Best of Both Worlds - My New Best Car Ever Made! Ford Crown Victoria P71 Street Appearance Package

So I recently made a video • I Bought One Of The Be... about one of the best cars ever made. The Ford Crown Victoria. Well in this video I'm going to narrow that assessment down a little bit and tell you why my 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Street Appearance Package is the best car ever made! Here is a hint. Luxury and performance!
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Be sure to check out my whole Crown Victoria playlist here • Crown Victoria

[@jacob.calloway6833]

I love them. Easy to run, easy to fix, powerful enough to play with, with a surprising gas mileage for such a heavy vehicle.

[@drevildruid]

I bought a 20122 CVPI yesterday for $9k with 68,000 miles on the odometer. Although being 20 feet long this car handles like a much smaller car, corners well, great steering and gets decent mileage. I made sure to get the one with the 3.27 rear axle. I have wanted one of these models since the late 90's and I finally got my dream car. I now understand what all the hype is about.

[@alansmith3447]

the only CVPI that doesn't have the 3.27 is the C6 which has 3.55 LSD. Axle code Z5 is open 3.27 and X5 is 3.27 LSD, ford called the LSD "trak-lok"

[@stevepotts6113]

That's a gem of a car! Love the color with the chrome. Nice presentation also!!

[@charlesderrico5325]

Awesome car. I have an 02 LX in matador red and love it but the old suspension and steering is the drawback. Scary thing happened was cruising at highway speed and out of nowhere the front ball joint broke and the right tire separated from the car and it collapses onto the road. I’m lucky to have survived They were known for ball joint issues

[@roberth912]

I bought a 2009 P71 in January.. white exterior all black interior.. this reminds me a lot of mine!!! No cage no spotlight and mine had 1092 hours 168k miles when I bought it!!! Mine must have been used what this one was used for! This is so cool man! Mine was a Texas car sooo clean absolutely no rust. Has a lot of fade on the cruise control buttons so that means it must've seen a lot of highway driving!

[@factstrumpfeelings4551]

I've been watching a 2011 with 167K and 3300 idle hours on CL. Photos show a very clean interior and no rust. Seller is asking $4999. Your thoughts? Thanks!

[@roberth912]

@@factstrumpfeelings4551 I'd jump on it! 5 grand is a little steep.. I got mine for 3!! That was January last year.. These cars values are going up. I'd definitely go check it out and try to atleast get the price down a little. Let me know how it goes!

[@infinity3jif]

The updated rack and pinion steering on these are amazing, the earlier models had very sloppy steering, I wasn't confident in the rain when driving in the earlier models

[@bigman-jm5mf]

I have a 98 p71 and that's my biggest concern. At speed the car is definitely squirrelly. Mine at least feels more comfortable on back roads then the highway.

[@ChrisLee66]

Right, and I compare mine to a pilot while landing his jet and steering the yoke! lol

[@encinobalboa]

Agreed, rack and pinion and wider track between hubs pay big dividends. Added bonus is 2003-11 cars can take 2005 and newer Mustang rims without spacers.

[@bigman-jm5mf]

Love the color combination that red with the tan interior. Also like how the side body trim runs the whole length compared to the interceptor. My 98 only had it on the front and rear door where as yours looks more complete. Only thing I would change is the hub caps. I've personally never like they look on any car. I like hubcaps just not the style the Vic's came with.

[@apodosistudio8988]

I paid 5200 for my 06 grand marquis with 135k miles. Previous owner did 3.73 gear, LSD, p71 Intake, p71 aluminum driveshaft, p71 sway bars, billet rear arms and a tune. It's such a blast.

[@CrownVictoriaNYC]

Awesome find! Hope you get to keep it for many years to come. Nothing like a Crown Victoria civilian or police interceptor.

[@johngregory4801]

2000 Grand Marquis. Everything the civilian Crown Vic is... With more options and leather. A friend has a 2000 CV. It's nice, drives like a dream... But my Marq is nicer and drives just as well.

