Here's Why Police Cars are So Cheap to Buy ($3,500 or Less)

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[@patriotwarrior_556]

Brother we love you but you HAVE TO STOP with the shaky cam thing man...lol..lol...You gonna give me a seizure...lol

[@njcowboys3588]

How come he didn't let you drive Scotty

[@markpontes4457]

I am a retired police officer and I was in charge of the police vehicles! Scotty is right our explorers like this would need water pumps usually just after warranty expires after 60k miles but they would have a lot of hours from idling, I figured it out by hours on the engine , the amount of hours on the engine compared to a civilian car at 60k miles was the equivalent of driving a civilian car about 250,000. Miles! And it cost about $2,800. to have dealer do water pump and timing chain! We had a deal with the town not to replace cars before 150k but these explorers were junk by 120k! But if not letting them idle and putting lots of hours they should last awhile! These modelsvalso had recalls for carbon monoxide getting in the cab! We had several people get sick, and put CO detectors in them!

[@franbeller5897]

Years ago I bought a Crown Vic police car. So comfortable and a smooth ride. Whenever I drove in the left passing lane every car in front pulled into the right lane and I just sailed on by.

[@davey5586]

I plan on getting a Crown Vic Police Interceptor one day. The last year was 2011 and most went to the Kansas State Patrol. What I look for is rust and frame damage mostly, everything else can be fixed/replaced by me at a leisurely pace as I haven't rushed anything for many many years. More enjoyable this way. Don't care about electronic issues either as I can rip all that out and go back to basics. If it doesn't have a push bar, cage and at least one spotlight I move on. Sounds picky but that is what I want.

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Why would anyone pay for a police car when you could ride around in 1 for free? I've taken lots of rides and never paid a dime. Morons.

[@derek8564]

😆

[@DarkForce2024]

I actually got a free ride myself. Was in an accident and the police officer gave me and my wife a ride to the Chinese restaurant (about a mile) so we could have lunch while I waited for my dad to pick us up and take us to Enterprise.

[@timmyturner999_]

Lmfaooooo

[@0311FRANK]

Full sized sedans started getting smaller and cops had to start carrying more equipment. The switch to SUVs was necessary. Our department switched from Impalas to Explorers. I hated getting stuck with an Impala. I'm 6' 2" 240 lbs. Driving those Impalas was insanely cramped and uncomfortable. It was difficult to get in and out if you were taller than 5'' 6" or so. With all that crap on your belt as well as wearing a vest, it was causing serious back problems. Also, we're not allowed to PIT cars. They don't even teach us in the Academy. Few departments these days are allowed to. Heck, there was an episode of (I think it was) Live PD in which the Tulsa police were in a vehicle pursuit that went onto the interstate. They are actually heard on camera talking on the radio about how the State Police are now part of the pursuit and they are actually allowed to PIT the car. There are few (if any) urban municipal departments that are still allowed to PIT a car. If you do it you are likely going to get fired. Best case scenario, you get a multi day suspension without pay.

[@JROQUEfounderofcoolhandvets]

No one cares what a cop thinks.

[@0311FRANK]

@JROQUEfounderofcoolhandvets then go ahead and ignore me. While you're at it, buy a used police vehicle and then act all surprised when the drive shaft snaps in half when you get into a very minor fender bender (yes, I have actually seen that happen).

[@Tubeyou2343hhsg]

@@JROQUEfounderofcoolhandvetsu don’t gotta treat the man like that who cares if he’s a cop he is just talking we all went to the same school man

[@ocularpressure4558]

I care what u think,,, why did they stop the pit? Were people getting hurt/killed because of it

[@ocularpressure4558]

@@JROQUEfounderofcoolhandvets was kinda funny though

[@jakethebarber1]

06 crown vic still goin strong 169k..had it about 8 years , paid $3300 then and have another 5k into over the years including a $2700 rebuild trans. Other than leaky valve covers and 3 out of 4 window not working its a solid car lol

[@flybirds2024]

I remember my brother bought a Plymouth Fury 440CU used police car, within a year he had to replace the rear end twice as it was just ruined by the force of the engine and the abuse by the police!

[@TheSilvertrigger]

Those old crown Victoria's are good cars.

[@malekodesouza7255]

@@TheSilvertrigger CVs suck in the snow. In my 26 years I preferred the SUVs to anything I’d driven. ABS. Traction control. Much more comfortable and ergonomic. Much roomier and easier to get in/out etc. Better visibility. The lack of a secure trunk was something to consider though. We had several where the rear window was shattered and gear was stolen.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

The old Crown Vics would go on and on, these new Explorers are done after service, with their turbo engines.

[@markpontes4457]

This year that he is testing is naturally asperated..

[@davey5586]

Yeah I won't gamble on anything new/newer. I maintain my older vehicles.

[@carlnord6590]

Don't forget the power take-off unit drain and refill. Very critical maintenance on all-wheel-drive Fords. It sits right next to the catalytic converter and bakes the fluid.

[@carlnord6590]

Power transfer unit, PTU!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@carlnord6590 I was going to say, what on earth does an explorer have a PTO for lol.

[@rayray63]

I own this suv, no problems bought brand new…3.5 v6

[@LightningCrashesX3]

Gotta love it. Merry Christmas 🎁⛄

[@Ed-cs6kw]

One major advantage of driving retired cop cars: all the other drivers will be on their best behavior when they see you.

[@truenavybluez_1173]

Yeah... I feel like this is literally the only reason why people buy these stupid cars.

