Police Cars in Mumbai

Stratos · 9th October 2004, 23:01

We had discussed about the future Taxis in mumbai...this time its Police cars.
The Police Force has been given more than 100 Toyota Qualis and some Mahindra Boleros too. Do you think they are appropriate vehicles?? or do u think..they are not!
Which other vehicles do u think will suit the needs of the Police?
Is it that every state in India should have the same model vehicle..similar to the Ford Crown Victoria that is used all over America..!!
Put your thoughts in this thread!

SLK · 9th October 2004, 23:11

i think.. Delhi.. has... mainly Gypsy
and.. now some qualis are coming in.

Qualis is fine.... would serve them for a ... good amount of time.

If you are thinking about.. chases!... well.. they.. hardly chase!...
they can use.. those.. hero honds for chasing... (its more effective in traffic

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normally_crazy · 9th October 2004, 23:41

i think the gypsies were better than the qualises or the boleros. firstly they were petrols , so better pick up and they were marutis cheap to service and maintain.also since it had 2 bench seats facing each other was better to get in and out during an emergency.

the qualis is a good choice , but i would rather prefer the senior staff with the qualis while the police stations and cops on duty with the gypsies.

cheers

normally_crazy · 9th October 2004, 23:45

yup one thing ..they could have the power steering version of the gypsies though.....the ones that are with the cops are the non ps ones...mighty dificult to manuvoure in traffic conditions in bombay

cheers

SLK · 10th October 2004, 00:05

i think.. its.. not just... non power steering....

it used to be the 1000cc engine.... giving out 45bhp!!! (my 800 also does that)
Well new MPFI 80bhp ones are good.... but.. 80bhp .... can they handle it, responsibly enough?

Dippy · 10th October 2004, 03:38

Qualis are doing a decent job but the Gypsys rocked. Boleros are not too fast either

Maybe a petrol Scorpio would do the trick . Anways they dont sell much . The police could pick them up in lots

Now what if the police had Vtecs ??

SLK · 10th October 2004, 05:08

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Dippy @ Oct. 10 2004,02:08)]Now what if the police had Vtecs ??

They'll... let everyone.. pass by... then start chasing

Aditya · 10th October 2004, 11:02

A car like a Ford Crown Victoria would just be too large to punt around in a conjested city like Mumbai. The ideal choice would be a Fiat Petra 1.6. It's very tough, pretty fast and not too large.

ported_head · 10th October 2004, 14:18

You read my mind Aditya, i was thinking on terms of a Palio, you need a small hatch in a small city. Besides i hardly ever see a cop Qualis with more than 4 people in the car. For the occasional party run, they could always use a Qualis.

bhp · 10th October 2004, 14:47

i think the qualis are doing better than the gypsy s bcoz they were in absolutely rotten conditions and at the max they can do 40 kmph when chasing !!! the palio 1.6 gtx could be a better option for them while chasing

shravan316 · 10th October 2004, 14:52

I agree with Aditya, a Petra or even a Palio would be ideal for the cops, but, maintainence would be on the higher side!

bhp · 10th October 2004, 15:07

hey pal maintainence wouldnt be a problem with the cops bcoz they keep on minting money on duty and off duty and the government has loads loads of money !!

shravan316 · 10th October 2004, 15:11

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (bhp @ Oct. 10 2004,13:37)]hey pal maintainence wouldnt be a problem with the cops bcoz they keep on minting money on duty and off duty and the government has loads loads of money !! *

True, yet, i doubt the government would bother abt maintainence of the police cars.

Domnic · 10th October 2004, 15:36

Maintenance hmmm... guys, there is this govt car guy who comes to our garage. This car belongs to the bangalore RTO. The car is in SUPERB condition... why?? coz the driver of the car, whenever he comes changes things that isnt even required. For example two weeks back, he came for a general check. Then donno where his brain struck, but he said the car is done 60k and i think we should overhaul it

... mind it the engine is totally fine. In the end, he just didnt overhaul the engine, but made the garage get a BRAND NEW bottom half!!, and the head re-lapped etc

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The bill came about 40k!!, and yes the driver does keep 8k!!....Guys remember the money these guys are spending is our money (taxes)....

