Buying a Caprice PPV? On Cars and Bids!

[@rcairforceone]

The tuning forks are for radar speed systems. You ring the fork and hold it in front of the antenna, and the system should display the speed stamped on the fork. If it does not, the radar system needs to be recalibrated.

[@hullinger]

Thanks man for the info on the tuning forks. Appreciate you sharing that and thanks for watching too!!!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@hullinger if I get it....to Florida.... to Jeremy...to Fasterproms

[@jamesjames3525]

Australia lived on those cars for many years. They make for a well appointed family sedan. It was the now defunct GM brand called "HOLDEN"

[@sirendude]

Man. If you win this car then you got a deal of a lifetime. Even with high mileage these things are amazing. If of course you maintain it properly.

[@hullinger]

Haha, Tim, man you're soo right! It's all about maintenance. This one seems pretty good even though I haven't really driven it much. Regardless, the fun-factor ranks pretty high with this car.

[@paulsheehan2741]

my favorite caprice 9c1 was 1986 to 1989, 1990 had door mounted seatbelts, and had trouble with them.

[@Mycatfelloff]

if you look underneath the passenger seat there's a blue wire under a flap, if you plug the wire back in the back windows will work with the back switches

[@hullinger]

Dude! I just went out to the car and got a good look under the passenger seat and saw that flap. I dug in there and found a Ford car key. Probably from a Crown Vic. I kept digging around a little more and found that blue wire that was disconnected, plugged it back in and WHALA, the back windows work! Dang man, you're gold!

[@Mycatfelloff]

@@hullinger glad it worked! now you have to pull the door panels off to get the doors to open from the inside!

[@carolhattersley9322]

The tuning fork is struck in front of the radar unit to confirm that the unit is accurate at the speed shown on the fork. This is more accurate than pushing the calibration button. Many depts require the accuracy to be checked w/ the fork before and after every shift where radar is to be used. Often, the lazier officers skip this step and this is a way some people get out of a ticket. Bill in Renton, Wa

[@robs1852]

Interesting, I never knew about these tuning forks for calibration. How would it be proven that the officer didnt use it before ticketing someone?

[@cvpiDOTnet]

My DOD failed at 48,242 about ten days after the warranty expired for age and I just did all the extra mods you mentioned in the video. So yeah, there is no set mileage on what mileage it can fail at. Also, mine was ordered with everything working and did not have a cage, lightbar or push bar which is good. Bought it in 2013 with 16k miles and it now has 55k miles, it is not a daily driver.

[@hullinger]

Such a great comment and thanks so much for sharing. It seems the DOD is an issue just waiting to happen. It's super lousy that you had so few miles on your car but super cool that you got your car with so few miles. Incredible!

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

Glad to see a new video from you...good luck with the sale. I’m curious to see what it sells for. What’s the story on the old Panther in the background?

[@hullinger]

Hey, thanks Bubba for checking out today's vid and for the kind words. It's funny you noticed that Crown Vic. I bought that last week from an auction and it was sight-unseen. I got royally screwed on that one and I'm debating what to do with it. If you recall that green Jaguar I had in the driveway for months, well, that Vic is even worse! The only saving grace is just how cheap all the parts are to replacement parts are. There'll be a video on that turd coming soon.

[@PanzerPlatform]

Welcome back Chris, Early congrats on 30K. -Chuck

[@hullinger]

Thank you so much! I've been out of the game for a while but now slowing getting back. I figured this would be a good reentry. Because it's been so long since my last video, making this one took an ungodly amount of time with fumbling for words, too many ummmm's, and sounding like a goof. Luckily all of that is hidden through the magic of editing!

[@PanzerPlatform]

@@hullinger I hope you get top dollar. I'm wondering what's next.

[@hullinger]

Hey Chuck, did you see that green Crown Vic in the driveway! I got that from a sight-unseen auction and got totally screwed on it. Remember that Jaguar I had sitting in the driveway for months. Well that Vic is worse! Way, way worse. It deserves it own video but dang I'm embarrassed by that car.

