jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
2000 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor VIN: 2FAFP71W4YX173167 Color: Spruce Green 135,000 miles on the body 89,000 miles on the engine (verified on a Ford OASIS report, available at any dealership if you give them the VIN)
I bought this car 3 years ago from an auto wholesaler in Cary. Before him, the Angier Police Department used it. Before that, it was part of the State Highway Patrol's fleet. There are no antenna holes in the body, just some rust on the trunklid from the antenna clips they used. There are some screw holes around the interior (dashboard, headliner, rear package tray) from equipment mounting. This car has served me well, but now I need something a little easier on gas. It's hard to stay off the throttle and get good mileage in this car. I've done all the work on this car since I bought it (oil changes, trans flush, and intake manifold replacement to name a few). Full records are available since I bought the car.
*** I've also installed the complete instrument cluster from a 2003 Mercury Marauder. No, it is not a direct swap. It took me a long time to wire it correctly. The mileage in the gauge cluster matches the mileage on the body. The Marauder gauge cluster includes fuel level, coolant temp, speedometer and yes, a tachometer! Everything on the instrument cluster is fully functional. Wrecked Marauders are rare, and these instrument clusters aren't cheap if you can even find them. ***
The engine doesn't even have 90,000 miles on it yet. This car still has a lot of life left in it. It's very smooth on the roads all the way up to freeway speed. I just replaced the upper ball joints as well as the swaybar links and bushings in the front, and the bushings in back. It handles pretty well for a 2 ton sedan. I had 3 new tires (with a lifetime warranty) put on 2 years ago. All 4 tires have plenty of life left on the tread.
There's also a Pioneer head unit installed (CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, AUX IN, XM capable) as well as wiring for subs in the trunk.
Price: $4000 This is negotiable, but I won't entertain any lowball offers. I'm not going to get back anything close to what I've put into this car.
3/16/2010 5:21:11 PM |
optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
Why in the hell do people alter the license tags in photos of their car???????????? Every mile you put on the thing that tag is displayed for all to see, at night when there is a chance someone might miss it, theres a light there to illuminate it. Noone on the internet can do anything with your tag number GET OVER IT 3/16/2010 8:55:46 PM |
ScHpEnXeL Suspended 32613 Posts user info edit post |
^
also, LOL to the person who f'in PM'd me with my license plate # from an ad like it was a national secret or something
[Edited on March 16, 2010 at 8:59 PM. Reason : asfd] 3/16/2010 8:58:18 PM |
Grandmaster All American 10829 Posts user info edit post |
If someone links me dumb shit like that I just reply back with their PIN and/or CVV.
[Edited on March 16, 2010 at 11:25 PM. Reason : .] 3/16/2010 11:24:04 PM |
KeB All American 9828 Posts user info edit post |
i would buy this just for the enjoyment of backing up traffic on 40 by driving the speed limit........ 3/17/2010 12:13:27 AM |
thenate99 All American 1636 Posts user info edit post |
what is the gas mileage? 3/17/2010 4:40:35 AM |
wdprice3 BinaryBuffonary 45912 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "i would buy this just for the enjoyment of backing up traffic on 40 by driving the speed limit........" |
lol, yep. a couple of small black boxes in the rear and front windshields; maybe a few antennas.3/17/2010 8:26:07 AM |
TenaciousC All American 6307 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "i would buy this just for the enjoyment of backing up traffic on 40 by driving the speed limit........" |
my ex had one of these, and it was awesome for road trips - everyone got out of the way with a quickness when we were cruisin' in the left lane.3/17/2010 11:26:54 AM |
ctnz71 All American 7207 Posts user info edit post |
sadly, this thing will eventually be jacked up, 30" rims added, dual exhaust added, painted in the back yard to look like a m&ms wrapper, and do it yourself 5% tint. 3/17/2010 5:17:21 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "i would buy this just for the enjoyment of backing up traffic on 40 by driving the speed limit........" |
yea it's fun sometimes. Mostly just annoying. Coming home from work just now, there was this mexican in front of me going 25 in a 45 because I look like la policia.
gas mileage is what you'd expect. Don't try getting above 20 in the city, but you might get 25 on the highway with a tailwind. It's got the 3.55 rear axle (no LSD) and a lightweight (but strong) aluminum driveshaft.
