HOW TO BUY A USED COP CAR!! [P71]
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- In the market for buying a used crown Victoria police interceptor?
this video provides a good checklist of things to look out for when purchasing one of the most popular american V8 sedans ever produced! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Great video. I drove Crown Vics for years as a cab driver. Some with over 600,000 miles on the odometer. I'll say, with basic maintenance performed regularly, these damn things are tanks that run forever. Dollar for dollar, you really can't go wrong buying one. If you find one with around 100,000 miles, you can run the shit out them for years and years.
Awesome. Thanks for the info.
#1 rule when buying a used copcar.. GET A HIGHWAY PATROL CAR NOT A CITY CAR!!
less abuse and idling with a highway car!
WPGinterceptor Or supivsor car.
WPGinterceptor or detective unit
detective unit is your best choice in my opinion.
Crown vic vs Challenger or Sheriff vs Moonshiner (comedy)
czcams.com/video/dOlzY-dVH7A/video.html
That's what I did... I bought an 05 P71 with 125k miles for $1900....
Never buy one that has been used in Hazzard county. That damn Rosco P Coltrain was rough on them
And don't buy any Dodge Charger's from them Duke boys!
brad dovel 😂😂😂
Not anything to do with crown Vic's but wear a seatbelt they could save your life.
Jake T yeah true that could save your life if you get into a really bad crash
Jake T seatbelts can also kill you
@@connorshekelstein6432 EXACTLY
Shoegamecray6 _6
It’s still better to wear them. It’s pretty common sense, besides that he’s a “cop” supposedly doing all this stuff while he’s driving.
God bless you
if I was to buy a crown vic I'd buy a detective vehicle so I know it wasn't abused as much
TheRealBoss_Jon 914 it'll still last forever in a day anyway
MC Ren true regardless I love crown vics
TheRealBoss_Jon 914 jju
TheRealBoss_Jon 914 some detective cars have alot of idle hours
Im looking for a detective car, but don't know how to tell a detective car form a patrol car.
2008 Crown Victoria P71. Only issue was a coolant leak and a wheel bearing. 96.3K miles. Smoothest car I’ve driven. I love this thing.
I BOUGHT A CITY CAR P71, 90K MILES, HAVE TOWED MY TRAVEL TRAILER 2650 LBS. LOADED FOR THE LAST 21K MILES,ABSOLUTELY ALL GOOD. CAR NOW AT 111K MILES, ONLY FIX WAS A SPARK PLUG COIL.
Just bought my first one for 1400.00 bucks... 114 k miles...., I really love this car... !!!
1400 dollars for a CV with only 114k miles?? Wow what a steal...
E. Mailler what a steal
nice deal
Just throwing this out there, some of the 09's and all the 10's and 11's VIN is P7B for Police Package. For some reason they went away from the P71. Anyway, love the video. Keep sharing what you find out about these cars. I've got a fleet of them myself and enjoy seeing what others are experiencing with them.
PastorMatthewCady you are 100% correct my friend and dont worry...wait until you see what i got in store with my vics👍
Mr Random Reviews I'm looking forward to it. I've spent that last 10 years cruising in these chariots patrolling the streets and still am. Don't know what I'm going to do when I can't get my hands on them anymore. :'(
charger or caprice with police package?
Alec Parkes I say charger
PastorMatthewCady yup, I caught that too. I have a 2010 crown Vic Interceptor and its P7B.
Not an engine knock. that's a lifter tapping or timing click. not the end of the world. my marquis has made that sound for years.
@Seraph909 It's a lifter tapping.
09-11 hydraulic tappets can dry out when sitting which causes tapping at startup for a second or two. This is because Ford specified a smaller oil filter than in 08 and older.
Thanks for all the CVPI help. I have a blacked out 08 supervisors car out of Texas, 117k miles. Im saving up to get the side Exhaust like you have. I bought the car reluctantly as I needed a 2nd family car. It took about a month and I was in love with the car! 2 years latter and I am an Exhaust/Headers upgrade and fresh paint away from better then new. Thank you again for all your videos.
