We have a 24 hour mobile patrol at the place where I work. This vehicle
starts and stops about 100 times a day, with the driver shutting off the
engine and locking the doors. Our perimeter road is all weather, but not
paved, so 4 wheel drive is not neccessary. In the past we've tried compact
trucks (fuel economy), full size trucks (durability), minivans, and even
cars. None have lasted very long and all have been trashed by the staff
assigned to drive them. I have researched security sights and searched the
internet trying to find something with AC and heat, real doors that can be
locked, a reliable engine that can handle idling in South Texas heat, with a
"bare bones" interior to withstand the staff abuse. I apologize for this
being off topic, but this is the only NG that I read regularly.
Leo