I own a 2008 P71 interceptor Titanium gray color and I love it to death! Its the best car I've ever owned. Cops always wave hi at me, and people in public love to stare as I driver pass them,lol. Its a reliable, fast cheap car to fix. I plan to driver this P71 to the ground.

I don’t care what anyone says. The p71 is the greatest car ever made. Period. They are just jealous with their overpriced wussy cars. The Crown Victoria rules.

fun fact, the Kevlar doors are an optional feature from 2006-2011. Not many departments paid for it. Mine is a 2001 outfitted with Kevlar after market by my county. My SAP was an investigator car used by the sheriff's office for 14 years. I've never driven a more wonderful car.

I own a 2011 Crown Vic Police, and I use it for a Taxi-Cab. It had 157,000 km when I bought it, and now reads 300,000 km. Overall it has been a good and reliable car for that purpose.

my 2003 had the light control module go out. It was $500 to repair. quite to my surprise, Ford sent me a check a few months later to cover the full cost.

I bought a 2009 police interceptor as well and it's been nothing but fun for the 6 or 7 months I've owned it.

Im in highschool and have close to no knowledge about cars, but from the videos I have seen and going on ebay I think crown victoria is the move

Thank you for your informed history of the CVPI. Your elucidation was appreciated as well as your excellent audio & oration. It is a welcome relief from listening to people who mumble, interject "ums" & Ahs" , & basically speak as though English was their 4th language. WELL DONE !!

The Marauder is the performance version of the Grand Marquis not the Crown Victoria

Just finally got one. A 2011, the last year for these wicked cars. Loved this and thank you. Just subbed.

Thank You So Much For This Video! My LCM On My 2004 CVPI Has Been Acting Up For Months And Due To Your Video I Found Out There's A Recall To Fix The Problem. Not Only Am I Getting It Fixed Next Week, But You Saved Me Nearly $200.

Absolutely great review! Learned a lot of what I needed to know, thank you

Police interceptor 💕💞💕💞 My dream Car... 😍

Well made review, definitely the most formal and informative compared to the others on here. Currently looking for one to get as a daily!!

This was the best Police Interceptor vid I've watched. Thank you.

I’m going to buy a very clean 2009 cvpi with 44K miles.

Really enjoyed discovering your video. Your knowledge of these great cars is impressive and your presentation is ENTIRELY smooth and professional without umms, uhhs, or other distractions. I've subscribed to your channel. That black PI with the bars up front is one mean looking machine. I'd definitely have either one of these or the dark titanium. And the lines are such a great combination of lithe and muscular with genuine Detroit Iron guts and grunt.

I love 99 p71. . Had it for a couple of months its has being awesome car so far. So spacious

I'll add one other thing, and then I'll shut up: Why my sudden comments on an almost two year old video? Because you can add me to the long list of people who have added their names to the proud ownership of these wonderful cars. Monday, July 22, 2019: Got a 2011 Ford CV P7B PI; from Sacramento, CA. Black, steelies, no spots, no push bar-- though I plan to change the latter to a yes in the next week or so. Born on date: Fri, August 19, 2011 (Car built 27 days before the last Vic was built on Thu, Sept. 15, 2011).

That ending was fucking hilarious 😂 beautiful car, beautiful job! 😍

I got a 2004 crown vic p71 for 1000 is a BEAST !!

for the Crown Vic Police Interceptors there was a package called Street Appearance Package... not Special Appearance Package... the Crown Victorias was first introduced in the mid 50's as a 2 door but in 78 or 78 Ford brought them back as a sedan until 2011...

Love p71s . It’s basically a blank canvas you can customize. It will look sexy as a off road, hot rod, or show car! So many possibilities. And it has a v8!