[@lv-blackhawk]

I agree with you 100,000% Is the best car Ford ever made 👍🏻 you are correct the price of those cars are going up even the Grand Marquis.

[@eddierools]

I own an '09 Ford Crown Victoria P71 from Riviera Beach Florida, payed $3800 for it a couple years ago with 145k currently on the clock. It's nice and comfortable, reliable, an all around fantastic car to drive every day! I also have that same center console in mine, though i'm contemplating getting one from an Explorer or an Expedition, heard they fit in perfectly. Thanks for the video, it's cool seeing one of these Street Appearance Package P71's!

[@markdellacqua2730]

I bought a 2004 P71 [ Detective's car ] with 36K original miles in excellent condition in 2016 for 7K dollars. A bargain when you look what is out there. 5+ years later and she is still running strong with 65K miles now.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

You could probably get all of your money out of it for sure still. They are going up in value. Especially a low mileage car like yours.

[@robertmacdonald4518]

I have a 09 SAP vic ex secret service loaded interior. Love it reliable comfortable. Mine has 150k on it got it at 57k miles drives the same. Has inly 630 hours its a classic!

[@joeguzman3558]

I have a friend that has 2 he got them 10 years ago and they're still going Whit no problems

[@Truckguy2007]

I really like your center console! I would love to get one for my car. Please post more info on it . Thank you so much! Enjoy your beautiful P71!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

It was meant for a Jeep Wrangler and I found it on Amazon. Just search for Jeep Wrangler center console on Amazon and you should be able to find it

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I recently bought an '08 Crown Vic LX with 101K for $4100. Same color as yours with tan leather interior. This is my third Panther. My first was a '98 Grand Marquis, the second an '04 Crown Vic LX. I totally agree with you, best car ever made!

[@minutemanproductions8029]

Man that Vic is pristine! Congrats

[@SIX4TALL]

I never thought that I would fall in love with my first p71 I had 2 box caprices and 2 bubble caprices I wanted a 9c1. But found a p71. And I'll say the 2 years I had the p71 untill I wrecked it was amazing the only thing I hated it wasn't filling loaded no cruise control no power seats my next one will have to be fully loaded my relatives they had SAP PACKAGES AND BOTH HAD ALL THE OPTIONS by the way yours is beautiful I seen one the same color the car lot was asking 6995

[@zekeholloway4413]

dark toreador red is the best color on these!!! i wish mine was DTR!!!

[@capricetony]

I have a 2009 CVPI with the SAP, had it 5 years now, 124k, 491hrs been an awesome car.

[@Bigbert724]

I remember few years ago you could get these 2500 all day. Just looked recently and I’m seeing some asking 10k. I think you got a good deal on this. It will only go up in value

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Agree. Getting harder to find in good shape

[@gregorybrown9101]

I've joined the club. I just purchased a 2008 Crown Victoria. I'm in love with this thing, it's so much better than the 2014 Chevy Sonic piece of shit I WAS driving.

[@joeguzman3558]

Exelent buy congratulations

[@jaypatersonrepresenter4632]

Man I have the same one, just 2007 I love it..drive it more than my Camaro and my Silverado 3500. I also had 2001 Crown Vic that I put 230,000 miles before it had enough.

[@thejoshman3843]

great video! until recently the 06+ SAPs were the best value on the car market. 2 years back I got an 06 SAP for only 2200. & damn i never had so much car for the money. still runs new despite 209K on her now. only 130 idle hours LOL. she's got nice torque & sharp handling/brakes, but still feels big & boaty. Yes stay away from the patrol P71s the primo cars are the SAPs with the low idle hrs. Great catch you got.

[@gregorygolden1296]

Nice. You would be smart to have two of them. One for a parts car. One day they will be hard to find and highly collectable. They already have gone up in price. You will be ahead of the curve to have two, and hold on to them. I have a '05 and would not sell it for under 5 grand. They are a awesome car. Your is beautiful brother.

