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2011 Caprice Ppv Police Patrol Vehicle Black Original Paint 6.0 V8 Very Nice on 2040-cars

Year:2011 Mileage:105296 Color:
Location:

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States
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If you are serious about buying quality at a reasonable price, you are in the right place. Welcome to Thee Cop Shop® Buying and selling Government surplus vehicles and equipment since 1992. Licensed Florida Motor Vehicle Dealer.

 

This is one of thee most complete and comprehensive listings you will come across here on eBay. There is a lot to read here. We have nothing to hide. We do not sell vehicles that have: Storm damage, Flood damage, Fire damage, Total loss, or any kind of salvage history.

 

Each car we sell is: Visually inspected, Mechanically inspected, Checked online by Autocheck, and road tested. Any repairs needed will be done correctly by our ASE Certified Master Auto Technician parts either from Ford or NAPA. Which is vastly different from the average dealer. Most used car dealers buy rough beat up cars and spend all of their time buffing paint, slathering armor all over everything and fixing nothing. We do just the opposite. We start with a clean car in good mechanical condition. Then repair any deficiencies and clean the car. There is a difference!

 

I have seen several of the Caprice PPV’s surface here on ebay. Most are wrecked and rebuilt. Others were most likely demonstrator mules that were probably flogged to near death at the test track. I have been doing this for a long time. The caprice ppv is the most expensive police car for departments to buy. They are very reliable cars and require very little but routine maintenance. I don’t know any department out there that has the funding to sell Caprice PPV’s off with 10,20 or 30K miles. Am I the only one that thinks that something doesn’t add up when you see them for sale...

This car was sold when it reached 100K. No wrecks, Original paint and body, No mechanical problems and no special stories.

 

This car looks, runs and drives very well. There are no known problems with this car.

 

Do not copy this listing to use as your own. Doing so is not only is plagiarism, But also against eBay rules regulations.

 

This vehicle was previously used as a one officer assigned Highway Patrol take home car.

 

Information, Options and Features:

 

 

?      2011 Chevrolet PPV Police Patrol Vehicle

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?      VIN: 6G1MK5E26BL539755

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?      Current Verified Miles: 105296

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?      6.0 Liter V8 Flex Fuel E85 Ethanol Capable

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?      NO Rust

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?      Black cloth interior with a cloth rear seat

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?      Factory AM/FM/CD Touch Screen Stereo

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?      Carpet floor

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?      Power Windows with driver side lockout

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?      Power door locks

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?      Power trunk release. Located on just above the center console.

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?      Power mirrors

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?      Power windshield wipers with adjustable delay

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?      Rear window defogger

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?      Cold air conditioning

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?      Cruise Control

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?      PPV Police Package which includes:

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?      HD (Heavy Duty) 6.0 Liter engine with external oil cooler

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?      HD Six Speed Automatic Transmission with external cooler

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?      HD Dual Hi Speed fans

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?      HD Limited slip rear differential 2.92 Ratio

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?      HD 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS (Anti Lock Braking System)

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?      HD Cooling system

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?      HD 170 Amp Charging and electrical systems

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?      HD Suspension

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?      HD Quick ratio steering with external power steering fluid cooler

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?      HD Dual exhaust

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?      HD Frame and body mounts

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?      HD Front seats with anti stab plates

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?      HD 18 Inch Steel wheels with 235/50/18 Speed rated tires with 75% Tread Remaining

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?      Single key for all locks with built in remote key fob

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?      Certified 160 MPH speedometer

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This car has always been government maintained according to the manufacturers severe service recommendations. Which includes:

 

?      Oil and filter changed every 3 months or 3000 miles

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?      Transmission fluid changed every 30,000 miles

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?      Coolant changed every 2 years or 24,000 miles

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?      Brake fluid flush and replace every 18 months

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Some may say that these cars are over serviced. But they have to be. The police cannot have their cars breaking down on the way to an emergency because of a lack of proper maintenance.

 

Vehicle Condition:

This car looks excellent, starts, runs, and drives great.

Exterior:

?      Original Paint is glossy. We have washed and hand waxed this car and it looks good!

?      Body is very straight. There are some very small door dings and a dent on the drivers door.

?      There are several small rock chips on the entire front of this car. It was used as a highway patrol car.

?      No cracked or broken glass.

?      There are two plugged antenna holes and one lightbar wiring hole on the roof. Two plugged antenna holes on the trunk and one on the top of the passenger side quarter panel.

?      Has two cut outs for a front push bumper.

