The BMW and Mercedes are like a our common Ford and Chevrolet in
Europe.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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griffin wrote:
>
> Yup, seen that one. There's a reason the police tend to use a lot of
> Bimmer's as traffic patrol cars in Europe. Try catching an M5 in a giant
> American Caprice or Crown Vic ...that I'd like to see. It might be a close
> race on the highway in the open but as soon as that M5 started to dance in
> traffic or go down a windy residential area ...the cops would be looking for
> a LOT of backup.

 

The BMW and Mercedes are like a our common Ford and Chevrolet in
Europe.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

griffin wrote:
>
> Yup, seen that one. There's a reason the police tend to use a lot of
> Bimmer's as traffic patrol cars in Europe. Try catching an M5 in a giant
> American Caprice or Crown Vic ...that I'd like to see. It might be a close
> race on the highway in the open but as soon as that M5 started to dance in
> traffic or go down a windy residential area ...the cops would be looking for
> a LOT of backup.

 

They have cheaper options. By a comparable standard, the Europeans could
step down to a Jetta TDI, Saab, Merker (Euro Mercury) or even lower-end
Volvo's; but instead they realize they need high performance handling and
accelaration ...so they go with the BMW (and higher end Benz).

And as a matter of fact, a lot of European places do use Ford for their main
city patrol cars:
http://www.ukpolicecars.co.uk/ as an example. But for serious pursuits
....BMW. Can you imagine if 10 highway troopers were chasing, say, an NSX or
M3, or even something like an Austin Mini or MGB on a US freeway in traffic
and were all driving 350 Vette's? It'd end up being a 10-Vette pileup and
the little Euro car would just weave its way through traffic like grandma
knitting a quilt.

Granted, I've given you the fact that some Vette's can perhaps take an M5 in
the 1/4 (maybe the newer ZR1 or ZR51 ...but no way in hell can a stock 350
take an M5), but please just admit to me that there isn't a chance for ANY
stock Vette to take an M5 around any corner. Let's just say that after 1/4
mile, both cars are moving at around probably, what, 110MPH? If at the end
of the 1/4 mile is a turn, say even something not too serious, like this
angle: ) ...would you put money on any Vette over an M5? Better yet,
would you put the pink slip to your Vette up for grabs? Whereas the Vette
would likely be ceasing to accelerate, decelerating, or checking to make
sure his belt is done up in case he comes off the road, the M5 driver is
going to shift into 4 and come out of the turn doing 120+


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CEEA2A.A7D19022@***.net...
> The BMW and Mercedes are like a our common Ford and Chevrolet in
> Europe.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

 

They have cheaper options. By a comparable standard, the Europeans could
step down to a Jetta TDI, Saab, Merker (Euro Mercury) or even lower-end
Volvo's; but instead they realize they need high performance handling and
accelaration ...so they go with the BMW (and higher end Benz).

And as a matter of fact, a lot of European places do use Ford for their main
city patrol cars:
http://www.ukpolicecars.co.uk/ as an example. But for serious pursuits
....BMW. Can you imagine if 10 highway troopers were chasing, say, an NSX or
M3, or even something like an Austin Mini or MGB on a US freeway in traffic
and were all driving 350 Vette's? It'd end up being a 10-Vette pileup and
the little Euro car would just weave its way through traffic like grandma
knitting a quilt.

Granted, I've given you the fact that some Vette's can perhaps take an M5 in
the 1/4 (maybe the newer ZR1 or ZR51 ...but no way in hell can a stock 350
take an M5), but please just admit to me that there isn't a chance for ANY
stock Vette to take an M5 around any corner. Let's just say that after 1/4
mile, both cars are moving at around probably, what, 110MPH? If at the end
of the 1/4 mile is a turn, say even something not too serious, like this
angle: ) ...would you put money on any Vette over an M5? Better yet,
would you put the pink slip to your Vette up for grabs? Whereas the Vette
would likely be ceasing to accelerate, decelerating, or checking to make
sure his belt is done up in case he comes off the road, the M5 driver is
going to shift into 4 and come out of the turn doing 120+


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CEEA2A.A7D19022@***.net...
> The BMW and Mercedes are like a our common Ford and Chevrolet in
> Europe.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

 

They have cheaper options. By a comparable standard, the Europeans could
step down to a Jetta TDI, Saab, Merker (Euro Mercury) or even lower-end
Volvo's; but instead they realize they need high performance handling and
accelaration ...so they go with the BMW (and higher end Benz).

And as a matter of fact, a lot of European places do use Ford for their main
city patrol cars:
http://www.ukpolicecars.co.uk/ as an example. But for serious pursuits
....BMW. Can you imagine if 10 highway troopers were chasing, say, an NSX or
M3, or even something like an Austin Mini or MGB on a US freeway in traffic
and were all driving 350 Vette's? It'd end up being a 10-Vette pileup and
the little Euro car would just weave its way through traffic like grandma
knitting a quilt.