Found one online ystrdy - only 4 hr after it had been listed (I'm in Canada). Used your recommendations and pulled the trigger!! 84K miles, 2100 idling hrs, shifts normally into 2nd gear, engine sounded good on start-up and shut-down and no vibration on steering wheel. Thank you for the advice! Cost to me was approx Cdn 65 cents/pound hahaha - (US dollar is worth about 35% more than our $$)
Back in the 70's, when Chrysler was building all the Police Cars, we pulled the radios ous at 50,000 miles and sent them to the auction. At 50k, they were shot.
All excellent advice especially the rims and the idle hours because of all the accessories needing power and needing to keep the HVAC running all day
I have a Mercury Grand, but love the info you have on these Panther platform cars. Thank you!
Thank you for the vid esp about idling.. i had a 1993 cv years ago purchased it with 230kmiles sold it with 650k miles lmao! i replaced the fuels lines coilspacks wires tune up ran like a dream and when i sold was still the original powertrain no rebuilds i also drove it like a 90 yr old man with stomach cancer but it lasted.. I plan on buying an '11 soon
Also check under the car for any leaks and major rust on the metal frames, rear end.
Thanks for the video! Am looking to buy a Crown Vic police interceptor in a month. Been doing research and your video was most helpful.
Yeah,i got one and he gives great tips.
I was on municibid, trying to buy my work vehicle when it was retired. I stumbled across an ‘08 PI -fast bid with no real info - got it for $2500. I had NO IDEA how lucky I was. Has all the bells and whistles, black, police center console, etc. The more I learn about this car the more I fall truly in love all over again.
thanks for the heads up I love the crown Victoria an I'm looking to buy one great video
Cool and informative video. Back in Jan 2018 I picked up a 2005 with only 23,500 California miles on the odometer. It was a Riverside County Sheriff reserve unit. This is my second CVPI and I love these cars. Kudos!!
How much was it?
This video was awesome, very informative!
All of these parts are widely available at very affordable prices. This motor was run in multiple Ford vehicles and millions were sold. Used online, junkyards and new are all options. These motors and the chassis will need the occasional repair but they can run for hundreds of thousands of miles.
I was just surfing CZcams and ran across your video. It was very informative and I am subscribing to your channel now. GREAT JOB!
Ron White thank you!👍
Don’t know if I agree about Idle hours. 75% of engine wear occurs on a cold start. Also the engines will wear much less at idle than at higher engine speeds as long as the carbon that builds up at idle is burned out by the occasional full throttle acceleration. Back in the old days of carbs they called it blowing the soot out but it still is a sound practice.
You shouldn't give such false advice
Idling on Crown 👑 Victoria's are horrible for them...
Looking to buy one at a local dealership. The VIN check was super helpful along with everything in the video.
Thank you so much!!!
Did you buy it?
There is one major flaw with all this. At most auctions, you're lucky if you get to hear it run in advance, and I've never seen them allow test drives, it's usually only when they drive up to the block you get to hear them at all. In the hubbub of the auction, you may not hear things you would otherwise. They're certainly not going to be turning it off and on for you. Mostly, you bid and take your chances. trouble is, so many like these things, the prices seem to get out of hand most of the time. Yeah, I like them too, but not enough to pay too much for an old 100K plus car. So maybe they will go 200k or more, but that's always only a maybe when you can't do a thorough check first.
When I got mine it had 93,000 I guess I did good.
In 2016 I way over paid ($13,000) for a 2010 low hour, low miles Crown Vic (29K, less than 200HRS) from a Sheriff in Ohio who has a side gig selling government vehicles. But this car is the most awesome car I have ever owned. When it was delivered I put $4,000 more into it with all new tires, brakes (including rotors), tires, exhaust system & misc items. SO far it is the best investment ever. Plus it effing kicks a$$ it hauls a$$ when I step on it & my guns fit perfectly in the trunk.
Great video. Thanks so much man
It is AMAZING just how many you tube channels start out exactly like you did..."It's your boy so and so from..."
It's useful knowledge you got, appreciate you and your video!
Thanks for the info! Extremely useful!
Great video, thanks for the info on purchasing a Crown Vick.
THIS WAS PERFECT THANKS MAN !!
