Purchasing a used Police Ford Crown Victoria - Ford Forums

fbarraza · 06-06-2006, 16:18

Hi,
There are some particulars and retailers selling cars these were police cars once; mileage vary between them as well as conditions of course.
Some people, most of them being car shop owners advise me about not purchasing any of these cars b/c of the driving conditions and how engines/transmissions etc are touched so they can go faster.
However some other people tell me these cars are good for purchasing and they still have a long usage life.
What's your recommendation based on your experience and/or knowledge?
Thanks in advance.

**Nathan in MN** · 06-19-2006, 10:51

I currently own a 1989 Ford Crown Vic police car and my dad has a '96 Crown police car. They are both in excellent condition mechanically. The body and frame on the '96 are basically perfect, though the interior is a little rough (I think that's pretty common). That one had 200,000 miles on it when we bought it, and we just took a long trip with it (12 hours) and it made it with nary a complaint. It is the nicest, smoothest running car we've ever owned.

Basically, if you can give the car a thorough inspection and can test drive it, as long as there aren't any major red flags, you can buy it without worrying. They really are great cars.

BTW, on our long trip, we got 24 mpg on the highway at 70-75 mph. We were really impressed!

HTH,
Nathan in MN

fbarraza · 06-30-2006, 15:45

Thanks a bunch for your reply Nathan..!
Your advice will be seriously considered.
You take care.