Long story short I need a car. Buying a relatively new one won't be an option for several months. I decided to get an old cop car in the interim. I've always wanted one and I guess there's no time like the present. So I turn to the oracle that is the Smith & Wesson Forum, does anyone know a good source for used police cars in the New York metro area? I'm not remotely interested in the NYC auction because I know first hand what happens to NYPD cars. So are there any good auctions or dealers in the Westchester/Rockland/North Jersey area? Ideally I'd like to get an unmarked that has mostly highway miles.
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Anyone know a good source for used police cars?
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charlie sherrill
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A little farther away than you might want, but Google Blue Streak Motors in Ashland, Kentucky.
charlie sherrill
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Disregard Blue Streak. They used to sell refurbished patrol cars, I just looked and apparently they don't do this anymore. There should be a GSA (government auction) somewhere in your area. These old patrol cars look really good with 20" rims and bright colors.
mkk41
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Local government auctions , or , as always , EBAY! Ya can search within any number of miles. Many department also lease (with service contracts) their cars from dealerships , which sell them to the public after lease is up.
I bought my 1997 Harley Davidson ex-Police Road King on EBAY for $5000 a few years back. Couldn't be happier.
I bought my 1997 Harley Davidson ex-Police Road King on EBAY for $5000 a few years back. Couldn't be happier.
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Vulcan Bob
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Pa state gov cars are auctioned in Harrisburg Pa. It looks like the PSP is getting a new batch of cars soon. Run a search to find site. If you want to buy an non marked patrol car check for rubber grommet plugs and such on the roof, this denotes a marked patrol car, these got a bit more hard use than the unmarked cars.
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tripledipper
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Harrisburg, PA is the car auction center for the N/E area and worth a look. You will come back with something.
keith44spl
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Here's a link...Big Bear Cruirsers
Selling some of America’s finest Reconditioned, Road Ready, Police Cars”
Selling some of America’s finest Reconditioned, Road Ready, Police Cars”
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There's some good deals as long as they are refurbished.
With police cars, you have to look beyond just the mileage and keep in mind the run time on the engine........AC in the summer, heat in the winter, keeping the computer inside powered up.......those cars basically run 24 hours a day.
I worked armed security for a few years and we used Dodge Dakota pickups, and they were so beat after 2 years they couldn't even be resold.
With police cars, you have to look beyond just the mileage and keep in mind the run time on the engine........AC in the summer, heat in the winter, keeping the computer inside powered up.......those cars basically run 24 hours a day.
I worked armed security for a few years and we used Dodge Dakota pickups, and they were so beat after 2 years they couldn't even be resold.
Faulkner
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Jack Pike in Conway, Arkansas, buys and sells used police cars. He's a member of the Police Car Owners Association. I saw several on his lot just this week.
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has a nice website with some good deals...Ive been looking for a mid mile Black 2006ish and they always have something in that line...just havent stepped up yet
has a nice website with some good deals...Ive been looking for a mid mile Black 2006ish and they always have something in that line...just havent stepped up yet
Sebago Son
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A little off topic, but not really....
People wonder why I drive the big, full framed rearwheel FOMCO Sedans. This especially since I cover 40-50K miles a year on business.
On the night of 15 May of this year, my Merc Grand Marquis (essentially a Ford Crown Vic) was rearended at a yellow light.
The opposing driver's BAC was .16
Posted speed was 50 MPH. I have no idea what his speed was, but witnesses on the scene estimated 30+. There was no sign that he had hit the brakes.
My Car:
His Car:
I drove home, he went to the can.
This is my 4th Grand Marquis and I'll drive these monsters just as long as I can find them.
Drew
People wonder why I drive the big, full framed rearwheel FOMCO Sedans. This especially since I cover 40-50K miles a year on business.
On the night of 15 May of this year, my Merc Grand Marquis (essentially a Ford Crown Vic) was rearended at a yellow light.
The opposing driver's BAC was .16
Posted speed was 50 MPH. I have no idea what his speed was, but witnesses on the scene estimated 30+. There was no sign that he had hit the brakes.
My Car:
His Car:
I drove home, he went to the can.
This is my 4th Grand Marquis and I'll drive these monsters just as long as I can find them.
Drew
How about a nice used Caddy hearse? Only been on short trips, usually with an escort.
wheelgun28
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These folks had some Westchester co stuff listed
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Personally, I would not buy a used Police car. The Police tend to heavily use and abuse their vehicles, let them idle for hours on end, and in general, drive the hell out of them! Since they are not driving their personal vehicle, they have little regard as to what happens to them. You would be better off buying a similar vehicle from a known and reputable private source.
Just my .02 cents......
Chief38
Just my .02 cents......
Chief38
alaskavett
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Your on the right track here. I have a 94 Caprice that was a Detectives car in the states. It has well over 200K on it. Some days the dash readout says it has 930K on it
Who cares, it is a RUNNER! It is my summer beater. Fun to beat on and always starts. I bought my Daughter a '03 Grand Marquis from a friend last year(as she hauls one of my Grandchildren in it) and if she and decides to part with it I will be driving it also. Yes, the cop cars may have been run hard, but so have all my vett's. Wait till some punk tries to jump you at a light... Drive them, there damn fun, and safe if your inside of it Kyle
Who cares, it is a RUNNER! It is my summer beater. Fun to beat on and always starts. I bought my Daughter a '03 Grand Marquis from a friend last year(as she hauls one of my Grandchildren in it) and if she and decides to part with it I will be driving it also. Yes, the cop cars may have been run hard, but so have all my vett's. Wait till some punk tries to jump you at a light... Drive them, there damn fun, and safe if your inside of it Kyle
Sebago Son
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MTS,
Just keep the oil changed and watch the maintenance and you will get alot out of this vechicle.... All four of mine got well over 250,000 miles. One, a 1997 got over 300,000 miles.
The only thing is that at around 160-175,000 mile you can expect a transmission overhaul.
I think you'll be pleased.
Drew
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Last year I bought my daughter a 2001 Crown Vic Interceptor that had been the local sheriff's department's transport vehicle. It had 186,000 miles on it and cost a whopping $1200.
A year later it still runs like a champ.
As Sebago Son pointed out, there is something to be said for a full size car made of sturdy US steel. I once spent a chilly Christmas Eve prying a dead lady out from behind the steering wheel of her Chevy Aveo. She was still wearing her seat belt, and the airbag was deployed. She had been hit head on by a .32 BAC in a full size Chevy pickup. No seat belt or airbag for him - but when the tribal cops got there he was wandering around in the snow looking only slightly befuddled. There is no substitute for mass. That's when I decided there would be no small cars for my kids.
The way I figure it, the car is already paid for, and any use now is gravy.
A year later it still runs like a champ.
As Sebago Son pointed out, there is something to be said for a full size car made of sturdy US steel. I once spent a chilly Christmas Eve prying a dead lady out from behind the steering wheel of her Chevy Aveo. She was still wearing her seat belt, and the airbag was deployed. She had been hit head on by a .32 BAC in a full size Chevy pickup. No seat belt or airbag for him - but when the tribal cops got there he was wandering around in the snow looking only slightly befuddled. There is no substitute for mass. That's when I decided there would be no small cars for my kids.
The way I figure it, the car is already paid for, and any use now is gravy.
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