Thoughts on ex police cars? Crown-vics

[stevo]

Some driving schools are buying them for student cars and then just throwing them away when the engines go.

Personally, i'd do one like the 87' model in Men In Black. Nasty sleeper with a built aluminum 408 and a T56!!!!

I would love to have this combo, or maybe a simple 302 with twins running low boost.

Stevo

[grove rat]

I would love to have this combo, or maybe a simple 302 with twins running low boost.

Stevo

fuck. yes.

[mirefire 2.0]

Auto Maxxxxx at Crowley rd. and 20 has 2-3 of them right now. Also RLB leasing used to do a lot of them, esp. the CNG units from DFW airport.

[Frank]

People bleeding, puking, pissing on themselves, and slinging snot all over the place after being pepper sprayed.

No thanks.

This...is the thought stuck in my head. ick

Nonetheless, even if not an ex-cop car, I do like the CV's.

[Unicorn Jeff]

This...is the thought stuck in my head. ick

Nonetheless, even if not an ex-cop car, I do like the CV's.

True... But most of the time all that shit happened in the back!

[Frank]

True... But most of the time all that shit happened in the back!

Yeah, but that's where my kids will be sitting.

[03trubluGT]

5k mile oil change intervals have been around for years and now being extended to 10k+ with a synthetic oil. 3k oil changes = waste of money.

Yea, like the city would spend the money on synthetic oil.

GTFO.

[03trubluGT]

my dad picked up a 99 that was driven by a detective or someone not on patrol. it is a P71 but did not have a light bar, cage, spotlight, push bar or extra electronics inside. it has carpet floor and cloth seats, and the front is a bench seat with fold down armrests.

This is the only way to go. I would never buy one that has seen patrol duty, but I'd buy a command staff's car, or a detective car.

I've personally launched those cars over curbs, rail road tracks, and various other obstacles.

The thought of using one for a daily driver isn't really something I'd reccommend, especially if you are using it to haul family members.

[ThreeFingerPete]

I've personally launched those cars over curbs, rail road tracks, and various other obstacles.

Now you're just bragging.

[Frank]

This is the only way to go. I would never buy one that has seen patrol duty, but I'd buy a command staff's car, or a detective car.

I've personally launched those cars over curbs, rail road tracks, and various other obstacles.

The thought of using one for a daily driver isn't really something I'd reccommend, especially if you are using it to haul family members.

Did you used to work in Iowa?

[95DRGT]

anyone got a link or some more info on the auctions i like to go and just watch lol

I've been hitting a few auctions looking for a cash car for my daughter whom will be driving soon. Mostly chit out there since f'ing cash for clunkers program has killed the good cash car market.

http://www.joepippinauctioneers.com/html/newschedule.htm

http://www.jdnewell.com/buyer/about.htm

[A_A_G]

Yea, like the city would spend the money on synthetic oil.

GTFO.

LOL, go back to 1970 with your oil knowledge old man. I bet you still think Pennzoil has wax in it dont you?

According to you they go twice as long over the 3k oil change interval. No synthetic oil is needed dumbass!

[stephen4785]

my 2 cents...
I worked as a shop mechanic for Fort Worth city. The cars do get beat on but they also get maintained better than any other car you'll find. Oil changes every 5000 miles and all scheduled maintenances done on time. If I felt inclined Id buy one from a Fort Worth city auction. Stay away from the smaller city auctions though. Smaller cities are pretty laxed on their vehicle maintenance.

[stephen4785]

can the back doors be opened from the inside?

The lock button is inside the door jamb on the door. Open the driver door and look at the rear door jamb. Pull the lock out and the inside handle works.

[stephen4785]

anyone got a link or some more info on the auctions i like to go and just watch lol

http://www.lonestarauctioneers.com/