Wow excellent video, you don't know how much that helped me out, I'm in the process of buying a 2011 Crown Vic, you just gave me an edge, if you can give me some quick info on the flex fuel model, keep up the good work thank you
Very informative. I actually purchased my 2010 P7B yesterday and saw this vid today. I checked my idling hours and i'm sitting at 2460 IH on 130k mi. Looks like I got lucky.
How do you check your idling hours?
If it's coming out the vents only look under down where the gas pedal is. There will be a black and white tube. They can end up being pulled out. Look in the engine bay under right behind the engine on driver side. You will see where each line needs to be connected.
Thank you tons man
Vid was wicked helpfull👍
Thank you and a merry Christmas
That was very helpful. Going to check one out tomorrow thanks
Really great info tips.
Thank you. Great videos.
Thanks for the video. I just bought one. I got really lucky it’s the Police Interceptor. But it was used by the California (Government) so there is no holes in the interior. 2008 Only 116,000 miles. And 54 idle hours. Absolutely no rust. Engine runs great. Trans looks brand new (underneath) interior is clean. I have only one question. How do you know if paint is original? There’s no dents, cracks, or chips. The color is a light blue. I never seen a CV this color. Thanks for the videos bro. Lotta help and good advice!!!
thanks Mr. Random! I didn't know about the idle hours. I saw the number but didn't know what it meant. It turns out my cherry 2010 Interceptor only has 2300 idle hours. Awesome!
The radio frequency tire lights never go out until you buy the green radio frequency transmitter stem tires
Great vid man, mucho appreciado
Another great video mr random but you forgot a couple of things.Im not sure which years this effects but please check the steering shaft. There's a recall for that. Also it seems like 05's have transmission problems. Last i would check the suspension on all vics because ball joint failure seems to happen to a few guys i know.
Interesting vid and a lot more informative, I should see myself getting an explorer in with the package.
good info thank you I want a crown Victoria so bad so this video is gold 👍👍👍👍👍
Can attest to the rims. I had the very slightest bend in a steel rim and could feel it big time on the highway.
that switch in the trunk, i bet you is actually for an auxilliary lighting setup in the trunk.
Robert Pottinger Turns off rear suspension air bags pump.
Thanks! I know my 03 is not the best year but I haven't had any problems. (Highway Patrol).
My 1991 lasted 450,000 miles. I bought it at 100,000. It went to the junk yard with an original fully functional engine and one transmission job. Most everything else was falling apart though.
Merry Christmas bro! Very informative video thank you
SLOPPY thanks my boy
Mr Random Reviews, I think you meant 3rd gear. When it shifts from 2nd into the 3rd. With a bad transmission it will go high on RPMs in 2nd gear and jump from 2nd into the 4th, skipping the 3rd.
Right?
I own and drive a police car, its big its cheap and its solid but parking sometimes sucks because it is a big ass car, its almost like driving a big ass truck it is a boat. My Crown vic has over 200000 miles but when I first bought it at 188 the transmission was slipping and I had a few other problems happening but fixed em and now shes still running strong.
Aspie Otaku jjuju
If you don't mind me asking, how many miles do you have now and how is it running? I'm thinking of getting one at 177k miles
Didn't know L drove a crown vic. Didn't know he drove at all
Nice car. I just bought one 2011 crown vic. All Black. Push Bar. Spot light. Interior is mint.
I also got a copy of the date of origin paperwork From The Ford factory.
Definitely a nice ride and a peice of History.
Good video..Lots of useful info.Thanks
I bought a 2011 interceptor with 77k miles for $2900. Idle hours are kinda high (6508) but it runs great and was never abused.
A huge reason, the biggest reason and you want Tops on your different fluids is because you do not want water getting in there. Especially brake fluid! Brake fluid is hydro scopic and will draw water out of the air if the top is left off and if you've ever had a spongy pedal feel imagine having that and never being able to get it to go away. And just a little tip for people in emergencies, if you absolutely have to you can put transmission fluid in your power steering lines but not the other way around.
Very helpful! Thank you!
