CrownVic Abuse

[glideslope]

Originally Posted by ridgescan

Touched a nerve huh?
You live in a glass house pal. I just checked YOUR threads and found a gaggle of what could be "troll" threads based on your criteria. You aint one to talk.
This is the tavern. this is the rants forum. I posted a rant. My rant is in the title. It is just my opinion. There is good that came out of my troll and that would be the various reasons including yours for owning one.
Too many CVI owners use that car mainly to satiate some power trip they have in their head. Not saying anyone who's in here-but I see it a LOT here around Frisco, and it pisses me off. To me it's a slap to actual cops, that someone would buy a debriefed CVI, re-outfit it with equipment bringing it right back visually to actual police cruiser status, then set there and play cop with it. I see these losers on the freeway pacing cars for miles-locking on a car, changing lanes with them-etc.
In my opinion, ex-police CVI's, which technically are law enforcement equipment, should not be resold as a civilian car for these reasons. Just like that cash for clunkers deal, they oughta be crushed after their useful service-even if they still run like a champ. Because there's too much wiggle room for whackers who are on a power trip and their wannabe pursuit vehicle is the fuel for the fantasy.
But you didn't read this-I'm on IGnore lol
That's all I meant to say in my "troll".

Unfortunately, just because it was used in a law enforcement capacity, doesn't mean it shouldn't be eligible to be resold to regular people. After all, you could simply buy one from Ford! What doesn't make sense is just crushing a perfectly good vehicle. Why crush them? They make great taxi cabs. Better yet, spare vehicles for city governments that are strapped for cash. They could be reused for a fire dept, public works, code enforcement or whatever other city department/agency.

How much do you think a city government can make on selling them at auction versus simply crushing them? Which is more cost effective?

[ScannaMan9]

Originally Posted by glideslope

Unfortunately, just because it was used in a law enforcement capacity, doesn't mean it shouldn't be eligible to be resold to regular people. After all, you could simply buy one from Ford! What doesn't make sense is just crushing a perfectly good vehicle. Why crush them? They make great taxi cabs. Better yet, spare vehicles for city governments that are strapped for cash. They could be reused for a fire dept, public works, code enforcement or whatever other city department/agency.

How much do you think a city government can make on selling them at auction versus simply crushing them? Which is more cost effective?

I agree... I think they should try to recycle more. They could just replace the engines every 4 yrs- until they are done for good

Although, my (imaginary ) Ferrarri makes my towns police cars look wimpy.
http://www.ferrari.com/english/gt_sp...58-spider.aspx

[KC2OBW]

Originally Posted by ScannaMan9

I agree... I think they should try to recycle more. They could just replace the engines every 4 yrs- until they are done for good

Although, my (imaginary ) Ferrarri makes my towns police cars look wimpy.
http://www.ferrari.com/english/gt_sp...58-spider.aspx

You would have to do a lot more then just throw a brand new engine. You'd probably have to replace our rebuild the transmission there are a lot of other things that would need to be replaced. One dept in my area hardly sees new cars. Most if their Vic's have over 100.000 miles on them. One deputy had the rear passenger tire fall off with the shaft still attached to it. Police cars are not driven like you're going our for a Sunday drive, they get used heavily. Yea there might be some that are in great shape if its a supervisors car but the ones used for daily patrol are used for 16 hours a day at the minimum. So instead of fixing every thing it's more cost effective to buy a new car and not keep polishing a turd. You'd be surprised at a auction setting people will pay for a cpvi and now that ford has done away with them next couple of years you'll see a lot more ex cpvi's on the road.


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[KC2OBW]

Cvpi. Sorry for the typos.


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[kb2vxa]

If they drive anything like the local po po does the engine, drive train and brakes are on their last legs. They zoom up to a stop sign, slam on the brakes, roar one block and repeat the process across town beating the snot out of them. They're fast but they don't last.

[skatertj]

I know this is alittle old but i had to jump in this since owning a CVPI for about 2 years now. I will say i bought my CVPI purely because i love Crown Victorias. I did not say Crown Vic Police Interceptor models. I bought my CVPI because it was in my price range, in good shape and the only one close to my house(lived in small area in KS). Since i bought it, i have only added one antenna for my scanner which i had owned for awhile. It was not added to show off the car as a Po Po car. It does have a Spotlight, which i would remove it but then i have a hole near the door, so it'll stay. It also doesnt have a push bar and it never will. It will also never have flashy LED's or amber lights or anything. The most it might get is one other antenna for 150/450 band as my only one on the car is for 800mhz. I do not want to upset drivers but one thing that is nice, it does make people drive a little better around me. It is nice not being cut off when i drive my car. From the rear, my car should be a dead give away its not a cop as i have tinted taillights.

