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Originally Posted by Presto
Because they're already using them, and/or they think that maintaining a gas-chugging vehicle is cheaper than purchasing a hybrid. I haven't seen any new Crown Vics. A cab driver would be absolutely foolish to not drive a Prius. They're the ones that can quickly realize the savings.
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They stopped producing them in 2011. The CNG Crown Victorias got around 30MPG~ I asked a couple of taxi drivers what they got, and I was surprised.
Reasons they used them include:
Huge Trunk(21 cu.ft)
Huge Interior Volume
Parts are cheap(A 1998 fender fits a 2011)
Great visibility
Ultra reliable and durable
Numerous safety awards
HUGE FLEET DISCOUNTS(10K+ OFF MSRP)
I am guessing the reason you don't see them is they have been phased out and the remaining fleet is super high mileage and on its way out.
My dad used to buy brand new Town Cars(same platform) every two years, and had over 6 of them. None had any issues, and they were driven to almost 100,000 kilometers before it was traded in. When he went to the S-Class, it wasn't as reliable but had far more features.