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Chewbacca · 1 September 2021, 03:17 AM

Yup! I want one but doing my research its more about idle hours than mileage, apparently they're well looked after but cosmetically they're tired which is fine by me because scratches and dings are character lines.

Looking at a 2015-ish Ford Taurus/SHO with EcoBoost or a Dodge Charger 3.5L V6

Any advice?

Blansky · 1 September 2021, 03:18 AM

Worked for the Blues Brothers.

Chewbacca · 1 September 2021, 03:19 AM

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Worked for the Blues Brothers.

Chewbacca · 1 September 2021, 03:20 AM

Tim!!! Help!!! WHo's the DavidSW of cop cars?

bremersm · 1 September 2021, 03:20 AM

I would not buy any of the newer ones because they are not as well built I would suggest one of the newest Crown Vics you can find.

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Chewbacca · 1 September 2021, 03:22 AM

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I would not buy any of the newer ones because they are not as well built I would suggest one of the newest Crown Vics you can find.

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From reading online, the Vics have a loose rear end and I might be too fat for them.

bremersm · 1 September 2021, 03:24 AM

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From reading online, the Vics have a loose rear end and I might be too fat for them.

Just keep dieting man you will get there.

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NYC6 · 1 September 2021, 03:26 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzInsWT_XlM

sco · 1 September 2021, 03:39 AM

My buddy had an old Crown Vic with the light still attached near the mirror on the outside. He recently sold it because whenever he drove it people would slow down and drive 5-10MPH below the limit!

cm10005 · 1 September 2021, 05:10 AM

I would try to find one from a smaller department that might not have taken as much abuse as one from a larger city. These cars are run for hours at a time and are always on when you’re sitting inside. I can say from personal experience the old crown vics hold up a lot better than the Taurus or Fusions that are used now

ltmgeller · 1 September 2021, 05:41 AM

If you go the crown vic route, make sure the gas tank issue has been addressed. They used to blow up when rear ended. The idle hours will be off the charts. Have someone that knows police fleet vehicles look at the car before you buy.

swils8610 · 1 September 2021, 05:55 AM

Just know they’ve been driven hard.

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Etschell · 1 September 2021, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Yup! I want one but doing my research its more about idle hours than mileage, apparently they're well looked after but cosmetically they're tired which is fine by me because scratches and dings are character lines.

Looking at a 2015-ish Ford Taurus/SHO with EcoBoost or a Dodge Charger 3.5L V6

Any advice?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm4LHak5WZY

77T · 1 September 2021, 06:35 AM

Maybe the SUV option to carry more stuff…

https://www.motortrend.com/features/...cars-for-sale/

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Wahlberg · 1 September 2021, 06:37 AM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm4LHak5WZY

I love the one with the drug runner SUV.

GB-man · 1 September 2021, 09:42 AM

Why not just buy Ford in navy blue and throw some black steel wheels and a light kit on the grill and call it a day.

Dr. Robert · 1 September 2021, 09:50 AM

No, but I have money for a full tank of gas, got a half a pack of cigarettes & sunglasses.

RichM · 1 September 2021, 11:45 AM

I ordered a brand new 2011 Ford Taurus SHO. This was before it became the Interceptor. That car was quick and rock solid. I sold it in 2018 with 105,000 miles on it and it was still going strong. In 7 years of ownership, only two minor recalls. I almost bought a new 2018 SHO but the car looked exactly like my 2011, so I passed.

I would probably just look for a used SHO or the Lincoln version, the MKS. Less abuse.

airchitect · 1 September 2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

From reading online, the Vics have a loose rear end and I might be too fat for them.

The crown Vic is the best built American car of the last 30yrs. There’s a reason they were THE cop car, taxi, etc. Just don’t be one of those guys who tries to make it look like the pd with antennae etc. I’ve also seen some folks cruising in the explorer interceptors too..

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maylebox · 1 September 2021, 11:59 AM

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No, but I have money for a full tank of gas, got a half a pack of cigarettes & sunglasses.

Chewbacca · 2 September 2021, 11:34 AM

Thanks for the advice Gents.

I’m going to see a friend in AZ this winter who gets these off a Gov auction site. One thing he said was the electrical is a lot more robust, which is a thing people don’t realize when looking at a retired Extreme Duty car.

GradyPhilpott · 2 September 2021, 11:55 AM

Here's what Scotty Kilmer has to say.

HippoPAPAmus · 2 September 2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

The crown Vic is the best built American car of the last 30yrs. There’s a reason they were THE cop car, taxi, etc. Just don’t be one of those guys who tries to make it look like the pd with antennae etc. I’ve also seen some folks cruising in the explorer interceptors too..

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Not advocating, but I have a colleague who swears by the crown vics. Had one himself many many years ago and purchased one for his each of his three eldest sons on their 16th birthday. Nothing fancy, but safe, dependable, and easy to maintain. That said, after the crown vic he got a mid-teens SHO and loved it. Good luck either way.

