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I would have to say that the Crown Vic isn't all that bad. I'm not really a fan of Ford, however, I put my P.C. through it's paces and pushed it quite hard without a let down.

Atleast this one has nice wheels instead of the plastic covers on the 07 and 08. Ride is nice with roomy interior compared to the Impala. But Ford is falling behind on power. Needs more oommmpphh.

as a security company we use the old police cars and they work greast for us. now there using the new 07 Dodge charger for Fresno & Clovis Police and Fresno Even Bought the Dodge Magnum for police work.

I have had a 2005 CV for the last 2 years. I have put almost 50,000 miles on it so far and it is a dependable car. The transmission did go out at 42,000 and I am on my third set of brakes. It is not as fast as the Dodge Charger, but it is a good vehicle for city cops. My only complaint about the speed is that it is governed at about 132, but I rarely need to go that fast.

This car comes wired for emergency equipment and ready to roll. Lots of room and runs great. This is all out department uses at the present time.

Great car, smooth, fast acceleration, roomie and comfortable. Handles well and brakes are more than adequate.

We have several of these in our fleet. They are reliable and bulit solid. We are supposed to get a few 2007 or 2008's soon. Looking forward to them.

Considering that the 2007 models are in, I would rather go with one of them. LOL

This car really get's up and goes when you need it to.

Drove an unmarked 05 Vic for my last two years on the job, love my Vic. Roomy, comfortable, with lots of get up and go when you need it.

Used Crown Victs my whole career. Thanks to a good maint. div., the Ford has lasted. Power has dwindled off on the newer models but still pretty stable.

I used this vehicle while I was at Ft. Bragg. Really enjoyed it, great get up and go speed. The only problem I had with it was when i had to make a quick turn around, usually had to do a 3 point turn around in this vehicle. Other than that it's an awesome car.

I have found that the Crown Vic isn't the best in urban areas, but great for rural or county policing. They have the weight to stay on dirt roads better than the Impala, and can take the bumps better. In the city they are just too large for te streets and trying to turn one around can be a waste of time.

i drive this vehicle on my patrols. very reliable, great horespower. overall great car.

You can't find a bigger P.O.S. for police work. Sure they can be fast. but what else is good about them? They are huge cars, yet somehow there is no room for anything inside. Unless your department spends a lot on upgrades, it is a lousy fit for cops with gear. It's like driving a Lazyboy recliner. These cars were not designed for cops, they are designed for old people to cruise around in. Hopefully CARBON MOTORS will make headway with the first vehicles designed from the ground up for law enforcement.

I have an '03 Crown Vic and it has 120,000 miles and it is dependable in every aspect of the job that i use it in. Never do i have to be worried that my patrolcar will let me down when i need it the most. I never was a big fan of FORD products but i do love my car.

Started my career driving one. Wish the AF would go back to utilizing them. The most comfortable and more power then the luminas and impalas in my opinion.

THE CROWN VICK BABY ALL THE WAY!! POWER AND U HAVE ROOM FOR ALL YOUR STUFF 2!

I love the Crown Vic. We have bough several Chargers, and I would take a vic over any of them, any day of the week. There is plenty of room for all of the gadgets that I have, as well as plenty of trunk space for all of my crash investigation equipment.

I used to drive a 2001 Jeep Cherokee and I have to say that this is a BIG upgrade, it works really well in the county and we can get to where we need to go at a good speed, but it is big enough to get seen. The only thing I miss is my 4 wheel drive on the snow!

Good solid car and nothing compares when the 4.6L is wound up!

i love this car yeah the chargers are faster but this car is my tank it will hold up to anything tested and tried

I know everyone likes the look of the chargers and the spped. But Im 6'6 and i dont fit in them to well. Thats why I prefer the vic's that any other.

Best bang for the buck! Fast, reliable, and spacious. The patrol vehicle for the everyday patrol officer.

These cars are great on a regular road, but they suck in the snow!! Since I come from the Midwest, I dread the winters!!

My favorite

I believe the Ford Crown Victoria has always been a reliable patrol vehicle. The acceleration is far better than the Chevy Impala. There is more cockpit room and is a more comfortable ride for taller officers. We have had no major problems other then the paint. There was a recall and Ford took care of this directly.