That being said, I will agree with you about other idiots who drive these cars and then make them just like a real, on duty cop car. I have been on another forum(still am) who bans talking about any type of police equipment, even if you are volunteer fire or not. They wont allow it to be discussed because we have seen many people come on and their first post is how to add strobes to the car or how to add a light bar. Its ridiculous. I feel if you can buy an ex cop car, be responsible. Dont act like a cop, dont add lights, only add an antenna IF you really have interest in a scanner, not just for looks. I also hear people who add them to cover up a hole. I think that is wrong as well. Everyone on here knows that there are plugs for that. Just plug it. I dont like CVPI owners who act like they are an officer either.

[ridgescan]

I have said before that I personally feel the CrownVic is a handsome cruiser that I would not mind owning myself-being a "big" guy it would suit my needs well-but I draw the line at the CVI because I have a staunch view of it as police equipment, but also, what I would call a public service vehicle that serves in many ways, a public need. So just my own opinion here, not for private use. But to each his own as in your case. At least you aint a wannabe who wants to intimidate people without having to do a lick of real police duty

[skatertj]

Yep and i see where your coming from!!! It bothers me when i see young teens who want a CVPI just to throw lights on it and a fake siren to mess with people. Its what causes people like me who own a CVPI just to own it, get in trouble or watched for no reason. I was pulled over once because the cop said my tint was "too" dark. Even though i got the tint put on by a shop in the city, and i made sure it was at the legal limit of 35%. The first thing the officer asked when he got to my car "Why do you have a police scanner? To tell all your friends where we're at?" I found that very offensive. But, he let me go. I know he only pulled me over to see why the antenna was there. Since then, i have had no problems. Of course, i have made the car less copish with tail pipes and the tint on the taillights. Crown Vics are awesome cars. If i could, id buy a CV sport right now. But dont have that kind of money... Lol
Oh and to add on to what you had previously said about a slap to cops face, I dont intend to do that with this car. My Uncle is a Officer here in the City of Tulsa, I actually just finished a ride along with him on Thursday. He has an unmarked charger. I never realized how fast a chagrer is til that day!!! It can catch a car pretty quick! But, I have asked him if my car is ok to drive and he gave me advice on what to do to help it not be seen as a cop car as much.

[nmelfi]

Originally Posted by skatertj

I know this is alittle old but i had to jump in this since owning a CVPI for about 2 years now. I will say i bought my CVPI purely because i love Crown Victorias. I did not say Crown Vic Police Interceptor models. I bought my CVPI because it was in my price range, in good shape and the only one close to my house(lived in small area in KS). Since i bought it, i have only added one antenna for my scanner which i had owned for awhile. It was not added to show off the car as a Po Po car. It does have a Spotlight, which i would remove it but then i have a hole near the door, so it'll stay. It also doesnt have a push bar and it never will. It will also never have flashy LED's or amber lights or anything. The most it might get is one other antenna for 150/450 band as my only one on the car is for 800mhz. I do not want to upset drivers but one thing that is nice, it does make people drive a little better around me. It is nice not being cut off when i drive my car. From the rear, my car should be a dead give away its not a cop as i have tinted taillights.

That being said, I will agree with you about other idiots who drive these cars and then make them just like a real, on duty cop car. I have been on another forum(still am) who bans talking about any type of police equipment, even if you are volunteer fire or not. They wont allow it to be discussed because we have seen many people come on and their first post is how to add strobes to the car or how to add a light bar. Its ridiculous. I feel if you can buy an ex cop car, be responsible. Dont act like a cop, dont add lights, only add an antenna IF you really have interest in a scanner, not just for looks. I also hear people who add them to cover up a hole. I think that is wrong as well. Everyone on here knows that there are plugs for that. Just plug it. I dont like CVPI owners who act like they are an officer either.

