Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
While the Ford Crown Vic can easily be considered an “old man’s” car, I have given serious thought to buying one of the used Crown Victoria Police Interceptor models.
Before buying my Scion tC, I had done quite a bit of research on the Police Interceptor (PI) as a possibility. There are quite a few police departments that replace all of their cruisers when they reach a specific mileage, usually in the neighborhood of 50,000 to 80,000 miles.
The Crown Vic has a pretty good track record for being a workhorse of a vehicle, particularly when you consider that the Crown Vic is also a popular choice among taxi drivers. But I would be lying to you if I said that I was considering a PI because of the reliability.
Think about the last time you were driving along on the highway in the left lane and you looked in the rear view mirror and saw what looked like an unmarked police cruiser closing in behind you. Chances are you quickly looked for the first opportunity to move over to the next lane to let the officer cruise right by you.
That is why I want one of these cars, preferably with the crash bar installed up front and the spotlight on the driver’s side window. With all of the highway driving that I do on my commute to and from work, I am sure this car would make that drive much more enjoyable and would likely reduce the number of people that crawl along in front of me.
While I am happy with my Scion tC and do not regret making that purchase, I still think it would be fun to own a Police Interceptor that is pimped out with as much equipment as would be street legal for a civilian vehicle.
Would you move over if you saw one of these closing in behind you?
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Nice, when the Ford Special Vehicle Team came out with the Mercury Marauder I was really tempted to get my hands on it.
It’s basically a suped up PI made for civilian use. It only comes in black
It’s always a dangerous game to look too much like a cop. There are lots of haters out there (according to Digg and Reddit
) and one is never quite sure of what some might do.
You bet I would. I however think that you would get into a whole lot of grief if you installed the spot light! The crash bar in the front would not really matter as it would be invisible for someone behind you.
I love this car! If I were you, I would buy it immediately :-))
I think it should be illegal for the public to buy a crown vic lol. I hate when you slow down, move lanes, just to see some 80 year old guy driving a crown vic.
It’s a love hate thing!
If I would see you in this car, I would give you all my money, because I would be afraid of cops ;-)))
LOL. I was most amused to read why you wanted to buy this car. Why not go the whole hog and get a police siren and blinking light thingie too
!
Because if he did put red& blues on it he’d be arrested
@Leo :: Yeah, I liked the Marauder as well. To really make the car look like a cop though, I think you need the blacked out rims with the silver hub.
@Jason :: That is actually a great point and something I had never really considered.
@HRS :: I think the spotlight would be a must. I’d love to throw in the alternating headlights and maybe a few LEDs in the grill as well but that would likely push the legal limits for a civilian vehicle.
@Ina :: I came very close to buying one before getting the Scion tC. Right now I’m not really looking for a new car but it is tempting.
@Dave :: Lol, I know exactly what you mean but think of the satisfaction of being that guy in the Crown Vic and watching everyone around you get nervous. Throw a little tint on the windows and they will never even know.
@Franklin :: Where do you live? I could use a little extra money.
Great imagination. Just imagine what would happen if it just so happened that you were taking on an off duty cop!
This is a good looking car. this will not be a general user
car. For security it is more safety.
A buddy of mine was a Ford dealership last yeah and noticed this F-150 with an Interceptor emblem on it. Turns out the local Sherrif’s office ordered four and canceled one of them. The dealership converted the interior back into civilian mode and left the suspension and engine upgrades intact! This truck is amazing!
Those old police Crown Vics are very comfortable and can usually be purchased for almost nothing.
If I had a whole lot more garage space, I would have purchased one by now.
Great minds think alike! I would also have a CB radio with the a megaphone attached so I could yell at people lol. I know myself I’ll see one and slow down…..and then as I drive by it’s just an old couple lol. But, I see a lot of people getting away with things they shouldn’t so, even to just to scare them a little for a second while they think I’m a cop would be both fun, and safe!
Sorry, forget something. I’ve been thinking about getting one for my next car, or just for fun. My manager at work is married to a guy who is a mechanic for the police cars….he says they are the most well kept and if anything is wrong it’s replaced with the best and newest stuff. Around here though the ones I see for sale are the ones that are in rough shape, and they want too much money for them lol.
My friend bought one of these cars from the VT State Police when they were done with it. It was nice, people got out of the way, but it was a gas guzzler.
At first I thought you were nuts, then reading on I realized you had quite a few good points. After reading that post, now I suddenly feel like getting my self an old Crown Vic. If only I had the extra garage space and cash for gas.. LOL!