[@HeritageCast]

I just bought a 2006 Grand Marquis with 60k Miles on it for 6k. Got super lucky. Same grandma bought it and took it to the same dealership...

[@texasdiecastcustoms]

As a former police officer. I drove these Crown Vics. I loved them and then our Chief wanted to switch to the Impalas. Thankfully he never got approved for the Impalas.

[@konstantinostselios1129]

Good luck, I bought my last year it's a 2009 p71 with 9.000 hours and 150k miles and runs like new

[@lencac7952]

#3 cylinder is the usual offender for the spark plug coming out and pulling the threads with it. Factory automated spark plug installer was not torquing #3 to the proper amount. FYI

[@nancytelling8166]

Hi. Enjoying your videos! I own two Lincoln Town Cars and have loved the Panther platform cars!! What state are you in? I am guessing Wisconsin. Thanks for so thoroughly explaining this lovely and well performing car!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Ohio

[@carlchristensen6926]

The 2005 had the 'upgrade' to the rear suspension which allowed for a better ride, but eliminated the heavy towing package.

[@rickyhammond3437]

I've got a Maine State Police 2010 CVPI that I'd match car for car against you any day and Idle hours may be at around 5600 and it has about 251k for miles, but you'd never know it. It was bought New in late 09' and sat for 2 years at Maines DOT lot before getting assigned to a 30 mile stretch of 95 in Maine for 6mon's then it was assigned to the Governors detail and it was very well maintained. It drives like it has half that mileage. I wouldn't part with it for anything.

[@aeyb701]

In the owners manual you see that a cassette player was still available in 2011. Speaks to the age they were marketing to I suppose (old tapes of Ray Coniff, Montovani, Floyd Kramer....).

[@aeyb701]

Idle hour meters were to guide oil change intervals, so that, one would hope, oil was changed at correspondingly fewer actual miles, using some conversion formula hours to miles easily found on line or in owners manuals.

[@slyane7320]

Everything you said about the Crown Victoria is right,but...the 03-04 Mercury Marauder is just the best of the entire Panther platform run. Best suspension, for sure the best engine, 4.6dohc all aluminum, 8.8 lsd rear,built auto. Trans. That said,you can bolt any of the things I mentioned right to the car you have. My wife's daily is a 2004 Marauder in metalic silver...

[@christopherdarrough2667]

Man that thing is clean i had about 10 of these cars alway wanted a burgundy one never could find one our local probation department has one exactly like this one with tinted windows I tried for years to get that car but missed out

[@dixonrenyin95ugo]

Nice buy man, congratulations..

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

Nope, I own a former service vehicle and am NOT attempting to give off the appearance of being law enforcement. I've deliberately done several things to avoid that, such as a complete-car paint job (black), 5-fan blade aluminum wheels and window deflectors. No coolant issues thus far, no transmission issues to-date, no cooling fan issues, just none of those things. And where's your engine cover? I have a spare if you need it - lol! I have a Rampage center console myself. Good addition that was.

[@bigmike4720]

I have a 06 & a 08 I wish they bring this car back

[@djcrownvic7017]

I remember about 5 years ago seeing this same model, same color. It was used by the RCMP. I thought it was a modified civilian model.

[@LITTLE1994]

Pretty nice unmarked SAP Vic, here. I've always wondered what some certain parts like the infamous fire suppression thing. But the door lock disablement in the back is something you have to expect for ANY cop car, unmarked or not.

[@mwh3227]

This is a LOVE machine! I'm thinking about getting one! What are the weak points? How about rust?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

They can rust in extreme rust belt states (mainly front fender wells and rear qtr panel) but they are pretty resilient and with mild care, don't really rust.

[@mwh3227]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone Thanks

[@rickystrange4250]

Love these cars so much especially the street packages like you have do you still have this car

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Sold it not long ago but wish I hadn't.

