State Surplus Vehicle Auction

[@itsnotme07]

Always enjoy the pre-inspection you do with these auctions. Informative, fun and it's interesting to see what comes available.

[@bdogjr7779]

Those Motorcycles look like the Typical bikes the State of Florida uses for Motorcycle Safety Courses. I took the course at FSCJ in 2012. I saw some hilarious fails✌😁🍺🍕🤳

[@IKhanNot]

$26k for the Tahoe wow. I noticed ex-police 2016-2018 Tahoe units for sale around my area for about $18k-$22k CAD with around 120k miles. Idle hours are high but the motors usually sound good so hopefully the AFM doesn't fail.

[@bwofficial1776]

Welcome back Chris. Prices are crazy now but it seems like there are a few four-leaf clover bargains like that Dodge Ram. Those Impalas and Tauruses looked really nice. The Tahoe SSV was likely DNREC Natural Resources Police. They drive black Tahoes with similar lettering. $26k for that truck was way overvalued.

[@blessedandhappy3921]

I really enjoy your channel. You do a great job with the commentary. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@danieltarr1619]

Really enjoy your auto auction episodes Chris. Keep looking daily for the next episode. If nothing new, I just rewatch the old ones. Keep up the great work.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Love your videos! There has been a HUGE jump here in Chicago with converter thefts.

[@hullinger]

Converter theft is a big thing here too. I can't believe the recycling shops don't do more about it.

[@katiejameson]

Great to see you back with auction videos Chris, I have missed them. Too bad Covid has made prices go so high

[@pete9932]

i saw a crown vic my city near me go for 7000 bucks with admin fee...... 500ish idle hours but 108k miles..... didnt look too much like normal patrol car more like for an admin/detective/higher up but still its just a crown vic

[@gorgeousbear6833]

I love your content on the crown vics police interspcepters I would like for you to do a video on how you fix all the holes on the roof and trunk. Thank you for all the information you give for free GOD BLESS 🙌 🙏

[@stevesmith6554]

I really enjoy the auction videos Chris. Keep them coming when you can. You have a good eye for car details and values. Thanks

[@PGHammer21A]

In the case of Delaware, there aren't that many cities, counties, or townships (a mere two counties), and the county detention centers (that do the detailing) do a crack job at it.

[@kaigunfan]

So, i would be willing to bet that those motorcycles all belonged to a community college motorcycle riding class (Like the MSF). Every one of those are pretty eponymous with every class I have read about, and personally experienced. Would make more sense that the state selling some really old bikes, confiscated or not.

[@lugnutgmc]

Yes, RI has a similar program with similar bikes. All small bikes. I'd expect to see more varied and larger bikes if they were confiscated

[@maples328]

Thanks 😊 for including the motorcycles 🏍. I’m always glad you include the final sales prices. I find the whole process interesting 🧐

[@richardberry5984]

Great auction review! FYI, the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus) with the 3.7L V6 and AWD has 305 horsepower. The 3 5L V6 (non-turbo) and FWD has only 288 horsepower.

[@1VaDude]

The 3.5L "Ecoboost" V6 has the twin-turbo with all the power [365 hp or so] -- whilst the 3.7L non-turbo V6 is more common & has about 285 hp. EDIT: The drivetrain depends upon the model year and which one the agency ordered.

[@richardberry5984]

@@1VaDude Sorry, but wrong. The FPIS came with three engine/transmission combinations, from the factory: 1) 3.5L V6 (non-turbo) with FWD rated at 288 horsepower. 2) 3.7L V6 (non-turbo) with AWD rated at 305 horsepower. 3) 3 5L V6 (twin-turbo Ecoboost) with AWD rated at 365 horsepower. I drove these cars for several years as a police officer, and I did my research.

[@1VaDude]

@@richardberry5984 -- I think it depends upon the year of the car (I am a former cop too, but WAY BEFORE the current generation). The Taurus used by our county - maybe 5 or 6 yrs ago - had the 3.7 non-turbo......called a VVTI or something like that. The "ugraded" engine, which our sheriff did not order, was the 3.5 "EcoBoost" V6 that was similar to what came with the Taurus SHO package. With the Explorer that they have now (2021+), they have a hybrid drivetrain (not sure of the displacement). The county ordered a bunch of them. Our state police got the new Explorers with the optional 3.0L "EcoBoost" V6 that puts out 400 horsepower! It varies by year. Sure was different than when ai had to drive an old Ford Crown Victoria and the investigators had front-drive Impalas. P.S. I think Ford even offered a 4-cylinder engine in a few of their patrol cars for non-pursuit duty, but I never saw one.