Cheers
Dom

Stratos · 10th October 2004, 20:27

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (normally_crazy @ Oct. 09 2004,22:11)]the qualis is a good choice , but i would rather prefer the senior staff with the qualis...

I guess some senior staff has been given silver Indigo GLEs (low end).

9th October 2004, 23:01	#1
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Police Cars in Mumbai We had discussed about the future Taxis in mumbai...this time its Police cars. The Police Force has been given more than 100 Toyota Qualis and some Mahindra Boleros too. Do you think they are appropriate vehicles?? or do u think..they are not! Which other vehicles do u think will suit the needs of the Police? Is it that every state in India should have the same model vehicle..similar to the Ford Crown Victoria that is used all over America..!! Put your thoughts in this thread!
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9th October 2004, 23:11	#2
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	i think.. Delhi.. has... mainly Gypsy and.. now some qualis are coming in. Qualis is fine.... would serve them for a ... good amount of time. If you are thinking about.. chases!... well.. they.. hardly chase!... they can use.. those.. hero honds for chasing... (its more effective in traffic )
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9th October 2004, 23:41	#3
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	i think the gypsies were better than the qualises or the boleros. firstly they were petrols , so better pick up and they were marutis cheap to service and maintain.also since it had 2 bench seats facing each other was better to get in and out during an emergency. the qualis is a good choice , but i would rather prefer the senior staff with the qualis while the police stations and cops on duty with the gypsies. cheers
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9th October 2004, 23:45	#4
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	yup one thing ..they could have the power steering version of the gypsies though.....the ones that are with the cops are the non ps ones...mighty dificult to manuvoure in traffic conditions in bombay cheers
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10th October 2004, 00:05	#5
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	i think.. its.. not just... non power steering.... it used to be the 1000cc engine.... giving out 45bhp!!! (my 800 also does that) Well new MPFI 80bhp ones are good.... but.. 80bhp .... can they handle it, responsibly enough?
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10th October 2004, 03:38	#6
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	Qualis are doing a decent job but the Gypsys rocked. Boleros are not too fast either Maybe a petrol Scorpio would do the trick . Anways they dont sell much . The police could pick them up in lots Now what if the police had Vtecs ??
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10th October 2004, 11:02	#8
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,845 Thanked: 77,082 Times View My Garage	A car like a Ford Crown Victoria would just be too large to punt around in a conjested city like Mumbai. The ideal choice would be a Fiat Petra 1.6. It's very tough, pretty fast and not too large.
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10th October 2004, 14:18	#9
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	You read my mind Aditya, i was thinking on terms of a Palio, you need a small hatch in a small city. Besides i hardly ever see a cop Qualis with more than 4 people in the car. For the occasional party run, they could always use a Qualis.
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10th October 2004, 14:47	#10
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	i think the qualis are doing better than the gypsy s bcoz they were in absolutely rotten conditions and at the max they can do 40 kmph when chasing !!! the palio 1.6 gtx could be a better option for them while chasing
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10th October 2004, 14:52	#11
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	I agree with Aditya, a Petra or even a Palio would be ideal for the cops, but, maintainence would be on the higher side!
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10th October 2004, 15:07	#12
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	hey pal maintainence wouldnt be a problem with the cops bcoz they keep on minting money on duty and off duty and the government has loads loads of money !!
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10th October 2004, 15:36	#14
Domnic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 428 Thanked: 6 Times	Maintenance hmmm... guys, there is this govt car guy who comes to our garage. This car belongs to the bangalore RTO. The car is in SUPERB condition... why?? coz the driver of the car, whenever he comes changes things that isnt even required. For example two weeks back, he came for a general check. Then donno where his brain struck, but he said the car is done 60k and i think we should overhaul it ... mind it the engine is totally fine. In the end, he just didnt overhaul the engine, but made the garage get a BRAND NEW bottom half!!, and the head re-lapped etc . The bill came about 40k!!, and yes the driver does keep 8k!!....Guys remember the money these guys are spending is our money (taxes).... Cheers Dom
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