My dad has an 06 F-150 with the 5.4 V8 and he hasn’t had any major issues during his 7 years of ownership. They can be good reliable motors when properly maintained (huge emphasis on that). If you can find one that’s fleet maintained or has good service records, don’t hesitate buying it!
Congrats! Looking forward to hearing more about the Charger. I've been interested in those in police spec now that they're coming onto the market. Some of the most bad ass looking cop cars in decades!
Hey there Brad. Thanks bud for checking out today's auction video. Appreciate that and I totally agree with you about how cool those Chargers look. I'm excited to pick it up next week!
Another great video from Mr. East Coast Classics appreciate the insight into the used police/fleet vehicles auction it's incredible, happy for you I'm sure that new charger is a lot of fun to drive
Me too man, I love the look of the current Chargers too. 'm looking forward to getting that sweet thing home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
Ahhhhhh the bread and butter of your channel !!! Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the other stuff too / but I really enjoy the surplus auction !! Thanks for sharing !!
Haha, thanks man for the comment. I appreciate hearing what you said about the auction videos. That really does help me understand what folks like. Glad you're watching too. Thanks!
I’ve got 160,000 miles on my 5.4 Triton 3 valve. 05 F150 with original engine. I expect it to go for a long time yet. It’s been pretty much reliable. I’ve only had to make a few repairs over the years. The biggest issue with them is that people don’t maintain them properly. I would imagine a police version would be very well maintained.
Great video. The Charger Police Cars always go for top dollar. I am always surprised at just how much some of these cars sell for. Can't wait for additional content on your Charger
Always enjoy your videos, great content, its cool that your state is allowing bidders to inspect the cars, unlike my state Illinois which is only selling cars based upon pictures and vague descriptions. And what's shocking is people are spending big money. Enjoy the Charger.
The Charger Pursuit (especially 2015+) have THE BEST interior creature comforts that you can get on a police package, compared to Ford and Chevy. Touchscreen radio, Smart key access, pushbutton start, bluetooth, leather-wrapped steering wheel, etc and all standard equipment. It's nice that one has the admin style full length center console too! The 12.1'' touchscreen was only an option for around $2,200. I've had two Chargers, both civilian models but always wanted a Pursuit model. Currently have a 2018 Charger R/T and they're great cars! Congrats on the buy and can't wait for your full review on it!
@@kmorton54 yep, and most of the ones I'm seeing they've driven them 150k-200k miles. I miss the days when you could buy a 100k mile Vic for $2k at auction
5.4 3 valves have issues but I see many in my shop with 250k miles and never any cam chains or cam phasers and they are rattle free when started after over night rest.
I had a ‘16 Charger. Quick. Handles great. You’ll have fun with it. But I had no problem walking away from the lease. Brake squeal, interior panels falling off. But it was fun while it lasted.
I enjoy seeing my dream car you seem to find easily. A Lincoln town car! I learned to drive on my father's Mark IV, 1977 yr graduated. I want one now! They do have that heavy front door. It I could get a town car I would be super happy as I need the clouds ride due to body pain. If you ever find one you need to sell let me know! Also, the go pro is doing great for you, plus you are hands free. 😉 I will be checking your site. Take care.
Hey Chris....."northsea Blue" forever :-) I recognize this colour :-) Thanks for sharing your walkaround at the state surplus Auction. Regards. Frank (By the way: the shore of the "northsea" is only 200 miles away from my home...thats the reason i like the "northsea blue" also)
@@moonbeamskies3346 you make a good point. Of course the coyote 5.0 is now an option along with the proven eco boost power plants. That said, I can’t fault Ford for trying to be innovative with the Triton family. Unfortunately, R&D is sometimes done at the consumer’s expense when there isn’t sufficient time to vet new designs. GM isn’t exempt either. Piston slap, exhaust rumble from the early vortec’s along with excessive oil consumption from loosely tuned valve specs and East Coast’s favorite; dod. GM is doing well, I think, with the mature ecotec’s as is Ford with its platforms. 5.0 and the 5.8 are great engines.
I'm looking forward to getting that Charger home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
the 5.4 ended in 2012 in the expadition i have a 2014 exactly as the one in the video (torador red) its a 5L cyotie V8 its a very comfortable SUV and is currently a traffic control and roadside assistance/recovery support vehicle does a great job especially the 4x4 its a beastly off road recovery vehicle
I don't blame you. GM is in my blood, but its a love/hate relationship. MY mothers last car was an 09 Malibu. Bought it from the government with 60k. She drove it for 5 years and 50k. It was reliable, BUT I had to repair it ALOT. 4 cylinder, timing chain, VVT solenoids, throttle body, brake switch wiring, plus normal matinence. I pushed her into a new CRV last year and she loves it.
Congrats on the Charger. In regards to that 8.4" screen, the best part about that upgrade is that the radio and screen are all one piece. Plug and play.
