camry) vehicle for $6000 (he discounted the price for the insurance check he had already received for the hail damage) and saved myself about $25k compared to what I was planning on spending.  

    At any rate, the point is that there was nothing wrong with the Ford sedans, they just didn't appeal to many people - mostly due to their heavy weight and the impact that had on gas mileage, I think.

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,789
    Foghorn said:
    Langner91 said:
    That's because there are hardly any sedans left that are from the traditional US brands.  Most municipalities try to buy American brands.

    Ford = Zero sedans.
    Chevy = Malibu, a little small for a police vehicle.
    Dodge / Chrysler = Charger / 300 - still used in some places.

    The sedan is dead.

    I missed the change, but woke up one day to notice the limited number of models most companies are offering.  It is wild that Chrysler offers three total models with their name on it.  Dodge has four.  Ram must be keeping them afloat.


    Americans just like them some trucks and SUVs.  
    True.  But it also never made sense to buy a Ford Taurus - or whatever, when you could get a Camry or Accord - with much better gas mileage and similar safety ratings.  

    With that said, a good friend, who is a retired policeman, bought a new Taurus in 2010.  In 2019 it had 38000 miles on it, had multiple dents on the hood, roof, and trunk from hail damage (he had gotten a generous check from the insurance company), and he needed to get rid of it to get something he could tow behind his RV.  I was in need of a new/used vehicle and was looking at something in the $30k range.  I had never and would never consider a Ford - and he knew that.  He gave me the keys to it and said "drive it for a month or so and see if you like it".  

    A month later I bought a very comfortable, very smooth-driving, very safe (much better traction on wet roads than my wife's Camry) vehicle for $6000 (he discounted the price for the insurance check he had already received for the hail damage) and saved myself about $25k compared to what I was planning on spending.  

    At any rate, the point is that there was nothing wrong with the Ford sedans, they just didn't appeal to many people - mostly due to their heavy weight and the impact that had on gas mileage, I think.
    Totally agree Dan. I happened to be given a Ford Taurus as a rental some years ago (I want to say around 2016).  I was pleasantly surprised by how well it drove. The interior was pretty nice too.  


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    Foghorn said:
    Langner91 said:
    That's because there are hardly any sedans left that are from the traditional US brands.  Most municipalities try to buy American brands.

    Ford = Zero sedans.
    Chevy = Malibu, a little small for a police vehicle.
    Dodge / Chrysler = Charger / 300 - still used in some places.

    The sedan is dead.

    I missed the change, but woke up one day to notice the limited number of models most companies are offering.  It is wild that Chrysler offers three total models with their name on it.  Dodge has four.  Ram must be keeping them afloat.


    Americans just like them some trucks and SUVs.  
    True.  But it also never made sense to buy a Ford Taurus - or whatever, when you could get a Camry or Accord - with much better gas mileage and similar safety ratings.  

    With that said, a good friend, who is a retired policeman, bought a new Taurus in 2010.  In 2019 it had 38000 miles on it, had multiple dents on the hood, roof, and trunk from hail damage (he had gotten a generous check from the insurance company), and he needed to get rid of it to get something he could tow behind his RV.  I was in need of a new/used vehicle and was looking at something in the $30k range.  I had never and would never consider a Ford - and he knew that.  He gave me the keys to it and said "drive it for a month or so and see if you like it".  

    A month later I bought a very comfortable, very smooth-driving, very safe (much better traction on wet roads than my wife's Camry) vehicle for $6000 (he discounted the price for the insurance check he had already received for the hail damage) and saved myself about $25k compared to what I was planning on spending.  

    At any rate, the point is that there was nothing wrong with the Ford sedans, they just didn't appeal to many people - mostly due to their heavy weight and the impact that had on gas mileage, I think.
    I drove a bubble model hand-me-down 1996 Taurus until it was rear-ended, and totaled, by some dumb fvck in 2008. 

    Loved that car. Parts for simple things were easy to find online. Banged out a dent here and there with a rubber mallet. Loved seeing the look on folks' faces when I would show up with it to pick up furniture. I still miss it.


    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    Don't forget Dubai Police...



    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Botch said:
    I want to know what that thing is...
     

     


    It's a Romulan Warbird that has just uncloaked...




    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    Langner91 said:
    That's because there are hardly any sedans left that are from the traditional US brands.  Most municipalities try to buy American brands.

    Ford = Zero sedans.
    Chevy = Malibu, a little small for a police vehicle.
    Dodge / Chrysler = Charger / 300 - still used in some places.

    The sedan is dead.

    I missed the change, but woke up one day to notice the limited number of models most companies are offering.  It is wild that Chrysler offers three total models with their name on it.  Dodge has four.  Ram must be keeping them afloat.


    Chrysler/Dodge hasn't been an American brand for some years now. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,795
    caliking said:
    Langner91 said:
    That's because there are hardly any sedans left that are from the traditional US brands.  Most municipalities try to buy American brands.

    Ford = Zero sedans.
    Chevy = Malibu, a little small for a police vehicle.
    Dodge / Chrysler = Charger / 300 - still used in some places.

    The sedan is dead.

    I missed the change, but woke up one day to notice the limited number of models most companies are offering.  It is wild that Chrysler offers three total models with their name on it.  Dodge has four.  Ram must be keeping them afloat.


