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punisher5112

Stephen Strange wrote: »

So they'll handle even worse than an i30....

With the height of say so.

Silent Running

How is all the kit going to fit in the Kona boot? It's tiny, and the knee room in the back is very small.

Silent Running

Silent Running wrote: »

How is all the kit going to fit in the Kona boot? It's tiny, and the knee room in the back is very small.

Half a first aid kit, crime scene tape (not on the roll), a box of gloves (probably empty), used Drager straws, half a sign kit and some mepro lights. I'd say it'll cope.

Witcher

'All the kit'

Someone's hat

Lol

Sgt. Bilko 09

Two car carriers full of bmw 5 and 1 series gone towards Dublin City centre from m50 just now...
Full battenberg mark up with police written on them

California Dreamer

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Two car carriers full of bmw 5 and 1 series gone towards Dublin City centre from m50 just now...
Full battenberg mark up with police written on them

POLICE?

Destined for Northern Ireland?

punisher5112

Test maybe or is it like before but in second hand but gear already fitted.

Sgt. Bilko 09

California Dreamer wrote: »

POLICE?

Destined for Northern Ireland?

Was going into the city centre it came of at the m50, I couldn’t take a photo of them, had too many in the car with me but they were definitely heading towards the city centre generally if was Belfast or port bound they would take the tunnel

Sexual Chocolate

Film cars ?

Though probably not an ideal time to be making tv shows.

Sgt. Bilko 09

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Film cars ?

Though probably not an ideal time to be making tv shows.

Generally they have for production/film stuck to them

Sexual Chocolate

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Generally they have for production/film stuck to them

I only say that because I have seen a few shows over the years that are set in the UK but filmed over here. Line of Duty would be an example, though that's filmed in Belfast.

Sgt. Bilko 09

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

I only say that because I have seen a few shows over the years that are set in the UK but filmed over here. Line of Duty would be an example, though that's filmed in Belfast.

Yeah could be true and they just forgot to attach the signs

EI321

An unmarked gold or beige volvo estate tore past me on the m50 the other day with loads of blues on it including the bumpers. Not sure where its attached to.

punisher5112

I don't recall ever seeing a Mercedes Garda car.....

Sgt. Bilko 09

punisher5112 wrote: »

I don't recall ever seeing a Mercedes Garda car.....

Either did we, and we were marked.

punisher5112

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Either did we, and we were marked.

;-)

I understand there are vehicles that many won't ever know but I honestly can't picture any time there was one anyway. Was it a cab steal or an actual purchase I'd like to know ...

Better watch my back as them feckin mercs never insicate

Sgt. Bilko 09

punisher5112 wrote: »

;-)

I understand there are vehicles that many won't ever know but I honestly can't picture any time there was one anyway. Was it a cab steal or an actual purchase I'd like to know ...

Better watch my back as them feckin mercs never insicate

I’ve no clue either, I’ve never seen that merc before, could be a trail, we called the reg out to be sure and all checked out, very fancy looking thing, there is an Grey E Class in the fleet, I think it is armed response but not too sure, I remember it was involved in the chase 2/3 years ago of guy who carjacked loads of cars And it finished at Liffey valley, there is footage or the benz in that.

carzony

Very strange, could be a chancer ?

Sgt. Bilko 09

carzony wrote: »

Very strange, could be a chancer ?

Legitimate, Checked out...we weren’t told the unit it belong too though. Was heading towards Shrewsbury rd so it could be a protection car embassy areas but that all remains unknown

The grey merc is in the pic here.

https://www.thesun.ie/archives/irish-news/187941/moment-armed-gardai-rammed-regency-hotel-shooting-suspects-car-and-arrest-two-men-linked-to-gerry-hutch-gang/

Sgt. Bilko 09

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The grey merc is in the pic here.

https://www.thesun.ie/archives/irish-news/187941/moment-armed-gardai-rammed-regency-hotel-shooting-suspects-car-and-arrest-two-men-linked-to-gerry-hutch-gang/

That’s the one...

POGAN

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

That’s the one...

It was in Blanchardstown incident last year too

Sgt. Bilko 09

POGAN wrote: »

It was in Blanchardstown incident last year too

Serious machine

California Dreamer

You have to feel sorry for Leo. Giving up his nice 7 series for probably a mondeo with no blues & twos!

Sgt. Bilko 09

California Dreamer wrote: »

You have to feel sorry for Leo. Giving up his nice 7 series for probably a mondeo with no blues & twos!

I think he will still have the escort perks considering he will be the replacement in two years Taoiseach

EI321

Is the 192 Lexus LS500 used at the Aras owned or on loan from Lexus?

Markcheese

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

I think he will still have the escort perks considering he will be the replacement in two years Taoiseach

Do former taoisigh get any perks ? Transport / garda escort wise ...
I always thought the government should have taken up skoda on the offer of a couple of superbs a few years back.. definitely think they should buy a couple of the armoured now for Ministerial transport , not cheap but not flash either ...

Sgt. Bilko 09

Markcheese wrote: »

Do former taoisigh get any perks ? Transport / garda escort wise ...
I always thought the government should have taken up skoda on the offer of a couple of superbs a few years back.. definitely think they should buy a couple of the armoured now for Ministerial transport , not cheap but not flash either ...

No but because this a rolling role he will be back in power in two years time I believe

mpc

Markcheese wrote: »

Do former taoisigh get any perks ? Transport / garda escort wise ...
I always thought the government should have taken up skoda on the offer of a couple of superbs a few years back.. definitely think they should buy a couple of the armoured now for Ministerial transport , not cheap but not flash either ...