Where is this auction located? I live in Maryland and it’s hard to find cars like this in this good a shape. Any wya you can help me out? I’m looking for a daily
That's awesome man and I appreciate you sharing that. And as always, thanks for joining along too. Not sure on the next auction date but I'll be looking out for it.
Curious.. we just bought a Tahoe that was a PPV.. Doesn't have a console. Seen you had one in your tahoe. Will any console for the year of the vehicle fit it or do you have to do something special?
Hey Chris. Liked the Crown Vic. You're seeing less of them on the road. I have an 07 Marquis GS with only 68 K. Has been a great car so far. Its my fourth Marquis. I'm hoping she'll hold up for a while. Have been holding out on a plug change as I heard they are a pain in the butt to replace. Two real sore spots: It is like riding a greased pig in the winter and if the blend door actuator needs replaced, it's a major ordeal.
Congrats on the Charger!! Excited to see what you do with it! I’ve had my Charger Pursuit for almost 4 years and it’s been one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Super fun car, very reliable for me. And that 5.7 Hemi is plentyyy powerful. 10/10 will buy another...or just keep the one I got.
Always enjoy these videos! I was in a brand new rented Toyota 4Runner this week and it immediately made me think of a Jeep Cherokee (I was actually trying to remember what the inside of the Jeep looked like - so this was a treat). There's a lot of similarities when it comes to how simple both are. Looking at that CVPI makes me appreciate mine even more - glad I'm keeping it inside my workshop now - that rust on the auction car was hard to look at. I'm curious how you like the Charger. FHP sells a ton of them down here, but they are in way worse condition - they love hitting the tan with the black paint (rattle can or dirty roller) and they usually have 150K+ miles on them with some closer to 200K - even in that condition they sell around $6-7K for the newer body style like yours. I do notice that many are listed as "noisy engine" so make sure you check it over really good. Great video as always!
I'm excited to get that Charger home and see what she's like. The Caprice did sell and the new owner drove from Rochester, NY to Delaware to pick her up yesterday (Friday). He got home late last night and texted me saying everything went great and she drove really good.
The 3 valve mod motor after 2010 had redesigned 1 pc spark plugs so no longer a problem. Cam phasers still a big question mark. If they weren't meticulous with maintenance, they could be trouble ... and NOT cheap.
How can I get to look at these? Is the price on them firm? Never mind I didn't see any I would want to buy for the price while you were walking around.
Great video as usual! Looking forward to seeing the charger! FYI those expeditions are great vehicles. Yeah those 5.4s had problems but the last year run should be fine. Got a buddy with a explorer with the 5.4 with 275k no issues running well. Did plugs on it without issue. It's a 2005 model. They are hit and miss but I'd assume by that last year most of the issues fixed. They are in demand, that big style and v8 was a dying breed. That's why it went for so much, why didn't you start it?
Yeah, I really liked that Expedition. I was super surprised by just how nice that thing was both inside and out. I'm convinced it came from a fire department given just how well cared for it looked. That's just what they do, you know. Here in Delaware there is an annual competition amongst the different fire departments in the state and one of the events is a 'show and shine'. And you're right about that Expedition being the last of the breed. Big V8, less electronic gizmos than newer SUV's, a great look.... I just didn't spend much more time with it, and start it, with all the bad news I've read about the engine. That's what really kept me away from it.
@@hullinger could you find me a crown vic in that color BLUE too purchase? I really want one but need your crown vic experience/ knowledge in finding a decent one
'm looking forward to getting that Charger home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
LOL, yeah, I'm still a little butt hurt about my Tahoe PPV experience. If I recall, I bought that Tahoe for $3200 and had $9650 into it when I was done. Then after one year sold for $7000. Took a pretty good loss but it was fun and I learned a lot too. But those new style Tahoe's from 2015 and forward really turns me on. Finding the right one in the right condition and for the right price is gonna be a challenge though.
Yeah, I've heard that too. I was talking with Gary at the WJ Handy Dad channel and he has a Charger and gave me some tips on what to look and listen for. Fingers crossed that this Charger I got is a good one.
Its disappointing on the mechanical issues on these police vehicles now. Civilian use, you don't see it as much, but DOD made engines complete disasters. I still buy them since I can fix them BUT. 2015 Tahoe, I have seen a bunch with bad transmissions. Wonder what the issue is? Plus they have direct injection new for 15 and DOD Chargers, they eat through lifters and camshafts but are a blast to drive. Expeditions, yes the 5.4l 3v is not a strong engine. I have had a few with good luck. Had a 2009 North Carolina police one with 4wd a few years back with 230k on it. Ford 3.5/3.7. Internal water pump driven by timing chain. What were they thinking. I just bought a 16 Explorer today though, going to pick it up. Its a police package used by Friend of the court to pick up dead beat dads. Unmarked. Has timing chain issues with 105k. We will see how that turns out.