I own a Grand Marquis that is silver same as our state HP. Being from Florida it has dark tinted windows. Living in SC I have to agree people around me drive much better thinking I am a SCHP.But that is not why I bought the car,as a professional mechanic I can tell you even the street version like mine is a great car. Very little failure rates on the drivetrain.You will put in a few window regulators but other than that a used few year old CV or GM {grand Marquis} is one of the best investments you will ever make. Great ride,roomy,comfortable and really good fuel mileage. And this is from a Chevy guy!

[KE4RWS]

A lot of people buy them because they're just plain "Whackers".

They'll buy some plain colored CV and put a couple THOUSAND dollars worth of crap back in it to make it resemble a police car and then tell everyone it's a "Demo Car". Can't tell you how many kids use this excuse. A lot of these people just like the way it looks with their pretty little lights going or how *bad* that new push-bar makes it look, or they have a thing for driving up and down the highway trying to look like they're somebody. One day the people who do this will grow up and IF they can stay out of jail they even amount to something.

[skidplate]

For the handling? Wtf?????????? After a jillion miles of hard life. ooooooooooookaaaaaaaaay I thought it was cuz chicks dig em

[nmelfi]

Originally Posted by skidplate

For the handling? Wtf?????????? After a jillion miles of hard life. ooooooooooookaaaaaaaaay I thought it was cuz chicks dig em

For the misinformed out there, even the consumer based models have a LS series. Now LS stands for luxury sport.This option has stiffer springs and much larger sway bars with urethane bushings,and yes they handle well for a car that size that rides like a recliner in your living room.

[KE4RWS]

Originally Posted by nmelfi

For the misinformed out there, even the consumer based models have a LS series. Now LS stands for luxury sport.This option has stiffer springs and much larger sway bars with urethane bushings,and yes they handle well for a car that size that rides like a recliner in your living room.

Are you certain they actually put these "stiffer" components in the LS series vehicles? I always thought it was just a stupid decal/badge car makers stuck on the their vehicles and it was merely a "styling" difference that had no other actual hardware differences from the basic model.

I say that because years ago there was a car that had a "Touring package" you could buy for it and instead of the typical changes you'd think you would find under the hood the only real difference was the addition of louvered rear windows and decals on either side that said "Grand Touring". There was NO difference other than these basic changes from the *regular* model.

That's when I assumed the other car makers were just a bunch of liars and would stick anything on the sides/front/back of their model cars just to sell them.

[nmelfi]

The simple answer is go to a parts store and ask about sway bar bushings. They will ask the size of the bar. I will admit that some do use badges witout any differences also.

[ridgescan]

I would've bought the Merc Marauder back in '03 if I hadn't just bought a truck in '01 of the group that is the one that to me had the right stuff. Melfi get plates that spell "NOCOP"

[nmelfi]

Truth be known, my dialy driver is a 93 Grand marquis. But my secrect is being in the buisness and knowing people in the salvage world and a few aftermarket componets my car has the best suspension available.I run these mountain roads just fine. I do have a 01 Chevy Z71,but theGM is my choice for the everyday driver.

[ridgescan]

Got another one for ya Melfi; "NO-5-OH" hey sounds like you have a sweet prowler there. I like the Ford small v8 in those-nice authoritative sound on them to go with the durability. I still have the '01 Tacoma ltd v6 doublcab I bought new because in 130,000 miles so far, it's been a dream to own and completely trouble free, and it is substantial enough to satisfy. Best I've ever owned across 14 vehicles. Only exception being that although the 3.4v6 does the job very well for a 4000lb truck, its whopping 204 cubic inches sound like an oversized Hoover vac.

[KE4RWS]

Originally Posted by ridgescan

I would've bought the Merc Marauder back in '03 if I hadn't just bought a truck in '01 of the group that is the one that to me had the right stuff. Melfi get plates that spell "NOCOP"

There's an elderly couple in my town that has a jet black mid 2000's Crown Vic sport model and on the rear bumper it say's in bright red letters, "NOT A COP"

The lettering looks like hell on that nice car but I guess they've had *issues* that led them to just let everybody know up-front they aren't the fuzz

[ridgescan]

If they went that far you're probably right. Something must've happened.

[lowboy654]

I am a owner of a 2005 CVPI. its a great car. I love a good car, I also own a 56 Chevy,84 300ZX, 75 El Camino SS, 69 GTO, 67 Chevelle SS and a lot more and I am looking for my next CVPI it is my 1st Ford but I like it.