"SoCalMike" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:
"SoCalMike" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:

I said nothing about reducing engine size. I'm talking about the 100-200
lbs of extra parts that a 4WD vehicle needs to turn, even when 4WD is
not engaged. Take a Ford Explorer, for instance. ***BASICALLY*** the
same V-8 as a Crown Victoria. The sedan gets (in real world terms) about
25% better gas mileage.

fleets like that generally want to stick with one type of vehicle, so
they can keep a smaller supply of parts like tires, filters, etc. plus,
car tires are cheaper than SUV tires.


True, but with the political clout they have, I don't think the NYS
police would put up with bad vehicles for very long, considering that
they have to drive the things in some of the most disgusting weather
you've ever seen.
what are they using? malibus? crown vics? tahoes?

Crown Victorias, nicely modified, and a few nice Mustangs, heavily tweaked.