Taxi Vehicle Replacements.

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 04:51 AM

After the Falcon has gone, what are we looking at for Taxi Fleets?

And also commercial fleets like commercial travellers who used to love the Falcon Wagons.

All I can think of, is the Skoda Octavia Wagon which is used OS as a taxi. Which means a VW based engine platform. Small 2.0 Lt capacity engines can't stack up to the inline6? Camry is a 2.4 litre engine, but the hybrid's electric motor kicks in to give it considerably more power when needed.

Subaru Outback as a Taxi?

Or what about 8 seater vans?

I would be interested to hear any opinions based on research and common sense. The taxi operators have to think about long-term running costs, practicality and maintenance well beyond ordinary consumer use. Whatever vehicle wins out (and I hope it is not going to be just streets full of Camry Hybrids) will change the vehicle landscape of the ever popular and familiar Falcon sedan and wagon.

This is my first post, so would the TROLLS just move on. Thanks for that.

Steve Harrison.

**Giant Cranium** · 11-03-2016, 05:04 AM

taxis are nearly all camrys now, they will keep buying them.

the falcon wagon has been gone for years, all those fleet buyers have moved on already.

i struggle to see what the purpose of this thread is. it has been discussed so many times before

Express · 11-03-2016, 05:10 AM

Take a break from the Big Apple and take a trip to Gosford.

The Camry’s are starting to show their face but the bulk of Taxis here are still Ford Station Wagons and filthy old dilapidated things they are at that.

My guess is Camry's will eventually take over.

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 05:12 AM

Well point me in the direction of those discussions. I have read the forum widely and not come across discussion of the replacement beyond a few mentions of the Camry.

Simply wondering if there are going to be any alternatives to the Camry such as the Octavia or the Outback or is it going to be all Camry.

Steve.

**Giant Cranium** · 11-03-2016, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Express

Take a break from the Big Apple and take a trip to Gosford.

The Camry’s are starting to show their face but the bulk of Taxis here are still Ford Station Wagons and filthy old dilapidated things they are at that.

and they will all be replaced with camrys, i spent 28 years in sydney and 4 months now in nyc, i doubt much has changed

**Giant Cranium** · 11-03-2016, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AUXRII

Well point me in the direction of those discussions. I have read the forum widely and not come across discussion of the replacement beyond a few mentions of the Camry.

Simply wondering if there are going to be any alternatives to the Camry such as the Octavia or the Outback or is it going to be all Camry.

Steve.

taxi companys want cheap to run and service and easy to get parts, i really can't see a skoda being used, and for wagons its more vans that we will see.

Express · 11-03-2016, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

and they will all be replaced with camrys, i spent 28 years in sydney and 4 months now in nyc, i doubt much has changed

Then you'd be seeing how the Hybrids are taking over the NY taxi scene.

**Giant Cranium** · 11-03-2016, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Express

Then you'd be seeing how the Hybrids are taking over the NY taxi scene.

every day i nearly get hit by the silent killers!, the camry is very quickly becoming the world wide taxi.

the ones i like are the nissan vans, heaps of room and can take like 6 suitcases in the back

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 05:19 AM

The old operators of the New York Vic Crowns put up a legal fight against the Camrys in the beginning - now look at NY.

**Giant Cranium** · 11-03-2016, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AUXRII

The old operators of the New York Vic Crowns put up a legal fight against the Camrys in the beginning - now look at NY.

look at our little 3 man thread

i have waved on a few of those old crown vics. not many left (i see about 1 a day) but they suck. ugly nissan van for the win!

Express · 11-03-2016, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

every day i nearly get hit by the silent killers!, the camry is very quickly becoming the world wide taxi.

the ones i like are the nissan vans, heaps of room and can take like 6 suitcases in the back

The last time I was there I would have the Hotel book the Cadillac Escalades, you could have a party in them.

The Crown Vics are all but gone.

Venomous1 · 11-03-2016, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

taxis are nearly all camrys now, they will keep buying them.

the falcon wagon has been gone for years, all those fleet buyers have moved on already.

i struggle to see what the purpose of this thread is. it has been discussed so many times before

these anti discussion posts are becoming frequent on the forum sad.
If you don't want to add don't post geez i enjoyed reading the Op's post mate. I reckon it's interesting and times are changing.

Not arguing btw.