You need to do a search on the safety of these vehicles. Ford placed the gas tank in the crush zone, behind the rear axle. Over 20 police officers and hundreds of civilians have been killed in rear end collisions. They survived the accident but died in the fire. There is a shield available that helps to eliminate this problem. I believe the cost is around $300. Just something to keep in mind.
The Crown Vic is a cool interceptor car with its big tires and strong suspension. I’ve gotten fooled a few times by people who pulled up behind me with their off the used car lot rides!
Crown vic is indeed a reliable car. Ford did a great job on this car.
I bought one last year! The ride is oh so smooth!
Cop cars get beat on everday. I mean, how would you drive if you didn’t pay for the car, didn’t pay for gas, and knew you wouldn’t get a ticket???
Plus, while the car’s mileage might not be all that high, they’ve got a god awful amount of hours from sitting and idling. They run the engine to keep the lights running and the battery charged, to keep warm or cool while waiting for speeders, and on and on and on.
That said, I still want one!
“That is why I want one of these cars, preferably with the crash bar installed up front and the spotlight on the driver’s side window. With all of the highway driving that I do on my commute to and from work, I am sure this car would make that drive much more enjoyable and would likely reduce the number of people that crawl along in front of me.” - TOO Funny!!
Not only more enjoyable, but more entertaining! I think that car enthusiasts around the country have fantasized about owning a Police Interceptor at some stage, I know I have!
I have a 1997 Ford Crown Vic it does not have the PI in it but it has the Mustang GT engine I also have a Unity Spotlight the the drivers side as well as 6 LED lights and for my job I am aloud to have them I love this car yea its old school but by all means it is in Damn fine shape not a scratch not a dent and not a paint chip when I am driving down the road people always get out of my way and slow was down if I pass them or if I am behind them I recommand you get you a crown vic! you would love it!
I had a chance to buy a police Crown Vic from Cheyka Motors once, it was a 1997 black & white with the cage still in it. But when your credit isn’t the best the banks won’t work with you and I unfortunatly wasn’t able to buy the car. My credit now is A1 and I could easily get one. I’m a licensed ham and would like to put a Motorola police radio converted to 2 meters amateur band in it with a police antenna tuned to 2 meters so it looks original. Also the cage in it would look cool too, as well as Green Bay Packers plates with my callsign on them and the car painted Packers dark green & gold with an amber lightbar and Green Bay Packers lettering on the sides and Packers on the trunk lid. An awesome show car for sure.
I was with you until you got all crazy with that talk about the Green Bay Packers!
I know very little about American football, so tell me, what is wrong with Green Bay?
I’m off to Wembley to watch the NFL later in the year though, costs just a cool £80 ($160) !
As a Chicago Bears fan, everything is wrong with Green Bay.
The Bears/Packers is one of the most storied rivalries in the NFL. Many Bears fans cheer for two teams, the Bears and whoever is playing the Packers.
That should be a fun experience to see the NFL in Wembley, give a holler if you snap any pictures!
That’s just a cool idea. I’m originally from Cape Cod so I’m a Patriots fan by birth, but watch the Packers since moving here in ‘87 when I was 15. The amateur radio in it though would be cool. How about a Crown Vic painted in Bears blue and orange with amber LED lightbar wig wag headlights and all, or whatever anyone’s team colors are. That would be awesome to see at the World of Wheels.
Lol, just giving you a hard time!
It would be pretty cool to see a Crown Vic like that though.
I own a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. It’s black…has appx. 23,000 miles…two (2) working spotlights. I also outfitted mine with a GPS Navigation System, Sirius Satellite Radio capable, 10-Disc CD Changer, Rear Back-up Camera, Fire Extinguisher. The wheels are not the kind with hubcaps…just the badass blackwalls. I love the car, but it’s out of my system, and now I want to go in a completely different direction. So I’m putting this car up for sale. If anyone is in the market, e-mail me at michaelajthomas@aol.com and I’ll e-mail you pictures.
This is an old car but definitely a good one. I would love to change my ride to this beauty. Good choice you made Derek!
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Of course I’d move over, it’s just an amazing car you’re talking about, and all thinks you say about it it such amaze me. Well nice choice and good information you posted.
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That would be a sweet purchase. And being from the Detroit area I got to knock you for not buying American.
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Lol, we have a Chevy Trailblazer right now and the experience with that truck has been enough to persuade me to never buy an American vehicle again!
Yea they’re fun to drive, i just test drove a white police interceptor this morning. unbelievable let me tell you! the look alone sold me. but the silence, power and feel on the inside was the icing on the cake.
I’m picking it up this Saturday! =p
Congrats on your purchase! I continue to look at them myself and if I had the extra garage space would consider buying one right now.