I love your overview of cop car issues and it all makes the Crown Vic even more endearing. I'm gonna be curious to hear what your thoughts are on the '16 Explorer you're getting. I like them and the Taurus and have heard about the water pumps. On the turbo engines I'm always skeptical about those turbos even though I haven't heard much problems about them. And I didn't know about the 2015 Tahoe's being direct injection. That probably explains the horsepower bump to 355, which is the same as the 6 liter in the Caprice.
Watch out for those explorers or ANY ford with the 3.5 3.7 or 3.5 Turbo~ they have internal water pumps that are a nightmare if they fail & they always do. Pickup trucks with these engines because the water pumps were external.
Hi man. It's Ted from Texas. Will you ship the car to Texas for me? Haha haha only kidding. Enjoy the video. I definitely liked going to auctions like this. Stay healthy and safe my friend
Hey there Ted from Texas. Thanks man for stopping by and checking out the auction video. That Charger at the auction looks super sweet and I'm excited to pick it up in the coming days. If you ever make the trip to Delaware let me know and you can take her for a drive.
Hey Nile, thanks for stopping by. Man, I haven't seen a three-quarter ton Suburban for ever. But, there's plenty of them driving around here now running security for Joe Biden.
@@hullinger I’ll have to settle for a nice Crown Vic I suppose haha. I wonder if I could even import one of those Suburbans if I found one, I don’t think they sell them up here.
That Expedition was sooo sweet and clean. It sold for about retail price but yeah, really nice. If that Vic was in a little better condition I would have been on that one.
Its funny how KBB claims so many values. Yet when you do a cash offer it is way less. Edmunds to me is more realistic. Cause you can factor in so many issues to tires and body damage, interior etc.... The expedition does have a 6 speed you only can shift 3 gears manually. I think with the non ssv model with the floor shifter has the option. I know my 08 ssv when I had it had a 6 speed.
Oh, good to know about Edmunds. I'll give them a try when working out pricing. And thanks for clarifying about the 6 speed transmission too. Strange thing with the Chargers is that the civilian models get an 8 speed but police models get an older 5 speed. Chrysler says it's something to do with the column shifter but I'm skeptical. And as always, thanks for stopping by.
@@hullinger you're welcome. Yeah I've battled for years with sellers on value cause they always went off of kbb but the real world value is so much different. Yeah I've noticed with the police editions of vehicles the first gears are much shorter and the next to last gear is real tall. That's probably why chrysler did that for the chargers and also for café standards which most police vehicles really don't go by lol.
Stay away from them Ford Explorers and Taurus Intercepters... internal water pumps fail at around 100k... gotta rip the front end of the engine out!! Lots of $$$$ to repair other issues as well with TPU as well
Its a Triton engine (Not Trident) in the Expedition.. stay away from all the 5.4 trucks with that engine. There are things you can do to make them less likely to have problems.
Thanks man for checking out the auction video today. And yeah, even though that Expedition was super sweet, that engine strikes fear in me. Lousy too cause I really liked that beast!
Good to know that they can rack up some miles. That C-Max at the auction reeked of a really foul and nasty smell and it makes me think maybe it was from the battery or other electronics. Might explain why it was at the auction when it looked to have more life in it.
I'm looking forward to getting that Charger home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
They are such great cars if you have the right expectations. They aren't the fastest or the best handling. They do however last forever, parts are cheap, they are simple, have minimal electronics and I think are fun to drive.
@@hullinger I almost had a trashed one for a Cheap Car Challenge we did a few months back. But the guy never returned calls. CL ad of course. You sent one over to that YT guy in Germany, right?
@@DougsCars Yes, Frank in Germany got one of the last really good Vic's from this auction. It wasn't cheap at something like $3300 but it was well worth it. Today, that same Vic would sell in the $5k range. Nuts how the prices have changed so much.
@@hullinger Ahh yes, Frank! I couldn’t remember his name, coffee hasn’t kicked in yet. Having lived in Germany, I know how amazing the sight of a Crown Vic on the Autobahn is. I should’ve bought that Marauder new I test drove in the early 2000s!
I have a police 2011 tahoe for show and back up when needed at the fire department i served at from 1986 till 2017 when I semi retired but come back when or as needed
Yeah, I've heard about Chargers having suspensions that wear out and engines that destroy cam shafts. I figured if I got the car for the right price than I could absorb some of those repair costs and still be able to resell the car and possibly break even on it. I've got my fingers crossed this Charger doesn't drain the bank account. Anyways, thanks for watching and for the comment.
Explorers suck. I had a 2013 and the paint started bubbling on the hood two years after I bought it. I work for the police department and the hoods on our explorers are peeling.
