'85 highway patrol. what is it worth?

DCJ · 04-30-2002, 09:23 AM

found an 85 florida highway patrol for sale. has 215K, 5spd, body supposed to excellent and never wrecked, motor has 30K on it. says it needs carb work. the guy is asking $1500. is it worth it? it is black and white with tan interior. thanks guys for any help.

Pongo · 04-30-2002, 12:19 PM

Dude - get the car. Lots of special parts on those things even the heater core will last longer than a stock 5.0

Steve

Stang Runner · 04-30-2002, 12:45 PM

1500 go to like 1350 on it Max I say But thats not to Bad of a price if it is all good like it sounds,,

Mach 1 · 04-30-2002, 05:10 PM

A cars worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it. it might not be worth it to me, (its not in this case, I could think of a lot better cars to get than a 17 year old ragged out ex cop car for $1500) but that doesnt mean its not worth it to you.

Its really hard to get advice on what a car is worth. Do some research and come to you own conclusion.

Maybe your into the "cop car" thing, and are willing to pay for it? Are you?

They dont do anything for me. The only nice thing about them IMO is the better alternator upgrade, the rest of the "improvements" are worthless to ME, but maybe you like them.

DCJ · 05-01-2002, 09:26 AM

Mach 1----thanks for the input but you didn't tell me anything I don't already know. Besides, I would't even think about buying a car with an AOD. I guess everyone is into there own thing. Thanks everone for the info that HELPED!

Mach 1 · 05-01-2002, 02:45 PM

Trying to be a little sasrcastic are we? You asked for opinions, you got it, smart *****.

Ok, see if this suits your tastes better:

"Yes, the car is worth it. Buy it as soon as you can, before someone else gets the great deal before you. Do it, and do it NOW!"

Feel better? Dont come here for somebody to tell you want you want to hear. Come here for different perspectives and opinions.

Oh, I forgot about the great heater core cop cars have. Better act quickly...lmao

Coupe5oh · 05-01-2002, 02:57 PM

My dps car has signs of a bad heater core, funny thing is it looked like it leaked a little, now i dont see nothing?

well i say grab it if it has a straight body, you can always throw in another motor, and if it needs carb work throw on a 650 holley dbl pumper, good intake and gears, will be a fun car.

Pongo · 05-01-2002, 08:32 PM

It's not the core thats special its the restrictor in the inlet tube. Just FYI. $1500 for a straight 5.0 cop ride - personal taste counts for a lot but the market will bear way more than $1500 for a ride like that regardles of our views on the car.

Steve

DCJ · 05-01-2002, 08:50 PM

got the car for $1000. I have plenty of room to do resto work and mods. I do like the car because it is different. I thought it was a pretty good deal anyway. Thanks all!!

Pongo · 05-01-2002, 09:00 PM

Very cool

Do a search on those cars - there is a group of cops in Texas that has a web site up with lots of info. They bought the cars they used in service. I hope they still have a site up it was about a year ago when I found it.

Steve

DCJ · 05-01-2002, 09:13 PM

I'll look around. Thanks Steve.

Dan

04-30-2002, 09:23 AM	#1
DCJ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cinti. OH Posts: 14	'85 highway patrol. what is it worth? found an 85 florida highway patrol for sale. has 215K, 5spd, body supposed to excellent and never wrecked, motor has 30K on it. says it needs carb work. the guy is asking $1500. is it worth it? it is black and white with tan interior. thanks guys for any help.

04-30-2002, 12:45 PM	#3
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	1500 go to like 1350 on it Max I say But thats not to Bad of a price if it is all good like it sounds,, __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

04-30-2002, 05:10 PM	#4
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	A cars worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it. it might not be worth it to me, (its not in this case, I could think of a lot better cars to get than a 17 year old ragged out ex cop car for $1500) but that doesnt mean its not worth it to you. Its really hard to get advice on what a car is worth. Do some research and come to you own conclusion. Maybe your into the "cop car" thing, and are willing to pay for it? Are you? They dont do anything for me. The only nice thing about them IMO is the better alternator upgrade, the rest of the "improvements" are worthless to ME, but maybe you like them. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-01-2002, 02:45 PM	#6
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Trying to be a little sasrcastic are we? You asked for opinions, you got it, smart *****. Ok, see if this suits your tastes better: "Yes, the car is worth it. Buy it as soon as you can, before someone else gets the great deal before you. Do it, and do it NOW!" Feel better? Dont come here for somebody to tell you want you want to hear. Come here for different perspectives and opinions. Oh, I forgot about the great heater core cop cars have. Better act quickly...lmao __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-01-2002, 02:57 PM	#7
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	My dps car has signs of a bad heater core, funny thing is it looked like it leaked a little, now i dont see nothing? well i say grab it if it has a straight body, you can always throw in another motor, and if it needs carb work throw on a 650 holley dbl pumper, good intake and gears, will be a fun car. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

04-30-2002, 12:19 PM	#2
Pongo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 18	Dude - get the car. Lots of special parts on those things even the heater core will last longer than a stock 5.0 Steve

05-01-2002, 09:26 AM	#5
DCJ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cinti. OH Posts: 14	Mach 1----thanks for the input but you didn't tell me anything I don't already know. Besides, I would't even think about buying a car with an AOD. I guess everyone is into there own thing. Thanks everone for the info that HELPED!

05-01-2002, 08:32 PM	#8
Pongo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 18	It's not the core thats special its the restrictor in the inlet tube. Just FYI. $1500 for a straight 5.0 cop ride - personal taste counts for a lot but the market will bear way more than $1500 for a ride like that regardles of our views on the car. Steve Last edited by Pongo; 05-01-2002 at 08:39 PM..

05-01-2002, 08:50 PM	#9
DCJ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cinti. OH Posts: 14	got the car for $1000. I have plenty of room to do resto work and mods. I do like the car because it is different. I thought it was a pretty good deal anyway. Thanks all!!

05-01-2002, 09:00 PM	#10
Pongo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 18	Very cool Do a search on those cars - there is a group of cops in Texas that has a web site up with lots of info. They bought the cars they used in service. I hope they still have a site up it was about a year ago when I found it. Steve

05-01-2002, 09:13 PM	#11
DCJ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cinti. OH Posts: 14	I'll look around. Thanks Steve. Dan

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