Wow -- you guys have had some bad luck. I have never had to deal with an ********* cop; every last one of them has been professional and respectful (and I have been very respectful to them). Well, the University cop who wouldn't give me a parking pass my freshman year was a bit of a jerk, but that was a long time ago...

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)