German Shepherd Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hey guys, I work as a security guard and need a new car. I am thinking of a crown vic with the police package and hidden lights and strobes. They have the oil cooler and stuff so It can idle for long periods. How many miles are these good for before they start going to hell? Thanks for the help http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...3&category=6227 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...1&category=6227 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudSlinger09 Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 ummmm are you sure thats really nesscesary to get all this stuff just to be a shopcop ? id just get a big ass truck and a baseball bat if i were you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 My Dad had a crown vic as a business car. I believe it had the 4.6 liter in it. He ran it to 260k miles and never replaced anything cept waterpump and regular maintenance items. WAs still running strong when he sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater006 Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 yeah getting a car with police package is overkill.. and then some. Depending on the vehicle, adding an auxiliary oil cooler can be a 30 minute $30 job. Haven't ever heard of it being necessary for a vehicle idling for long periods. The engine fan (clutch or electric) should keep the coolant cool enough that the oil temps aren't climbing to anywhere near dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 ummmm are you sure thats really nesscesary to get all this stuff just to be a shopcop ? id just get a big ass truck and a baseball bat if i were you 283627[/snapback] He doesn't have his baton liscense yet... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 maybe a skooter and a really loud whistle, i think a crown vic is overkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscary Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 ummmm are you sure thats really nesscesary to get all this stuff just to be a shopcop ? id just get a big ass truck and a baseball bat if i were you 283627[/snapback] i'm a Ford lincoln Mercury chevrolet yamaha polaris dealer and police interceptors usually get around 200K miles b4 they are replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICK BOY Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 You work as a security gaurd,and you have to buy your own car to use on the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red ore Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I bought an old police cruiser once and I loved that car. Its like having a 4 door sports car with cheep insurance. The biggest thing to keep in mind is sometimes they really take a pounding and the front suspension needs some attention sometime (most of the time) Youll also notice traffic seems to go a little slowwer when your around, and people are more willing to wave you through stop signs instead of making you wait. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Shepherd Posted November 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Yeah I need the cheaper insurance due to that ATV incident a few months ago. How are police auctions, where can I find out when they are? Are these cars gas hogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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