Granted, I've given you the fact that some Vette's can perhaps take an M5 in
the 1/4 (maybe the newer ZR1 or ZR51 ...but no way in hell can a stock 350
take an M5), but please just admit to me that there isn't a chance for ANY
stock Vette to take an M5 around any corner. Let's just say that after 1/4
mile, both cars are moving at around probably, what, 110MPH? If at the end
of the 1/4 mile is a turn, say even something not too serious, like this
angle: ) ...would you put money on any Vette over an M5? Better yet,
would you put the pink slip to your Vette up for grabs? Whereas the Vette
would likely be ceasing to accelerate, decelerating, or checking to make
sure his belt is done up in case he comes off the road, the M5 driver is
going to shift into 4 and come out of the turn doing 120+


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CEEA2A.A7D19022@***.net...
> The BMW and Mercedes are like a our common Ford and Chevrolet in
> Europe.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

 

griffin proclaimed:

> They have cheaper options. By a comparable standard, the Europeans could
> step down to a Jetta TDI, Saab, Merker (Euro Mercury) or even lower-end
> Volvo's; but instead they realize they need high performance handling and
> accelaration ...so they go with the BMW (and higher end Benz).

Or, in one case in Italy, a Lamborghini Gallardo, complete with
lights.
>
> And as a matter of fact, a lot of European places do use Ford for their main
> city patrol cars:
> http://www.ukpolicecars.co.uk/ as an example. But for serious pursuits
> ...BMW. Can you imagine if 10 highway troopers were chasing, say, an NSX or
> M3, or even something like an Austin Mini or MGB on a US freeway in traffic
> and were all driving 350 Vette's? It'd end up being a 10-Vette pileup and
> the little Euro car would just weave its way through traffic like grandma
> knitting a quilt.

Odd that they never considered using what the police agencies in the
USofA use--radio. And sometimes helicopters with radio.
>
> Granted, I've given you the fact that some Vette's can perhaps take an M5 in
> the 1/4 (maybe the newer ZR1 or ZR51 ...but no way in hell can a stock 350
> take an M5),

M5, schmem5. Give me a Lotus!!

 

griffin proclaimed:

> They have cheaper options. By a comparable standard, the Europeans could
> step down to a Jetta TDI, Saab, Merker (Euro Mercury) or even lower-end
> Volvo's; but instead they realize they need high performance handling and
> accelaration ...so they go with the BMW (and higher end Benz).

Or, in one case in Italy, a Lamborghini Gallardo, complete with
lights.
>
> And as a matter of fact, a lot of European places do use Ford for their main
> city patrol cars:
> http://www.ukpolicecars.co.uk/ as an example. But for serious pursuits
> ...BMW. Can you imagine if 10 highway troopers were chasing, say, an NSX or
> M3, or even something like an Austin Mini or MGB on a US freeway in traffic
> and were all driving 350 Vette's? It'd end up being a 10-Vette pileup and
> the little Euro car would just weave its way through traffic like grandma
> knitting a quilt.

Odd that they never considered using what the police agencies in the
USofA use--radio. And sometimes helicopters with radio.
>
> Granted, I've given you the fact that some Vette's can perhaps take an M5 in
> the 1/4 (maybe the newer ZR1 or ZR51 ...but no way in hell can a stock 350
> take an M5),

M5, schmem5. Give me a Lotus!!

 

griffin proclaimed:

> They have cheaper options. By a comparable standard, the Europeans could
> step down to a Jetta TDI, Saab, Merker (Euro Mercury) or even lower-end
> Volvo's; but instead they realize they need high performance handling and
> accelaration ...so they go with the BMW (and higher end Benz).

Or, in one case in Italy, a Lamborghini Gallardo, complete with
lights.
>
> And as a matter of fact, a lot of European places do use Ford for their main
> city patrol cars:
> http://www.ukpolicecars.co.uk/ as an example. But for serious pursuits
> ...BMW. Can you imagine if 10 highway troopers were chasing, say, an NSX or
> M3, or even something like an Austin Mini or MGB on a US freeway in traffic
> and were all driving 350 Vette's? It'd end up being a 10-Vette pileup and
> the little Euro car would just weave its way through traffic like grandma
> knitting a quilt.

Odd that they never considered using what the police agencies in the
USofA use--radio. And sometimes helicopters with radio.
>
> Granted, I've given you the fact that some Vette's can perhaps take an M5 in
> the 1/4 (maybe the newer ZR1 or ZR51 ...but no way in hell can a stock 350
> take an M5),

M5, schmem5. Give me a Lotus!!

 

> M5, schmem5. Give me a Lotus!!

Ya, I'd take one of those too. Do they still use them on the Autobahn? Last
I heard that was the traffic patrol's choice-car for there (the Super7 I
think)? Altho, I gotta say, as a family man and as my daily city driver, I'd
take an M5 over ANYTHING else out there. Power, luxury, beauty. Mmmm.

 

> M5, schmem5. Give me a Lotus!!

Ya, I'd take one of those too. Do they still use them on the Autobahn? Last
I heard that was the traffic patrol's choice-car for there (the Super7 I
think)? Altho, I gotta say, as a family man and as my daily city driver, I'd
take an M5 over ANYTHING else out there. Power, luxury, beauty. Mmmm.