It's a comfortable highway car. The nearest comparison I can make is like driving your living room. You're sitting in the recliner, and the people in the back have the couch.
and I won't sell it to anyone who would turn it into a clown car or a donk or anything like this:
P.S. its already got dual exhaust
[Edited on March 17, 2010 at 6:42 PM. Reason : .]3/17/2010 6:38:35 PM |
richthofen All American 15758 Posts user info edit post |
^GG for not selling it to a would-be donk driva.
I almost wish I had a reason to buy this--great color for the PI's. I also like that you have the steelies w/center caps rather than the hubcaps, it's a good look. CV's are great cars, there have been two in my family and I have a Marauder, so I'm a big fan of the Panther Fords.
Does the PI come standard with 3.55 gears or did you upgrade? 3/18/2010 10:25:40 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
model year 99 and 2000 came with 3.55s and the aluminum DS. What color is your Marauder?
I think I'm going to lower the price on this... Haven't gotten a single offer yet I really need to sell this car 3/18/2010 11:21:20 PM |
richthofen All American 15758 Posts user info edit post |
Silver Birch (2003 300b series) You may have seen it around campus, I work at the vet school and until last summer worked on main campus.
Just noticed the Marauder corners on yours too, nice subtle touch. Hope you get what you need for it--good luck with the sale.
(Someone buy this dude's car!) 3/19/2010 12:20:25 AM |
aaronian All American 3299 Posts user info edit post |
I definitely see this car in uwoods everyday. 3/20/2010 12:00:40 AM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
^yep
^^I used to see it all the time on north campus. You've got an awesome car
I finally got a couple of legit offers from CL. It won't be much longer now... 3/20/2010 1:36:08 AM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt
Evidently the OASIS report isn't showing that the engine got replaced. It showed up when I got the report in 2007, so I don't really know what happened there.
Car is still for sale. Price drop to $3750 3/22/2010 1:23:53 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
I have a full OASIS report (in docx format, with engine info) that a friend at Ford/Linc/Merc ran today. I can forward his email to you if you're interested in reading it. 3/23/2010 12:11:42 AM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
i know one of you people wants a car like this...
a guy test drove it today.. he wants it for his taxi fleet. Please buy this car from me so he doesn't turn it into a taxi. please.
price drop to $3600 OBO
[Edited on March 24, 2010 at 2:31 PM. Reason : OBO] 3/24/2010 2:19:55 PM |
Ansonian Suspended 5959 Posts user info edit post |
you racist?
