Did anyone see the blue/black Maxima police car in Law & Order SVU last night?

 

I didn't see it on Law & Order but I saw it in my rear view mirror when it pulled me over. Damn Orlando Police department.

 

Are you serious?? My whole "system" is based on the fact that most police departments don't use imports as unmarked cars...

At least I know they don't around here (NY/NJ/CT) *yet*...

That's scary...

 

Damn, I should have watched that episode. The scenes in the "radio station" were shot in the Sirius Satellite Radio studios.

 

missed the episode, really hope i dont start seeing DT's here in Queens pull up in a 6th gen, ill be heart broken

 

I'll crap my damn pants, that's what I'll do... it's always been Crown Victoria or the new Impalas... those are the ones I watch out for. That, or the big Yukons with 2% tint... you just KNOW that's The Man... not the dude in the 6th Gen...

 

Man what about dem taxi cops?

 

Bah... I have those figured out already.

All of them have commercial plates -- real cabs have plates with their medallion # instead, so all you gotta do is match the # on the "hat" with the one on the plate. The cops also ride 2-by-2s since they changed that policy a few years back... they always ride both in front -- unless there's more than 2, then you're screwed... But if you see a taxi empty in the back, with 2 guys in front and a commercial plate, that's The Man.

And now you know... and you know what G.I. Joe said about that...

 

On last night's episode, it was the police car used in a TV show. First minute of the show.

 

107th. Precinct has a 4th gen/white. NYPD undercover car. Factory Radio section, ashtray, console totally gutted. Had the PD computer in it, radio gear etc.

Saw them with it about two summers back. Not sure if they still have it in their fleet, but the officer who was driving it seemed very interesting in keeping it.

I was at the Exxon on Hillside Ave & Queens Blvd. and I pulled up right next to it. Came out the car, and started checking it out, just because it was another car like mine (same color). When I saw all the gear inside, I was like, "Ooooh, this is PD." :-).

The officer seemed interested in my car and said, he likes to drive this around because its fast and comfy. It was an auto with no apparent mods.

 

They have cop cars driving in Black chrysler 300's with tints. the reason why I know this is because I saw them pull up in front of a grocery store with guns drawn. They caught 2 guys trying to break in via the roof of the store, so it would not suprise me if they start driving around in 6 generation max.

 

Read my post above... NYPD *generally* doesn't use imports. It's always Chevy (Impalas), Ford (Crown Victoria with the interceptor package) or Chrysler (usually Intrepids, I myself haven't seen any 300s). Looks like there are some exceptions though...

I never heard of a Nissan before the post above, although I've seen officers ride in (what I assume are) impounded cars. Saw 2 of them in a 6th gen not that long ago, but it was completely stock -- no console/PC/antennas/lights/etc. That's why I figure they're still using domestics only...

That's why I got spooked by the whole business of the decked-out 6th gen that Elimackman posted about above (2nd post).

 

 

So now we also have to be aware of Maximas when moving over the speed limit? Wow!

At least that isn't the case in my area yet. Crown Vics and Impalas are the basic units. The unmarked ones can also be Vics and Impalas, but are mostly modified Mustangs.

My strangest ticket was received back in 1987 while travelling from Matamoros MX, headed for Atlanta. I was in my '85 Maxima, sitting on an even 105 mph as I sailed through the totally empty country between Brownsville TX and Kingsville TX. If you've been there, you know there is about a seventy mile stretch where the only things visible are fence posts (set over 200 feet away from the roadway; land is cheap there) and an open horizon. Even 105 mph there seems like you are standing still.

I crested a gentle rise, noting nothing behind me for miles, then saw an old Chevy parked in the ditch ahead of me. It was the only thing for miles in front of me. As I zipped by, I noted it was a 1953 Bel Air. I had owned one of those when I lived in Arizona in the late 1950s. You can guess the rest. It came zipping out of the ditch, with inside lights flashing, and lightonthehill was trying to explain to an officer (who spoke very little English) why a big fine was sufficent, and jail would not be necessary.

He was legit, as the address to which I mailed my fine was a sheriff's office. Since then, I have trusted no vehicle anywhere. I would not be surprised to see a Cooper Mini used as an unmarked unit some day.

 

hey, don't give them any more ideas, okay light? I always enjoy your stories. the unmarked ones near me are Suburbans. One got me this past winter, never saw him, except my rearview flashing me.

 

let's hope the NJSP don't start using them on the turnpike....bad enough they use all those damn unmarked Crown Vics

 

yeah, if they get em in Jersey, how are the cops gonna feel when their headlights are stolen????
lol

 

I hope i never see a maxima UC car here in Pa...or anywhere for that matter.

 

AMEN to that!!!

