10 Most Expensive Legislator Vehicles Paid by CA Taxpayers

cwerdna · 07-17-2009, 02:54 AM

Don't mean for this to be a political discussion, but it seems like that's where a few of the of GM monstrosity class hybrids have gone to.

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Midpack · 07-17-2009, 07:03 AM

Surprise! Surprise! And most are hybrids in name only...awful fuel economy relative to the average car.

nthach · 07-27-2009, 03:33 AM

If you're driving a car on the taxpayer dime, it should be no more than a fully loaded Prius V, Camry Hybrid or XLE I-4, Civic Hybrid, Accord EX-L but preferably a rent-a-car spec Impala, Malibu, Fusion or Charger.

sdtundra · 07-27-2009, 03:36 AM

Why not give them the same spec vehicles that the fire and police and other agencies get. Ford Taurus, Crown Vic, Dodge Charger.

nthach · 07-27-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sdtundra

Why not give them the same spec vehicles that the fire and police and other agencies get. Ford Taurus, Crown Vic, Dodge Charger.

The 'Vic is overkill, it's a V8 that isn't too terribly good at gas mileage but it is also a very reliable and solid car. I think the Charger 3.5L V6 is a much better choice, or the V6 Chevy Impala.

ramolnar · 07-27-2009, 05:59 AM

Legislators don't need vehicles as big as the Taurus and Charger, I think; they are fairly large cars. Plus the Taurus and Charger get something like 22 MPG.

Obviously, Priuses would be a good idea both on cost and environment. The LA Times says that the state keeps the car, and the resale value of Priuses is good.

From American nameplates (though I see Lexus and Toyota on there), at roughly the $30K level, why not the Ford Fusion hybrid? Good ratings and much better MPG; I'd recommend that.

a_gray_prius · 07-28-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nthach

The 'Vic is overkill, it's a V8 that isn't too terribly good at gas mileage but it is also a very reliable and solid car. I think the Charger 3.5L V6 is a much better choice, or the V6 Chevy Impala.

If there's a reason they should be driving those three models, it's that there (may) be pre-existing state-operated infrastructure for serving these vehicles as opposed to requiring relatively expensive dealer-provided service.

qbee42 · 07-28-2009, 08:44 AM

The best vehicle for most legislators is the B Ship.

Tom

07-17-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
cwerdna Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle area, WA Posts: 2,306 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #7 Thanks: 26 Thanked 60 Times in 52 Posts Friends: 3	10 Most Expensive Legislator Vehicles Paid by CA Taxpayers Don't mean for this to be a political discussion, but it seems like that's where a few of the of GM monstrosity class hybrids have gone to. LA Car.com - The Cars and Culture of Southern California Magazine & Directory - BACK SEAT DRIVING - JULY 2009

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Midpack Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 380 My Car: Other Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 65 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 10 Most Expensive Legislator Vehicles Paid by CA Taxpayers Surprise! Surprise! And most are hybrids in name only...awful fuel economy relative to the average car.

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nthach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 129 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 10 Most Expensive Legislator Vehicles Paid by CA Taxpayers If you're driving a car on the taxpayer dime, it should be no more than a fully loaded Prius V, Camry Hybrid or XLE I-4, Civic Hybrid, Accord EX-L but preferably a rent-a-car spec Impala, Malibu, Fusion or Charger.

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sdtundra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 799 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 10	Re: 10 Most Expensive Legislator Vehicles Paid by CA Taxpayers Why not give them the same spec vehicles that the fire and police and other agencies get. Ford Taurus, Crown Vic, Dodge Charger.

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ramolnar Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 21 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 10 Most Expensive Legislator Vehicles Paid by CA Taxpayers Legislators don't need vehicles as big as the Taurus and Charger, I think; they are fairly large cars. Plus the Taurus and Charger get something like 22 MPG. Obviously, Priuses would be a good idea both on cost and environment. The LA Times says that the state keeps the car, and the resale value of Priuses is good. From American nameplates (though I see Lexus and Toyota on there), at roughly the $30K level, why not the Ford Fusion hybrid? Good ratings and much better MPG; I'd recommend that.

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qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,473 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 94 Thanked 387 Times in 289 Posts Friends: 10	Re: 10 Most Expensive Legislator Vehicles Paid by CA Taxpayers The best vehicle for most legislators is the B Ship. Tom

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