kidding
Quote : | "Please buy this car from me so he doesn't turn it into a taxi. please." |
Why do you care what he turns it into? It's a car, not a person. What one does with a car after said sale should be irrelevant.3/24/2010 5:39:40 PM |
wdprice3 BinaryBuffonary 45912 Posts user info edit post |
because some people become somewhat attached to personal possessions? 3/24/2010 6:02:32 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
it's mostly that he's lowballing me on the price because he's got to add all the taxi shit onto it (paint, meter, taxi inspection that it probably won't pass because of the mufflers, etc)
No Mr Taximan, I will not take $3200 for it 3/24/2010 6:06:07 PM |
Ansonian Suspended 5959 Posts user info edit post |
3/24/2010 6:13:03 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt 3/28/2010 11:47:01 AM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt
Send me offers people, I'm flexible 3/30/2010 8:36:19 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
Bttt
I'll take $3200 but not if you're turning it into a taxi FYI the A/C is broken.. Not sure what's wrong with it 4/3/2010 2:10:33 AM |
Mr. Joshua Swimfanfan 43948 Posts user info edit post |
$3000
but you have to paint the Skittles logo on it 4/3/2010 3:21:11 AM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt for serious offers 4/4/2010 12:03:40 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt... I need to sell this car and taxi man is still asking about it.. I'm about to give in and let him have it 4/7/2010 10:25:43 AM |
The5thsoth All American 4813 Posts user info edit post |
I was really looking for something like this..to bad I need a bit of time to come together with enough money....but now that you said the AC is teh broke, that might be a deal breaker...not time to spend between 30-500 dollars on that. Done that already. 4/7/2010 3:01:43 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
I might stop by advanced and get one of those cheap recharge kits. do they make those that come with UV-flourescent dye mixed in? I can't fix it if I don't know what the problem is (refrig leak, evaporator, ????, etc)
I'd like to sell it fairly soon. Right now it's just sitting and collecting pollen. But if you're genuinely interested I may be able to hang on to it for a little while longer... 4/7/2010 9:43:10 PM |
The5thsoth All American 4813 Posts user info edit post |
I am interested since I have been wanting one of these for quite a while, but I don't have the money right now. I have to sell my current vehicle which should happen fairly soon.
I also think that you can find dye kits at any car store. AC is a big deal for me and I know how expensive it can be to fix.. 4/9/2010 1:17:45 AM |
lewoods All American 3526 Posts user info edit post |
Yes, you can get a UV kit at any auto store. Easy to use. 4/9/2010 8:54:20 AM |
The5thsoth All American 4813 Posts user info edit post |
Easy to use, aka if your engine compartment turns bright green you have got a problem. Haha 4/9/2010 12:49:46 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt 4/13/2010 5:06:50 PM |
The5thsoth All American 4813 Posts user info edit post |
bttt condition of the AC system 4/14/2010 12:07:45 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bump for fully functional A/C
I recharged it this morning and ran it all day. I won't say I put a lot of work into this, so I'll just tack on the cost of the refrig
$3240 4/18/2010 7:33:36 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt
A/C still working 4/24/2010 5:58:01 PM |
AntecK7 All American 7755 Posts user info edit post |
How much work will need to be done to put 22s on it, whats the wheel offset. 4/26/2010 8:32:38 AM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
bttt
i do not know anything about the work required to put 22s on it. wheel offset is approx 6mm 5/4/2010 11:29:18 AM |
AstralAdvent All American 9999 Posts user info edit post |
I would buy this cuz i totally need a car, but i don't want a crown vic lol
I'm AstralAdvent and i approved this message. 5/4/2010 12:26:51 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
apparently nobody else does either... 5/4/2010 12:51:21 PM |
The5thsoth All American 4813 Posts user info edit post |
Problem is, I do want this car.....but I can't get rid of my current one....and without being able to do that.....epic fail 5/5/2010 1:30:32 PM |
raiden All American 10505 Posts user info edit post |
when did fad to do this start? where did it come from? I'm surprised that they aren't being sued for copyright infringement.
5/5/2010 1:38:08 PM |
AstralAdvent All American 9999 Posts user info edit post |
Because there's totally a bank inside that car
I'm AstralAdvent and i approved this message./] 5/5/2010 4:10:17 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
damn right there is
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5/6/2010 12:07:47 AM |
The5thsoth All American 4813 Posts user info edit post |
probably a good idea to only have a dolla bill in the headlight, else-wise someone is going to break that crap open 5/6/2010 2:29:59 AM |
raiden All American 10505 Posts user info edit post |
that is just awesome. more pics of that BofA car! Is there a Wachovia car? or a Coastal Federal car?
oh, and LOL at Deposite
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Malsi All American 2072 Posts user info edit post |
Is this still available? I want to come take a look at it for my dad, but it won't be until after memorial day. 5/15/2010 9:04:54 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
sale is pending
not the best timing... I'll post back if it doesn't go through 5/16/2010 4:41:34 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
SOLD 5/17/2010 12:38:00 PM |