NYPD is going " green " . New hybrid cruiser trials
02-19-09, 04:15 PM
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It seems like a pretty cool idea, and i dont really care about what brand anything is anymore if the product is better or not, and in reality, would the NYPD buyign Malibus really make that much of difference? I mean, if they make money for GM, they are just going to lose money on the extra gas they paid if they got it over the Altima
02-19-09, 06:43 PM
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Because this program has clearly been in the works and the Fusion hybrid isn't even out yeah. Availability. That's a huge reason I'm sure why the Fusion wasn't used.
The Malibu hybrid isn't worth the cost.
Altima hybrid: 198 HP, 35 MPG City
Malibu hybrid: 164 HP, 24 MPG City
The Malibu is slow and frankly, a mild hybrid isn't going to cut in NYC.
Now, I don't hate on American goods. I own Ford stock. But the Altima is the better product here for a police vehicle.
The Malibu hybrid isn't worth the cost.
Altima hybrid: 198 HP, 35 MPG City
Malibu hybrid: 164 HP, 24 MPG City
The Malibu is slow and frankly, a mild hybrid isn't going to cut in NYC.
Now, I don't hate on American goods. I own Ford stock. But the Altima is the better product here for a police vehicle.
02-20-09, 06:54 AM
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02-20-09, 06:58 AM
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Because this program has clearly been in the works and the Fusion hybrid isn't even out yeah. Availability. That's a huge reason I'm sure why the Fusion wasn't used.
The Malibu hybrid isn't worth the cost.
Altima hybrid: 198 HP, 35 MPG City
Malibu hybrid: 164 HP, 24 MPG City
The Malibu is slow and frankly, a mild hybrid isn't going to cut in NYC.
Now, I don't hate on American goods. I own Ford stock. But the Altima is the better product here for a police vehicle.
The Malibu hybrid isn't worth the cost.
Altima hybrid: 198 HP, 35 MPG City
Malibu hybrid: 164 HP, 24 MPG City
The Malibu is slow and frankly, a mild hybrid isn't going to cut in NYC.
Now, I don't hate on American goods. I own Ford stock. But the Altima is the better product here for a police vehicle.
Quite frankly I would recommend the Altima only b/c it would make the criminals feel awful. I have yet to write my review on it but it won't be like the Accord or Malibu I wrote about.
02-20-09, 09:29 AM
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While I am eager to read your review, I don't think the concern is about comfort. It's about saving money and being green while still having capability. In which the Altima wins hands down.
02-22-09, 09:37 PM
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cool, although I thought they'd wait for the Fusion Hybrid to come out. That'll give Nissan some incentives (none of the Nissan dealers here even stock any NAHs.... let alone have a demo)
05-05-09, 12:07 AM
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I saw one last week. Had no clue they were using them for NYPD. Obviously NYC Taxis use this, the Camry Hybrid, Escape Hybrid, and Highlander Hybrid. Anything is better than those gas guzzling, $25-30K, overweight, 20 year old Crown Victorias.
05-05-09, 06:48 AM
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For the first time, ever, you’ll be seeing New York’s finest riding around in 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids (18 marked, 22 unmarked).
Sure, at $25,391 a pop, they cost $1,500 more than the Impala but because it’s a hybrid with 35MPG for city driving, the NYPD can quickly make up that dollar number in fuel savings. The Impalas get 16MPG. And best of all, the Altimas wont cost a penny to idle.
Unfortunately the move has rubbed some people the wrong way. Visitors at CarScoop are angry for some reason:
CaliDesigner: Way to support America you NYC Pigs! Malibu hybrid, Fusion Hybrid? Come on, support your own country!
Henri : Nissan? It should be forbidden to let police departments drive import vehicles.
It’s a shame.
The real shame isnt that the Altima is made right here in Smyrna, Tennessee, or that the old Crown Victorias and Impalas are made in Canada, or that Ford makes the Fusion Hybrid in Mexico. The real shame is that this whole “buy American” nonsense got two of our big three where they are today: hooked on our tax dollars. If you really want to support America, then dont put your support behind propped up companies.
Henri : Nissan? It should be forbidden to let police departments drive import vehicles.
It’s a shame.
05-05-09, 06:55 AM
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Unfortunately the move has rubbed some people the wrong way. Visitors at CarScoop are angry for some reason:
CaliDesigner: Way to support America you NYC Pigs! Malibu hybrid, Fusion Hybrid? Come on, support your own country!
Henri : Nissan? It should be forbidden to let police departments drive import vehicles.
It’s a shame.
The real shame isnt that the Altima is made right here in Smyrna, Tennessee, or that the old Crown Victorias and Impalas are made in Canada, or that Ford makes the Fusion Hybrid in Mexico. The real shame is that this whole “buy American” nonsense got two of our big three where they are today: hooked on our tax dollars. If you really want to support America, then dont put your support behind propped up companiesHenri : Nissan? It should be forbidden to let police departments drive import vehicles.
It’s a shame.
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