"This is for the guy who open-carries at his cousin's Bar Mitzvah" I died.

"If police drove Dodge Caravans, that's what you'd be buying" *Laughs in Montreal*

_"If it was such a nice car, you would have bought the Town Car."_ Grand Marquis: "Am I a Ford Escort to you?"

I think another factor in why people like the P-71 is that the Crown Vic is unmistakably an "old man's car" ... but the P-71 is like that old dude who knows karate, runs three miles every day, religiously has a shot of whiskey with his bacon and eggs breakfast; and you think he might've killed at a man in 'Nam with his bare hands but you're not going to dare to ask lest you get an honest answer.

"...How many kids were freaking out about having to use their one phone call to let their dad know they've disappointed him..." Jesus man, that hit hard....

The most recognized headlights in the US.

That intro... im dead.. PEOPLE THINK IMA COP PEOPLE THINK IMACOPPP

As someone who deals with the DC beltway in a Manual Fit... Help

A new stereotype to add to civilian P-71 owners is a complete lack of a sense of humor. These fucking comments, man.

The trunk is large enough to fit the bod--- bottles of soda!!!

all cop stuff aside, man this is a really sharp looking automobile.

Used police interceptor: The official car of blasting loud rap music through painfully awful speakers.

The official car of "Don't eyeball me boy!" and "lets sprinkle some crack on him and get outta here".

What people don't seem to get about Mr Regular is that these reviews aren't so much about the cars themselves as much as it is about the culture of the period, the societal context surrounding the car, and the people who bought and drive them. He said in his grand national video "go look at the endless review videos if you want to talk numbers". those plain Jane hp/tq/1/4mile/0-60/slolum review videos get very boring very quickly. All of these reviews are unique because every car has a different market, a different context and it's fun to go out and find people who drive these cars and come to realize Mr. Regular hit the nail on the head with who is driving them, or get a better understanding of why these cars are the way they are because of the period they were born into. I know people who own the Honda Oddessy, the eagle talon, the Subaru Impreza Sti, Honda del Sol, Saturn L Series from 2000, Ford F150 and his reviews all captured the people who drove their respective cars. it's uncanny how much a vehicle is a reflection of its owner.

This car summarized in 7 words : “Best Five Hundred Dollars I’ve Ever Spent”

Having lived my whole life in NoVA, RCR really hit the nail on the head with his description of driving around here

Whether you think it's a good engine or not, you have to admit that 4.6 sounds great at mid-high RPM.

Why am I watching the same episodes over and over again?

"the DC metro area, where tailgating is a past time" so true! LMAO

will last longer then half cars out here nowadays.

Where i live (Italy) it's illegal to own,build or drive a police spec car...we have alfa romeo 159,seat leon,bmw 3 series touring ( estate),fiat punto/panda/bravo and Lamborghini Gallardo for rapid action/transport body organs.

regular car reviews AND mighty car mods in one day 😝

MY FULLY ENGORGED AUTHORITY STICK

One of my favorite videos you’ve made. 8 minutes of you roasting me for buying an old police car. Thank you

The main reason people buy these 15 old year cars is that theyve been maintained very well. You can't easily find any other car with this mileage and price that has been maintained regularly.

The worst is when you see people driving around in ones that were black and white units with all their decals removed. Yes you got it cheap but if don't get a paint job you look sad and pathetic.

I have a 2001 P71. It originally was owned by an officer in Lexington Kentucky. Thankfully, the rear seats are not plastic, but the floor is. Great insulation, but way too slippery for me and others. I like my vehicle and his description of drivers is extremely accurate

8:30 The belt noise is because of no overrun clutch on the alternator! thumbs up if you had to look it up.

Dude at 8:25 probably thought he got clocked for speeding lol

My son and two friends were in a rollover collision in his P71 Vic (hit by a foreign driver). The car rolled three times shearing off the drivers side wheel and completely flattening the car. They sustained serious injuries but what saved their lives was the reenforced pillars on the car. After my son healed from his broken neck and leg , I bought him another one. Make fun of or say what you want these cars are the next best thing to a tank IMO.

Guy I work with bought one of these. Put rims on it and dropped a $5,000 sound system in it. Called it good.

Being an owner of a copped out P71....this is the most accurate review I have ever watched.

I have a 2000 P71 here in Sweden, so the "pretend cop"-argument doesn't apply here :D I have the car because I've always liked how it looks. It's also my very first car, people here usually get a Volvo as their first car but I wanted something special as my first car. I'm the only person in a great radius of my town who owns a Crown Vic.

They are big, comfortable, reliable, cheap and with decent performance. Around here taxi companies buy them, slap some black paint on them and drive the piss out of them.

I want one because it's a great daily. Buy it for 2k, lasts forever.

You're exactly right about how awful Fairfax and the Beltway are.

There's a reason police and taxi services have used this car forever. They are built good, and for the most part easy to work on.

These cars are pretty awesome though.

My first taste of RCR. I’m glad I found this video.