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kulak · 2 September 2021, 02:19 PM

2017 Chevy/Holden Caprice PPV with 6.0l 355hp v8?

TK-710 · 2 September 2021, 03:38 PM

Make sure all the puke and urine smell is really gone from the back and not just masked with fabreeze. Looks clean and is clean are not the same.

George58 · 6 September 2021, 08:03 PM

Retired cop 25 years on the street. they are beat to death and abuse. I would not touch a used cop car .

brandrea · 6 September 2021, 08:32 PM

I always thought it’d be cool to have that polycarbonate partition thingy in a car to tune out your passengers

AzPaul · 6 September 2021, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Just know they’ve been driven hard.

Chewie or the car?

Widows Son · 6 September 2021, 10:02 PM

Drove numerous models for almost 30 years, don't think I would buy one. The electrical systems are heavier duty to put up with all the computer and lighting, I believe the cooling systems are upgraded also. Not sure about the suspension. By the time we got rid of them, they were pretty beat. What kills them is when you have more than 1-2 people assigned to them. Cops are incredibly lazy when it comes to taking care of equipment. I got a car wash contract implemented and couldn't even get the guys to drive through the wash on duty!!! As for the insides......We would replace the majority of our cars every 2-3 years, sometimes hang onto them for longer if a detective or Sgt. were assigned to them. I was lucky. My Chief knew I took care of things. He's give me my choice, either a new car every year, or an older one that was just assigned to me. I always took the older one. Kept all my duty gear in it and kept it nice. Just went to a retirement party last week. Getting rid of all our Explorers and went to the Tahoes.

Widows Son · 6 September 2021, 10:37 PM

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Chewie or the car?

Yes.....

1 September 2021, 03:17 AM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Anyone here ever buy a surplus or retired Police/LEO Interceptor? Yup! I want one but doing my research its more about idle hours than mileage, apparently they're well looked after but cosmetically they're tired which is fine by me because scratches and dings are character lines. Looking at a 2015-ish Ford Taurus/SHO with EcoBoost or a Dodge Charger 3.5L V6 Any advice?

1 September 2021, 05:41 AM	#11
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,605	If you go the crown vic route, make sure the gas tank issue has been addressed. They used to blow up when rear ended. The idle hours will be off the charts. Have someone that knows police fleet vehicles look at the car before you buy. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,983	Maybe the SUV option to carry more stuff… https://www.motortrend.com/features/...cars-for-sale/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Tim!!! Help!!! WHo's the DavidSW of cop cars?

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bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	I would not buy any of the newer ones because they are not as well built I would suggest one of the newest Crown Vics you can find. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	My buddy had an old Crown Vic with the light still attached near the mirror on the outside. He recently sold it because whenever he drove it people would slow down and drive 5-10MPH below the limit!

1 September 2021, 05:10 AM	#10
cm10005 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Rolex Hulk Sub Posts: 361	I would try to find one from a smaller department that might not have taken as much abuse as one from a larger city. These cars are run for hours at a time and are always on when you’re sitting inside. I can say from personal experience the old crown vics hold up a lot better than the Taurus or Fusions that are used now

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swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,008	Just know they’ve been driven hard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,559	I ordered a brand new 2011 Ford Taurus SHO. This was before it became the Interceptor. That car was quick and rock solid. I sold it in 2018 with 105,000 miles on it and it was still going strong. In 7 years of ownership, only two minor recalls. I almost bought a new 2018 SHO but the car looked exactly like my 2011, so I passed. I would probably just look for a used SHO or the Lincoln version, the MKS. Less abuse. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

2 September 2021, 11:34 AM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Thanks for the advice Gents. I’m going to see a friend in AZ this winter who gets these off a Gov auction site. One thing he said was the electrical is a lot more robust, which is a thing people don’t realize when looking at a retired Extreme Duty car.

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kulak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 241	2017 Chevy/Holden Caprice PPV with 6.0l 355hp v8?

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TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,147	Make sure all the puke and urine smell is really gone from the back and not just masked with fabreeze. Looks clean and is clean are not the same.

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George58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Home Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 837	Retired cop 25 years on the street. they are beat to death and abuse. I would not touch a used cop car .

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,478	I always thought it’d be cool to have that polycarbonate partition thingy in a car to tune out your passengers

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Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,555	Drove numerous models for almost 30 years, don't think I would buy one. The electrical systems are heavier duty to put up with all the computer and lighting, I believe the cooling systems are upgraded also. Not sure about the suspension. By the time we got rid of them, they were pretty beat. What kills them is when you have more than 1-2 people assigned to them. Cops are incredibly lazy when it comes to taking care of equipment. I got a car wash contract implemented and couldn't even get the guys to drive through the wash on duty!!! As for the insides......We would replace the majority of our cars every 2-3 years, sometimes hang onto them for longer if a detective or Sgt. were assigned to them. I was lucky. My Chief knew I took care of things. He's give me my choice, either a new car every year, or an older one that was just assigned to me. I always took the older one. Kept all my duty gear in it and kept it nice. Just went to a retirement party last week. Getting rid of all our Explorers and went to the Tahoes.

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