[@rickystrange4250]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone I have 2011 nor-sea blue colored one now I did have a silver one and ended up selling it and regretted it ever since till I got this one I love these cars and yeah you had one beautiful car hate to here you sold it

[@alexbalderas9239]

Man!! I have the same exact car and color but mine is 2009 p71 street appearance package

[@mauriceijeh5385]

Great review and a sweet SAP Crown Vic. I bought mine from an auction in Texas for $2,000 with the Street Appearance Package. I love it! What tires do you have on your vehicle? They make it look more aggressive.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Goodyear Eagle Ultras - Basically a more aggressive winter style tire but still pursuit rated.

[@mauriceijeh5385]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone thanks for the reply. I'm about to go look for some to put on mine lol

[@berniceperry8898]

Have an 01 identical its torador red also...nice ride...

[@johngregory4801]

I'll have to find out if that '06 instrument panel will fit in my 2000 Grand Marquis. If not, ADTR has an A-pillar mount for one. Either way works, but clean is nicer.

[@drwombat]

Regarding adding cruise control, did you have to do that on this car or a different one? Cuz I thought I saw the factory buttons for cruise control on your steering wheel? (Or did you swap steering wheels?)

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I added it to this car. It came without cruise control when I bought it.

[@drwombat]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone what about the steering wheel controls

[@garywithrow3637]

I have a Crown Vic frontier underneath a 56 Ford do you know how to tell the difference between if it's a 2003 are 2002 or what how do you tell the difference in the racks mine has the shell annoyed mine has a settlenoid and it has 2 lines that go in it from the power steering pump they measured 435 and the other 1 is 372 I don't know if that helps you or not but I'm trying to find them fittings that i can put in there to convert converted over 435 and the other 1 is 372 I don't know if that helps you or not but I'm trying to Find a conversion kit to go to different lines can you help

[@bearatak322]

I like the Grandpa cars...

[@fistofbones]

Just picked up one just like yours believe it or not, coming all the way from south carolina, 2008 sap in arizona beige with only 51k miles, also how did your trunk pop up like that? before i had this one that was white and my trunk never did that. thanks!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

It's just how it is. 😀

[@godzilla6740]

Do u use it as a dailey driver? Nice car. I have CV Sport and Marauder.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes. I don't do a whole lot of driving but this is a daily driver. Under 5,000 miles a year though and not driven in winter.

[@thomasdaum1927]

Later model LX Sport models came with 17 in weals.

[@encinobalboa]

2008 is the best drive by wire year for CVPI. Interior parts and switches are mostly backwards compatible to 2003 so many civilian cars are available for interior swaps. 2008 is first year of Flex Fuel.

[@roberth912]

Why 2008? What about 09 or 2010?

[@encinobalboa]

@@roberth912 Ford switched oil coolers and oil cooler adapter for 2009 so out with FL820S and in with FL910 which is smaller. If the car sits, tappets dry out which causes tappet noise at start up. 820S is larger and keeps more oil high up so no tappet noise. FL910 can be substituted with the larger FL400. On the flip side, the new style oil cooler does not leak as much as the 2008 oil cooler.

[@roberth912]

@@encinobalboa mine was built in late 08 so it's an early 09 car.. it takes the larger filter... I went to do an oil change and there was an aftermarket filter on there. I went to put the motorcraft filter and for the life of me I couldn't get it on. Had to put the old filter back on.. any advice???

[@encinobalboa]

@@roberth912 One is metric, other is SAE.

[@roberth912]

@@encinobalboa what do you mean? Mine takes the motorcraft fl820s. For the life of me I couldn't get the motorcraft filter on there but I got the aftermarket filter on and off no problem.

[@frankcicero4444]

I have driven these cars when I drove a yellow cab in NYC from the late 80 s up to 2005 . I did drive a P71 2008 long wheel base and I haven't seen one for sale . Does anyone know or have seen one ?