In 2001 I bought a brand new all black CVPI. Don't know the full details why it didn't go to the police dept with all the other CVPI's they had parked in the back lot at the time but all the Ford dealer could tell me was the dealership received one car too many. The police dept received all the new CVPI's under their contract and couldn't take the extra one so the dealer was left with one extra car and they offer it for sale hoping someone would buy it. I happened to be in the market for my first brand new Crown Vic, never thinking I would be able to buy a brand spanking new CVPI so I was ready to buy and was more than happy to take it off their hands. It had the nicer interior like the top brass tends to drive so it wasn't just a bare-bones police car. I drove that car about 7 years before trading it on a beautiful top-end Grand Marquis but that CVPI was THE best car I've ever owned and never had a single problem with it apart from periodically replacing tires, brakes, belts, oil, filters, wiper blades, etc... basically all the things that eventually wear out on their own. That car was a one-time deal and I was happy it all came together the way it did.

Actually that platform was first rolled out in 98' i owned a 00' interceptor for a few years and it was always dependable and wouldn't leave me stranded. It might not have had the 250+hp as the 04 and up have but it definitely had way more than enough balls when you hit the gas

Outstanding presentation ! Used to drive old Dodge/Chyrsler cop cars. had a '91 Crown Vic USPS Police mail truck escort car, and since 2007 have owned and been daily driving an '04 CVPI from Pa. Everything you related has been my experience with the car, its for work and 'on duty' not comfort and pleasure. One thing not mentioned in your video. There was a Ford recall for the wheels, for a slow air leak defect. I remedied this by seeing the used car lot where I bought the car, purchased 5 new spares from the '06 cars then on sale for $100/each and trading in my wheels and tires to be replacements for the inventory on the lot. Win-Win. Highly recommended to get one of these, Happy Motoring.!*(:>)}

I’ve owned my 2005 p71 for 4 years now and have no regrets. Reliable and inexpensive to maintain. It has now 160k miles and am now looking for another one for backup. I drive it like the old man I am and the wife also likes it. The paint is the only negative on it which was a typical issue.

thanks for the technical review and historical perspective... there's so much stigma surrounding this vehicle that's its hard to sort through the bullshit just as a true motorhead if i have one bit of criticism... it would have been nice to go through any model changes over the decade range this review is for... i want to have one of these when i get extra garage space... but i dont want to get stuck with a hunk of junk, there so many of them, i need an in depth buyers guide

I love my Vickys, I have a 2004 LX and just got the last 2011 State Interceptor for only $4500! The best highway car on the road. And did you notice the dual exhaust rumble in the video :)

That package you were speaking of (that it was before he put the police looking rims and push bar) is actually called the 'Civilian Appearance Package' It normally consists of full coverage yet conservative hubcaps,a chrome grill and exterior trim,no spotlights,pushbar,or externally visible lights,markings,or antennas. Also that car nor will any of the cars after 2003 could ever go over 125 to 130 mph unless they were reprogrammed for US Marshal Service and some Military use where transcontinental(regularly traveling the distances of several states or cross county). +/-

Haven't seen a P71 in Police use for almost five years, anyone getting worried about one of these in their rear view has been living under a rock

The introduction looks nice it looks like it could work for a commercial to promote the Grand Marquis

P72 undercover option, with the split bench seat up front. P71 package would have the front bucket seats to allow for the aftermarket console holding radios and light controls. 👍

Where can I find/install the radio you have?

my 2003 has 318,000 miles on it, great video.

Drink a shot everytime you here "None The Less". None the less, awesome review :)

The light control module is a recall for the crown vic from the 03 to 05. If you take it to a ford dealer ship they will fix it for FREE!!

What push bar do you have? I just got a 2008 Vic yesterday and I'm looking for a push bar.

Gorgeous car, interesting video... although a couple points have me somewhat confused. At 0:54 you say the Police Interceptor was introduced in 1999. I have a '98 Vic and all my documentation says it's one of those... from the P71 on the V.I.N. plate, to the words "Police Interceptor" printed on both the title & my insurance cards. 2nd: at about 5:44 you mentioned something about body on frame design of the police interceptor. I'm pretty sure all Vics were made that way. Something of a legacy design from the first LTD Vics of the 1970's. Plus, it would've been too expensive for Ford to redesign the civilian Vic into a Unibody type car. I can't imagine the logistical nightmare of needing 2 factories to build such different versions of one car.

