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MattMoore

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ex plod cars
« on: 13 March 2008, 10:55:42 »
Hi all,
I'm after a vehicle for work, I'm a joiner thats mainly in a workshop but sometimes out on site, I have an astra van, but thats dying on me.
So I'm after an estate now rather than another van.
It'll have to be an estate, and I've been looking out for mv6 spec, as I want something sporty.
A lot of the ones I have seen are ex plod cars, what are the actual differences between a retail mv6 and a plod mv6?
I'm after the mv6 for the slightly more sporty ride, are there any other models that have the same suspension?
Thanks


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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #1 on: 13 March 2008, 11:49:23 »
plod MV6 are actually GLS spec but with HID's

Retail facelift MV6 spec = retail CD spec, but with HID's

plod MV6 tend to have heavy duty springs and a bigger alternator, thats it.
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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #2 on: 13 March 2008, 12:47:09 »
...along with a manual box, and go like stink - like mine (albeit in saloon form!)   :D
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« Reply #3 on: 13 March 2008, 14:01:04 »
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...along with a manual box, and go like stink - like mine (albeit in saloon form!)   :D

Plods are a mixture of Auto's and manuals.

But you can only get the 3.2 manual in x-plod form  :y
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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #4 on: 13 March 2008, 15:10:18 »
Mate bought one from Paul Mimmack ( ex-plod spesialist in Blackpool ) , in the last 2 years it,s been the most reliable , willing workhorse of a car you could possibly want !!  8-) 8-)  , would recommend them anytime !!
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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #5 on: 13 March 2008, 17:18:50 »
Thanks for the replies so far,
I'm going to have a look at one tomorrow, thats a 2000, and theres another one a little more local thats a 1999, when did the  face lift happen?
I understand there was a mini face lift too, anyone have any details on that?

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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #6 on: 13 March 2008, 17:27:07 »
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plod MV6 are actually GLS spec but with HID's

Retail facelift MV6 spec = retail CD spec, but with HID's

plod MV6 tend to have heavy duty springs and a bigger alternator, thats it.

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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #7 on: 13 March 2008, 17:40:21 »
plod MV6 has LSD doesn't it?
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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #8 on: 13 March 2008, 18:14:10 »
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...along with a manual box, and go like stink - like mine (albeit in saloon form!)   :D

Plods are a mixture of Auto's and manuals.

But you can only get the 3.2 manual in x-plod form  :y


Ive seen both auto and manual I think it was what ever the individuel police force wanted at the time
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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #9 on: 13 March 2008, 18:38:51 »
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 ....Ive seen both auto and manual I think it was what ever the individuel police force wanted at the time

I think what Tunnie means is, if you want a 3.2 with 3 pedals it was only available in white with a blue light. Joe Public wasn't given the option.  ;)
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« Reply #10 on: 13 March 2008, 18:46:55 »
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 ....Ive seen both auto and manual I think it was what ever the individuel police force wanted at the time

I think what Tunnie means is, if you want a 3.2 with 3 pedals it was only available in white with a blue light. Joe Public wasn't given the option.  ;)
ah right now i understand :-[ :-[
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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #11 on: 13 March 2008, 19:00:51 »
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Mate bought one from Paul Mimmack ( ex-plod spesialist in Blackpool ) , in the last 2 years it,s been the most reliable , willing workhorse of a car you could possibly want !!  8-) 8-)  , would recommend them anytime !!

i used to serve Paul when i worked up in Blackpool, when i finished in the trade i did a stint in the parts dept.

he is one of the most genuine guys i have met, he would spend a small fortune on his cars he was selling, yes he asked top ollar, but i tell you the cars were mint and if he didnt tell they were ex plod you would never know.....aside from them being white  ;)

everyone used to run for cover, they never wanted to serve him as all the bits he wanted were difficult to find, me i loved it because it was a bit of a challenge
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« Reply #12 on: 13 March 2008, 19:33:11 »
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But you can only get the 3.2 manual in x-plod form  :y

 I thought that, but someone on another forum thinks they did 3.2 manual MV6s, just not Elites - I don't believe him, since I've never heard of non-plod 3.2 manuals?
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Re: ex plod cars
« Reply #13 on: 13 March 2008, 19:37:44 »
manual box 3.2's were supplied for Police or HMG use only.  

However, they did supply colours other than just white!!
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« Reply #14 on: 14 March 2008, 14:45:19 »
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manual box 3.2's were supplied for Police or HMG use only.  

However, they did supply colours other than just white!!

 :y Cheers mate. (Still fancy an ex-plod facelift as a project-toy... when I've got some money behihnd me.)
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