[@1hellrazor713]

I know some 1 with 2009 LWB IN TENNESSEE ALL WHITE From New York

[@scottlinegar5474]

Are you sure that the vin doesn't read "P73"? Usually these are P73 and not P71.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

No these are not usually P73. P73 is the designation for a base model civilian Crown Victoria. P74 is the LX model. P71 is police interceptor. Both street appearance package and regular police models. Then Ford eventually changed all the vin designations and the interceptors became P7B.

[@scottlinegar5474]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone ah ok. Thanks for clearing that up. I had bad info.

[@lastone6104]

I love my 2011 P7B no rust , 101 idle hours and stupid low miles 🤟 there's nothing better than driving a big body on frame muscle sedan 🙏 and just looking out when your driving and seeing that massive hood 🙉🇺🇲🇺🇲 and with some simple mods and a good dyno tune for 93 my vic is making 319 hp and 340 tourque 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 the thing rippppppssssssss 😎🇺🇲 yall can check me out on IG @ big_nastymf I love my vic and the fact there becoming rare and classic cars is awesome to me 😎🇺🇲

[@geraldscott4302]

The 17" ghetto wheels are actually a fairly major downgrade. Not only are they ugly, but the tires have much narrower sidewalls than the civilian model, resulting in a much rougher ride. The police models also have a much lower rear axle gear ratio, making the engine and transmission turn much faster at any given speed, causing them to burn more gas and wear out faster. Both my 2006 and 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis came with "keyless entry" I kept bumping the alarm button with the keys in my pocket, so I put the key fobs in a drawer somewhere, where they will likely remain forever. I grew up with '60s and '70s cars that didn't have crap like that, and have no problem just using the key to unlock the doors. Putting the cars in drive releases the parking brake, but putting it in reverse doesn't. Somewhat annoying. Try to avoid buying white ones. My 2006 Grand Marquis was white, now half the white paint has peeled off. No other colors have that problem. If your car does not have a full size spare, GET ONE!!!! Get one NOW!!!!! While on a trip back to Phoenix from Seattle a couple years ago, I had a right front tire fail about 50 miles north of Las Vegas. It was late Saturday evening. No tire shops open, and they wouldn't be open until Monday. So I put that tiny little donut spare on, and drove 45 mph all the way back home. I was almost killed several times. As soon as I got home I replaced all 4 tires, and got a full size wheel and had a full sized spare put on that. I prefer the floaty ride of the older models, but the 2003 and up models are way stronger and tougher than the older ones, and the rack and pinion will last twice as long as the old recirculating ball steering. And they still have a nice ride, especially the Grand Marquis models, which are also Panther cars.

[@normalizedaudio2481]

4K is top for me. It's nice.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Normally I wouldn't pay that much either. I bought it from a dealer that specializes in P71 Vics and the asking price was $6k originally. So although I still paid too much, I'm happy with it. They are going up in price.

[@charlestowner1318]

Can you inter the custer

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

?

[@andrewschaeffer6896]

I have the exact same car was this it’s literally the same thing if you don’t believe me ask for my number same color and it’s got a fire suppression system

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Where did you buy it?

[@robertvilliard6768]

My 03 grand marquis has all that and more, plus zero idle hours

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Great.

[@Clamjammer]

Please tell me how you figured out how many idle hours your grand marquis has ?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

@@Clamjammer He has no idea what he is talking about. But let's just let him love his car. 😃

[@robertvilliard6768]

@@Clamjammer how about an old man had it not a fuckin police department!

[@robertvilliard6768]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone I know what I'm talking about dude, it wasn't in service like yours ok! Duh

[@charcoal5091]

Man I have a towncar and I don’t say best car ever made 😂

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Maybe you should!!! 😉

[@camadventures2.0]

toreador

[@curtbilyeu8701]

i love that color.