Incorrect!!! This model does not have spark plug issues. That’s a 5.4 3v issue!!!! 04-08 on expedition and f150! 5.4 4v is what this one has, and believe it or not...Are not bad’ they had most issues worked out.
The spark plug issues were fixed by late 2008, the biggest hit against those later 5.4's is the timing issues.
A dunkin donuts receipt in a cop car, who would of guessed?
Haha, yeah, I got a good chuckle out of seeing that receipt.
Yeah, who would’ve guess they like good coffee. Oh wait, cops and donuts, I get it 🙄
@@rickhunter6513 it’s just a joke man lol
Michael Majchrowicz dammit, it’s not a joke! 😡
😂
joe levac nope, I’m a donut!
My dad has an 06 F-150 with the 5.4 V8 and he hasn’t had any major issues during his 7 years of ownership. They can be good reliable motors when properly maintained (huge emphasis on that). If you can find one that’s fleet maintained or has good service records, don’t hesitate buying it!
Congrats! Looking forward to hearing more about the Charger. I've been interested in those in police spec now that they're coming onto the market. Some of the most bad ass looking cop cars in decades!
Hey there Brad. Thanks bud for checking out today's auction video. Appreciate that and I totally agree with you about how cool those Chargers look. I'm excited to pick it up next week!
Another great video from Mr. East Coast Classics appreciate the insight into the used police/fleet vehicles auction it's incredible, happy for you I'm sure that new charger is a lot of fun to drive
Nice to see some newer cars roll across the auction! I love that charger.
Me too man, I love the look of the current Chargers too. 'm looking forward to getting that sweet thing home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
@@hullinger sounds good man look forward to seeing the vids!!
Ahhhhhh the bread and butter of your channel !!! Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the other stuff too / but I really enjoy the surplus auction !! Thanks for sharing !!
Haha, thanks man for the comment. I appreciate hearing what you said about the auction videos. That really does help me understand what folks like. Glad you're watching too. Thanks!
I’ve got 160,000 miles on my 5.4 Triton 3 valve. 05 F150 with original engine. I expect it to go for a long time yet. It’s been pretty much reliable. I’ve only had to make a few repairs over the years. The biggest issue with them is that people don’t maintain them properly. I would imagine a police version would be very well maintained.
Keep these videos coming! I love when you go to these state sales.
Thanks man and glad you like those auction vid's.
Great video. The Charger Police Cars always go for top dollar. I am always surprised at just how much some of these cars sell for. Can't wait for additional content on your Charger
Always enjoy your videos, great content, its cool that your state is allowing bidders to inspect the cars, unlike my state Illinois which is only selling cars based upon pictures and vague descriptions. And what's shocking is people are spending big money. Enjoy the Charger.
The Charger Pursuit (especially 2015+) have THE BEST interior creature comforts that you can get on a police package, compared to Ford and Chevy. Touchscreen radio, Smart key access, pushbutton start, bluetooth, leather-wrapped steering wheel, etc and all standard equipment. It's nice that one has the admin style full length center console too! The 12.1'' touchscreen was only an option for around $2,200. I've had two Chargers, both civilian models but always wanted a Pursuit model. Currently have a 2018 Charger R/T and they're great cars! Congrats on the buy and can't wait for your full review on it!
Congrats on the Charger. That looks like a good one.
your auction prices are just as high as ours... it's crazy how much these auction vehicles are going for
Crown Vic's are getting hard to find at auctions.
@@kmorton54 yep, and most of the ones I'm seeing they've driven them 150k-200k miles. I miss the days when you could buy a 100k mile Vic for $2k at auction
That Charger looks awesome, I'm curious about the Police Explorers, and might look at those in the future.
Explorers are not good. Better off getting a Vic .
5.4 3 valves have issues but I see many in my shop with 250k miles and never any cam chains or cam phasers and they are rattle free when started after over night rest.
Also that body style expedition lasted until 2017, V8 included
Congratulations on that Charger! It looks cool 😎
Thanks so much my friend and thanks for watching too!Thanks 👍
Yeah it does
@@hullinger there's a young man in Florida that's driving up the price on crown vics
@@clevelandmaker386 he was buying them up for a race at his track (the Freedom Factory) called the "2.4 Hours of Le Mullets".
@@edwardott7239 popularity drives price......ask the dude that gave Barrett Jackson 35M for a Ferrari from the 60s
I like that Charger a lot. It has the V8 in a conservative style car.
Totally agree with you about the Charger. I figured you'd like it since it somewhat resembles the Dodge Avenger. I can't wait to get it home.
@@hullinger Haha true! The Charger you just bought is a "Dan Aykroyd deluxe"; it even has the steering column shifter like the Bluesmobile.
why is it taking so long for video
Me too only hemi tho
I might get a charger and tahoe
I had a ‘16 Charger. Quick. Handles great. You’ll have fun with it. But I had no problem walking away from the lease. Brake squeal, interior panels falling off. But it was fun while it lasted.