[@richardberry5984]

@@1VaDude I have owned two Crown Vics myself. Great cars! Currently I have a retired 2012 Chevy Impala PPV. Also a great running car, with 300-305 horsepower, depending on what reference you read.

[@1VaDude]

@@richardberry5984 -- The 2006+ Impala 9C1 was a good & quick car. The V6 could run to to toe with the V8 Crown Vic. However, they weren't as roomy inside and didn't take as much abuse as the Crown Vic ( unibody vs full-frame ). The investigators used the Impala, but they didn't carry all the equipment and none of them had the partition that severely restricted front leg room. Front-wheel-drive is definitely better in snow, however.

[@marcpacey]

Great as always Chris , very interesting to see the models that we don’t get here in Australia.

[@richardkafka5625]

Covid prices are CRAZY!!!!! That Ram 2500 was a steal! Great video.

[@mph5896]

Yeah, some of those prices were insane. I guess people are desperate for cars?

[@hullinger]

I liked that Dodge Ram too. It was the deal of the day and thanks for checking out the auction vid today!

[@kickaxe6577]

Always eager to view East Coast Classics informative videos. Good diversion from the world news chaos.

[@towman72gmc]

If Delaware is like Maryland they probably have a state run motorcycle education course. Maryland used small displacement bikes like the Honda Shadows. Those were probably from that.

[@dixonrenyin95ugo]

..... Well done Chris, I have been expecting your upload for a long time. I must commend your details on each vehicles and the video quality is superb.

[@petergozinya4318]

Miss the videos Chris, glad to see DE selling again. Ever hit the Mannheim PA State Auctions? Haven’t had one in a bit, usually 500+ vehicles.

[@RetroCarsForever]

Welcome back! I'm curious...Was Gm's Displacement On Demand a problem on ALL of its applications? Or just certain models and years?

[@brianlewke9692]

love your videos and always look forward to them

[@hullinger]

Thanks man and glad you like them!

[@tedebear108]

Good morning East Coast Classic. It's Ted from Texas. Glad to see you again my friend. I definitely enjoy seeing what the cars go for in auction. I don't like the fact that car prices of gone to the roof. Down here is just as bad. I drive a Toyota FJ and I wanted to replace it with a newer fj and the prices were ridiculous. The car is actually getting more money now than it was one of his new. Stay safe and stay warm up there

[@robertnovotny4588]

This is informant if your looking for a descent vehicle thanks for the walk around.

[@quincywashington4395]

Thank you for the great videos especially the police auction videos

[@hullinger]

More to come!

[@Novaman66]

So glad to see you back,missed your videos sir!

[@michaelmalagoli8652]

Nice to see a new video. Like you said prices are nuts. Happy new year. Be safe.

[@tommyhall8301]

Good to see you again cris good luck buddy see you soon

[@shadowlord5574]

I liked that blue Dodge ram, great deal for the price. Please show more of those if you can.

[@XX-166]

Great walk around keep them coming. I would’ve bought that silver ford Taurus with the lower miles for 6700

[@Rog1157]

Christiana school district certainly used those impalas as drivers ed cars. I remember when I was a freshman at Christiana High school, they had one as the main car. By the time I started taking drivers ed, they switch to Cobalts and G6s. That was a while ago now haha probably like 2009 ish. So I don't know how long they used those for. Cool to see a fellow Delawarian! Awesome channel!

[@kevinbaker6168]

Not bad, I wish our state surplus auction ions had vehicles that nice. Usually the ones they put up are needing major repairs or scrapping.

[@TheCopCar]

How did I miss this!? Great video! I can't believe how high that Tahoe went for! The market is crazy right now. If you ever see a golf cart or similar up there, you should get the sales price on those too, in Florida they have always sold for quality used car prices. As for the passenger van vs bus, it probably has something to do with the CDL requirements. If it's over 15 passengers you have to have a CDL with passenger endorsement and that will narrow the market that's interested in it... but if you convert to / register as an RV, the passenger endorsement doesn't matter anymore. Random side note on school buses: This is why school buses sell for dirt cheap. Most people looking for a bus want something a little nicer inside, and opt for a motor coach type setup. In Florida we use school buses heavily in agriculture... mostly as people movers, or cut the top off behind the driver and it becomes a pickup truck to move melons, or pull the whole body off - chop the wheelbase / add a crane - then you can turn it into a citrus loader for cheap.