That looks really good with the screen in it. How much did it cost to customize that front dash?

In my 20s, I was into BMWs. In my 30s, I was into Mercedes and Porsches. In my 40s, I was into Jaguars and Maserati. I hit 50 now, and I bought 2011 Police Interceptor just out of nowhere from watching some random youtube videos. I still have my Mazi, Jag and Boxster, but this CVPI is my favorite daily and I cant get enough of it. My wife told me a neighbor came by and asked if everything was all right because they saw cop car on our driveway. This is all part of fun having CVPI. Not that I wanna be a cop pretender, but I cant deny there is some fun factor in it. It has 128,000 miles but mine is super clean in and out and i just love it. I will keep it as long as I am able to drive.

Man, I really don't want to get rid of my Firebird, but If I do... Straight into one of these, I go.

Just bought one yesterday! Under $1700 2004 best year!!!!

I just bought a 2010 police interceptor. I LOVE IT! Mine is a sheriff's car. I picked mine up for 1500 dollars. It has 100100 miles on it. It's a champ.

I've got a 2005 the last of 4 that I bought from an auction here in W. P. B I bought a block of 4 for 1100.00 each. Three where in better shape and I sold those after paint, but this last one needed slot but now I'm bout done. Got my money back and then a bunch 👍

With Ford stopping the Crown Victoria, it is the whole Chevy Caprice situation from the 90s again.

i currently have a nice impala but i would like to buy one of these crown vics for my next car after watching your video. sounds like a high quality car. whats the gas mileage it gets?

This car - is my dream. Realy! I'l buy it in future!

very good vid dude

are those aftermarket seats? they are in such good condition! where did you get those from?

Built right here in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

Crown vic we love you!

I own a white 2001 ford crown victoria p71, actually this is my second bought one, I used to have a 1999 model that I bought first back in 2016, I ended up selling the 1999 ford crown victoria p71 for $500 last year but I kept my 2001, great driving automobiles😊❤👍

It's nice to see young men (well I assume the author of the video is younger than me?-- maybe a millennial maybe younger?... I can't really tell... it's not that important) who appreciate traditional RWD body on frame large American sedans; and not just the 70+ year old set that remembers these in the 50's and 60's. Though I have seen an interesting trend as of late: Older people in their 70's embracing the Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf, and Chevy Spark... while it's the younger folk finding solace in the larger cars of yesteryear. What an ironic flipping of the boat (so to speak)… but I'm happy to see it, and I'll take it for what it is. In a world where 20 and 30-something city hipsters cast an angry glare at older cars that are "wrecking the planet" (those are their words... not mine); it is refreshing to see other youngsters taking the opposite stand. Good! We need people like that... and lots of them where we can find them. I salute you.

Having the push bar makes the car look so much better.

Not many departments have these but a lot of inner city places use them because they're so indestructible

Hell yeah crown vic!

Just bought a 09 crown vic p71 he was asking 5k got him down to 3. 600 Has 130k miles and like new on the inside. So far so good

What radio do you have in there?

Great video.

thanks for sharing

Nice car. Thumbs up liked for you.

Good video, I have a Grand Marquis.

Hopefully these cars are still around at a good price when I’m older

Was 1997 ->>> 1998 the change cusp where the Crown Vic went from the elongated horizontal taillights, to the cat ear taillights? I like the cat ear look much better. And the grille better too.

Any body know the codes on the vin for th e different rear gear ratios

When buying a crown vic that is being represented as a PI if you have any doubt just reference the VIN #. It will tell you depending on the year of the car if its a P71 or P72

Its an all around good car, its tough, its simple, it has muscle, its not too fast neither is it too slow either, its a classic its roomy and reliable, only drawback its a big car so sometimes parking sucks.