**Giant Cranium** · 11-03-2016, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Venomous1

these anti discussion posts are becoming frequent on the forum sad.
If you don't want to add don't post geez i enjoyed reading the Op's post mate. I reckon it's interesting and times are changing.

Not arguing btw.

edit. changed my mind

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 06:09 AM

There was a Taxi operator in Brisbane who went against the Camry tide and bought a fleet of VW Passats.

The Passats had a similar platform to the Skodas and used the DSG transmission (as opposed to the Subarus CVT).

R12RT · 11-03-2016, 06:12 AM

I've been regularly seeing a MD Mondeo wagon taxi around the northern suburbs of Perth.

GXL078 · 11-03-2016, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Express

Take a break from the Big Apple and take a trip to Gosford.

The Camry’s are starting to show their face but the bulk of Taxis here are still Ford Station Wagons and filthy old dilapidated things they are at that.

My guess is Camry's will eventually take over.

When I was driving 25 years ago they made a rule that no taxi could be more than 7 years old. That's when we got rid of the 76 XB we had at 930000km. Must have repealed the law. Anyway the future of taxis is UBER. Gosford has kind of died since Erina opened. Was much more vibrant in the 80s. Imperial and Marketown were happening places. And don't forget Froggy's LOL

Dr Terry · 11-03-2016, 07:03 AM

Camry taxi buyers get a government subsidy/rebate of some type because they are a hybrid.

The 7 year rule (it was actually 6 1/2) has now been rescinded under a raft of changes to the taxi industry (in NSW) due to Uber being legalised.

Dr Terry

danzvtil · 11-03-2016, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUXRII

After the Falcon has gone, what are we looking at for Taxi Fleets?

And also commercial fleets like commercial travellers who used to love the Falcon Wagons.

All I can think of, is the Skoda Octavia Wagon which is used OS as a taxi. Which means a VW based engine platform. Small 2.0 Lt capacity engines can't stack up to the inline6? Camry is a 2.4 litre engine, but the hybrid's electric motor kicks in to give it considerably more power when needed.

Subaru Outback as a Taxi?

Or what about 8 seater vans?

I would be interested to hear any opinions based on research and common sense. The taxi operators have to think about long-term running costs, practicality and maintenance well beyond ordinary consumer use. Whatever vehicle wins out (and I hope it is not going to be just streets full of Camry Hybrids) will change the vehicle landscape of the ever popular and familiar Falcon sedan and wagon.

This is my first post, so would the TROLLS just move on. Thanks for that.

Steve HULK Harrison.

fixed that for you

Express · 11-03-2016, 10:47 AM

Some of the new members of late are very touchy when the green monster is mentioned.

**Beastie** · 11-03-2016, 10:53 AM

It is Friday too....

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 11:06 AM

Mostly TROLLS so far but to those without issues:

For a while there, forum discussed the replacement of Police vehicles.

Taxi and fleet operator vehicles would outnumber police vehicles by what? Fifty to one?

Yet there has been little or no discussion at all about replacement fleet vehicles.

**Beastie** · 11-03-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AUXRII

Mostly TROLLS so far but to those without issues:

For a while there, forum discussed the replacement of Police vehicles.

Taxi and fleet operator vehicles would outnumber police vehicles by what? Fifty to one?

Yet there has been little or no discussion at all about replacement fleet vehicles.

Only learning from the best, my apologies if I have offended...

Back on topic....Whilst I agree the Skoda's would be a viable option, I think that the Aurion should also be considered as a strong contender....

Vesper Martini · 11-03-2016, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Express

Some of the new members of late are very touchy when the green monster is mentioned.

sort of a give away isn't it

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bevsta007

sort of a give away isn't it

So what, you're running a diesel on LPG?

Here's a thought, you could have bought a barra and jumped a step.

Bucknaked · 11-03-2016, 11:51 AM

Rik Shaws. Green without being yellow, but can be painted yellow if required

Vesper Martini · 11-03-2016, 11:52 AM

My Old car, you should know that, how's your Territory?

but ill update my profile as not to confuse

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bevsta007

My Old car, you should know that, how's your Territory?

but ill update my profile as not to confuse

Make sure you buy another diesel, so you can convert that to LPG too.

Vesper Martini · 11-03-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AUXRII

Make sure you buy another diesel, so you can convert that to LPG too.

getting off topic Hulky

AUXRII · 11-03-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bevsta007

getting off topic Hulky

Serial TROLL

**Beastie** · 11-03-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AUXRII

Serial TROLL

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