Why are they discontinuing production of the crown victoria?

even though there like the most reliable and most longest lasting cars out there and there the number one car used by law enforcement and cab company'sWhy are they discontinuing production of the crown victoria?
Ford has not sold the Crown Vic to consumers since 2007, but will continue to produce the cars as fleet vehicles until 2011. Although the Crown Victoria is on its way out, Ford is committed to remaining an integral part of America鈥檚 police force.Ford鈥檚 major offer to the nation鈥檚 police fleets has been the new Taurus sedan. While it may seem like an excellent opportunity for an upgrade, the Taurus and other newer cars lack some of the features that made the Crown Victoria so effective.Why are they discontinuing production of the crown victoria?
Because a car model can't be made just to be a fleet car, it has to sell on the open market as well, otherwise it's not very cost effective. Which is why the new PI is a modified taurus.



Besides crown vics are practically only driven by the authorities and the aging these days, they're not really considered a really cool car. Plus w/ the focus more on MPG these days, the big V8's that vics usually have don't really stand a chance....also one of the reasons why the best engine the new cop taurus has is a twin turbo V6.Why are they discontinuing production of the crown victoria?
In the present alleged hysteria of global warming and the international "go green" mentality, I'm afraid the full frame, rear wheel drive vehicle is seen in rather a poor position to compete with the newer hybrids and smaller, light weight eco-boxes. The best selling SUV on the planet will soon be shedding its frame for a unit body construction.

I guess we just better get used to it - the land yachts of days gone by are a thing of the past.