BEST family owned vehicle ever made...for under $4k you can get an incredible ride...let the kids bounce around, go on vacation and let the wife over pack (no problem trunk is massive) ...get the roll bar and external lights and people will get out of your way the entire trip! Find a detective model with lower idle hours...

Very nice video but there are difference between the 4.6 in the mustang and vic. One for example in 2005+ the mustang was 3v the vic remained 2v

Note too, the Taurus & Explorer POLICE packages that replaced the P71 CVPI, did good with the 3.7L V6 but not the EcoBoost 3.5L V6 option. The newer models however, ALL had water pump failures, and transmission issues at around 40,000 miles, especially the EcoBoost units that shredded the transmissions. Not a great idea, as also the turbos on the EcoBoost engines could also be prone to failure. Ford SHOULD bring the Crown Victoria back with a stronger transmission and rearend setup from a Mustang using the Coyote 5.OL V8 as a standard engine, and the 3.3L V6 as the optional. STILL the best patrol cars EVER built in the past 30 years.

can they take a trailer hitch easy ?

CVPI! RULES!

Street appearance package, not special appearance. I drive one myself, but I've never seen one with a push bumper and center caps. Kinda takes away from the unmarked look

Where can I get a crown Vic

Actually the 4.6 was offered in the crown Victoria before the mustang it was introduced in 93 or 94 I believe

love it ifa wagon !

Nice car!

I would black out that chrome, nice car bro.

I own a 2004 CVPI and a 2005 CVPI and my daily driver is a 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate Edition

I bought mine for 1k transmission was bad, i fixed it and its been the best daily driver ever.

Is this a real p71? I noticed there is no dual exhaust...

My 2006 Crown Vic came without interior controls for the rear doors or windows. Where can I buy those parts?

The last badass car ever made in America...PERIOD. I hate the way new cars are made. The Crown Vic was introduced in 1955 as the Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria. It ended up disappearing from the line in the 1960s and lowkey was tagging itself onto the Ford LTD until 1981 when the car was brought back out of retirement. In 1992, Ford made the Crown Vic THE car made for police use and didnt really hit the streets until 1993. Unfortunately the car was discontinued in 2011. As a proud owner of 2005 CVPI, this is a greatly made video!

Who can’t not like this song and car?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the ballistic door panels only come in the 2010 and 2011 versions.

Parts are also available in F150 trucks.

The Crown Victoria is a great all around vehicle. The current Vic that I drive is number 8 for me. Nice review but unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation here.

I’m on my second one. I have an 07 which I’m going pass on to my son. I just got a 2011 with just 2000 miles!

Do any of the P71 have posi or limited ?

I saw once an installtion video where they turn a Mercury Grand Marquis is turned into an undercover car.

Most used CVPIs were mostly used for drive-throughs at Dunkin Donuts & Krispy Kreme

Love mine 97 crown vic fast car an its nice wen people move over to lol

Your incorrect. SAP is Street Appearance Pkg

kevlar panels were optional from 2006 on, not all interceptors have them. Those with the 355 rear end are governed down to 118 mph, those with the 327 rear end 120.

what's the gas mileage per tank on these city+highway?

Where do you get one in Pennsylvania?

I had to stop the video to add, the top speed of this car is programed at 129 mph, If I heard right, not 140. I live in Texas, and there is not a lot of highways to drive over a hundred. Add a light bar and other equipment, and you are lucky to get 120 mph out of it. Still a great car. Another thing you mention, if you are buying it to look like a police officer, you might want to check to see how many officers are being gunned down every week. May want to rethink that aspect.

Only bad thing is that the intake manifold cracks on CVPI’s and are expensive to repair. Unfortunately they were made of plastic. Other than that they are a beast. Owner 2005 CVPI 197,000 on her.

is that Claude from GTA?