[@PanzerPlatform]

@@hullinger Yeah, I did see that green car. But I figured it was the Jag, and this was old footage. I was watching on my phone, and forgot to set the resolution to 1080p, so the default was 480p, so I just saw a green blob. How's the construction on your new garage on that open plot of land? That's what I was hoping to see after this long wait.

[@hullinger]

Awww man, that garage idea I had is a far ways away. Might be a year or two into the future. I did almost buy a little piece of land about 40 minutes away and deep into farm country here. Just a half acre but it was zoned that allowed me to do anything I wanted on it. Plus, and this was the best part, there was a billboard on the property that paid $500 per month. It was like buying the land and getting all my money back after 8 years. I was a few days too late in getting an offer in and I still kick myself for not seeing the listing a week earlier. Otherwise, that sweet little grassy lot would have been mine, ALL MINE!

[@1spunkymonkey2]

The really nice thing about the pre 2015 Caprices is you can put Middle Eastern market Caprice or Pontiac G8 interior parts in it if you want to complete and civilianize the interior. The 2015-2017 cars have a much better looking interior but are more difficult to do as there is a column shifter to relocate and you would have to use SS Sedan parts which are stupidly expensive

[@paulsheehan2741]

tap the bumpers with side of your foot, to see if bumper cyls. are clanking or solid.

[@dixonrenyin95ugo]

Glad to see you again Chris, nice and good analysis of this car. I love the sound and the take off.

[@baselhs]

Here in the Middle East they are very popular. We had the Holden version starting from 2000 to 2017 as an alternative for the American Caprice that got discontinued in 1996. You should try the higher trims like the SS they’re basically a luxurious Corvette 😊

[@pmr413]

Good to see you again Chris. I hope you get fair market value from the auction. Best of luck! ~Pat

[@hullinger]

Hey there Pat. Always nice to hear from you and it was super cool of you to leave that comment on the Cars and Bids site too. I'm genuinely humbled. As for the auction, it closes in a few hours, the bidding is at $5500 currently and it's at no reserve so there better be some bidders that step-up really, really soon. At $5500 I'm getting close to a break-even point but I know the car is worth about another $1500 more so fingers crossed!

[@martyburgess341]

The Caprice and the G8 are based on an Australian made Holden Commodore. The Caprice is our Luxury called "Statesman" model.

[@NewBeRVer]

More vids please! I really enjoy your channel!

[@hullinger]

Thanks bud and I'm getting back to making videos again and should have a few out very soon. Thanks again!

[@paul1153]

All the best with the auction Chris.

[@hullinger]

Thanks pal and thanks for stopping by too.

[@lloydsetty]

Welcome back, Chris! Great vid on the PPV, wish I could make a bid! I've seen your other comments about the Crown Vic, and while I'd like to see the story on it, I get that you don't want to make a vid on it. I've bought some master mistakes in the past, and just got rid of them before anyone knew about it!! Glad to see you making videos again and was wondering if you were selling everything!

[@hullinger]

Hey bud, thanks for the comment and the checking in. And when you said 'Master Mistake", yeah, that's exactly what that Vic was. But I kinda see it as a learning curve. What not to do next time. I'm gonna try making a video on that Vic and see if I'm just being too harsh or if it really is a giant turd. And I'm glad to be back making videos again. I took a break for a bunch of reasons that ranged from my four kids doing at-home school now until their school building reopens, to just hating KZbin. Doing that Caprice video kinda got me excited to share and create again. Thanks again!

[@kamranetemad4968]

This car and 94- 95 and 96 police caprice are my all time favorite .

[@nonenone4394]

I've had many pre 2000 Caprice , none hold a candle to my 2011 Caprice ppv 🔥

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I drove the Holden version as a Hertz rental in Brisbane a few years back and loved it. The 6.2l engine gives 304 KW not HP so your looking at 407 bhp.

[@hullinger]

Thanks for checking out my Caprice video. I'd love to have a real Holden here in the US. First because nobody would even know what it is, but also to experience the performance/luxury of these cars. I'm betting it's the perfect combination.