I enjoy seeing my dream car you seem to find easily.
A Lincoln town car!
I learned to drive on my father's Mark IV,
1977 yr graduated.
I want one now!
They do have that heavy front door.
It I could get a town car I would be super happy as I need the clouds ride due to body pain. If you ever find one you need to sell let me know!
Also, the go pro is doing great for you, plus you are hands free. 😉 I will be checking your site.
Take care.
Hey Chris....."northsea Blue" forever :-)
I recognize this colour :-)
Thanks for sharing your walkaround at the state surplus Auction.
Regards. Frank
(By the way: the shore of the "northsea" is only 200 miles away from my home...thats the reason i like the "northsea blue" also)
tap the front and rear bumper, to check cyls., (clanking means damage).
That Cherokee was the deal of the day.
Yeah out west we use those as serious off road builds. Check out Matt’s off road channel on RUclips and see his he calls the banana. 👍👍🇺🇸
290k, prob some old guy that refused to give it up. He retired and they retired his car at the same time. HA
Great video. Always enjoy these. Good luck with the Charger. Can't wait for the update!
Thanks so much my friend and thanks for watching too!
Another fun video. Thank you and happy thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well and thanks as always for stopping by!
I liked the red Expedition of 2014, the Cherokee Jeep and the Crown Victoria. I wish I were in the auction. Thank you
Thanks so much my friend and thanks for watching too!
Congrats on the charger! I wish you would’ve gotten the Jeep but it’s your money and your channel. 👍🏿
Also, cam phasers in the Triton 5.4 make it a loser along with the long laundry list of issues you mentioned.
Good point about cam phasers and those 5.4 Triton's. Just add that to the list to issues with that engine and it's enough to make you run away.
They should have used the good old 5.0 or 5.8 pushrod engines that were bulletproof and ran forever.
@@moonbeamskies3346 you make a good point. Of course the coyote 5.0 is now an option along with the proven eco boost power plants. That said, I can’t fault Ford for trying to be innovative with the Triton family. Unfortunately, R&D is sometimes done at the consumer’s expense when there isn’t sufficient time to vet new designs. GM isn’t exempt either. Piston slap, exhaust rumble from the early vortec’s along with excessive oil consumption from loosely tuned valve specs and East Coast’s favorite; dod. GM is doing well, I think, with the mature ecotec’s as is Ford with its platforms. 5.0 and the 5.8 are great engines.
Looking forward to seeing more on the Charger, want to get one myself.
I'm looking forward to getting that Charger home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
the 5.4 ended in 2012 in the expadition i have a 2014 exactly as the one in the video (torador red) its a 5L cyotie V8 its a very comfortable SUV and is currently a traffic control and roadside assistance/recovery support vehicle does a great job especially the 4x4 its a beastly off road recovery vehicle
Owning two GM cars drove me straight to Toyota/Lexus. Too much maintenance with my ‘04 Malibu & my ‘91 Buick literally fell apart.
I don't blame you. GM is in my blood, but its a love/hate relationship. MY mothers last car was an 09 Malibu. Bought it from the government with 60k. She drove it for 5 years and 50k. It was reliable, BUT I had to repair it ALOT. 4 cylinder, timing chain, VVT solenoids, throttle body, brake switch wiring, plus normal matinence. I pushed her into a new CRV last year and she loves it.
Congrats on the Charger. In regards to that 8.4" screen, the best part about that upgrade is that the radio and screen are all one piece. Plug and play.
Totally agree and totally upgrades the interior too.
Where is this auction located? I live in Maryland and it’s hard to find cars like this in this good a shape. Any wya you can help me out? I’m looking for a daily
I love going to the auction with you. Always detailed and a follow through on price. Thanks! When are we going again? 🤔🍻
That's awesome man and I appreciate you sharing that. And as always, thanks for joining along too. Not sure on the next auction date but I'll be looking out for it.
Curious.. we just bought a Tahoe that was a PPV.. Doesn't have a console. Seen you had one in your tahoe. Will any console for the year of the vehicle fit it or do you have to do something special?
Hey Chris. Liked the Crown Vic. You're seeing less of them on the road. I have an 07 Marquis GS with only 68 K. Has been a great car so far. Its my fourth Marquis. I'm hoping she'll hold up for a while. Have been holding out on a plug change as I heard they are a pain in the butt to replace. Two real sore spots: It is like riding a greased pig in the winter and if the blend door actuator needs replaced, it's a major ordeal.
Hi Chris thanks for the update. Being waiting to see another auction video and here it is.
More to come and thanks so much my friend and thanks for watching too!