Another way to tell you have an authentic police interceptor is on the engine block the barcode sticker will say "POL" and I think that on top of the transmission oil cooler will say "police".
good advice for any car purchase
Just bought my 2nd Interceptor , both 2011. Fist one was a County sheriffs vehicle with 103,000 miles , and 875 hrs. on the clock. My 2nd one , has the "Chrome PKG ",in White, but only 38.500 miles w/114 hrs ! . It was a CBPatrol Gov't vehicle ( Customs and Border Patrol ). Totally spotless , just needed tires. Dumped the bullshit Goodyear RS Tires and bought a great set of Yokahama's .
I practically stole mine for $800 at 138k miles. Transmission was out, but I knew a guy who could rebuild it for 500. So I paid $1,300 for mine in total, and she rides great and smooth. great cars that you can get some great deals on.
You need a p71 dealership my dude
bought 2011 crown vic 91k mi 7200 hr $3k intake manifold replaced at shop already in 2 months, wheel alignment, tire balance, upgraded rims, winter tires, oil,diff fluid change, egr valve, wiper fluid pump, my gas gauge just quit working (reads empty w light on). but overall its almoat rust free and its a beast of a winter beater/ cruiser. town car seats in rear make the passengers very comfortable.
Seen 1 earlier in all black..looks so sweet
Crown vics are super durable and dependable workhorses the Caprice is a lil Quicker but is not as durable
Taxisin my ciyy adelaide insouth Australia spend tmost ofhei rtime ideling in traffic plus its not uncommon for them to have half a million kays on them as well pluds they are only 4 bangers crap maint thrashedv to fuck but they keep on going,
@@stephenmiller7388 I think I'm having a stroke.
Hey Mr. Random, thanks for your videos! My Dad convinced me to buy a Crown Vic Police Interceptor and I love it. BUT, my check Tire pressure light is chronically on even after having the rim replaced. Is that normal? I noticed yours is on too.
Cool video hey you hit the fifteen hundred mark man
Now... let's talk excursions, I've been a Silverado guy most my life but last year I bought an 01 v10 ex and best truck I've ever seen
Not too bad this last crown vics idle hours equals out to 181,962 true miles technically so that’s def a sweet deal like you said
very helpful! Thanks!
Awesome info!
The 03 and 04 Crown Vics, Mercury Marquis, and Marauders often have headlight issues after they run for a bit. Buy the repair kit by Dorman on Amazon for about $80-$90. Easy fix and takes care of it.
Good info. Thanks!!!
They will also have a continuous blinking overdrive light if the transmission is fixing to go out! Or atleast I learned that the hard way and $1700 later after a rebuild!
I haven't heard much of anything about specifically where to get one (or even start looking). Most I am looking at are 4-6k (at around 100k miles) which is still reasonable but I've heard all of the stories about people getting them for around a 1000 with like 60-80k miles. I know that the PD's auction them off but I'm not sure where to look. Any info will help. Thanks :)
Thanks for the advice
Good advise with checking the trans (second gear). Any other signs with a bad trans??
Driving a cop car with no seatbelt. What a legend
there's a dealer in central florida that is selling one CV for 9000 it has 42000 miles and 435 idle hrs. I want that bad boy
Ilopez Lopez they have 250HP. That's not a fast car. Especially a boat like a CV
Crown vic vs Challenger or Sheriff vs Moonshiner (comedy)
czcams.com/video/dOlzY-dVH7A/video.html
PRLINKS aww
Jared Schaecher duh it’s a sedan
I want a ford crown so bad, but here in germany they are pretty expensive and rare. I really like them with this massive bullbar and some extra lights on the bar. (Look at Alaska State Trooper, they have these round shaped lights on the bar) Also the spotlights are a must have on this car😍 Is there anyone, who wanna give me one for free? Absolute dreamcar!!!
But how can i buy a car thats sitting thousands of miles away?
Here in europe you can get them for ~$11k from Ebay
@@markuss.7798 I have a 07 clean inceptor
I got a 07 clean inceptor
Thanks dude!!
I own a 03P71 turned into a sport best car I have ever owned all I done is oil changes lol...
Crown vic vs Challenger or Sheriff vs Moonshiner (comedy)
czcams.com/video/dOlzY-dVH7A/video.html
SMART ADVICE,,thanks..What are the best years?
Excellent well done.
Really informative and really helpful. How would you check these things if it's in a police auction since they usually don't let you test drive the car.