[@kristoffermangila]

@@hullingeryou could enjoy the Holden experience by rebadging them to Holdens (this car in Australia is called the Holden Statesman). The most prevalent Holden rebadge though is that on the Chevy SS (that car in Australia is called the Holden Commodore). But the craziest conversion to a Chevy SS or a Pontiac G8 is being being done by a company in Denver called Left Hand Utes. They import Holden Ute bodies from Australia and marry them to the internals of a SS or G8, thus one can get a Holden Ute pickup truck! For those who want to experience the El Camino experience and own a Holden in the US without the 25-year rule, this is the one to get!

[@kevink.2719]

Happy to see a new video hopefully you do well on the sale

[@DiabeticTrucker302]

Im in middletown DE and new to usgovbid, I love watching your videos. So informative! Keep up the good work. Maybe a coffee one day

[@hullinger]

Hey man, thanks so much for the kind words and it's cool that we're close. I'm in north Wilmington but when there's a Cars and Coffee your way, I'll be there.

[@nonenone4394]

So the 64 dollar Question what did it finally go for ??? I paid 9,850 for my 2011 with only 62k on the odometer

[@tylerallen497]

I would love to get one of these cars later down the road. Kinda for a collector/ daily summer car. But my 2011 Crown Vic is still going strong.

[@hullinger]

Heck, I'd love to be able to find nice Crown Vic's again at auction. Seems like the days of good, clean and cheap Vic's are over!

[@kmorton54]

Chris, based on your experience with the DOD system on the Tahoe, I would be hesitant to buy a Caprice PPV. Sad because I really like the Holden sedans

[@RetroCarsForever]

Always loved cars like this, that ONLY enthusiasts would take a second glance at! GLWS, curious about how your experience with Cars and Bids goes (would love to hear a review when all is said and done)

[@hullinger]

Thanks Brad for stopping by and checking in. Appreciate that. And I like your idea about a follow-up vid on the Cars and Bids experience. I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks pal!

[@Ted_E_Bear]

I love Cars & Bids ! Good luck !

[@hullinger]

I always get a chuckle from your user name. It reminds me of the time I met Bruce Lee vegetarian brother, Brock Lee. He was with talking with his quiet introverted brother, Lone Lee.

[@shaynec3777]

I wish we in canada we could get that car we only good get the front drive impala it sucks

[@froggy0162]

That must be the only Holden ever made with those whacky foot operated parking brake you Americans seem to like!

[@brett_hall]

Awesome car, shame to see you selling but hopefully it ends up in a good home! I have a 2014 Holden Calais V with the 6.0 V8, here in Australia.

[@hullinger]

Thanks man for checking in. I'd LOVE to get an authentic, real deal Holden here, but it just can't happen until the cars 25 years old. There are folks here that take the Caprice PPV and over time convert it to a Holden by buying all of the unique and special Holden parts from AUS and adding them to their car. That is, everything but the right hand drive.

[@brett_hall]

I’ve seen some examples of the Chevy SS and Caprice PPV converted back into Holden’s. Interestingly the Caprice PPV was never used for police work in Aus, it was for export only. Police here used the Commodore only. In Aus the Caprice was sold as the top of the line long wheelbase luxury model. Most were sold as Luxury hire cars like the Lincoln Towncar in the USA. Unfortunately no more local production of cars here since 2017, such a shame.

[@mikeatv]

nice car..simple who needs options when you can rip down the road in stealth mode...

[@WJHandyDad]

Friday the 13th also happens to be my wedding anniversary... what a lovely anniversary gift I could get myself...

[@hullinger]

Hey there WJ! It's always great when you stop by. How's the shop coming? I'm curious if you've done anything new with it.

[@WJHandyDad]

how is the A/C? My Caprice did not like to blow cold air except about half the time

[@WJHandyDad]

also, do we have to sign up in advance to bid on it or can I swoop in on the 12th and bid?

[@WJHandyDad]

haven't done much with the shop right now... still thinking about building a home out there

[@Bear_83]

Been awhile. Looking good. Always good to see a video from you. Even selling your own vehicle you give great info on the overall. Did you sell the Tahoe?

[@t96jb]

I thought those came with a 6.2

[@NonStopMixaTron]

Damn I missed out on this deal. Got any others like this one?

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Vinyl floors. So smart

[@wingnut_tx9551]

Tuning forks used to check calibration. Not to calibrate.