Congrats on the Charger!! Excited to see what you do with it! I’ve had my Charger Pursuit for almost 4 years and it’s been one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Super fun car, very reliable for me. And that 5.7 Hemi is plentyyy powerful. 10/10 will buy another...or just keep the one I got.
Terrible in the snow
@@XX-166 AWD FTW
@@mph5896 you can have AWD all you want but you can’t change the ride height.
@@XX-166 Mr negative. go buy a 4wd monster truck then.
@@mph5896 no monster needed or a AWD charger that gets stuck in da snow Einstein
Always enjoy these videos! I was in a brand new rented Toyota 4Runner this week and it immediately made me think of a Jeep Cherokee (I was actually trying to remember what the inside of the Jeep looked like - so this was a treat). There's a lot of similarities when it comes to how simple both are. Looking at that CVPI makes me appreciate mine even more - glad I'm keeping it inside my workshop now - that rust on the auction car was hard to look at. I'm curious how you like the Charger. FHP sells a ton of them down here, but they are in way worse condition - they love hitting the tan with the black paint (rattle can or dirty roller) and they usually have 150K+ miles on them with some closer to 200K - even in that condition they sell around $6-7K for the newer body style like yours. I do notice that many are listed as "noisy engine" so make sure you check it over really good. Great video as always!
What state is this? These agencies are running vehicles just about to the max.
This auction was in Delaware and were state owned fleet cars.
Glad you got the Charger Chris. Did your Caprice sell?
I'm excited to get that Charger home and see what she's like. The Caprice did sell and the new owner drove from Rochester, NY to Delaware to pick her up yesterday (Friday). He got home late last night and texted me saying everything went great and she drove really good.
@@hullinger I’ll hafta keep a lookout for that Caprice, I’m from Rochester NY!
The 3 valve mod motor after 2010 had redesigned 1 pc spark plugs so no longer a problem. Cam phasers still a big question mark. If they weren't meticulous with maintenance, they could be trouble ... and NOT cheap.
I want a crown vic. What is the best year and best motor?
where is auction located at?
Hey thx for showing us the sale prices. It's interesting to see what they went for.
I agree and thanks for stopping by and checking out the auction video today.
How can I get to look at these? Is the price on them firm? Never mind I didn't see any I would want to buy for the price while you were walking around.
Thanks man for checking out the auction video.
@@hullinger good find I'd like to find something but some of the prices are too high
Good afternoon Chris from morocco good afternoon everyone here God bless all God bless United States of America ☺💟
Hello to Morocco and thank you for watching today's auction video. Stay safe!
@@hullinger you're welcome Chris good night ☺💟
did you even get anything this time
congrats on your charger purchase!
Question for you? Have to have dealer license. To buy ?? Tnx enjoy your videos I'm on the other side of 🇺🇸 oregon
Great video as usual! Looking forward to seeing the charger! FYI those expeditions are great vehicles. Yeah those 5.4s had problems but the last year run should be fine. Got a buddy with a explorer with the 5.4 with 275k no issues running well. Did plugs on it without issue. It's a 2005 model. They are hit and miss but I'd assume by that last year most of the issues fixed. They are in demand, that big style and v8 was a dying breed. That's why it went for so much, why didn't you start it?
Yeah, I really liked that Expedition. I was super surprised by just how nice that thing was both inside and out. I'm convinced it came from a fire department given just how well cared for it looked. That's just what they do, you know. Here in Delaware there is an annual competition amongst the different fire departments in the state and one of the events is a 'show and shine'. And you're right about that Expedition being the last of the breed. Big V8, less electronic gizmos than newer SUV's, a great look.... I just didn't spend much more time with it, and start it, with all the bad news I've read about the engine. That's what really kept me away from it.
Good video thank you for sharing God Bless 👍🇺🇸😎
Thank you for watching the auction video. Stay safe!
Oh man ! I needed another police auction !!!
Thanks so much my friend and thanks for watching too!
@@hullinger could you find me a crown vic in that color BLUE too purchase? I really want one but need your crown vic experience/ knowledge in finding a decent one
Great video looking forward to updates on win
'm looking forward to getting that Charger home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
Thanks for the invite.
always enjoy your vids
Thanks so much my friend and thanks for watching too!
Nice win hope you make video on the charger
We will and thank you for checking out the auction video too. Appreciate that.
Is aution open to the public or dealer only?
This state auction is open to the public but I'm finding other auctions are online only.
after your ppv tahoe experience don't they worry you?.....didnt you put 8k total into yours?
LOL, yeah, I'm still a little butt hurt about my Tahoe PPV experience. If I recall, I bought that Tahoe for $3200 and had $9650 into it when I was done. Then after one year sold for $7000. Took a pretty good loss but it was fun and I learned a lot too. But those new style Tahoe's from 2015 and forward really turns me on. Finding the right one in the right condition and for the right price is gonna be a challenge though.