This car comes wired for emergency equipment and ready to roll. Lots of room and runs great. This is all out department uses at the present time. we are now looking at the charges because they are not making the crown vic any more will see what happens still a ford man and alway will be

Having driven the Intrepid, the Impala, the Caprice and CVPI, I would go with the CVPI over the rest. It has enough power, speed, agility and size to make it, IMHO, the best police patrol vehicle on the market today. But thats just my 2 cents.

I drive an 04 for security work, they dont hold up as well as the chevys. i drive a 1990 Chevy Caprice with the 5.7 as my personal vehicle and it has alot more pep and has held up better. Sure there is plenty of space in the Vic, but they lack the speed and durability of a chevy.

Great patrol vehicle, however they need a little more power.

GREAT CAR, I HAVE 1!

I have been in my 2005 CV for about 2 years and have put 53,500 miles on it. Its a nice unit, the handling is good and there is alot of room. I am a K-9 handler and my partner has plenty of room in his kennel. The only problem I have is the brakes. They tend to go out pretty often. I also don't like how Ford advised us that if we put the black out switch in our units, it voids the warranty.

I love it. Greew up driving British patrol cars like the Ford Escort!!! You wouldn't complain 'bout the space in a CVPI if you'd had to drive an Escort! Like it so much that drive the civi Mercury Grand Marquis as my personal vehicle.

Great tough car not enough space in it though for all the stuff that we have to carry.

Great car fast and roomy I have sat in the impalas and chargers and still prefer my crown vic

Good Car

Transmissions in this car hate me!

We have two in our fleet, and they came to use after 90,000 hard miles, and they still work great. We have had no major problems with ours.

outside of normal maint. the crown vics are reliable

Its not a Charger but it gets the job done.

Gets The Job Done!

love it i am 6,5 i need room

I like it the ultimate patrol vehicle. I love the room.

Not a Ford fan, but love this car. Been involved in 3 high speed pursuits and the satbilty and smoothness of this vehicle stands alone. The room inside is large enough for me, standing at 6'5" and 220 lbs. I have had the Chevy Impala and there is no comparison, Crown Vic all the way!!!

All the way crown vic.. alot of room for your gear

I've been running around town in a Ford Explorer and comparativly I must say that I love this car. It is faster, handles better and has just as much room for my stuff. So far it has been a dependable car.

Good patrol vehicle

This is my horse, Im a very tall man, my Imorgene has the leg room that I need, and for the power, she will go as fast as I want to go. She has protected me over the years, been in some pretty ugly crashes with vics, even ripped the roof of one , the took care of me then. Not to say I dont like the new Chargers, I like those also.

This is a war horse. Big, roomy, screaming V8 with the tires and suspension to handle it. Downsides are it's not a comfortable car to go on a trip in: no cruise control, no power seat, and mediocre milage.

A reliable, tough car with just enough room for both the officer and the suspect. I have seen this year car in a few bad accidents and each time the officer got up and walked out. I would rate the handling as a 6.5 to a 7. The acceleration would be a 6 at best, its biggest weakness. However, unless your working traffic enforcement, it is good enough for the average patrolman. Just dont expect to keep up with any production car built for performance.

These may not be muscle cars but they sure can get up and go.

This vehicle has lots of room, and is ready to go when needed. I love this car and enjoy using it during my tour.

vics, the most thing i love bout em, you hammer it and let the ponies roar to life, what a awsum sound. partial to fords ne how.

I love all crown Vics but I hate when you run one all day and it shuts off every now and then

I love my crown vic... between that and the chevy impala... I would take the vic because of the higher top speed

The 2005 CVPI in out fleet is faster than our 07 and both 08's. Seems to have a louder and more aggressive exhaust note, too. Proud to drive it, a real pleasure.

I love the CVPI's. Unfortunately, my department is suffering from major budgetary problems, so the car I drive is most likely a 2002-2003 model. And generally over 100,000 miles.

Still, I've been in Impalas, and would much rather have the CVPI. I can only dream of the Chargers...

I have one of the oldest ones in our fleet, it is a little beat up (not me) but it still runs like crazy.