[@hullinger]

Thanks bud and sharing that about the tuning forks.

[@anthonybollini3699]

I remember when they 1st came to the United States I had a friend that worked at General Motors and he brought the pilot over and for the PPV in I remember him talking about it how long it would take to get here they took between anywhere from 7 to 8 weeks to ship I'm from Australia that's the big drawback otherwise are fantastic police cars we get to and are a lot right now I can't wait for them to go up on auction I would like to s***** one

[@mdabesteva]

What public auction can I go to and get a great priced Caprice PPV buddy?

[@TheCopCar]

Great job on the video! Always entertaining!

[@hullinger]

Thanks for the visit bud and for checking out todays Caprice vid. Man, having four kids doing at-home school has a way of just making the whole day disappear. I'm slowing getting back to making videos again and have a few I'm planning now that should be coming out soon. Thanks again and thanks as always for stopping by!

[@duncan6861]

hey Chris, great video. Is that a crown vic on your driveway? Would love to hear about it

[@hullinger]

Why, yes that IS a Crown Vic in the driveway. That car is an utter mess and I bought it sight-unseen. It was wildly misrepresented and I got wildly screwed on it, but then again that's how some of these auctions go. There are so many issues with that car and I'm not really sure what I even want to do with it and if I even want to put any $$$ into it. I'm somewhere around $1200 into it just getting it home. It's a 1994 LX model with 48K miles on the odometer but the condition of the car makes me think it's more like 248K miles. Jeesh! That turd definitely deserves it's own video that I'll make shortly and you'll see up close just how bad it is. Stay tuned!

[@duncan6861]

@@hullinger Wow that is quite unfortunate it was misrepresented so poorly! I understand your indecisiveness towards fixing it... on one hand it is a cool car from the mid 90s, but is it worth the money needed is the question. I've seen your other videos and I myself is a big fan of crown vics so I look forward to see a video on it! Cheers

[@mikeyveloster7615]

Someones gonna win a great car, best of luck at the auction I see the bidding is already up to $5,500

[@hullinger]

Thanks Mikey Mo! Appreciate that and for checking out the Caprice video too.

[@tedebear108]

Hi Man. This is Ted from Texas. I like the video. I'm actually looking at one of those cars right now online. Is located in the state of Washington at a car dealership up there. It's a 2013 we got a hundred and thirteen thousand miles on it. Their asking price is $8,300. I will get the name of the dealership and put it in the comment section above. Take a look at it and tell me what you think? Thanks

[@shaynec3777]

I wish in canada we could get one

[@hullinger]

With the wide open spaces in Canada, you guys totally deserved this police car.

[@dd2980]

How else can I link.with.you sir??🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@WalterKoren]

Very good video, a lot of information.

[@buddyrevell6369]

Where is the van man?

[@MothaMary80]

I'm in Delaware I could pay cash for it

[@hullinger]

Always great to have another viewer from Delaware stop by. Thanks for watching too!

[@freddieklein3719]

Sir, the Crown Vic under the tree!!!! Please help the guy out!!!!

[@freddieklein3719]

in highschool, my eyeballs were peeled for those super far-apart turn lights and those long red tail lights

[@geraldfischer6049]

Did you see Randy at all the action rebuilds?ruvrdd

[@hullinger]

Haha. I try to watch Randy's videos but that guy knocks out so much content that I struggle to keep up. He does some really good stuff and the guy must be the hardest working dude on KZbin.

[@Tone260]

Good one! Shared to Twitter.

[@hullinger]

Thanks man for checking out my Caprice video and for the share too! Appreciate all that!

[@ymrasgtakaYtafitness]

I’m gonna buy one ☝🏾

[@paulsheehan2741]

we never had them in mass. holdens out of bussiness, it'll be fun and costly to get parts! if it were a 1996 caprice, i'd think about buying

[@cvpiDOTnet]

Body interior and exterior parts yes, mechanical and drive line just as easy as a G8 and SS as they share the same parts as the 5th Gen Camaro.

[@williammccall2069]

Do you have the part number for that Range DOD disabler?

[@hullinger]

Sorry no. I don't know the part number and the car is already gone to it's new owner.

