21st Mar 2011, 21:58
I did use the words "heavy duty" as compared with the standard Crown Vic... Plus the P71 is heavy duty when compared to most cars on the road. And I totally agree with Mr (ex.?) officer, not all police vehicles are beaten to ground (at least not intentionally and even if they're damaged during pursuit, they get serviced properly).
Also, how come, so many police vehicles (retired at 130-200 thousand km) end up in the secondary market in the hands of taxi drivers, who regularly put another 300-400 thousand km on top of that? They don't get half as well treated as taxis as they did as police, and yet they manage to put on so many k's through all the city's potholes, stop & go traffic, tons of idle...
MPG of 24 is great in my opinion and is real-life, not made up in a lab. I know some "lads" get 30MPG, but I'm happy with the mileage I'm getting, as it's roughly same or better than my 3.3 V6 Grand Caravan.
Mr. from Alberta: glad you're part of the Crown Vic Owner Club ;) You know what it's about and that it's a very different and special kind of car! And don't be jealous ;) I got a really good deal on it, but we'll be equal when we both get a 2011 Crown Vic a couple of years down the road!
A little update: As of March 21st, 2011, my 07 Crown Vic is in a great shape. Absolutely flawless service. Love it even more!
LONG LIVE THE LEGEND! LONG LIVE THE CROWN VICTORIA!
P.S.: I also own a 1983 Olds Delta 88 Royale Brougham in original condition, mint. Absolutely amazing car also!
7th Feb 2011, 20:00
- AGREED 100%!!! Police cars are slammed around much worse than any cars driven on public roads. I wouldn't touch a used police car if you paid me its original price to take it!!!