[@billgroel4463]

I love watching your videos thank you for sharing

[@1johnnyangel]

Quick question how do I find out of all public auctions in my city. I remember the u.s customs use to have them but I can no longer find any vehicle public auctuin

[@johngentile8561]

i have a 2012 focus dct with 160k miles original trans. Got that module replaced at 40k miles at a ford dealership and never had a problem since.

[@JO-ku1uc]

Hey Chris, nice to watch a new vid. I like the Ford Fusion . Had an 09 Milan with the 2.3 L and 275 K when sold. Great car. I have an 07 Marquis with 80 K. Has been very reliable. Seeing less of them. When I eventually replace the Marquis (after the inflation gauging hoopla) , I'd really like an 09-12 Avalon with the Fusion as a close second. The Avalon's are great cars but pricey even when used. Thanks Joe

[@B0xlife1]

Those fushions are beautiful and so nice inside I had a rental for over a month it was a fully loaded sel every option besides heated steering wheel and cooled seats . It was a 2019 model with the 2.0 eco boost BUT she seemed to be a gas hog it always seemed like I was going to the gas station in it ! Besides that my mechanic says he rarely sees them in the shop too!

[@quentinc1275]

Unless you specifically want a new model year car, I wouldn't trade the marquis for anything. Especially having 80k miles that car will go and go and go. So comfortable and roomy too.

[@JO-ku1uc]

@@B0xlife1 Thanks

[@JO-ku1uc]

@@quentinc1275Thanks. My brother and friends say the same thing.

[@paultaylor256]

@@quentinc1275 AGREED!

[@konukonu6368]

Really liking your videos, I am in the UK want to buy a ex police car preferably a SUV . I am told they have some degree of bullet proofing. How true is that please ❓ I intend to buy and ship to a west Africa were there are considerable security issues.

[@AdamAus85]

Just like listening to horse and greyhound racing on the radio when I accidentally stumble on them, I find your inspection videos oddly comfortable and pleasant to watch/listen to.

[@thatguywitswagg]

Hi, where do you resell your cars once you are done with them?

[@dianedegroodt2140]

Hi Chris, excellent video as usual! We met in October at the last Delaware auction. We looked at the Caprice's together. I bid $7,000 on the Black 2011, unfortunately I was outbid by $100 because I was having computer issues. Chicago Motors won five of the seven Caprice's. Do you know how many Caprice's Delaware bought? Hopefully they have a couple more to sell!

[@flagcityparts]

Diane look in ohio,MI for a caprice I pick them up for around 3k$ to 8k at sheriff sales my daily is a 14 caprice with a stage 1 cam swap and it gets better gas mileage than it did on patrol don't buy one in Maryland there mostly flood cars.. the guy in Chicago has a personal connection to buy them from the state public can't get the titles on IL cars

[@JT-un7dc]

@@flagcityparts does maryland have a lot of flood car's?

[@flagcityparts]

@J T 5 months ago when I was rebuilding a 2015 caprice, I came across a guy in Pennsylvania that was parting them out and he had 36 cars all from Maryland, DC area that he bought to rebuild and wasn't told they were flood car's but the electric systems were completely shot due to saltwater he told me va,and Maryland don't really note the cars as water damage on salvage sales

[@JT-un7dc]

@@flagcityparts good to know. Thanks. Also, Jersey is horrible with flood cars

[@charlesbutcher9024]

I bought the Taurus twin with the higher mileage, can you tell me anything about the sound if it was running.? I didn't get to see it in person. You have helped a lot though, thank you.

[@paulopaiva8115]

Hey I live in Florida and need to get some trucks to add to my fleet just wondering where and how you find these surplus auctions and if it is worthwhile to purchase trucks from them

[@jasoncox4637]

Hey Chris I have been looking to go to an auction in Delaware for the police auction I never can find them so if you can give me some input I'd greatly appreciate it

[@kens97sto171]

Some cool cars and other vehicles. Those inexpensive motorcycles were all 250cc. They were probably used by the state for the motorcycle safety class. They use a lot of Honda nighthawk and rebels and other similar size motorcycles.

[@lukewarmwater6412]

the check engine light could be something as simple as a bad fuel cap seal. or a pcv valve. neither cost more than 20 bucks to fix.

[@talonbottomley1800]

I’m currently looking to buy a car are these auctions open to the public

[@forrestfaszer595]

Do an update on your astro, im curious how its treating ya.

[@godzilla6740]

Always enjoy yr videos. Insane to see what some of these things are selling for especially with some of the problems and repairs u mentioned. It's a real gamble on some of these. I'm like u I would not pay these prices.