[@phantompower6839]

Nice VE Commodore!

[@MadHatter764]

Looks interesting, but the link didnt work for me.

[@hullinger]

I just replaced the old link with a new copy/paste but I don't think it's anything different. If you'd like to see the auction listing, jump on over to Cars and Bids . com and scroll about half way down. Thanks man!

[@MadHatter764]

Tried a laptop and it worked, the link is good, I guess that website just doesn't work on my old ipad.

[@umpireoba]

Your back!

[@hullinger]

Yeah, slowing getting back. I've got some cars recently and it's time to start knocking out some vid's again. I feel like I should make a video on why the long break from making videos but really, my struggles are minor compared to other folks. I am glad however that you stopped by. Thanks man!

[@mrbigmoney2081]

Where you happy with what you got for it?

[@ChevyBM]

I dont get it why Chevy did not sell these to the public! These are cool looking cars and roomy!

[@cvpiDOTnet]

They did technically, it is called a 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 and 2014-2017 Chevy SS.

[@ChevyBM]

@@cvpiDOTnet Yea, but no normal version in North America when GM still sold the Caprice to the arabic countries from 2006-2017.

[@11_CVPI]

A beautiful caprice ppv bro

[@ItsDaJax]

I like the Caprice and SS, but they just have too much tech in them. Same for the G8.

[@marcoarreola9058]

Moby?

[@hullinger]

Sometimes I channel Moby and other times it's Jeff Bezos!

[@marcoarreola9058]

@@hullinger 😂🤣 I can see that, stick with the latter.

[@Simplyput3451]

Hi Chris

[@hullinger]

Hey my friend! Thanks for checking in and checking out the vid today!

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

Nice car Chris love you bro from morocco i wish you great day ☺💟

[@hullinger]

Thanks so much my friend! As always, I appreciate when you stop by and say hi

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

@@hullinger you're welcome take care of yourself Chris God bless you ❤

[@aaronbrown771]

Hi my name is Aaron Brown where are you located? I'd like to see the Chevy Caprice

[@aaronbrown771]

My cell is 302 331 8364 Aaron Brown

[@hullinger]

Hey there Aaron. That sweet Caprice sold this past fall to a fella in New York state. She's already gone.

[@shept.7736]

I saw this on cars and bids and really wanted to say something.

[@hullinger]

That's cool you saw the Caprice listed on Cars and Bids! Thanks for stopping by for the video and for saying hi!

[@1980jezza]

Where have you been again 🤔

[@hullinger]

Aww man, I'm slowly getting back to making videos. I've got four kids all doing at-home school until their school building reopens. It all seems to make the day just disappear. I've got a few videos planned so I'll be getting them done shortly and uploaded.

[@1980jezza]

@@hullinger hopefully things go back to normal soon enough, keep up the good work you have great content and make great videos👍 im from Australia 🇦🇺 and these Holden Caprice vehicles aren’t that popular over here to be honest, i like them but they cost a lot to buy brand new and fuel is expensive!! The police in Australia use BMW and the Chrysler 300c now instead of the Holden’s.

[@Neferati1]

Where have you been man??? Missed ya!

[@hullinger]

Hey man, I'm glad to be getting back to making some videos and thanks for checking in tonight. That little break that I took was much needed especially since I've got all four kids doing at-home school until their school building reopens. That alone makes the day just disappear and without time for much else. But don't fret, there's more vid's to come. Thanks again!

[@kristoffermangila]

Some of these Caprice PPV owners customize these cars by rebadging them as a Holden.

[@stokerdon1020]

Is this a 9C1 or 9C3 car? Ironically I sent you an email to your KZbin address last Sunday asking if you would know where I could buy one of these cars.

[@hullinger]

Hey there Stoker Don! I forgot to mention in the video that my Caprice is a 9C1 model. The Detective model 9C3's have a much nicer interior with carpeted floors, center console and some other nicer touches and commands at least a 30% premium over the 9C1's.

[@stokerdon1020]

@@hullinger Thanks for the info! I'm not far from Wilmington, can I come see the car before I bid?

