Crown Victoria
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CJJ92yj
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better make sure you get that A-pillar spoltight too!!!
Actually, my grandma has an older one, probably 98 or 99. They are a pretty nice ride for long trips. A bit too big for my tastes in town though. Seems to have plenty of power too.
Actually, my grandma has an older one, probably 98 or 99. They are a pretty nice ride for long trips. A bit too big for my tastes in town though. Seems to have plenty of power too.
Crown Vic
I have a '98 Grand Marquis, which is the same thing. Excellent freeway cruiser. 100,000 miles on it and never had any problems. I average 25mpg at highway speeds. Its a bit large for parking in some areas. Due to th rear drive, which I like, I would highly reccomend traction control. Oh yes, some people consider them "geeser" cars but thats OK with me because I am one.ace said:
Jackal said:I have a '98 Grand Marquis, which is the same thing. Excellent freeway cruiser. 100,000 miles on it and never had any problems. I average 25mpg at highway speeds. Its a bit large for parking in some areas. Due to th rear drive, which I like, I would highly reccomend traction control. Oh yes, some people consider them "geeser" cars but thats OK with me because I am one.
My parents have one . . . I'm not sure what year it is, I think it is a 2001 or so. But it is the Intercepter model.
They love it, and it's never given them any problems.
Throttle response is slow, but once the engine gets the hint, it's got really nice power.
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i passed a cop in the bushes when i was driving my mothers Vic
i was doing somewherein the high 90's (damn you germany and your autobahn)
the cop didn't even flash his lights. the car is sweet so much room great on traveling
not so good if you live in NYC or anyother tight spot i would guess
2nd on the white
i was doing somewherein the high 90's (damn you germany and your autobahn)
the cop didn't even flash his lights. the car is sweet so much room great on traveling
not so good if you live in NYC or anyother tight spot i would guess
2nd on the white
crapmanche4l
...no more! Call me Murphey
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- St. George
I had a 98 police interceptor that still had all the whistles and bell, which made it an even funner car. But that aside I loved it, and never should of sold it and i got about 21 around town and mid 30's highway
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
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- far enough away
I would have liked to buy that... sorry it's gone.
rkillpack
Converted Oil Burner
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- Moab, Utah by way of Pacifica, CA.
Compromise
If you want a newer model car and don't mind the mileage, go for the unmarked UHP cars that make it to the public. They have the interceptor package, push bars, spotllight, etc. They usually never have the rear restraints for transporting people and they are very well maintained.
My uncle in the Albuquerque (try and spell that one without looking it up ) PD has bought two of them for around $4500 and still hasn't had an issue (going on three years now).
If you want a newer model car and don't mind the mileage, go for the unmarked UHP cars that make it to the public. They have the interceptor package, push bars, spotllight, etc. They usually never have the rear restraints for transporting people and they are very well maintained.
My uncle in the Albuquerque (try and spell that one without looking it up
) PD has bought two of them for around $4500 and still hasn't had an issue (going on three years now).I always heard used police cars were good cause they are usually maintained pretty well...... but NOW I would NEVER recommend a used police carrkillpack said:If you want a newer model car and don't mind the mileage, go for the unmarked UHP cars that make it to the public. They have the interceptor package, push bars, spotllight, etc. They usually never have the rear restraints for transporting people and they are very well maintained.
My uncle in the Albuquerque (try and spell that one without looking it up
rkillpack
Converted Oil Burner
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- Moab, Utah by way of Pacifica, CA.
The Crown Vic is the last rear wheel drive car used by any enforcement department (in fleet use). I can see where the problem would be in snow. I was driving yesterday in my Suburban w/ the 8.1L and If I didn't start gently I easily could have turned sideways. I think that poor weather performance is as much a problem with the vehicle as it is a state of mind with the driver. The UHP and Police are supposedly trained to drive better than joe shmoee. So I would find one (want ads, Auto trader, etc.) and test drive it next time it snows. Worst case scenario Ace, is you hate it and buy something else.
Although older (87) The one my brother had that came from Grandpa w/ 17l miles on it was sweet, make that Extra sweet. big 5.0 liter v8, big cushy seats, etc. Damn transmission went out though. A friend who is a UHP officer has taken me in his a few times, and getting on the freeway to pull someone over (ridealong) I felt that familiar rush one feels when four wheeling --- i.e. the 'clench up yer butt cheeks thrill' Go for it--trunk thing is right on, they are huge- no wonder the gangsters go for them, you could fit 4-5 bodies in there!
Thanks for everyone who replied. I was really impressed with the drive but I ended up buying an 03 half ton Suburban with the 5.3l engine. Its not a torque monster but the engine pulls hard all the way to 6000 rpm and it moves!!
Maybe the Crown Vic will come when I pay off my truck.
Maybe the Crown Vic will come when I pay off my truck.