Crown Vic Police Interceptor Help??

**PaxtonShelby** · 10-07-2008, 03:12 AM

Hey all - Who out there knows a bunch about the Crown Vic Police Interceptor cars? I learned some about the cars at this site - seemed like a pretty good resource...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Cr...ce_Interceptor

I'm thinking about getting one for a winter car and would like a crash course on them, as well as an idea as to what they're worth.

I know someone on here has a few of them - and he was in an accident with one last winter - but I can't remember the screen name.

Thanks!

**PSPstang** · 10-07-2008, 08:27 AM

i have been driving them for years at work.

i use an a 06 unmarked when i am lucky enough to sign it out for the day.

IMO they ride great, great power, although not the greatest in the bad weather. i actually thought about picking one up for myself, but i don't want to drive one in heavy snow.

the 03's and ups are the ones to get-something about the rear suspension on them is easier to change. sure someone can chime in.

**yellowstang03** · 10-07-2008, 09:00 AM

that was me that wrecked one last winter...the cars are very dependable very, very heavy duty, easily maintained and handle amazing. you can get them pretty cheap but you would want a 2003+ they upgraded the whole suspesion that year. my last that i bought was a 2003 and i paid 1800$ just gotta watch on e bay and you will come across a good one. i also have spare parts for basically the entire car.

**PaxtonShelby** · 10-07-2008, 10:04 AM

Thanks guys - I appreciate the info.

I only have a 5 mile commute to work, so I'm not really too worried about bad weather performance. The PI cars have limited slip / traction lock, so that should get me by most days. And when the weather is really bad I can carpool with the wife in our Explorer.

Yellow - that seems like a killer deal on that '03 you bought. How many miles were on it and what was the condition? Are the white cars cheaper than the "unmarked" ones that might not have the holes in the interior from all the removed equipment?

I guess this one isn't quite as good of a deal? Let me know what you think...

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/863287844.html

What do you guys think the car above is worth? I don't need the best of the best - just reliable transportation that will make everyone move over when I come up behind them...

Everything I have seen on ebay has been significantly more expensive and / or very far away, but I can keep looking. Are these cars prone to rust in any particular areas?

Thanks guys!!

**John4cam** · 10-07-2008, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by yellowstang03

that was me that wrecked one last winter...the cars are very dependable very, very heavy duty, easily maintained and handle amazing. you can get them pretty cheap but you would want a 2003+ they upgraded the whole suspesion that year. my last that i bought was a 2003 and i paid 1800$ just gotta watch on e bay and you will come across a good one. i also have spare parts for basically the entire car.

Didnt the earlier ones have tranny issues also?

**biminiLX** · 10-07-2008, 01:13 PM

Ron:
There is a guy that is always selling a few PIs off of 65---see them everyday on my way to work, its just a public area people park cars for sale. I can stop and get a number next week if you're interested.
-J

**PSPstang** · 10-07-2008, 02:18 PM

we would always run snow treads on ours, i can remember one winter-we got snowed on early and i had to take my sgts car to the tire shop to switch tires out

unmarked cars will still have all the interior equipment holes-radios,deck and dash lights-but no cages.....usually only exterior holes on them are for antennas

personally i like the unmarkeds better-usually superviors run them and they lead better lives than the marked patrol units.

my florida highway patrol reef blue mustang was a LT car.

BTW there is a place off the rt 48 bridge near wilmerding that also sells all police vehicles---they sold a few of PA's unmarked stangs back in the day!

**PaxtonShelby** · 10-07-2008, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by biminiLX

Ron:
There is a guy that is always selling a few PIs off of 65---see them everyday on my way to work, its just a public area people park cars for sale. I can stop and get a number next week if you're interested.
-J

J - that would be great if you could snag the # for me. Where exactly on 65? I'm pretty familiar with that road. You da man!!

**03 OW SVT** · 10-07-2008, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

J - that would be great if you could snag the # for me. Where exactly on 65? I'm pretty familiar with that road. You da man!!

If its the place i'm thinking of its in or around Baden on the left as your heading towards Pitts. I've seen them also.