I own a 2016 grand caravan out the door I payed 22.000 but load at the time it had 58.000 now It has 76.000 and love it
the charger has the newer non-dodge transmission which makes it worth it ..
Good to know about the transmissions in the 2015 Charger. Thanks for watching the auction video from today!
The police car actually has a dodge trans, the civilian charger does not have a dodge trans but the trans in the police car is pretty good.
NAG1 Benz transmission 'til 2019 in Hemi cop cars. Very strong.
Hi Chris, love the vid.
Hey, thanks and glad you enjoyed it!
The charger is nice!
Hemi 5.7 has problems if it idles alot like on police cars
Yeah, I've heard that too. I was talking with Gary at the WJ Handy Dad channel and he has a Charger and gave me some tips on what to look and listen for. Fingers crossed that this Charger I got is a good one.
Its disappointing on the mechanical issues on these police vehicles now. Civilian use, you don't see it as much, but DOD made engines complete disasters. I still buy them since I can fix them BUT.
2015 Tahoe, I have seen a bunch with bad transmissions. Wonder what the issue is? Plus they have direct injection new for 15 and DOD
Chargers, they eat through lifters and camshafts but are a blast to drive.
Expeditions, yes the 5.4l 3v is not a strong engine. I have had a few with good luck. Had a 2009 North Carolina police one with 4wd a few years back with 230k on it.
Ford 3.5/3.7. Internal water pump driven by timing chain. What were they thinking. I just bought a 16 Explorer today though, going to pick it up. Its a police package used by Friend of the court to pick up dead beat dads. Unmarked. Has timing chain issues with 105k. We will see how that turns out.
I love your overview of cop car issues and it all makes the Crown Vic even more endearing. I'm gonna be curious to hear what your thoughts are on the '16 Explorer you're getting. I like them and the Taurus and have heard about the water pumps. On the turbo engines I'm always skeptical about those turbos even though I haven't heard much problems about them. And I didn't know about the 2015 Tahoe's being direct injection. That probably explains the horsepower bump to 355, which is the same as the 6 liter in the Caprice.
This cars very nice.I love ford crown victoria and chevy tahoe.🇺🇸❤
Same here! Thanks for checking out the auction video! Appreciate that.
Wow! First video without a Focus S!
I would go for the low mileage minivan
Where is this Auction?
Check out GovDeals
Watch out for those explorers or ANY ford with the 3.5 3.7 or 3.5 Turbo~ they have internal water pumps that are a nightmare if they fail & they always do. Pickup trucks with these engines because the water pumps were external.
Your videos are awesome and entertaining plus you admit defeat with honesty when u buy clunkers.
Thanks man and I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching too.
Hi man. It's Ted from Texas. Will you ship the car to Texas for me? Haha haha only kidding. Enjoy the video. I definitely liked going to auctions like this. Stay healthy and safe my friend
Hey there Ted from Texas. Thanks man for stopping by and checking out the auction video. That Charger at the auction looks super sweet and I'm excited to pick it up in the coming days. If you ever make the trip to Delaware let me know and you can take her for a drive.
@@hullinger thank you man for the offer. I may take you up on it someday. See you again next video
Any Suburban 2500s? Asking for a friend 😆
Hey Nile, thanks for stopping by. Man, I haven't seen a three-quarter ton Suburban for ever. But, there's plenty of them driving around here now running security for Joe Biden.
@@hullinger I’ll have to settle for a nice Crown Vic I suppose haha. I wonder if I could even import one of those Suburbans if I found one, I don’t think they sell them up here.
It would be nice if you could give the address 😊
Nice to see you.
You too and thanks for stopping by and checking out the latest auction video.
I like these auctions.
Thanks so much for checking out the auction video from today. Appreciate that!
@@hullinger BTW Ford C max i a popular car in Europe.I didn't know that they are existing i USA too.
Congrats on the Charger. I love those. Should be able to get some good content out of that.
Thanks Kip! Always good to hear from you.
Hi Chris I just watch your video congratulations on winning the dodge charger
Hey man, thanks and thanks for checking out the auction today's auction video too.
I would've put in a bid on the expedition & the crown vic .
That Expedition was sooo sweet and clean. It sold for about retail price but yeah, really nice. If that Vic was in a little better condition I would have been on that one.
Its funny how KBB claims so many values. Yet when you do a cash offer it is way less. Edmunds to me is more realistic. Cause you can factor in so many issues to tires and body damage, interior etc.... The expedition does have a 6 speed you only can shift 3 gears manually. I think with the non ssv model with the floor shifter has the option. I know my 08 ssv when I had it had a 6 speed.
Oh, good to know about Edmunds. I'll give them a try when working out pricing. And thanks for clarifying about the 6 speed transmission too. Strange thing with the Chargers is that the civilian models get an 8 speed but police models get an older 5 speed. Chrysler says it's something to do with the column shifter but I'm skeptical. And as always, thanks for stopping by.
