[ZR1] Corvette ZR1, A Drug Fighting Super Machine
06-27-2012, 05:18 PM
#22
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I like the idea of using a ZR1, I have no comment on drug dealers etc... but to have a ZR1 just sitting there, no way i'd cry.
Also, its funny about the gas, those crown vics probably eat more gas, and sits two? usually there is only 1 or 2 officers riding at any given time, nothing can run from this thing, and the maintenance it probably less than FORDS lol.
Also, its funny about the gas, those crown vics probably eat more gas, and sits two? usually there is only 1 or 2 officers riding at any given time, nothing can run from this thing, and the maintenance it probably less than FORDS lol.
06-27-2012, 07:46 PM
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I would like to see how much MPG the cop cars get. With those higher end engines, I would imagine it is not great.
06-27-2012, 08:33 PM
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Hazard of the profession - drug dealing, that is.
06-28-2012, 12:53 AM
#26
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Cool car!
06-28-2012, 08:03 AM
#27
Some people have nothing else better to do! Buddy of mine just told me yesterday, he is LEO, that someone sat outside a fast food restaurant and timed an officer that left his car outside running. The person then called the police dept to report the officer. 
Nothing else better to do CLEARLY!
Nothing else better to do CLEARLY!
I have been told cops are informed to leave their cars running rather than turn them off. Not sure why, but they must have a reason. As the car uses less than 1 gallon per hour idling, or so I have been told, the cost for 30 minutes is less than $1.50 as there is no tax on their gas. I think there are better ways to save a buck
Every agency has different policy's on this. The reason some are told to leave them running come from the days of not so dependable starters. Better to have the car running and burn a little fuel than to have an emergency and not be able to start the car.
The public in that town obviously doesn't see the positive side of having a car like this represent their department. Some kids who may be on the fence of being delinquents see an officer doing public events or even driving in their neighborhood may think that being a cop can be a cool thing and that the police aren't the enemy. Cars have a way of impressing kids that can really change their future. ( I know this first hand).
The public in that town obviously doesn't see the positive side of having a car like this represent their department. Some kids who may be on the fence of being delinquents see an officer doing public events or even driving in their neighborhood may think that being a cop can be a cool thing and that the police aren't the enemy. Cars have a way of impressing kids that can really change their future. ( I know this first hand).
I was told once by EM that the reason they leave them is so there is a less of chance of it not starting. They are always ready to go. It mostly applies to the winter months so the engine is already warm and ready for fast driving. However, I am not sure how that works for the summer. Anyone else thinking overheating issues?
I would like to see how much MPG the cop cars get. With those higher end engines, I would imagine it is not great.
I would like to see how much MPG the cop cars get. With those higher end engines, I would imagine it is not great.
I like the idea of using a ZR1, I have no comment on drug dealers etc... but to have a ZR1 just sitting there, no way i'd cry.
Also, its funny about the gas, those crown vics probably eat more gas, and sits two? usually there is only 1 or 2 officers riding at any given time, nothing can run from this thing, and the maintenance it probably less than FORDS lol.
Also, its funny about the gas, those crown vics probably eat more gas, and sits two? usually there is only 1 or 2 officers riding at any given time, nothing can run from this thing, and the maintenance it probably less than FORDS lol.
Right. And they're not exactly putting a ton of miles on it anyways. It's a promotional vehicle. They drive it to and from schools and in parades. Some people just see something they can't have and immediately decide that that's reason to bitch and moan.
06-28-2012, 09:13 AM
#29
Le Mans Master
06-28-2012, 09:16 AM
#30
If a tax payer in the community I'd be less concerned about upkeep and expenses involved in that than I would the idea that this car could have been sold and he money raised might have been more effectively used.
The idea of this car sitting around seems stupid to me. I seriously doubt the "deterrence value" here as the best option. I'm relatively sure the selling price of this used ZR1 would have raised enough cash to pay for a fully functional, brand new, working cruiser on the street.
Seems like a far better path to me for both the local PD and the tax payers.
A flashy Corvette in a parking lot may look better but if it's really a "deterrence" you want it's a bad joke vs a real Police car out on the street patrolling the neighborhood.
It's just my opinion but this ZR1 should have been sold.
The idea of this car sitting around seems stupid to me. I seriously doubt the "deterrence value" here as the best option. I'm relatively sure the selling price of this used ZR1 would have raised enough cash to pay for a fully functional, brand new, working cruiser on the street.
Seems like a far better path to me for both the local PD and the tax payers.
A flashy Corvette in a parking lot may look better but if it's really a "deterrence" you want it's a bad joke vs a real Police car out on the street patrolling the neighborhood.
