Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 04/01/06 11:06 AM Share Posted 04/01/06 11:06 AM I am in the market for a used BA XR8 Sedan, how do I spot an ex-police car?What extras/differences did these have?Also, if a car is an ex-police vehicle, should I steer clear of it? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 04/01/06 11:20 AM Share Posted 04/01/06 11:20 AM A mate of mine has an ex-police XR8.Look for the police mode still enabled. EG. interior lights not working when you open a door, digital speedo, indicators don't flash when you lock/unlock the car.Where they put the lights on the roof there might be small scratches where they attach near the front doorsIn the engine bay on the drivers side there might be some extra wiring looms, plugs and relays if they haven't been removed.My mate hasn't had any problems with his and overall it's in pretty good condition. After all the police gear is removed they're just like any other falcon. You might get premium brakes on an ex-cop car, my mate did.That's about all I can think of right now. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRBloke Donating Members 1,219 Member For: 22y 3d Posted 04/01/06 11:24 AM Share Posted 04/01/06 11:24 AM Easy, they all have Premium brakes fitted, only 17 inch alloys (factory cars have 18's standard, cops get 17's coz they are cheaper), reverse sensors, side airbags and finally lots of scratches etc. You can really pick one, they look rough and the steering wheel especially looks like its had a good working over. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 04/01/06 11:34 AM Share Posted 04/01/06 11:34 AM 18" wheels aren't standard on XR's.My friends doesn't have reverse parking sensors.And the interior is fine. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 04/01/06 11:39 AM Author Share Posted 04/01/06 11:39 AM AdamXR6T said: 18" wheels aren't standard on XR's.My friends doesn't have reverse parking sensors.And the interior is fine.On the MKII XR8 Sedans I think that the 18s were standard... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRBloke Donating Members 1,219 Member For: 22y 3d Posted 04/01/06 11:41 AM Share Posted 04/01/06 11:41 AM 18's are standard as of Early 04 on XR8s thank you very much.As for the reverse sensors the later 04 - 05 Police cars now have them standard! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 04/01/06 11:46 AM Share Posted 04/01/06 11:46 AM You might be right on the wheels. I'll agree to disagree on the other.My mates one is late '04. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRBloke Donating Members 1,219 Member For: 22y 3d Posted 04/01/06 11:51 AM Share Posted 04/01/06 11:51 AM http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...rch_distance=25that's a link to one XR8 ute, as you can see its a mark II with only 17inch alloy rims and reverse sensors, its in the right state to. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 04/01/06 12:07 PM Author Share Posted 04/01/06 12:07 PM XRBloke said: http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/...rch_distance=25that's a link to one XR8 ute, as you can see its a mark II with only 17inch alloy rims and reverse sensors, its in the right state to.That's the one I was looking at!I am going down to eyeball it tomorrow to check out it's condition etc. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-330969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 22/01/06 09:35 AM Author Share Posted 22/01/06 09:35 AM I picked up my Ex-Cop BA XR8 last week, very happy with it.Didn't end up getting the one above as it had a hole in the roof where an aerial used to be.. The one I ended up with was, 2004 MKI with side airbags, rear reverse sensors, premium brakes and a set of black stripes (wasn't sure about these but they have grown on me).Paint work and interior are in excellent condition.Thought I would post a few pics of it..Added a few accessories as listed in my signature. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22367-spotting-ex-police-cars/#findComment-338354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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