Would've been the greatest marketing coup for Skoda but I'm glad it wasn't taken up on

Sgt. Bilko 09

Is there a Skoda in the fleet? Marked or unmarked? Besides the SDU superb and the Harcourt street black one, They’re are the only two I know off

California Dreamer

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

No but because this a rolling role he will be back in power in two years time I believe

Suppose we just have to wait and see what Leo turns up in to events in the next few weeks.

POGAN

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Is there a Skoda in the fleet? Marked or unmarked? Besides the SDU superb and the Harcourt street black one, They’re are the only two I know off

PSU cork got 201 skoda unmarked

Sexual Chocolate

I seen an grey Superb the other day with somebody pulled over. Minimum lights on the back but the front was like an Xmas tree.

POGAN

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

I seen an grey Superb the other day with somebody pulled over. Minimum lights on the back but the front was like an Xmas tree.

DMR?

Sexual Chocolate

POGAN wrote: »

DMR?

Yeah but the guard that had the car pulled over was in a shirt and tie. Not type of guard that looked like they were on patrol.

punisher5112

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Is there a Skoda in the fleet? Marked or unmarked? Besides the SDU superb and the Harcourt street black one, They’re are the only two I know off

Wicklow has a 2018 Kodiaq

Sgt. Bilko 09

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Yeah but the guard that had the car pulled over was in a shirt and tie. Not type of guard that looked like they were on patrol.

Task force probably, I’ve still yet to see one up front, I’m a big fan of the Skoda patrol cars so I hope they are rolled out on the regular to the regular also...

California Dreamer

http://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1277873445234229249

35 Kona’s

Sgt. Bilko 09

California Dreamer wrote: »

http://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1277873445234229249

35 Kona’s

All they are missing is the hello kitty air freshener and the mortification will be complete.

Sgt. Bilko 09

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

All they are missing is the hello kitty air freshener and the mortification will be complete.

I think they actually look well. Small, but nice.

punisher5112

I suppose since the height restrictions were lifted it will suit some of those very short Gardai.....

I would not like to be 6ft or more in one though.

carzony

I think they may just be a stop-gap until a larger purchase is made? similar to the avensis back in 2011.

punisher5112

carzony wrote: »

I think they may just be a stop-gap until a larger purchase is made? similar to the avensis back in 2011.

No it's just that it's replacement to the i30 which the 2014 ones are tired, very tired....

carzony

punisher5112 wrote: »

No it's just that it's replacement to the i30 which the 2014 ones are tired, very tired....

Can't see Kona lasting 6 years.

punisher5112

carzony wrote: »

Can't see Kona lasting 6 years.

They'll just throw money at them, can't be seen to be driving flash especially going into another recession

California Dreamer

punisher5112 wrote: »

They'll just throw money at them, can't be seen to be driving flash especially going into another recession

That old chestnut, but this 'recession' is not like the financial crash.

I don't see PBP on the streets complaining about all those BMWs or Audis.

punisher5112

California Dreamer wrote: »

That old chestnut, but this 'recession' is not like the financial crash.

I don't see PBP on the streets complaining about all those BMWs or Audis.

No I get that but it is one of the excuses.....

The cars aren't up to it imo.

Its shocking and laughable to see armed units/detectives using i40s.

They are struggling badly any time I see them driving at speed on call.

California Dreamer

punisher5112 wrote: »

No I get that but it is one of the excuses.....

The cars aren't up to it imo.

Its shocking and laughable to see armed units/detectives using i40s.

They are struggling badly any time I see them driving at speed on call.

As someone who is a bit of a petrol head and has no issue paying the higher tax rate so I have something big under my arse I totally get it. A 201 reg plate is more important than the actual quality of what its stuck on to.

Hyundai was cheap, plain and simple.

On a side note, its nice to see the ERU in those Ford Rangers. Those landcruisers were getting on a bit.

Old diesel

California Dreamer wrote: »

That old chestnut, but this 'recession' is not like the financial crash.

I don't see PBP on the streets complaining about all those BMWs or Audis.

You'd think a decent Skoda would be okay though - even a VRS Octavia.

Fine - if a Hyundai was up to the job but if they are not buy the car that IS up to the job and grow a pair of balls and fight the case.

For example......

1) we are having to try and stop traveling gangs - need a better car then an i40 1.6 diesel.

2) having decent roadholding is important in emergency and dealing with crime scenarios. Also helps give Gardai on frontline a safer car in terms of active safety*.

3) we are finding the maintenance costs of the "cheap" Hyundai mount up.

4) we can get cars from manufacturers that will deliver the cars to us (BMW for example) fully ready for duty. This has the potential to be better then getting a firm in Ireland to retrofit the equipment to some crappy Hyundai.

5) Skoda can supply a wider range of cars then Hyundai but aren't a premium brand.

*The ability to avoid an accident because a car has better brakes and roadholding

Sgt. Bilko 09

Old diesel wrote: »

You'd think a decent Skoda would be okay though - even a VRS Octavia.

Fine - if a Hyundai was up to the job but if they are not buy the car that IS up to the job and grow a pair of balls and fight the case.

For example......

1) we are having to try and stop traveling gangs - need a better car then an i40 1.6 diesel.

2) having decent roadholding is important in emergency and dealing with crime scenarios. Also helps give Gardai on frontline a safer car in terms of active safety*.

3) we are finding the maintenance costs of the "cheap" Hyundai mount up.

4) we can get cars from manufacturers that will deliver the cars to us (BMW for example) fully ready for duty. This has the potential to be better then getting a firm in Ireland to retrofit the equipment to some crappy Hyundai.

5) Skoda can supply a wider range of cars then Hyundai but aren't a premium brand.

*The ability to avoid an accident because a car has better brakes and roadholding

You’ve hit all points on the head.

I agree with that, especially regarding the retrofits to the Hyundai they are horrendous. They are treating a car which is has to travel at speed like a Lego block.