Question for a police officer about police cars?

I am looking into buying a used police car from an auction since they're really cheap. I also heard that they are more high performance versions of the crown victoria than what is sold at a car dealership. Is this true, and if so, to what extent are they higher performance than a "stock" crown victoria.Question for a police officer about police cars?
First of all, I love my Crown Vic patrol car. But that's mostly because the city pays all the bills. It gets about 10 MPG. I would never consider buying a retired police car, we drive them like we stole them. It may last a while, but it will not only have engine and transmission problems, but it will also have suspension and possibly electric issues. Save yourself the headache, without a "barn" to drop it off at whenever it breaks down for free repairs, don't buy one.Question for a police officer about police cars?
Most cop cars sold at auction around here are junk.



The cars may or may not have certain parts of a police package, depends what the car was originally bought for.

For example city patrol cars do not usually have the computer chip changed to improve performance (and decrease gas mileage) but they do have the larger alternator and special suspension package (just cost more to replace now that they are getting old).

Some have dual batteries, good if your running a lot of equipment.

Pay no attention to the "Police Interceptor" badge on the car. That means nothing.



IN some states if it has dual spots you have to take one off.

Most cop cars have full sized spares.Question for a police officer about police cars?
Well they are built stronger and will last you a while. They have stronger brakes, better suspesion, larger gas tank and a V8 Engine. Police vics burn alot of gas so be prepared to spend alot on fuel. Also check the milage and inspect the car to make sure it's good.