We have a couple 05 Crown vic's we dont have roof mounted Light Bars though, ours are mounted inside the unit

COMFORT, STEERING WHEEL EFFORT IS AT A MIN COMPAIRED TO DODGE OR CHEVY GOOD PATROL CAR EVERYONE KNOWS IT AND LETS FACE IT IT IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT SPEED AND GAS MILAGE, i WANT TO BE ABLE TO WALK UPRIGHT AFTER A SHIFT AND THEY DO NOT LACK THE POWER OF ANY OTHER FOR NORMAL PARTOL IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR SPEED JUST A WORK HORSE

Its allright

Good reliable car. I previously had a 2001, which was faster and had better acceleration. I'd love to try a Charger though.

CV is a really good all around patrol car. The seats do become weak before long. Would rather have a DODGE CHARGER.

Good all around vehicle

Trained in this car, love it

You know when the help is arriving. The sound of that Vic V8 is unremarkable.

Except for special units and the back country folks, the Crown Vic is our department standard, and they get the job done, even if they're not "stylin'" like the new Chrysler products. Our unit gets all used rigs, so we drive higher-mileage types, but they still hold up, and the ride's good - wish I could say as much for the driver's seat (previous driver must have been carrying a few extra pounds). Other than the "check engine" light making a regular (and false) appearance, routine maintenance seems to keep 'em going. Nice thing is, almost every citizen recognizes a Crown Vic immediately, which sets the tone for awareness and authority - not a bad bit of "curb appeal."

a little big for my small town. but for as old as it is and how many miles are on it, it still has treated me just fine as when we got it

My take home car, a little lite in the rear. Has good speed, and handles better then the 2004 model. Maybe in a few years I'll get to move up to an 07 model.

The same year model as my current K9 vehicle and have no complaints on the handling of the vehicle. I rather like the Crown Vics!

Crown Victoria is stil King, large pursuit pakages, easy acces for personnel and prisioners, stabity in preformance, and a fair bulltet stopper. Ford has a Poice "Special purchase" program, with the help of the LEAA, US GOVT. I don't know if the program extends to other car manufacturers, but Ford does PD's Proud.

There are better choces but its the best we have...

I took a look at all the reviews and from experience, I had a 2002 Ford Crown Victoia P71 P.O.V. and I liked the acceleration that it had, I could go around a turn real quick and it would just hug the road. There is alot of room for police equipment and if you include the computer and face the computer straight you still have room.

This is one of my favorite cars the Crown Victoria police interceptor its fast has lots of power for police and its reliable. The 2005 crown victoria is nice but I like 1992-99 models they are not as updated with the perfromance like the 04-09. I think 92-99 models are nicer looken I know I am going to buy one of these bad boys used mybe a 98 or 99 they pack 235 hp and 275 ft lb of torque at 4000 rpm I believe. the 2005 crown victoria p71 has 250 hp and 287 ft lb of torque rpm is still around 4000 someting anyway the 05 or any cvpi are great.

I do miss my Vic.

I personally believe that the crown vic is under powered, poor handling, over priced, poor fuel economy, and the list goes on. Albeit the Crown Vic has served well, its just time for a change and upgrade.

i miss mine

Police cars have uncomfortable back seats.

I like the Crown Vic it is roomy, and the one I has is fairly powerful...I think the back seat is uncomfortable but I don't care because only the bad dude goes there.

This car is roomy and there is enough space for all the "extra" gear but the engine is to sluggish for this size car.

5 stars! It's a FORD!

In my experience they are good in some instances , but the chargers provide more punch and are more controlable in high speed chases

I was always a Ford man till I came on the job.A Ford is a Ford.I was in some 187 pursuits and the only times the bad guys ever got away I was driving a Ford.

I DRIVE A SKETRONG UNDER THE HOOD VEHICLE WITH POWER I LIKE A HEAVY VEHICLE WITH A PASSING LEFT LANE TO HIGHWAY RIGHT EXIT RAMP. YOU CAN NOT WORRY ABOUT GAS PRICES, SAFETY AND SECURITY IS FIRST.

I own a police interceptor drive that baby every day wouldent drive anything else.