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

@@hullinger The Chevy Caprice; the only true police vehicle ever made. There was the 9C1 the patrol model, the 9C3 the detective model and the 9C6 the taxicab model. The biggest mistakes made on the Caprice was that DOD and when they stop making it. The car had enough room for two full size officers with their gear plus radios, computers and weapons with a smooth ride.

[@chrishayes3011]

How much

[@rcairforceone]

It's being auctioned on cars and bids!

[@chrishayes3011]

@@rcairforceone I am looking at it right now

[@Simplyput3451]

$5000 so far

[@hullinger]

... and I love that Ted E. Bear screen name too!

[@gregoryrobinson1004]

Nice car . Can't hurt too have 2 of them

[@hullinger]

Haha, I like how you're thinking!

[@abod3697]

Its Amazing Car i hope from chevrolet returnt to the market again

[@hullinger]

I hope so too. Thanks man.

[@xotic8617]

Good old Aussie built Holden statesman 🇦🇺

[@hullinger]

So true! Holden made some really amazing vehicles and this Chevy PPV is a perfect example of that.

[@rogueranger7989]

Nice To See You

[@hullinger]

Thanks bud and thanks for stopping by!

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Wish I lived closer.

[@hullinger]

All hail the King!

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

@@hullinger lol

[@imageaware]

You should never buy a General Motors Holden made police car. The workers on the assembly line always knew when it was a cop car and made them as badly as they could get away with. The city of Elizabeth (where the factory was located) has the highest crime rate in South Australia and there was a lot of local resentment for the police.

[@tedebear108]

Hi it's Ted again. The name of the companies Interceptor King. They're on KZbin as well. You can see all of the cars that they have to list for sale on the internet KZbin. Get back to me I would appreciate it. Thanks

[@bmcutright]

Wish I'd seen this sooner, I have $10k burning a hole in my pocket

[@Frank.Bordtfeld]

Hey Chris, nice introduction of the caprice PPV. But as always my thaughts: hands off cars with "DOD"-System....to risky :-) By the way: congratitulations to Wilmingtom/Deleware for your new president. (Yes i know 50% of all Americans dont want to hear that.......but 99 Percent of all germans think that is the right solution for ALL americans...and not only the half oy you. Regards to your family...hope that the USA will open for europen travellers soon and i can reach my motorycles in the US and in Canada again ....and a visit in Wilmington Deleware is also still open :-) Frank

[@hullinger]

Hi there Frank. It's always great to hear from you. On that Caprice, you're soo right about the DOD system. What a mess and a very expensive repair too when it breaks. I was thinking about you the other day as there's more talk here about another quarantine and thought how much I missed you coming to the US for your motorcycle adventure. That would have been great to meet and hang out for the day. It's interesting to read what you said about what germans think of our new president. I am surprised that this makes news elsewhere.

[@brettduffy7572]

Hi Chris hope you and yours are well bit far to transport it to Scotland so I won't bid😂😂👍

[@hullinger]

Hey bud, thanks man for checking in tonight. And yeah, it's a little far between us. I would trade you however this Caprice for a nice Tatra 603! I know they're not very common in your part of the world, but hey, the offer stands!

[@brettduffy7572]

East Coast Classics sorry don't have one😂😂 but just bought grand Cherokee Overland card and a jeep Cherokee kk a liberty in USA but we are awaiting our second coved lockdown so I have binged your videos keep them coming Chris👌

[@barrymorton4268]

I want

[@shabricks2156]

I been looking for one for a year now iam from Philly

[@fazejones215]

Me too bro. Somebody had a white one in jersey offerup for 6k awhile back. I can't even find v8 g8s in philly either

[@shabricks2156]

Yea it’s hard to find them n in Philly but iam try the Delaware Auction sometime next year tho

[@roryj625]

fast car

[@hullinger]

Thanks man for checking out the Caprice video!

[@dd2980]

No homo.ish... just to get a car from.u??

[@paulsheehan2741]

great for car sick kids

[@ChiefStones]

First?

[@hullinger]

Hey there Chief! Nice to hear from you again. Hope things are good for you and that sweet police spec Silverado!

[@ChiefStones]

@@hullinger Going good. I'd love to add this caprice as a admin car. That would be sweet.

[@thunderwolf4237]

what an ugly car