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Why did you get a Police Interceptor?
Simple answer: I've always wanted one. I have had an affinity for law enforcement as long
as I can remember, and the car was always a part of that. Its also, for me, a way of
showing American pride.
Long answer: They are great cars! Made for heavy-duty, high-performance use, they have
a rear-wheel drive V8 with a body-on-frame construction that's higher quality than most of
the vehicles available today. The car is designed to allow easy access to all parts to help
police fleet mechanics get their work done fast so these cars can be on the streets, keeping
America safer. That means that they are super-convenient for everyday Do-It-Yourselfers
and make excellent project performance cars. Plus, they are cheap, and there's no shortage
of parts! For more information on the car, do a search online, or start here: Wikipedia's entry
on Police Interceptors. You can also check out this informational video.
You're an environmentalist. Why drive a high-performance V8 whale?
Background: It is true that Police Interceptors generally get fewer miles to the gallon than
their civilian counterparts and other run-of-the-mill cars. They idle at a slightly higher RPM to
keep electronics working, and they are made to outrun other cars. However, a properly
maintained CVPI can get the same fuel mileage as any average car. Modifying the air flow
(high-flow intake and exhaust, forced induction intake, etc) can improve fuel efficiency.
Some owners say that their Police Interceptor modified to use civilian Crown Victoria gears
can get in the area of 30mpg average. Of course, those who modify to heavy-duty racing
gears have reported as low as 10mpg average.
Personally: Crown Victoria Police Interceptors are widely available and, thanks to their
easy-to-work-on design, they allow owners to help reduce landfill waste. Most of the
replacement parts I've bought have been previously used, for example. Additionally, the car
I purchased was not in optimum driving condition when I first got it. It's my belief that buying
the car was an environmentally-friendly move because I have improved the fuel efficiency
and emissions levels significantly, preventing environmental harm that could have happened
if the vehicle had been purchased by a less environmentally-friendly driver.
Simple answer: I've always wanted one. I have had an affinity for law enforcement as long
as I can remember, and the car was always a part of that. Its also, for me, a way of
showing American pride.
Long answer: They are great cars! Made for heavy-duty, high-performance use, they have
a rear-wheel drive V8 with a body-on-frame construction that's higher quality than most of
the vehicles available today. The car is designed to allow easy access to all parts to help
police fleet mechanics get their work done fast so these cars can be on the streets, keeping
America safer. That means that they are super-convenient for everyday Do-It-Yourselfers
and make excellent project performance cars. Plus, they are cheap, and there's no shortage
of parts! For more information on the car, do a search online, or start here: Wikipedia's entry
on Police Interceptors. You can also check out this informational video.
You're an environmentalist. Why drive a high-performance V8 whale?
Background: It is true that Police Interceptors generally get fewer miles to the gallon than
their civilian counterparts and other run-of-the-mill cars. They idle at a slightly higher RPM to
keep electronics working, and they are made to outrun other cars. However, a properly
maintained CVPI can get the same fuel mileage as any average car. Modifying the air flow
(high-flow intake and exhaust, forced induction intake, etc) can improve fuel efficiency.
Some owners say that their Police Interceptor modified to use civilian Crown Victoria gears
can get in the area of 30mpg average. Of course, those who modify to heavy-duty racing
gears have reported as low as 10mpg average.
Personally: Crown Victoria Police Interceptors are widely available and, thanks to their
easy-to-work-on design, they allow owners to help reduce landfill waste. Most of the
replacement parts I've bought have been previously used, for example. Additionally, the car
I purchased was not in optimum driving condition when I first got it. It's my belief that buying
the car was an environmentally-friendly move because I have improved the fuel efficiency
and emissions levels significantly, preventing environmental harm that could have happened
if the vehicle had been purchased by a less environmentally-friendly driver.