It's just my opinion but this ZR1 should have been sold.
06-28-2012, 09:44 AM
#31
Melting Slicks
06-28-2012, 10:00 AM
#32
Melting Slicks
You think she is dumb, check out the story that CBS is telling here: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/1887...ments-corvette
Notice it is a 2008 ZR1
Notice it is a 2008 ZR1
Lol. Saw that too, a 2008 ZR1
Bunch of ignorant people. Car gets attention and sends a message. Just because its a corvette doesnt meen it guzzles gas. Hell it gets better fuel mileage than 80% of cars on the road prob.
Lastly, can you blame the dept? Looks like a great reason to put it to good use.
06-28-2012, 10:05 AM
#33
Le Mans Master
If a tax payer in the community I'd be less concerned about upkeep and expenses involved in that than I would the idea that this car could have been sold and he money raised might have been more effectively used.
The idea of this car sitting around seems stupid to me. I seriously doubt the "deterrence value" here as the best option. I'm relatively sure the selling price of this used ZR1 would have raised enough cash to pay for a fully functional, brand new, working cruiser on the street.
Seems like a far better path to me for both the local PD and the tax payers.
A flashy Corvette in a parking lot may look better but if it's really a "deterrence" you want it's a bad joke vs a real Police car out on the street patrolling the neighborhood.
It's just my opinion but this ZR1 should have been sold.
The idea of this car sitting around seems stupid to me. I seriously doubt the "deterrence value" here as the best option. I'm relatively sure the selling price of this used ZR1 would have raised enough cash to pay for a fully functional, brand new, working cruiser on the street.
Seems like a far better path to me for both the local PD and the tax payers.
A flashy Corvette in a parking lot may look better but if it's really a "deterrence" you want it's a bad joke vs a real Police car out on the street patrolling the neighborhood.
It's just my opinion but this ZR1 should have been sold.
06-28-2012, 11:14 AM
#34
06-28-2012, 11:32 AM
#35
Melting Slicks
Really you read it, because your comprehension is not that great. It was not painted it is just a wrap. Yes there is some cost to that too ,unless they go it donated, but it is small and most likely part of their publicty budget. Also, the article stated that all they have paid for so far is gas.
06-28-2012, 12:20 PM
#36
Really you read it, because your comprehension is not that great. It was not painted it is just a wrap. Yes there is some cost to that too ,unless they go it donated, but it is small and most likely part of their publicty budget. Also, the article stated that all they have paid for so far is gas.
I "read" the part that says it's just a wrap........but can't comprehend the part my eyes see in the picture .......a picture that does have what looks like lettering and badging that may be a "wrap" thing but that sure looks like Silver Paint to me......or is the idea of a "wrap" so complete it covers the whoe car?
Maybe I am completely wrong here and if so I'm not sure where I got it so wrong. Wasn't this a yellow car when they picked it up?
Last edited by Krystal; 06-28-2012 at 12:22 PM.
06-28-2012, 01:06 PM
#37
Advanced
This isn't the first instance of this. When I lived in Raleigh the Wake County Sheriff's Office confiscated a 2007 Z06 but they actually used the car for busting speeders and making drug busts. It made a bunch of public appearances too.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video...2/#/vid5627632
The county will sell the car after they get some use out of it and the money from the sale will go to Wake County Public Schools.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video...2/#/vid5627632
The county will sell the car after they get some use out of it and the money from the sale will go to Wake County Public Schools.
06-28-2012, 01:08 PM
#38
Melting Slicks
06-28-2012, 01:48 PM
#39
Pro
I don't have a problem with police confiscating drug dealers' cars. More power to them. I'm just wondering, if the owner of the car has a loan on the car, what happens with the bank that loaned the money? Are they just out of luck? Anyone know how this works?
06-28-2012, 02:33 PM
#40
Le Mans Master
My reading comprehension and eye sight are having a conflict here.
I "read" the part that says it's just a wrap........but can't comprehend the part my eyes see in the picture .......a picture that does have what looks like lettering and badging that may be a "wrap" thing but that sure looks like Silver Paint to me......or is the idea of a "wrap" so complete it covers the whoe car?
Maybe I am completely wrong here and if so I'm not sure where I got it so wrong. Wasn't this a yellow car when they picked it up?
I "read" the part that says it's just a wrap........but can't comprehend the part my eyes see in the picture .......a picture that does have what looks like lettering and badging that may be a "wrap" thing but that sure looks like Silver Paint to me......or is the idea of a "wrap" so complete it covers the whoe car?
Maybe I am completely wrong here and if so I'm not sure where I got it so wrong. Wasn't this a yellow car when they picked it up?