Even years later, I can hear this every time I see one of these or any other obviously former police car. Absolutely timeless.

His high pushes on through the power of Fink.

I am one of those guys but honestly, I really like the styling, durability and its reliability. As long as you don't impersonate a police officer which is a federal crime, it is totally acceptable to own a police interceptor. All in all, what better car can you get for $2k??

The PI's handle way better, they're faster, they look better, they don't look like grandpa's car, they are the best panther platforms out there (except for the Marauder that is).

ever since i was little I've always wanted to fly to the US, buy one of these things and tour around the country with it, then just sell it before i come home to australia. would be fuckin awesome

Amateur Judge Dredd starter kit lol.

I want to import one to Australia. Such a stunning yet simple design on this car.

A buddy of mine had one of these in college. All black, black steel wheels with chrome centers, still had the front push bar, spotlights still worked, and at the time in the state of Indiana, you could order black “D.A.R.E.” plates, which of course he did. Add tint that was legal, but just dark enough to obscure your identity and a legit CB and antenna (and yes, it worked) and you were in like Flynn. Yes, it was a ragged out ex-cop car with no carpet, but there is such a feeling of power knowing that you could drive as fast as you wanted with ZERO chance of getting pulled over. It’s also hysterical finding drunk freshmen walking on the sidewalk at 3AM, hitting them with the spotlight and watching them scatter like a gun went off.

I own two of these. I'm not even mad, this review is amazing.

8:25 - 8:34 sounds like every vehicle pursuit ever on Cops.

I actually want one of these for a number of reasons. 1. fuel mileage is pretty damn good for a v8 2. they are pretty damn cheap 3. the interior in most of them is immaculate and nice 4. great trunk space for all the dead bod...i mean luggage for long trips 5. V8 POWER!!!!!!! literally the fact that people may mistake me for a cop is a nice bonus...but certainly no where near a good reason as to why I want one.

"This is for the guy who open-carries at his cousin's Bar Mitzvah" 💀🔥🔥🔥

Who doesn’t want to look like cop? You have the power and authority to push people around with intimidation.

My crown Vic is black with tinted windows and two Spotlights and CB antennas and a push bar bumper nobody ever screws with me

karma police. I see what you did there.

P-71 Crown Victoria: the official car of me loudly yelling “fucking fed” every time I pass one.

"There's only one reason why you buy the P71 Interceptor: It's because you wanna look like a cop. It's because you wanna look like a cop. It's because you wanna look like a cop. It's because you wanna look like a cop. You wanna look like a cop, you like it, you like it, you like it, you like it, you like it" I'd buy a P71 interceptor because it's literally the cheapest drift missile on the market. Would you rather buy a $2000 Crown Vic, learn how to drift with it, and if you crash it no big deal? Or would you like a $9000 Mazda Miata or BMW where if you crash it, you'd have to bust your ass for five MORE years to even have a chance at finding one on your budget?

the Crown is the best. admit it

How about, instead of wanting to look like a cop or getting these just for the reason they're what cops drive, I've always wanted a Crown Vic because I love the way they look? I'm mean, come one, I'm a Chevy fan but I love these cars, they're the only cars left that "look" like real cars, not every other wedge, prius shaped thing. This thing has a hood, cab, and trunk. When I picture a car, this things shape, it's silhouette is what I picture, the Crown Vic specifically. I still want one of these. If I could find a regular civilian model, sure, but these are everywhere and constantly being auctioned off for near dirt cheap.

I love these reviews because for us owners they keep us humble

I know you may never see this Roman, but that karma police cover sounded amazing.

Actually, there's one other reason to buy a Ford Crown Vic P71 Police Interceptor; You like some of the features that they've got as opposed to the standard Ford Crown Vics of that period. Furthermore, the NYPD has Nissan Altimas as cop cars, of all things. I still prefer the Crown Vic.

2:19 He does realize Police did have some Caravans, right (at least in Canada)? And he didn't mention enough how solid a car it is. I've driven one. It's great. I knew all about it except for the 1-2 inch raise for curbs. It has a 252 hp V8 that is actually pretty peppy and can get 20.5 mpg combined CTY/HWY (tested). Not that bad really for a 4,300 lbs, full-chassis car. It's also safer than a locomotive, more reliable than a Jeep Wrangler, and pretty damn roomy. In terms of daily use functions, it has very little downside.

The Crown Victoria P71 is the most iconic vehicle in history. No other vehicle in law enforcement history has been trucking on for 40+ years and 12 years after they discontinued it. In NJ we still have 2004 vics in service and the rust hasn't even got to them yet

This got SO real SO QUICK I'm surprised you didn't retire immediately after making it. Surprised, and pleased!