    Chrysler/Dodge hasn't been an American brand for some years now. 
    Years back all the part prints were labeled "Diamler Chrysler" and when I left the tool and die world their prints were titled FCA for Fiat Chrysler America. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
  • jdMyers
    jdMyers Posts: 1,336
    CPFC1905 said:
    Far, far nicer than my first two;




    Did have one of these to myself later on.  Rank = privileges.

    Wow.  Not that's fun
    Columbus, Ohio
  • jdMyers
    jdMyers Posts: 1,336
    RRP said:
    jdMyers said:
    Not so exotic to many but for me at these individual pockets of time in my life we're exotic for me.  My various rides.  Be kind



    Cool! - so you are retired now? I don't know about other states but IL seem to be using more and more SUVs and unmarked pickup trucks now than sedans.
    Yes sir.  Now in our city schools.  We went to a lot of suvs as well.  We begged for the. For our k9 handlers.  Now regular issue.
    Columbus, Ohio
  • jdMyers
    jdMyers Posts: 1,336
    Botch said:
    I want to know what that thing is...
     

     

    I was waiting for that.  It's a secret service drone.  Always up when airforce 1 is expoaed.
    Columbus, Ohio
  • jdMyers
    jdMyers Posts: 1,336
    Romulan war bird hilarious 
    Columbus, Ohio
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,545
    in the 80's i grew up in a one cop town with an old checker cab in faded blue similar to this one but not so nice. getting him to chase you was a game. that thing could do 0 to 60 in about 2 minutes


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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 1,995
    jdMyers said:
    CPFC1905 said:
    Far, far nicer than my first two;




    Wow.  Not that's fun
    My last actual operational role required one of these;


    G-Wagen 320 diesel. B6 uparmoured.  Quick to about 50 mph, then not much else.  But you could see all four corners, fitted through narrow gaps and it was solid as a rock.
    Had a few Land Cruisers too which were much better for cross-decking in to. 
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,700
    CPFC1905 said:
    jdMyers said:
    CPFC1905 said:
    Far, far nicer than my first two;




    Wow.  Not that's fun
    My last actual operational role required one of these;


    G-Wagen 320 diesel. B6 uparmoured.  Quick to about 50 mph, then not much else.  But you could see all four corners, fitted through narrow gaps and it was solid as a rock.
    Had a few Land Cruisers too which were much better for cross-decking in to. 
    That is a sweet whip!

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,090
    However, the locale for that whip would leave a lot to be desired...
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,700
    lousubcap said:
    However, the locale for that whip would leave a lot to be desired...
    Surely, protecting the Queen at Buckingham palace wasn't so bad?

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • jdMyers said:
    RRP said:
    jdMyers said:
    Not so exotic to many but for me at these individual pockets of time in my life we're exotic for me.  My various rides.  Be kind



    Cool! - so you are retired now? I don't know about other states but IL seem to be using more and more SUVs and unmarked pickup trucks now than sedans.
    Yes sir.  Now in our city schools.  We went to a lot of suvs as well.  We begged for the. For our k9 handlers.  Now regular issue.
    Congratulations on your retirement! My son is just starting his career, going through the FTO phase
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,068
    jdMyers said:
    Tell your son to keep a scrap book.  Document a quick sentence.  The best of the day.  The worst of the day.  Over time.  He will have a great book
    You, know...THAT is such great advice for ANYONE these days! Though I am soon to be 79 and have been retired for 19 years I worked at 7 companies. While I am actually blessed with an uncanny memory I know most people are not...yet due to my age I am actually the sole surviving member of upper management at 5 of those employers! I can recite this and that to widows and other survivors...BUT if they don't know I still exist then so what...I even have a totally priceless record of personnel from one employer which spans nearly 60 years!!!
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,700
    RRP said:
    jdMyers said:
    Tell your son to keep a scrap book.  Document a quick sentence.  The best of the day.  The worst of the day.  Over time.  He will have a great book
    You, know...THAT is such great advice for ANYONE these days! Though I am soon to be 79 and have been retired for 19 years I worked at 7 companies. While I am actually blessed with an uncanny memory I know most people are not...yet due to my age I am actually the sole surviving member of upper management at 5 of those employers! I can recite this and that to widows and other survivors...BUT if they don't know I still exist then so what...I even have a totally priceless record of personnel from one employer which spans nearly 60 years!!!
    I can't remember a co-workers name if I don't see them for 6 months.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • jdMyers
    jdMyers Posts: 1,336
    Lastly.  Something i learned early on but complete failed at it.  Tell your son, as much as he might hate it. Learn to play golf where the director of public safety or the governor plays.  The who is who of law enforcement is made on the golf course.  I witnessed more promotions made by the suggestion of the governor and or presidential staff on the golf course.  
    Columbus, Ohio
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,068
    jdMyers said:
    Lastly.  Something i learned early on but complete failed at it.  Tell your son, as much as he might hate it. Learn to play golf where the director of public safety or the governor plays.  The who is who of law enforcement is made on the golf course.  I witnessed more promotions made by the suggestion of the governor and or presidential staff on the golf course.  
    OR...learn to be a damn good caddy who knows what he is talking about PLUS when to keep his mouth shut about what happened at the 19th hole... =)