Siewss 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 I didn't realised they put such high performance taxis on the road: Body Type - 4-Door Saloon Performance ~ manufacturers figures 0 - 62 mph 7.6 Seconds Top Speed 143 mph Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Fuel Type: Diesel Economy ~ manufacturers figures Urban 26.2 mpg Extra Urban 42.8 mpg Combined 34.9 mpg Most petrol engine sedans don't come close. Power. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leepee 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 I guess you must only be back in Singapore lately? More turbo charge Taxi are on the road lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermitage 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Fuh!! Yeah, seen 'em around but wasn't aware that they were so highly spec-ed! I'm sure you're all aware of how irritating cab drivers can be at times right? Well, put 'em in high performance vehicles and what you get is exactly the type of deplorable road conditions we have here in Singapore today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 That's why the 300C cab is so expensive. The meter jumps 30cents each time - and they really jump very quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 That's why the 300C cab is so expensive. The meter jumps 30cents each time - and they really jump very quickly. And flagdown rate is $5. More expensive than Merc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFox Neutral Newbie September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Doesn't make sense but still we see them on the roads. However, these so called higher class taxis don't normally pick up passengers by the roadside...they usually work with hotels and corporate companies. Otherwise they wouldn't be able to survive.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithunk 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Doesn't make sense but still we see them on the roads. However, these so called higher class taxis don't normally pick up passengers by the roadside...they usually work with hotels and corporate companies. Otherwise they wouldn't be able to survive.... ya i would think so also.....mercs cab maybe but not for chrysler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Not forgetting they are the only taxi that comes with HID....very bright if I may add. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicolor 5th Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Doesn't make sense but still we see them on the roads. However, these so called higher class taxis don't normally pick up passengers by the roadside...they usually work with hotels and corporate companies. Otherwise they wouldn't be able to survive.... That possibly explains why, despite having impressive specifications, the Chrysler taxis I encountered when driving back home were driving in a much more steady manner, with none of the frantic, reckless cutting between several lanes without signalling, speeding and coming to sudden stops in the middle of nowhere which I've gotten used to from the regular taxis. This is of course purely personal observation based on a few instances, but besides noticing these impressive vehicles for their looks I noticed that the behaviour of the few I came across contrasted sharply with the usual taxis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 It's a limo cab. If you visit Korea, their cabs which is black in color has a higher flag down rate dan any other colors cabs. Usually businessmen will flag for them, I guess it's their cab culture. It's more spacious & more luxurious but made in Hyundai. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Not really, saw one picked up a fare at Turf City Taxi Stand last Sat. Don't think they can survive alone on hotels and corporate accounts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithunk 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 That possibly explains why, despite having impressive specifications, the Chrysler taxis I encountered when driving back home were driving in a much more steady manner, with none of the frantic, reckless cutting between several lanes without signalling, speeding and coming to sudden stops in the middle of nowhere which I've gotten used to from the regular taxis. This is of course purely personal observation based on a few instances, but besides noticing these impressive vehicles for their looks I noticed that the behaviour of the few I came across contrasted sharply with the usual taxis. yup this manner of driving is the best but of course when there is a time to drive fast....drive fast... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 (edited) Not forgetting they are the only taxi that comes with HID....very bright if I may add. Azeras come with HIDs too. And yeah. These cabbies must have prior experience driving limo cabs in the first place before they are qualified for the Chrysler cabs. Must be able to speak Ang Moh too. Edited September 15, 2009 by Alfisti168 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renesis84 Clutched September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Not really, saw one picked up a fare at Turf City Taxi Stand last Sat. Don't think they can survive alone on hotels and corporate accounts. But i ever saw it pull up to the taxi stand .. and no one wants to get into it .. though the taxi queue was long .. ha .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 But i ever saw it pull up to the taxi stand .. and no one wants to get into it .. though the taxi queue was long .. ha .. So ex. Who wants? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siewss 1st Gear September 16, 2009 Author Share September 16, 2009 yup this manner of driving is the best but of course when there is a time to drive fast....drive fast... Well, well mannered you may say, but that's not what I observed on those I encountered along PIE. They put on the pseudo menacing parking / fog lamp combo, zoom at highspeed from far behind right down to your tail, then perform that classic maneuver of alternate switching between your rear left and right, while dangerously closing the gap to your rear, hinting that you're a slow poke that should buzz off the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear September 16, 2009 Share September 16, 2009 Well, well mannered you may say, but that's not what I observed on those I encountered along PIE. They put on the pseudo menacing parking / fog lamp combo, zoom at highspeed from far behind right down to your tail, then perform that classic maneuver of alternate switching between your rear left and right, while dangerously closing the gap to your rear, hinting that you're a slow poke that should buzz off the road. Uu sure its a 300C taxi that's doing that?? There are private black 300Cs around also... and they really look identical to the taxi, sans the HIRED above the roof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermitage 1st Gear September 16, 2009 Share September 16, 2009 That possibly explains why, despite having impressive specifications, the Chrysler taxis I encountered when driving back home were driving in a much more steady manner, with none of the frantic, reckless cutting between several lanes without signalling, speeding and coming to sudden stops in the middle of nowhere which I've gotten used to from the regular taxis. This is of course purely personal observation based on a few instances, but besides noticing these impressive vehicles for their looks I noticed that the behaviour of the few I came across contrasted sharply with the usual taxis. Yeah, noticed that these cabs are better behaved on the roads. Bro Siewss would beg to differ I'm afraid! But his encounter was the exception. I think, the view presented above seems very much to represent the majority of these Chrysler cabs. And that to me is already a step in the right direction ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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