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Posted: 29-March-2007 at 23:05 |
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I seen one of the undercover BM's today on the Dublin side of Arklow, it was a gun metal grey 4dr 318i, 07 D 18898 |
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635CSi
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I never thought we'd see the day when the gardai use Volvo's, the S40 is a grand car though, much better than the bland original which was based on the Mitsubishi Carisma
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T.J.
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Yup, there are a few knocking about alright - they look well. I've never seen V50s which I think would be mint all livered up, but the new style S40s are around alright.
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635CSi
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Really? I never knew they had Volvo's at all and I'm a self confessed Volvo nut! I'd say they were 1.8s, I've driven one and they are quite nippy, based on the Focus chassis so that means they have good handling |
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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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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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T.J.
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I've seen S40s in Garda colours... maybe not the Traffic Corps though.
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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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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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Mick525i
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Very suspect. |
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Mick - I heard tales on boards.ie of gardai pulling people whilst driving NI registered cars!
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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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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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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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Fully agree - some of the current vehicles they have aren't up to the task. |
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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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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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Have gardai ever been given a rwd car in recent years? most of them struggle with fwd..
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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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