The first minute and a half of this video is just pure magic

So a bit of back story: I do automotive videography and photography and I currently own a Stage 3 Focus ST. I wanted a daily driver and I happened to find a black P71 with the light bar, push bar, spotlight, everything. Even the computer inside and the PA still works! So I bought that since it makes appearances in my videos, works great to block off parts of deserted roads for shoots, and I parked it on the side of the road when working with models next to cars so other drivers stay extra safe when driving by. It's great, but whenever I'm just driving around and I notice someone driving exactly the speed limit and constantly looking over at me, I get on the PA and say "don't worry, I'm not a cop". I've been trying to find some magnetic decals for the sides that say "movie car" or something so people don't think I'm a cop all the time. However it is nice not getting cut off or tailgated in traffic

Now I want one.... god damn it I DIDN'T WANT ONE BEFORE NOW BUT THIS VIDEO MADE ME!!! UUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHHTHORITY

00:00 to 1:44 best intro Ever! you put into words how I feel when you see Asshats driving this thing.

There's a guy in the car group that I'm apart of who has a similar P-71 only it's white and has a pushbar. For a while he had a decal that said "Booty Patrol" on the side but he took it off for some unknown reason.

"...the guy who open carries at his cousin's bar mitzvah." Died. There are a few small benefits to these in terms of reliability, as they typically have larger rads and such, plus one huge benefit is that they usually also have an aluminum drive shaft.

Now that I own a crown Vic I love this video more than ever. I'm playing the audio through my radio as I work on it. I don't want airbag suspension, I have 32s on my battle car

P71, the official car of Rorshach monologues.

I think Mr. Regular was actually jacking it for that part in the beginning. Seemed too real.

As an owner of a black P74 LX Sport (The Prototype Mercury Maurader) I do everything in my power to AVOID trying to look like a cop. Everyone always gets excited and say how I need an Interceptor badge or black steelie rims and I always refuse. I'd rather be confused for a cheapo Uber driver than a cop because, as any Crown Vic owner may tell you, the cop thing gets old super fast. People don't mess with you, but they also freak out and act weird around you so you better get used to changing lanes to pass as everyone slows to 65 as soon as they see the headlights (a good reason to get ghetto aftermarket projectors). I bought mine because it was dirt cheap, in great condition, and the LX Sport is fun to throw around. Its a great land boat and sure, I could have bought a Town Car but you really want a '97 and those are rare unless you're into grandma champagne gold or Lion's Club Silver-blue. It's a great review as always and you're right, most people who buy a P71 SPECIFICALLY want to play cops and robbers,

Best car review I've seen in a long time. Great job!

LOL This is such a good video!!! Mr. Regular's humor is well on point as always.. And expected. I also used to own a p71, so many humorous observations completely accurate!!!

I wish these things came with a manual gearbox. I've seen some conversions, and they made me drool with lust.

The karma police cover 😍

I knew he was going to crap allllllll over the fact that people buy these for false sensation of a power trip. Well done sir! Laughed my way through the whole vid.

I had the Chevy 9C1 (1994) - courtesy of LAPD auction - when I bought it, it had a pool of dried blood on the floor, a shotgun shell, a small caliber bullet in glove compartment and a half lasagna - about 3 months old. But I knew I got into something special when driving home on the freeway, the six-lane LA traffic kept 300 yards following distance. The car had insane power - under and above the hood.

in a situation like this you can only think in metaphors

Police in Texas drive Camaros and Mustangs now. :/

Watching this video in 2022 where almost all the crown vics are no longer used by police around me is wierd. It feels odd to say that I don't think twice seeing a crown Vic in the rear view anymore.

Bought my p71 in late 2021 and it’s been a rock. Driven it across country, across Texas dozens of times, used it as a stunt practice mule and competed (well) in amateur Rallycross racing. Great machines to master car control.

This review... friggin A+ man

For a non-american, this looks like a regular 90s/early 2000 sedan. I might even call it a sleeper (because of the quick-ish nature of this car). I wouldn't notice it in traffic.

"...the guy who open-carries at his cousin's Bar Mitzvah" He says it like it's a bad thing...

one of the most weirdly informative videos I have come across on youtube. I love it. Subscribed

I like the styling... lol

I have an '09 crown vic and just bought a 22inch decal that says NOT A COP. But its a fun RWD car

I've found the best youtube channel. No need to search for something to fill the void of emptiness inside of me anymore.

"Is he 3 days from retirement?" I'm crying 🤣

But the police charger is awesome

haha I own a p71 and this is hilarious but I bought mine because it came with a turbo kit on it already. Wasn't till afterwards I fell in love with the panther platform. Now I want to swap the kit over to a town car for luxury. But honestly a p71 for under 2 grand is a legit vehicle and I can't think of another car that will last as long for that cheap.

I’m about to buy one

i seen two guys in crown vics chasing eachother through my streets and now i want one

theres police dodge caravans where i live

This review was perfect and further lamented my choice to snag a panther chassis as my first car. Edit: I just got an 07 for 700$ and I am absolutely infatuated. Edit x2: bought a second one for 500 dollhairs

Watching this on an rcr binge this is probably the best rcr intro ever

I can’t get over the fact that you were driving in my neighborhood in this video