@@hullinger you're welcome. Yeah I've battled for years with sellers on value cause they always went off of kbb but the real world value is so much different. Yeah I've noticed with the police editions of vehicles the first gears are much shorter and the next to last gear is real tall. That's probably why chrysler did that for the chargers and also for café standards which most police vehicles really don't go by lol.
@@hullinger 5speed probably more durable for pursuit work.
Stay away from them Ford Explorers and Taurus Intercepters...
internal water pumps fail at around 100k... gotta rip the front end of the engine out!! Lots of $$$$ to repair other issues as well with TPU as well
I heard that too about the Explorers and Taurus Interceptors. That water pump is a big dollar repair bill just waiting to happen.
@@hullinger $1500 to $2000.If it's not caught early the engine is toast.Pretty dumb design for Ford.Same principal as the 2.7 Chrysler engine
Gomer there is no issue with spark plugs for that year
Its a Triton engine (Not Trident) in the Expedition.. stay away from all the 5.4 trucks with that engine. There are things you can do to make them less likely to have problems.
Thanks man for checking out the auction video today. And yeah, even though that Expedition was super sweet, that engine strikes fear in me. Lousy too cause I really liked that beast!
Wow Paul Schaffer doing car auction videos ? 😁
WOW nice Charger
Thanks man and thanks for watching the auction vid from today.
@@hullinger You're welcome i watch almost all your videos :)
My c-Max is awesome 60mpg, 117k miles no problems.
Good to know that they can rack up some miles. That C-Max at the auction reeked of a really foul and nasty smell and it makes me think maybe it was from the battery or other electronics. Might explain why it was at the auction when it looked to have more life in it.
Thank you for your video
Thanks for watching!
It's sad how rare Crown Vics have truly become here in the North East.
Cool Charger :)
I'm looking forward to getting that Charger home and seeing what she's like. Can't wait for that and thanks so much for checking out today's auction video!
@@hullinger 😀
I would of bid on that Crown victoria p71
Yeah, that Crown Vic was pretty decent. Not quite as nice as I'm used to seeing at this auction, but still, damn nice.
@@hullinger Big Fan here, I would have grabbed it. Those crown vic are drying up these days
Lol on the donut receipt 😂
Haha, yeah, go figure. A Dunkin Donuts receipt in a cop car.
Someday I need a Crown Vic.
They are such great cars if you have the right expectations. They aren't the fastest or the best handling. They do however last forever, parts are cheap, they are simple, have minimal electronics and I think are fun to drive.
@@hullinger I almost had a trashed one for a Cheap Car Challenge we did a few months back. But the guy never returned calls. CL ad of course. You sent one over to that YT guy in Germany, right?
@@DougsCars Yes, Frank in Germany got one of the last really good Vic's from this auction. It wasn't cheap at something like $3300 but it was well worth it. Today, that same Vic would sell in the $5k range. Nuts how the prices have changed so much.
@@hullinger Ahh yes, Frank! I couldn’t remember his name, coffee hasn’t kicked in yet. Having lived in Germany, I know how amazing the sight of a Crown Vic on the Autobahn is.
I should’ve bought that Marauder new I test drove in the early 2000s!
fire cars have police package.
I have a police 2011 tahoe for show and back up when needed at the fire department i served at from 1986 till 2017 when I semi retired but come back when or as needed
Enjoy yr videos. Every police or sheriff deputy I have spoken to hate the Chargers. Say they don't hold up. Sure u probably r aware.
Yeah, I've heard about Chargers having suspensions that wear out and engines that destroy cam shafts. I figured if I got the car for the right price than I could absorb some of those repair costs and still be able to resell the car and possibly break even on it. I've got my fingers crossed this Charger doesn't drain the bank account. Anyways, thanks for watching and for the comment.
I’ve never seen a crown Vic rot like that. But I live in Oregon. No salt.
That rust is nothing, come to Buffalo NY and see these cars we got. Rockers are rotted out, fenders and lower doors are holey. Not good.
Explorers suck. I had a 2013 and the paint started bubbling on the hood two years after I bought it. I work for the police department and the hoods on our explorers are peeling.
That's to funny dunkin donuts receipt in a x cop car 😆
I got a good chuckle from that Dunkin Donuts receipt too!
Those 2015 Tahoes are one of the worst years! First year of that body style and nothing but problems! Congrats on the Charger!!
After seeing that 2015 Tahoe up close I have to totally agree with you.
Incorrect!!! This model does not have spark plug issues. That’s a 5.4 3v issue!!!! 04-08 on expedition and f150! 5.4 4v is what this one has, and believe it or not...Are not bad’ they had most issues worked out.
Most GM vehicles today are made in Mexico & China & will have transmission & paint issues due to poor quality control in those countries.