?      Window tint percentage is legal in Florida.

Interior:

?      Clean

?      Non Smoker

?      Has a working spotlight.

?      There are three small holes on the dash

?      Seats are nice.

?      Carpet floor is clean. These are the original floor mats since the car was new. This trooper really kept this car clean!

?      Radio works

?      Power door locks work. Rear doors open from the outside only.

?      Power mirrors work

?      Wipers work

?      All lights work

?      Horn works

Drivetrain/Mechanical:

?      Engine runs smooth and very, very strong

?      NO Leaks or unwelcome noises (Pinging, Knocking, Rattles, ETC)

?      Transmission shifts quick and firm (Just like it is supposed to)

?      Air conditioning is cold. The heater is hot.

?      Steering and suspension is tight. Nothing is loose.

?      Brakes stop the car fast with no vibrations or unwelcome noises

?      The Tires have 75% tread remaining.

?      This car has the black heavy duty steel wheels. It has the factory police bolt on center caps.

?      There is a matching full size spare, jack and lug wrench in the trunk.

Additional Maintenance Performed:

?      Balanced all four wheels and tires.

?      Four wheel alignment

?      Oil and filter change.

?      Full safety inspection.

Shipping/Pick Up:

 

Check with us first, before making any travel plans. We are open by appointment only!

 

Fly in and drive it home.

 

We will pick you up

 

Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer

 

Payment:

?      We are a licensed motor vehicle dealer. As such we are required by Florida law to collect 7% sales tax.

?      If you are a Florida resident we will transfer the title and register the vehicle for you. You pay tax, tag and title fees.

?      If you are an out of state resident that flies in to drive the car home: we will provide you with the title, bill of sale, dealer paperwork, proof of sales tax paid and a 30 day temporary license plate.

?      If you are an out of state resident and have the car shipped: we will provide you with the title, bill of sale and dealer paperwork. You do not pay sales tax to us (you will pay sales tax in your home state when you title the car) and no temporary license plate can or will be issued.

 

?      We have NO additional fees or dealer fee charges. Your Bid + tax = what you pay!

?      We do not accept trades

?      We do not finance any vehicles

?      This car is sold as is where is. With no warranty either expressed or implied.

?      Non refundable $500.00 paypal deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.

?      Full payment must be made within 7 calender days of auction close. 7 days means 7 days. You have one week from the time the auction is over to pay for the car.

?      Cash in person, Cashiers check or US Postal Service Money orders only.

?      NO Personal or Company Checks will be accepted.

?      Cashiers check/money orders must be for the exact amount only. And will be subject to verification before the vehicle is released.

?      If you are paying by a cashiers check make sure that the bank it is drawn on has a location here in the Tampa area that we can walk into and cash it on the spot. Otherwise the car and paperwork will be held until the cashiers check clears our bank. Up to 20 business days.

?      After you win the auction log onto paypal and leave the $500.00 deposit. Deposit must be received no later than 48 hours after auction close.

?      Vehicles must be picked up no later than 10 days after the auction closes. Vehicles not picked up after 10 days will be charged a $25.00 per day storage fee. After 21 days the car will be resold to the highest bidder will all proceeds going to us.

 

Additional Information:

?      Print a copy of this listing and bring it with you.

?      You will receive  E X A C T L Y  what is listed here.

?      This car is in great shape, and is a joy to drive. Very fast and very tight! This is a nice car. And it is ready for the road. Hop in and drive with confidence.

?      This is an original black car from the factory – Not some painted up black and white ex squad car.

?      You will be amazed at how polite other drivers are to you on the road when are driving this car.

?      We have driven this car several thousand miles. Runs great, 24 MPG on the highway and no problems whatsoever. The air is ice cold!

?      2011 is the first year they made the Caprice PPV. There are not many of these around!

As you look at the photos of this car, Notice that the interior and engine are not all greased up & down with armor all. 

 

?      We only buy cars that are clean and well cared for.

?      We do not buff, compound, or wet sand any cars that we sell.

 

When you see other sellers describing how they had to "Aggressively Recondition the car" by buffing the paint, steam cleaning the engine and interior, as well as spraying armor all on everything… You know that the car they started with was not in good condition or cared for by who drove it.

Besides do you really want your car's interior, rubber floor and spare tire dripping with dressing? YUCK!

Compare my cars to others like it on ebay. You will see that I not only have a better product at a better price, But also one that you will be proud to own!

This car is, for a lack of a better term, Just clean!

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