**PaxtonShelby** · 10-07-2008, 05:06 PM

I think I remember seeing a few PI's sitting in a lot in the Baden area - I'll have to take a ride down there and have a look-see tomorrow evening.

But if you happen to go past, any info you can relay would be a help! :)

I'll have to do a little digging to find about that place in Wilmerding too - thanks PSP!

Thanks dudes!

**03 OW SVT** · 10-07-2008, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

I think I remember seeing a few PI's sitting in a lot in the Baden area - I'll have to take a ride down there and have a look-see tomorrow evening.

But if you happen to go past, any info you can relay would be a help! :)

I'll have to do a little digging to find about that place in Wilmerding too - thanks PSP!

Thanks dudes!

I go buy them on Tues. and Fri. but its at like 5 oclock in the morn. so i really can't check them out all that great.

**PaxtonShelby** · 10-07-2008, 06:01 PM

No problem CST - what I meant was if you could just let me know how many PI's are there - what color they are... General drive-by condition stuff

Don't feel like you have to stop and look. I only live about 20-25 minutes from there. I might have to zip down there tomorrow after work before the sun goes down...

Thanks!!

**2001GTTT** · 10-07-2008, 06:02 PM

they are definitely fun. just from rollin around in mark's id recommend one for sure. Your in a hurry, people move over. lol. plus they have O.K. get up and go.

**89 vert** · 10-07-2008, 06:16 PM

Ron, do you remember my crown vic at your house a while back? Its an 03 with 115k on it. Got it with 45k on it and have never put a dime into it other then normal maint items. Believe me when I tell you, I pound the hell out of it, it runs great and rides great. If you want to check it out and drive it, let me know. There is a place on rt 48 in Monroville called Mosside speciality vehicles, they have a large selection of x patrol units available to the public

**03 OW SVT** · 10-07-2008, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

No problem CST - what I meant was if you could just let me know how many PI's are there - what color they are... General drive-by condition stuff

Don't feel like you have to stop and look. I only live about 20-25 minutes from there. I might have to zip down there tomorrow after work before the sun goes down...

Thanks!!

No problem

....When i went buy lastweek there were only like 2 or 3 there but i couldn't tell what color they were.

**03 OW SVT** · 10-07-2008, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by 2001GTTT

they are definitely fun. just from rollin around in mark's id recommend one for sure. Your in a hurry, people move over. lol. plus they have O.K. get up and go.

Off topic...I'd love to put a built termy motor in one and surprise the sh#t out of everyone.

**2001GTTT** · 10-07-2008, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by CST 03

Off topic...I'd love to put a built termy motor in one and surprise the sh#t out of everyone.

at carlisle this year they had a cobra vic. it was sweet.

**PaxtonShelby** · 10-07-2008, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by 89 vert

Ron, do you remember my crown vic at your house a while back? Its an 03 with 115k on it. Got it with 45k on it and have never put a dime into it other then normal maint items. Believe me when I tell you, I pound the hell out of it, it runs great and rides great. If you want to check it out and drive it, let me know. There is a place on rt 48 in Monroville called Mosside speciality vehicles, they have a large selection of x patrol units available to the public

Hey Jason - I remember your car. Nice ride. Does your borough have any that will be available soon? Sounds like folks have some good luck with these PI's. Thanks for the info on Mosside - I'll check it out. Would be nice to have a bunch to choose from.

**PaxtonShelby** · 10-07-2008, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by 2001GTTT

at carlisle this year they had a cobra vic. it was sweet.

Oh man...if I get one of these and talk about modding IT, I will definitely get the evil eye from the Mrs...

But it sure would be a fun ride...especially with a 6-speed...

**biminiLX** · 10-07-2008, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by CST 03

No problem

....When i went buy lastweek there were only like 2 or 3 there but i couldn't tell what color they were.

Yep, there are ALWAYS 2-3 there---they used to worry me when I'd go flyin by on my way to work, but now I just ignore them.

I just looked at google maps Ron and if I'm seeing it right it is just north of where State Street merges from 65---like CST said, on the left if you're heading towards the city.
-J