A Great Used Car Idea – Buy A Used Police Car
Here’s an idea. When you are out shopping for a used car, think about buying a used police car or city vehicle. In particular, used cop cars are well maintained because a city must have top of the line and powerful cars for their police force. Anything less is no acceptable. Example: a Crown Victoria is a popular model for police vehicles, Ford interceptors are too.
Usually when the thought of purchasing a previously owned and used police car crosses your mind, you envision a vehicle that has either been burnt out by overuse, or a speedy and slick black and white cruiser equipped with lights and sirens. People do not usually put thought into the fact that you can buy used police cars in ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ condition if you know where to get them. Auctions and car lots are the real reliable sources to buy a used cop car.
When it comes to hand selected used police cars by a seasoned professional, you will end up with a great driving car that is designed with heavy duty attributes and is also economical to maintain. Some have low miles and some have high miles and then miles all in between. The cars with higher miles are great too because of the maintenance that has been great for them for the entire life of the car.
If you come across a squad car like a Crown Vic that has been beaten up but in driveable condition, get it checked out by a good mechanic. The frequency of over used cop cars is minimal because they get great mechanical service by the city they were used in.
You think of sirens, lights and door decals that say “Protect and Serve,” when you think of a squad car. You would be wrong to make those judgments because they aren’t there when you look at on of these cars. You could see the black and white paint pattern Some people keep that, some buyers can afford a new paint job. Apart from that, on the surface, you can’t tell that a used police car has many upgrades that make it worth more than comparable vehicles. Example: heavy duty power steering and brake systems.
More and more people buy used squad cars since the upgrades like batteries, chassis, tires, radiators and so are built in and well maintained. It’s important to know that it is illegal for these cars to be sold with sirens and lights; in fact, it is illegal in most states.
If you are looking to have other drivers stay out of your way or get looks from other people, a used police car is just for you. But, you can tone down the “mean” look with a paint job or put a few fuzzy toy animals in the back window.
Do you wonder what happens to that spot light by the drivers door after the car is discharged form service? Well, it stays on because it is engineered to be built in and not removed. You would be hard pressed to remove it without damaging the vehicle.
Most municipalities, county agencies or state agencies have a strict ‘Fleet Maintenance Program’ that they are bound too. Police vehicles are not always easy to come by. You might wonder where to go about your search for a used police vehicle.
Do you have questions about buying a used police car or municipal vehicle? Please look at Used Police Cars that are for sale from John Johnson who provide you with answers buying used Police cars privately or from an experienced dealer. Call John Johnson at 800.778.3090. I bought a used police car, It’s great!
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