 

At least you can see them on the Turnpike. Now the Parkway is different. They could have anything they want because of all the little hiding places. I got my first ticket in Central NJ on the Parkway...behind a girl. Isn't that how it always is?

 

Well, fellas I wouldn't doubt any of it especially since nissan makes the maxima in Tennesse. I even heard some rumors that nissan was trying to get into nascar which only american made cars can enter. I may be wrong and I sure do hope so.

 

I saw a 5th gen in Burger King parking lot (Queens Blvd, next to Queens Center). It was Emerald and two cops were in it. I jokingly pulled up to them and asked them if they confiscated it and they said "nope...guess again." And he hit a button on the steering wheel and the strobes came on. =D

Hahaha, it was awesome.

 

Any of you guys watch "The Wire" on HBO? Stringer Bell was rollin a 6th gen last week. The cops on there drive sentras and older maxes. Also have you guys noticed the Nissan name is everywhere on TV? It seems like their trying to sponsor everything nowadays.


This is off topic, but its funnier than sh**!

Race Vid

 

Saw that they also have a 5.5 gen undercover car as well on that show. Guys their are Maxima's with several police forces used undercover sad to say but true, I know of a couple forces in the LA area.

 

NYPD can use any car they want for a police car... ANY car. 4th, 5th, 5.5, 6th Gen, you name it, I've seen it.

I would know... I work for them

 

Uh oh, it's the fuzz. Everyone pretend we drive the speed limit. *Acting natural* Problem officer?

 

Yeah, but you should know that the *great* majority of the smooth cars are domestic. I've never ever ever seen an import, so you guys must be hiding them well...

If we could have a list of where you guys patrol and dates, that'd be appreciated, btw...

 

Very true, the reason that most are domestics, Impalas and Crown Vics, is because these cars are massed produced as Police Interceptor models. They last longer.. or atleast are supposed to than the regular civilian versions. After a trip in Queens, I was able to see a brand new Crown Victoria with the light package and everything on it... except lettering.. sticker price was a nice $35k

Believe it or not, the reason imports arent used is because they dont hold up too well to our streets and the abuse they endure. Look at the Taxis... remember when the city let Honda Odyssey minivans roam around as yellow taxis? Dont see much of those around anymore for that reason.

But yea I've seen everything from Ford Escapes to Jeep Cherokees and LIberty's to Camrys, Accords and Maximas being used.. with lights and sirens. Cant tell you where or when, just to keep you guys on your toes. And of course as long as your not doing anything, whats to worry about.

actually my favorite is when your rolling on the highway and traffic seems to just hover at teh same speed all around you

 

Not quite true, they dont use commercial plates. They use TLC Livery plates.. the same as the livery cabs use, its just one long number. However you are correct that on yellow taxis the medallion and license plate are the same number.

As for riding 2 by 2.. not always, sometimes 2 will ride out back like passengers... its hard to tell.

 

I forgot one type of vehicle that is absolutely mandatory for every sheriff's department in the south: A four wheel drive SUV. Many use Jeeps to fill this slot, but I have seen other makes. I have seen at least four of these lined up in front of my local sheriff's office. Two had top racks, while two had inside lights.

 

Undercover 6th gen in Orlando!?!?! eek!

 

Austin, there are a few of them in longwood. Orange and seminole county have at least 2 each. and OPD has like 3......The giveaway is the laptop stand which is visible if they are oncoming and only at night if they are ahead of u....

 

definately, also in altimas and i have seen one in a 5th gen max. from my understanding the cars they use must be built here in the US, and being the new maximas are being built in TN they get them. they may also use different cars if they are confiscated.

 

Apparently, Nissan is a sponsor of "Law & Order." I just saw a commercial on TNT for syndicated eps of "L & O" and at the end it said, "sponsored by Nissan." On another note, Nissans are popping up in even more places on TV. The ABC show "Desperate Housewives" must have some type of contract with Nissan. In the first few episodes, one of the blonde 'housewives' drove up in a brand-new, silver 350Z, and in a later ep, she was shown washing it. Also, one of the guys on the show drives a Nissan Titan. (Blatantly shown in the background of a scene.) Just think it's cool to see Nissan getting represented on TV!

 

Well being a proud owner of a 2004 Nissan Maxima, I'm always on the lookout for my car on TV and such, and recently, I see it everywhere. Its been in Coach Carter, although driven by a drug dealer, and i saw it tonight in Hitched, although just a brief cameo. Movie star?

 

I saw a wht Max in a movie a while back...can't remember the name right now. It was parked on the street in almost every scene. I'll try to remember which it was....

 

It was actually shown twice in Hitch. I was definately suprised to see it.

 

i saw a parked silver max in the movie "the forgotten"

 

That's because the MAX is a PIMP - recognize