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Abraxas, after playing around for a bit, I must say that this is one of the best things to ever be added to GTA IV. The paramedic AI fix is incredible; they actually drive like the emergency crews they are! The addition of collecting evidence is really cool, as is the ability to add any car to the bait car list. Perhaps the best thing, however, are the world-events and sheer level of customizability regarding settings. I was standing on a sidewalk testing out the flares when out of the corner of my eye I spotted an assault in progress across the street. Upon approaching the group, firearms were brandished and I had to take them out quickly. The improvements to the citation system concerning ID checks are also great! Once the large callout overhaul to policehelper starts, I can safely say that it is the greatest mod that has ever been applied to GTA IV, period. Two screenshots I just took are below in the spoiler tag. The fellow being frisked in the second photo was flagged for having an arrest warrant. I do like how the lettering changes to red when those circumstances are met!

Installing now; I simply cannot wait to see the overhauls that have been made! :D

The NYPD's Federal Signal SS2000 is always appreciated, though I personally love the older NYPD Scientific Prototypes Mark 7 Sirens; http://gtapolicemods.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=970

No problem, and good luck in your pursuit and recreation of the classics in GTA IV. :D

Here's the first two I can think of, but they are not specifically based on any real car; They are lo-poly as they are based off of the Regina from TLaD, and are non-ELS as well.

I'm not particularly sure of the siren in the video, but you're right about it NOT being NYPD; sounds nothing like their SS2000.

Beautiful job as always, DLer. Those shots are nice as well!

Seconded what gtapolicetrucker has said, though as Bojan also stated I personally love my Intel Core i5 2500k.

Windows 7 for me as well; one of the best OS's that Microsoft has ever put out.

I always thought the Nissan/Subaru-made Japanese police cars looked better; Nissan Cedric - http://police-car-photos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1270.jpg Nissan [infiniti G35 in the US] - http://www.stormcenter.at/pictures/japan_police_09.jpg Subaru Legacy - http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/databased/JAPAN%20POLICE/sub4pat.jpg --- Hell, at one point they even used incredible looking 1970s Mustangs; http://mustangforums.com/japanese-mach1.jpg

Yup; for anything classic-related you really can't beat asking Strike or Compeast - if anyone cares anything about preserving older vehicles, it's them! ^_^

That was possibly one of the most random replies I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I want a vehicle that is barebones, something that can take the abuse of NYC and continue kicking. Being that there are freaking CVPIs everywhere, it seems like a decent choice. I've always loved large, American-made sedans that are RWD in addition; if I was willing to look for an older car it would probably be a Buick Roadmaster/Cadillac Fleetwood/Chevrolet Caprice. Not because of their official uses, but because of what type of vehicle they are. The occupational situation has nothing to do with this and also is based completely upon assumption. Thank you very much for the tips on that; I was planning on going with a 2005+ but seeing as the idle-hour counter is of the utmost importance I don't see a problem in bumping it up a year. I have driven and ridden in Crown Victorias before, whether they were yellow taxis or livery cabs as I currently reside in Queens, NY; they are just about everywhere, as are their parts. I will keep the bit on what each car was used for in mind as well - you bring up an excellent point and your experience in the market is always appreciated. :D

Believe me, I am quite familiar with the "wacker" phenomenon. Almost every single livery cab around my area are retired CVPIs; I will draw no attention and do not wish to - I only want a functional car that I enjoy the styling of and that is relatively easy to fix with a large amount of parts floating around. The steel wheels will discourage wheel-theft, and the industrialized exterior will no doubt hold up well to light/cosmetic damages. And while the MPG is a valid point, I am fairly certain I will get over 12.

Sometime in the near future I will most likely be procuring a retired CVPI; it shouldn't be too hard to find here in NY, and being that they are so commonplace I will probably attract little attention. Column-mounted shifter, bench seat or buckets in the CVPI, great look; what's not to love? :D A seller in Florida has quite a few nice ones for reasonable prices;