Originally Posted by Jim B.

Ford Crown Victoria with the Police Interceptor package, (these are NOT sold new to the public) that includes the higher hp motor, dual exhausts, better rear end ratio, full size spare tire, heavy duty radiator, alternator, frame and other extras.

Do NOT buy a vomit comet (street patrol unit) or one of the dog units (K9) with the louvers on the hood. The stink on those will NEVER go away


Instead go for one with the Street Appearance Option: either in a non metallic pastel color, or a nice metallic, that have full wheel covers, chrome grille, all body trim, and can't be mistaken for a police issue Crown Vic


Most were issued to Police Captains, watch commanders, detectives, inspectors, investigators, and also to the FBI, Secret Service protection units, and some other government agencies, and they never saw high mileage, extended idling, or high speed pursuit use and most are retired after just a few years, and 50-70k on the clock


They are the gems, and highly sought after and very very hard to find, but they ARE out there.

Leads on locating the SAP (street appearance package) ones can be found on www.Crownvic.net


Or, you could go to look at any used Mercury Grand Marquis, and there are plenty of them off lease, or as rental returns (Rent one for a day and see what you think ) and a couple of years old one with the premium LX package with leather seats can be found without much trouble. Six thousand dollars should net you one 6 or 7 years old





With the decent comfort, safety, longevity and aility to run hundreds of thousands of miles without big repairs their value in terms to run for dollars per mile simply cant be beat. Police departments and taxi owners know this very well.

Originally Posted by iwrock

I am telling you, W140...

Originally Posted by E150GT

I actually like the crown vic and was looking at getting an interceptor. I just dont want to be hassled by the cops because I want an all black one with black wheels. My 88 crwon vic got better gas mileage and had better A/C than the 420sel.

Originally Posted by PaulC

If you get an Interceptor, just be sure to pry off the "Police Interceptor" badge on the back. It's generally against the law to drive around in a private vehicle with the word "police" inscribed on the exterior, even if it's just a factory nameplate.

Originally Posted by PaulC

If you get an Interceptor, just be sure to pry off the "Police Interceptor" badge on the back. It's generally against the law to drive around in a private vehicle with the word "police" inscribed on the exterior, even if it's just a factory nameplate.