GiantsRTheBest1 thats the problem...my department would auction off our cars all the time and you were only allowed to turn it on and off...and many of our cars uad transmission problems but we mainly used DODGE CHARGERS...our crown vics were always solid👍
Avoid auctions at all costs on any kind of vechile regardless of what it is unless you have inside information on it it's a HUGE gamble and usually NOT 🚫 in your favor!!! They send vechiles too auctions for a reason and auctioneer's sell vechiles with NUMEROUS mechanical issues!!! YES everything issue you can think of!!!
I wanted your expertise on this. I bought a 2006 CVPI for $2500 in good condition, with 104,334 miles w/o hours (hours below 1000). What a steal? I checked everything when I test drove it. Only problem it had was a misfire, bad plugs, the dealer fixed it, then I bought it. But after using it and driving on the highway for over 200 miles. The serpentine belt started slipping when the car was started cold, and then it would stop and not make noise again. I felt a rough idle and slight vibration in the cabin, and the suspension squeaks. I can hear the rotation of the drive shaft, and when I needed the windshield defrost it didn't work. I would put the defrost on and cold air would come out. Now after investigation, the belt problem is obvious, it needs replacing. The rough idle and slight vibration in the cabin was also caused by the slipping belt. I noticed the vibration and sound would happen when the belt would move side to side slightly on the tensioner, and the tensioner would compensate causing rough idle and vibration in the car. The belt will be raplaced, and I'll check the rest of the drive belt system. The other issues like the squeaks on the suspension. Mechanics have told me to grease the joints. Now I know only some CVPI model years have the joints that can be greased. Do you Know if my 06 CVPI is one of them or do I have to replace the joints? They told me the defrost problem could be the core, and that cold air comes out because it was bypassed. Now the last issue. The driveshaft noise I hear when accelerating. I can hear the shaft's rotation, but it stops when I reach my desired speed and hold the gas pedal. Now the CVPI manual states that it's a high performance aluminum shaft, and some noise is normal. Is this true? Mechanics have told me it needs grease. Great video and thanks for the help.
Doooode !!!!! Thank you !!!!!
There is a recall on the steering U joint at the base of the steering shaft they tend to rust and Company will replace it for free all you have to do is make an appointment down at the Ford dealer mine is starting to lock up even my power steering works it only works intermittently as I'm going around to get a locked up U-joint
Great Video
It's important to get a rust free vehicle krowned or sprayed with oil annually if you want it to last. They rust in cold climates where salt is used.
Wish you put the two engine noises closer together in the video so it would be easier to compare them
thanks for this video. I'm literally going to see one in the next few days
darkstar9008 good choice bro you wont regret it
I found an '11 with 95,000 miles (153,000 km) 2,100 Idle horus but the dealer wants $4,058 USD ($5,500 CAD) for it. is that too much?
darkstar9008 a good price range for that crown vic you just described is around $3500 ...the only time i would pay $4-5k if if the mileage would have been between 50-75k miles..thats why i dont buy from dealers because they have to make it more expensive so they can make a proffit out of it...hope that helps man
Mr Random Reviews it does help. do you think it be worth still trying to haggle with the guy? it's hard finding clean examples in Canada this time of year haha
darkstar9008 it depends how bad you want it bro...i would take it for $3700 and no higher...but to be honest on craigslist you can find a decent one with a bit more miles for around $2500 and it will still last just as long
In one video you say under 120k in another you say under 150k in another you say under 170k and yes if the problem with the hvac controls is a vacuum hose sure it’s an easy fix but if it’s the blend door actuator it’s either you take out the dash yourself or you pay for a 6 hour job your also all over the place about idle hours in the end I’ve learned a lot for your videos and I thank you for that
So for the perfect crown vic, price wise what would be a good range? I am looking at possibly getting one,also is the car some what cheap to maintain as in how the maintnce cost compared to like toyota or audi or anything?
Thanks for the good information . There's a 2009 p71 I wanna buy . It's got 142K . All black .. they want 3900 ... I want it bad . Really want to get one of these .
My 07 with 150k had a knock on startup, and even worse after oil change. Found out it was the timing chain tensioner was weak. New timing components and runs like new, lol. Looks like just the clutch pulley went on your alternator.