[@jimmyaber5920]

The focus transmissions are trouble for stop n go traffic but no trouble for highway drivers. I'm in a rural area and I work on several that have over 100k miles and shift perfect. They have dry clutches that don't like repetitive slip that is done to make them feel like torque converter automatics.

[@Sonoma_Coast]

I saw that mini cargo van in the background with a Chevy logo. I was curious to see who made it. It's a Nissan NV200 made in Mexico.

[@andromeda9340]

Its called the city express and was primarily made for those who didn't want the full size express van when it was new.

[@bam_aderci2]

where the location to the auctions

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

Great video thanks 👍 have a lovely day sir from Morocco ❤ God bless America 🏁

[@hullinger]

Thank you! You too!

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

@@hullinger you're very welcome. Have a good day sir God bless you ❤

[@pl8monie2009]

Hi! Hope all is well. Do you buy for regular consumers?

[@redneckbryon]

Do the Ford Fusion have the same problem as the Ford Focus do with the transmission?? Your Phone was better quality all around.

[@TunerGuy_90]

******** My first vehicle (when I was 15 in 2006) was an ex unmarked, Ford Police Interceptor. $3,950, Black police wheels, dark grey, vinyl interior, clean as a whistle, and only had 36k miles. I never had a issue with it, and it was a tank! I miss that car!!!!! Lol I had the windows tinted, kept the small bull bar, full tuneup, and I straight piped it.

[@cfc1001001cfc]

Another great video Chris...looks like the bargains are long gone here in the Covid/Chip Shortage era...it seems even dicier now to get a vehicle at the right price, and then try to have a reasonable cost and availability of parts and repair beyond that.

[@hullinger]

So true my friend! I'm hearing from others that used car prices are supposed to start coming down again in the coming months. Hopefully once all the tax refund money gets spent things will return to normal again.

[@TheRetarp]

Those Tauruses seem nice but buying one is a gamble. Will it drive for 10 years or will the water pump fail on the drive home and destroy the engine? There is an uncommon 2.0L turbo powered Taurus (civ only) that seems like a better buy if you can find one.

[@davidtranmedia5112]

I'm now 29. Had my 1st baby at 18. Since then u have own 1st generation Sienna 2nd generation Sienna and 2 3rd generation Sienna. Best vehicle to own once you have more then 2 kids. I have 3. Comfortable in and out. Plenty of space. I will never go back. I have 7 other fast toys. But always good to have a van in the family.

[@B0xlife1]

Remember during Covid they couldn’t give those busses away , u were at the one auction that had tons of those types of buses and they were going for pennies on the dollar! Wow 20k?!? We shoulda teamed up and bought all those buses that were decent and hold em down then resell em now lol

[@jeremywentworth1833]

We haven't had in Europe since the 90s the Focus as a saloon they just didn't sell well . Id say for every 100 Hatchback's 1 saloon ( sedan ) would sell. Since they have never been offered . Powershift gearboxes have always been a problem but as most are manual over here in Europe its known if you do buy an Suto its powershift .

[@WJHandyDad]

those silver Tauruses are beautiful!

[@jetg2059]

Do you need a dealer license to bid on these cars

[@danieltarr1619]

Hey Chris, more videos please.

[@ERICWHITESIDENOGARGE]

Its funny you mention that.I bought my 06 Dodge Charger from Governor Bacon auction with no wheels, someone stole them ( I bought the car knowing it was missing them, I had another set ready to go on)

[@PanzerPlatform]

Right on Chris, I'd been waiting for a new upload so I could message you. I lasted a whole 6 hours on Facebook before I deleted my my account. Lol It was too overwhelming, and I couldn't figure out all the settings, and controls. There's so many good Panther groups on there. Is it just me, or is KZbin way easier to use, and navigate? -Chuck

[@WJHandyDad]

I want that 2012 Impala that was up first

[@02WIFE]

Those are fast

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Very cool - fun video to watch

[@mexicanspec]

Honda Rebels have never gone down in value. They bring what they sold for new.

[@pengerajin9677]

Where's it bro?

[@GlizzyPoppinz]

Are you selling that 1996 Buick still?

[@hullinger]

Thanks man for checking out the Buick video and yea, the car sold on Cars and Bids for something like $4500

[@brianoregan1216]

Hi do you know of any auctions in southern NH?

[@hullinger]

No sorry I don't but check out GovDeals to see if anything is near you.

