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topazman
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They never had cossies
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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irelandoffline
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GusK
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Just saw an unmarked 530d Touring 07-D-144XX on Merrion Square. The car was Deep Green Metallic and had the flashing lights really nicely hidden in the front grill. Dunno how much high speed chasing will be going on in Merrion Sq though! |
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635CSi
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<Quote>Gardai have taken delivery of
15 new high end BMWs ? 530ds and 525is<Quote>
This is what the government are spending our hard earned money on Edited by 635CSi |
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Kin Mak
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I don't think it is that a waste of money. I am sure they are much better suited to the job than the pieces of crap the Gardi are driving in now. What I am pissed off is what all those ministers spend they money on. Also get the roads fixed, it is freegin annoying I am swerving around everywhere trying to avoid potholes. I could bury a dead cat in the size of the potholes littered all over the city. Rant over. |
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Mick525i
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UJM3
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Have gardai ever been given a rwd car in recent years? most of them struggle with fwd..
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635CSi
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I'd say in a years time they will be in bits, all battered with scuff marks all over them like typical Garda Mondeos
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T.J.
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yes it is - don't you think it's worthwhile? They're doing a job, they deserve the tools. And being on the road, they deserve a decent and safe 'office' environment. |
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kdevitt
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Fully agree - some of the current vehicles they have aren't up to the task. |
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kbannon
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Don't the traffic corps have pretty much their choice of cars? Quality or safety never really came into it AFAIK.
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T.J.
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Dunno Killian. But they've had Volvos & Saabs, they're safe cars. Subarus have a high degree of active safety. BMWs are. Do they have a car evaluation process like they do in the UK for stopping distances, handling when laden with Police kit, performance etc..? Octavia vRS estates would be another good motor; the previous one was very highly rated by UK police. A mates vRS MkI that was on track @ the VIP day had incredible brakes - stopped like hitting a wall time after time and pedal stayed firm with little fade. I was impressed. |
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Mick525i
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I saw a LS reg Mondeo pulling a chap in a red golf yesterday on the protlaiose by-pass. I thouhgt all Garda cars had D reg??? It had blues in the grill and went past me well over the ton.. Whats the story? its getting harder to spot them all the time. Mick |
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kbannon
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Mick - I heard tales on boards.ie of gardai pulling people whilst driving NI registered cars!
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Mick525i
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Very suspect. |
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T.J.
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Sounds a bit mad alright! And very devious. All the NI cars I see around the place are hosing it. To be honest, it must be a right pain being a youngfella trying to break the law all the time for cheap, dangerous thrills. I'm glad I broke the 30yr mark, am more sensible, & have a wife who tells me to go slow. God help me if we have kids - I'll be the worst traffic cop I know. |
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635CSi
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I suppose it is, I'm just a bit jealous. It will save alot of money in tyre bills from the swap to rear wheel drive. [/QUOTE] Dunno Killian. But they've had Volvos & Saabs, they're safe cars. Subarus have a high degree of active safety. BMWs are. [/QUOTE] They've had Saabs before and apparently Subarus but they've never had Volvos, the UK have Volvo S60 and V70 T5s which may be front wheel drive but they still have a lot of pace. Edited by 635CSi |
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T.J.
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I've seen S40s in Garda colours... maybe not the Traffic Corps though.
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Dergside
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There is a traffic corp S40 to be seen regularly on the M4 around Enfield. |
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Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93.
Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
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Dalts
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I think I know where these Cars are being 'kitted out for Service'...I must make some enquiries.
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Have you any old autographs or tapes...
Now: E39 523i, Audi A6 Avant Quattro, E30 318i Cab Then: E36 320i, E34 520i, E30 323i |
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