Agreed, and the departments that have them generally like them. I think the issue is that it's not common, and an import, so many departments are afraid of costs and supply of replacement parts. That, and many already have a pretty big running inventory of Fords. If they have GM, it's usually a Tahoe, or Lumpala.sardillim wrote:that's a shame I think this is a great platform
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CrashTestDummy
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Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
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Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
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9C1fanatic
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Yeah there is a lot of mis information surrounding this car. Parts have never been an issue for us and many are in stock at the dealer. Also I wonder why this same concept never kept anyone from buying a BMW, Honda or any other imported vehicle?
Our agency was hesitant to buy them but after getting the people who are in the know, involved in the decision and setting the facts straight, administration chose the Caprice after testing all of the other vehicles. Now that we have them, 95 percent great feedback from the officers and administrators. Will continue to buy them as long as GM will allow us to. We are even saving a significant amount in the fuel budget on the these cars compared to the Crown Vics they are replacing.
Our agency was hesitant to buy them but after getting the people who are in the know, involved in the decision and setting the facts straight, administration chose the Caprice after testing all of the other vehicles. Now that we have them, 95 percent great feedback from the officers and administrators. Will continue to buy them as long as GM will allow us to. We are even saving a significant amount in the fuel budget on the these cars compared to the Crown Vics they are replacing.
Garner Ames
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
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9C1fanatic
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Well my agency has been very pleased with the cars and just placed an order for another round of Caprices. 12 cars this time around. Should show in the April stats.
Garner Ames
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
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elc32955
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Good deal! We're coming to your department's vehicle auction in a few years!
Eric
Eric
System Manager and your tour guide for the day. 2015 Caprice w/LFX, former NC DPS staff car. Partial hybrid G8/SS/Camaro SS interior mods, SS MyLink radio upgrade, 2016 Camaro V6 rims, GMPP Malibu chrome exhaust tips, otherwise bone stock for now.
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9C1fanatic
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Sounds like a plan. Who ever gets mine down the road will be lucky. I take care of this thing like it was one of my children. I'm so OCD, I even have been paying out of my own pocket for the correct oil since the city garage doesn't believe in factory recommendations!
Garner Ames
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
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elc32955
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April 2015 numbers are in, 147 units sold. Someone needs to inculcate these guys in the mantra of "SELLSELLSELL!!"... or lower the bid prices... or a combo.
System Manager and your tour guide for the day. 2015 Caprice w/LFX, former NC DPS staff car. Partial hybrid G8/SS/Camaro SS interior mods, SS MyLink radio upgrade, 2016 Camaro V6 rims, GMPP Malibu chrome exhaust tips, otherwise bone stock for now.
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9C1fanatic
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Well nice to know 1 of those 147 was mine! The same dealership I bought mine from, sold their last new 2013
model the same day I bought my 2014.
model the same day I bought my 2014.
Garner Ames
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
1975 Pontiac Grand Am L77 - 14.82 @ 92.89
1991 Chevrolet C1500 L31 Vortec/5 Speed
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LM7
2014 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 L77 - 13.60 @ 105.87
2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 L96
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elc32955
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May 2015 numbers are in, 124 units sold during this month. This brings total units sold to 12,884 cars from MY11 to MY15. 12,888 units if you count the four Canadian Caprices in 2011.
Just a few other numbers for you, the Chevrolet SS has sold 4,077 units through 5/31/15 over their two model years (MY14 & MY15). The Pontiac G8 sold 38,433 units in the US over it's two model years (MY's 08 & 09) with another 2,863 units sold in Canada for a grand total of 41,296 units.
Eric
Just a few other numbers for you, the Chevrolet SS has sold 4,077 units through 5/31/15 over their two model years (MY14 & MY15). The Pontiac G8 sold 38,433 units in the US over it's two model years (MY's 08 & 09) with another 2,863 units sold in Canada for a grand total of 41,296 units.
Eric
System Manager and your tour guide for the day. 2015 Caprice w/LFX, former NC DPS staff car. Partial hybrid G8/SS/Camaro SS interior mods, SS MyLink radio upgrade, 2016 Camaro V6 rims, GMPP Malibu chrome exhaust tips, otherwise bone stock for now.
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elc32955
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June 2015 numbers are in, 159 units sold....
Eric
Eric
System Manager and your tour guide for the day. 2015 Caprice w/LFX, former NC DPS staff car. Partial hybrid G8/SS/Camaro SS interior mods, SS MyLink radio upgrade, 2016 Camaro V6 rims, GMPP Malibu chrome exhaust tips, otherwise bone stock for now.
Re: Caprice sales figures
It's a shame. These cars just never really made that impact in the police market like they thought they would. Such a great car for work. I don't know if they had issues importing them to certain dealers, or if the Caprice didn't get the state bid? Ford dominates police fleets in NJ.