[@jasonbailey4148]

love you chanel

[@andrewpoore7678]

Chris have you ever owned a pickup truck?

[@jasonbailey4148]

hello From Montreal Quebec canada

[@femionatola274]

Do you have Ford explorer Limited, your Address please

[@robertbryant379]

26k u can get a new Tahoe for not much more... Lol I bought a suburban 2014 from a government auction... Got it for 6500 132k miles

[@felixalfonso5703]

No more crown vicks?

[@pennyhelga3628]

Doesn't hurt to check for chewed wires causing check engine lights . Rats chewed three wires on my jeep .

[@IKhanNot]

I'm guessing the bidders who get the Focuses just don't know any better with regards to the transmissions.

[@paultaylor256]

They'll find out sooner or later!

[@kevink.2719]

Finally a new video welcome back

[@garymckee448]

Government auctions have went crazy in the last few years everything prices have went out of sight.

[@123ewq]

The motorcycles are all from the state motorcycle license courses

[@mrknoch]

Yay! Chris is back!

[@AdamAus85]

I can't believe folks buy the Ford Focus. I'd love to have the red dodge ram next to it though.

[@curtcoy4209]

S10 was 4wd👍

[@walidelzoul3826]

This is a public auction with these sold prices

[@harrisonmcgill2307]

The dodge ram Was a good deal.

[@mph5896]

Yup. If the underside was fairly clean of rust that truck was a steal.

[@hullinger]

I totally agree with you on the Dodge Ram. I was surprised nobody else bid it up any higher. That was the deal of the day.

[@earlmarsh2285]

I like the dodge 2500,and the ford f450

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 😀😀

[@carsarethereason7111]

$7700 for a ticking time bomb Focus. It boggles my mind.

[@1VaDude]

Great video......but I still think that you could be a stunt double for Jeff Bezos. 🤣

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Wonderful.

[@B0xlife1]

Lol I can’t believe that 2wd rusty sonoma went for 1600!!

[@maassauto]

He was mistaken, obviously a 4x4

[@robertvance1873]

I love the Taurus in the way they look but engines as for durability Nah!!!! After talking to actual police officers they want their Crown Victoria's back they get tired of dealing with pwr steering, Head gasket, transmission, and water pump failures when they need them the most. Same for Impala and transmission detonating like a bomb at high speed. Big Dodge Best Deal.

[@mph5896]

Those Ford 3.7l engines are actually a really solid engine. I have purchased a few with 20,000+ hours on them and still running strong. Water pumps are $ since they are timing chain driven. Cops don't care if the car breaks, they aren't fixing them. The newer police cars offer so much newer technology such as all wheel drive, decent traction control, more hp.

[@sccarguy8242]

The best cop cars were the 94-96 9C1 caprice. Way better handling then the Vic’s, and quicker too.

[@mph5896]

@@sccarguy8242 LT1 Caprices were fun. I thought they handled like a couch on wheels though. They sounded fast and would burn the tires off the cars. Mechanically they were pretty terrible. New body style 6l Caprice, Dodge Charger Hemi and the Ecoboost Explorers/Tauruses were a welcome change to the police car market for performance.

[@sccarguy8242]

@@mph5896 I was a used car dealer at the time and specialized in them. They were great, and with the exception of the optispark they were very stout. The crown Vic’s (at least of that time) were tail happy and handled like crap compared to the caprices. Some departments actually paid for full rebuilds on their 9c1 vs buying new Vic’s. The next Gen Vic’s were better but still slow composited to the 9C1’s

[@mph5896]

SCcarguy same here. I bought those cars by the truckload in late 90’s early 00’s. Couple Chevy dealers in the area “restored” them as you mentioned. I would get a $10-15k receipt of work done on some cars. They had their problems. Wiring in 90’s Gm was pretty bad. High amperage to switches burning them up along with the plugs. Exhaust manifold bolts breaking off, transmissions weren’t the greatest, steering components were garbage.

[@kevinduprey9326]

$5500 for plain jane 10 year old chrysler ? Prices are insane ...

[@Superta7]

I'm living in Poland and i always love the US cars. Unfortunately they end up in early 80's and became more like this Impala ... gross.

[@georgemartin1436]

Yeah...those Ford POWER-$HIT transmissions are not worth the risk.

[@chrispellicci6587]

I could cry, no more Crown Vic's 😢

[@namemcnamerton4249]

Blame cletus

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Thanks for sharing the information ! Please continue to keep Old Joe Biden in Delaware !!

[@roblabato]

LOve seeing this Time to Lose the Covid Beard Dude !!!