[@BT-be8rh]

Friend had one, he said after awhile it gets old when everyone slows down in front of you, he had a decal that said "Not A Cop" for across the top of his windshield.

[@lorettagattinella7391]

😅​@@truenavybluez_1173

[@cessealbeach]

Its got the same engine as the Ford Taurus, My Grand Fathers water pump went out after 189K Miles, yes he paid $2K to change the water pump

[@danielsalach1234]

I worked for a big city in the water department and would not buy any one of the vehicles form a city.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Yeah, the idle time on these vehicles is insane. Not a good gamble buying one of these.

[@flymorenow]

Change the PTU - Power Transfer Unit fluid

[@christianmillhollon4481]

Do a video on the take-home vehicles for the police

[@jrussellcase]

Scotty talks with his hands more than anyone else I've ever seen. 😄

[@jimmydee1130]

....and he's not even Italian 😆😆😆

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

I like that.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

@@jimmydee1130ha he!

[@perniciouspete4986]

No, his arms float.

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

If I bought that rig, I'd get arrested just driving it home. No thanks. Looks like my black CX-30 though.

[@PaulaParker-v5y]

Your videos are a true cinematic experience! Thank you for your art and talent.✈️🧉🌗

[@lewisthierman3313]

Crown Victoria

[@AKB_48]

I remember the POS Explorers with the Firestone tires

[@mckracker-853]

Aka flipstone tires🥴

[@AKB_48]

@@mckracker-853 lol

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I had those tires on my truck back then. They never did explode on me, but I did get them replaced eventually.

[@jasonbrowne7525]

Thank You

[@nissanzenkiboy]

I hate seeing retired cop cars and then I see it just a regular person. Lol so I speed back up

[@njcowboys3588]

Why would and EMS one have the cage? Curious honest question...

[@mplslawnguy3389]

They just buy the cop versions and put their insignia and colors on them. Probably cheaper than special ordering one. I'm fire, and our chiefs vehicles don't have the front cage, but do have the rear cage.

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

Nice "plow truck". $3500!

[@real5609]

That's not EMS if it has a cage!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Could be small town, maybe they just got a deal on a police car and put their insignia and colors on it. EMS/Fire SUVs are usually just driven by one person anyways, nobody ever rides in the back of them. Fire and EMS Chiefs drive them, they aren't used for anything other than driving around.

[@PeterRoos]

Good deal.

[@coptertim]

I've driven them enough to know I wouldn't pay $10 bucks for one.

[@roberta.rosariosr.8057]

Gotta Love Scotty!😎💯

[@MARKCANEER]

Good information, Thank You Mr Kilmer 🙏👍🐕‍🦺🇺🇲

[@2H2521]

I’d never buy a former police vehicle or any car at a used lot!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

It's a gamble, and not a good one at that. Scotty touched on it, but I can't tell you how badly emergency vehicles are beat on. By the time they reach auction, they don't have much left in them. Fully expect one to fall apart right before your eyes. I wouldn't touch one with a ten foot pole.

[@angryshoebox]

I'm surprised they left the spotlight on. Or are those legal for civilian cars to have in some states?

[@malekodesouza7255]

If they remov3d it there would be a hole in the A pillar.

[@real5609]

They are legal

[@JohnRay1969]

They are legal, it's what people use them for that breaks the law. You can't spotlight deer in deer season.

[@PapaShamrock]

Everything but the lights (red&blue ) ! I’ve seen them here in Ohio w cages still in them even 😂! Grind has newer w eco boost turbo they’re absolute trash !

[@mplslawnguy3389]

They're legal, but you can't use it on the roads, only on private property.

[@JCPValuesParty]

Why did he say $3500? That's not true. I did buy a half a year ago Ford Explorer interceptor 2019 with 82,000 MI for $15,000 plus tax and license fee and that was best price I could find it on CarGurus so I have to go from Minneapolis to Chicago to pick up the car so there is no 3,500 I don't know why he even saying this crap

[@Joshtheweatherman]

This is a 2014, and it’s my car. I can show you my invoice, in fact I did pay $3,500. You’re going to pay a lot more for a newer one. Why? I don’t know. They all look the same to me 😂

[@rformetoknow479]

You'll be driving down the street and wonder why everyone is giving you the finger.

[@SethHollingshead]

Cause they got 1mill idle hours lol

[@11bravo18]

Detectives car.

[@brianthomas7407]

They have so many idle hours on them and carbon buildup, I wouldn’t buy one.

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[@papamikemikee9569]

Spiffy 😅

[@karissaferguson1193]

Do you have a video about crown Victoria police interceptor?

[@unknownriderinbound]

Scotty has several videos about Ford Crown Vic and Mercury, too!

[@GoattKuu]

Cause it’s ford, it would cost thousands to fix 🤣🤣

[@michaelchevreaux7780]

Almost Anything New 🆕 Costs More Than Anything Previously Made To Fix.

[@wesgraham9588]

👍

[@grimreaperss]

scotty what do you think of a ppv dodge charger with a hellcat in it?

[@DarkForce2024]

I want to put a Hellcat in a Miata, the videos on KZbin make it look so fun.

[@vinniemartinez6125]

Did they chase after you Scotty?

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Garbage 🗑️

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YT has multiple servers around the globe. View counts are not synched instantly.

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4th

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You were actually third, so you get the Bronze.

[@fargeeks]

@DarkForce2024 but you gotta count for scotty being prefirst haha

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Average life span

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First