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#381 of 1963 Black and White Magnum by kcram HOST

Jun 24, 2004 (3:00 pm)

Official DaimlerChrysler press release below
 
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"Excuse Me Officer, That Thing Gotta HEMI®?"
 
Dodge to Unleash HEMI Power in Police Car Market
 
    * Dodge in Pursuit of Police Car Sales
 
    * 2005 Dodge Magnum SXT Available for Police Special Service Uses
 
    * Police Package to Be Offered on 2006 Dodge Magnum
 
Auburn Hills, Mich., Jun 24, 2004 -Unlawful drivers will soon face a Dodge Magnum grille in their rear view mirror, along with a HEMI® under the hood. Dodge is upping the ante in the law enforcement market with a new rear-wheel-drive Dodge Magnum police car powered by the legendary HEMI V-8 engine.
 
With police requirements squarely on their radar, Dodge engineers integrated specific law enforcement vehicle features and functionality into the original design of the Dodge Magnum, minimizing the need for numerous aftermarket retrofits.
 
"Dodge Magnum is bold, powerful and capable," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President, Dodge Marketing. "Dodge Magnum offers affordable performance to those who patrol and protect our communities."
 
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), All-speed Traction Control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with emergency brake assist and improved tire design are standard equipment on the Dodge Magnum SXT for special service uses (as they are on all Magnum SXT models). Combined, these features provide balance and control for officers in a variety of surface and weather conditions. These same advanced technologies also are standard on the 2006 Dodge Magnum police package models.
 
"With rear-wheel drive and HEMI power at the pavement, the Dodge Magnum police unit will provide the optimum performance option," said Ray Fisher, Vice President - Fleet and Remarketing. "Dodge dominated the police car business throughout the 1960s, '70s and early '80s, and we're proud to continue our police car heritage with even more performance technology."
 
In addition to the enhanced performance and handling available with the Dodge Magnum, the spacious interior will provide officers a balance of cargo room and flexibility.
 
With 27.2 cubic feet behind the rear seat (71.6 cubic feet with rear seats folded flat), the Dodge Magnum offers maximum functionality for law enforcement needs. The rear cargo area features an upper flat-load floor that expands the usable cargo area when the rear seats are folded forward. Additional storage is provided for smaller items below this load floor and in deep pockets on either side of the floor.
 
The Dodge Magnum's "extreme access" liftgate creates an unusually large cargo opening by allowing the gate to swing up rather than out from the vehicle. The 11.3 square foot opening swallows large items such as police emergency equipment, duffel bags, dog crates, traffic cones or barricades.
 
The 2005 Dodge Magnum SXT model will be available this fall to law enforcement agencies for special service use. For 2006, Dodge will introduce a police package, which will be offered on the Dodge Magnum model.

#382 of 1963 by emale

Jun 24, 2004 (5:36 pm)

to bad the general population can't get an SXT with a hemi...!

#383 of 1963 by emale

Jun 24, 2004 (6:41 pm)

hope i never get chased down by one of these:
 

#384 of 1963 Re: [emale #383] by sebring95

Jun 25, 2004 (4:58 am)

Replying to: emale (Jun 24, 2004 6:41 pm)
well if I've got to ride to the clink, i'd rather it be in a magnum instead of one of these

#385 of 1963 by emale

Jun 25, 2004 (6:23 am)

sebring,
 
i actually think the magnum looks pretty good in law enforcement colours...can you say mean with a purpose!!

#386 of 1963 Re: Lease Residuals? [hardhawk #377] by cacwby

Jun 25, 2004 (8:13 pm)

Replying to: hardhawk (Jun 22, 2004 4:29 pm)
I was told by a local dealer thru their internet person that they were going to use 44% after 3yrs for the residual. I was a little suprised. I would have thought 55-60%. If they think it's going to sink that fast I may wait and see why, and/or get a better deal on slightly used and forget the lease.

#387 of 1963 Re: Lease Residuals? [cacwby #386] by hardhawk

Jun 26, 2004 (7:41 am)

Replying to: cacwby (Jun 25, 2004 8:13 pm)
Thanks for the info. That suprises me a little as well. If they are using 51% and 53% for the 300C, it ought to be close for the Magnum RT. I agree, if the residuals are not going to be up there, there is no advantage to leasing. I will check with my dealer and see what they say. I will post whatever I find out.

#388 of 1963 Trouble Sleeping by morseland

Jun 27, 2004 (2:52 pm)

Picking up our Magnum R/T Tuesday in Magnesium Pearlcoat. Pictures of the car do not give the car's style and presence justice. Always wanted a Hemi since High School and I guess my dream to a certain degree is coming true.
    I wanted the 300c but now I am happier with the magnum, especially now that my wife loves the vehicle. I plan to take it a little easy at first to help break in the engine. My last car a 1999 300 M which I still love, did not give me the trade in value I felt was fair so on this vehicle I am financing it for a shorter period and getting the extended bumper to bumper warranty. Good luck to all in getting the vehicle they want.

#389 of 1963 Capacity question. by kulkat

Jun 28, 2004 (11:43 am)

Thinking of getting the RT. Your opinion, do you think my dog Hemi the Weimaraner will have any problem fitting in the back??? He's squished right now sitting in between my 2 kids in the back seat of an Avalanche!

#390 of 1963 Re: Capacity question. [kulkat #389] by sebring95

Jun 28, 2004 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: kulkat (Jun 28, 2004 11:43 am)
The Cargo space is pretty good. Shouldn't be bad for a dog, but it might be tight if he likes to stand up. The ceiling gets pretty low back there.

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