Your pictures were correct except that the one of the Caprice is a Caprice SS of which there were not many made. I rode in one at the factory in Arlington , Tx. in '96. The basic style of the Impala SS was indeed based on the original Caprice but was modified and looks 100% better. All Impalas made after 1996 we "diehard SS owners" classify as "Wimpalas"..<g>

I'll buy that. There's no doubt that the newer Impalas don't compare to the ones on the '90s, in size, ride, quality, power, etc. The biggest complaints I hear about the newer, front wheel drive models is the excessive break wear and overall expense to maintain.

For years, taxi companies were scarfing up the '90s Imps & Caprices as son as the PD's were putting their used ones on the market. Then, seemed like overnight, they switched to the Crown Vics. I'm told that they are even easier to maintain and a lot of new CV parts still retro into the old CV's.

Too bad. I would love to know the real reason GM dumped that body style.

I have to say, bathtub or not, the '91 caprice, with the smaller rear wheel cut-out in the fender, was a true classic in my book.
http://members.fortunecity.com/statepdcars/pasp238.jpg

BTW, Have you seen the new PA State Police Magnum? I'm still not sure about this, yet. http://members.fortunecity.com/statepdcars/pasp268.jpg

I didn't see any Magnum on this site...in fact clicking from this site got me nothing at all...I had to cut and paste and then all that came up was an old Caprice

Bummer... that Magnum (and the others) clicked right through. The Mag looks rather futuristic.

Maybe this generic photo will work... http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_guide...rger_police_car

That's better.....................