Anyone ever been to a Police Action?

RedLilPony · 03-05-2001, 05:58 PM

If you have been to a police action, are they any good? Do ya think I could find my 93 LX there?

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Fox Body · 03-05-2001, 08:28 PM

I assume you mean "auction."

They're pretty good, but there's no guarantee you'll find a 93 LX there (then again, you could find one that's pretty heavily modded). In terms of prices, good prices (usu. pretty low b/c, not too many people know about them). It is worth keeping an ear out for them and checking them out. You'd probably find something else you could use.

The only reservations I've ever had about them is that you could be cruising in Mr. Druglords old ride and some of his "boys" might get pissed at you for that.

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1.5" MAC full length headers
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Edelbrock intake
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RedLilPony · 03-05-2001, 08:40 PM

Yes! I meant 'Auction'! Sorry, I can't spell... why don't you take me out of the gene pool for that one!

lol

Anyways, thanks for the input... I'll check it out and let you know how it goes! Maybe I'll find a saleen for 100 bucks... (dreaming)

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Jodi
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Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
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03-05-2001, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RedLilPony:
Yes! I meant 'Auction'! Sorry, I can't spell... why don't you take me out of the gene pool for that one! lol

HAHAHA.. I'll have to remember that one.

I went to a police auction once and was looking for a mustang too, I ended up buying a Crown Vic. Paid $850 for it and it had the coldest a/c I have ever felt in a car. I cleaned it up and put in a new battery. I ended up selling it for $1100. Basically I broke even, after taxes, tags, battery and a couple other little things. I wish I could find a mustang at one, a mustang would be worth putting the $$ into.

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RedLilPony · 03-05-2001, 09:46 PM

rbatson ~ glad ya liked that one

Anyways... I think I am going to check it out... I mean what could it hurt? (besides my bank account?)

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

03-06-2001, 04:58 PM

There was a police auction in king city california and two 96 crown vics with only 70,000 miles on them went for 1100 and 1700 bucks! I plan to go to the next one to see if there are any police 5.0's although i doubt it.

Unit 5302 · 03-06-2001, 06:13 PM

Not here in MN. We have what's called a GSA (General Services Administration) auction. The Crown Vics are usually between $4-$7k here, and they usually have really high mileage on them. They go for so high because they are still well under book and the cab companies really like them. You'll also find work trucks, Blazers, Cherokee's, and sedans. They go for okay money. Sometimes higher than a good private party though, YIKES!

As far as an actual Police seizure auction, you never know what you are going to get. Usually it's junk, otherwise the owners would have already claimed the vehicles out of impound. Sometimes they have a few good cars, mostly worth well under 3k, and I'd say the chances of finding a decent Mustang at one around here is bad. The cars many times do not come with keys and they have to be re-titled. Plus you don't get a chance to hear them start, run, or even see them drive. Could be buying a stone.

They also have a refundable bidding deposit most of the time of like $100 just to get in. They are kinda fun to attend though.

03-05-2001, 05:58 PM	#1
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	Anyone ever been to a Police Action? If you have been to a police action, are they any good? Do ya think I could find my 93 LX there? ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

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03-05-2001, 08:28 PM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I assume you mean "auction." They're pretty good, but there's no guarantee you'll find a 93 LX there (then again, you could find one that's pretty heavily modded). In terms of prices, good prices (usu. pretty low b/c, not too many people know about them). It is worth keeping an ear out for them and checking them out. You'd probably find something else you could use. The only reservations I've ever had about them is that you could be cruising in Mr. Druglords old ride and some of his "boys" might get pissed at you for that. ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55 gears (Now that's more like it!!) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

03-05-2001, 08:40 PM	#3
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	Yes! I meant 'Auction'! Sorry, I can't spell... why don't you take me out of the gene pool for that one! lol Anyways, thanks for the input... I'll check it out and let you know how it goes! Maybe I'll find a saleen for 100 bucks... (dreaming) ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

03-05-2001, 09:46 PM	#5
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	rbatson ~ glad ya liked that one Anyways... I think I am going to check it out... I mean what could it hurt? (besides my bank account?) ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

03-06-2001, 04:58 PM	#6
StalkerStang Guest Posts: n/a	There was a police auction in king city california and two 96 crown vics with only 70,000 miles on them went for 1100 and 1700 bucks! I plan to go to the next one to see if there are any police 5.0's although i doubt it.

03-06-2001, 06:13 PM	#7
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Not here in MN. We have what's called a GSA (General Services Administration) auction. The Crown Vics are usually between $4-$7k here, and they usually have really high mileage on them. They go for so high because they are still well under book and the cab companies really like them. You'll also find work trucks, Blazers, Cherokee's, and sedans. They go for okay money. Sometimes higher than a good private party though, YIKES! As far as an actual Police seizure auction, you never know what you are going to get. Usually it's junk, otherwise the owners would have already claimed the vehicles out of impound. Sometimes they have a few good cars, mostly worth well under 3k, and I'd say the chances of finding a decent Mustang at one around here is bad. The cars many times do not come with keys and they have to be re-titled. Plus you don't get a chance to hear them start, run, or even see them drive. Could be buying a stone. They also have a refundable bidding deposit most of the time of like $100 just to get in. They are kinda fun to attend though.