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K2 GTi

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:33

Obviously they'd be well maintained, but put to the test quite a bit. They'd of a had a few tramps in the back too but that's not an issue.

Steve

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:34

my mate bought a ex Volvo was quick, but turned out it had a cracked head

Robin

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:35

Depends on the car. Police spec tends to mean no creature comforts and cheaper trim so probably only if it was cheap and quick.

Tomnova16

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:37

a mate bought a V6 vectra, was a pile of shite

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K2 GTi

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:37

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2007-skoda-octavia-vrs-tax-mot-remapped-250-bhp-ex-police-car/1025819940

Is cheaper than others with similar mileage

Chris C

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:38

Most of them have surely had their fair share of knocks ?

K2 GTi

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:40

quote:
Originally posted by Chris C
Most of them have surely had their fair share of knocks ?

Yeah with 71,000 miles of being a police car you'd of thought so

Sly_SRi

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22nd Jul 13 at 07:49

I never would!

Engines get thrashed from cold on a daily basis! Because if a call comes in, they jump in the car and shoot off quickly. Worst running conditions for an engine.

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BarnshaW

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22nd Jul 13 at 08:13

but they are never scrimped on, serviced on time without any costs being cut, cant see them constantly being ragged from cold and i am sure the engine gets a good run of motorway miles anyway.

probably far better then alot of cars owned by boy racers who do exactly the same ragging it but scrimp and cut corners with costs.

Jay

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22nd Jul 13 at 08:36

Yeah but they get bounced over speed bumps constantly, ragged everywhere, and poverty spec. Rather pay the extra.

nibnob21

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22nd Jul 13 at 08:37

quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
but they are never scrimped on, serviced on time without any costs being cut, cant see them constantly being ragged from cold and i am sure the engine gets a good run of motorway miles anyway.

probably far better then alot of cars owned by boy racers who do exactly the same ragging it but scrimp and cut corners with costs.

This. Buying used cars is such a lottery a lot of the time. At least with it being ex police you can guarantee it will have a good service history, despite the fact it will have been driven hard.

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Robin

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22nd Jul 13 at 08:38

Remember not all of them are used for high speed pursuit driving...

gazza808

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22nd Jul 13 at 08:47

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Remember not all of them are used for high speed pursuit driving...

But all have the bollox thrashed out of them all the time,
even the panda cars,

Mates a copper he's always on about it.

Brett

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22nd Jul 13 at 09:10

My Vectra was ex-police. Was a decent car, just meant there was holes around the place where equipment had been fitted inside. As said, trim inside is fairly basic. They may get hammered, but they're well looked after.

Walshyposse

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22nd Jul 13 at 09:19

Few years ago I would but not now, I've never seen so many police cars on the back of a truck broken down in the past 2 years. Corners have been cut recently. Never used to see broken down police cars on the back of trucks.

dannymccann

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22nd Jul 13 at 09:50

There's a V6 petrol Vectra fairly close to me on AutoTrader, I was asking myself this very question last night....

edit - it does quite clearly state ex-police pursuit vehicle, which made me think

but

at the same time

[Edited on 22-07-2013 by dannymccann]

Jambo

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22nd Jul 13 at 10:47

ever seen Police slow down for speed bumps?

Brett

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22nd Jul 13 at 10:51

Maybe not, but if something breaks then it's replaced, don't really see the problem myself. Vectra was a good car, just boring as fuck.

John

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22nd Jul 13 at 11:06

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
ever seen Police slow down for speed bumps?

This, all day, every day.

Perfect car for K2 Gti though

K2 GTi

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22nd Jul 13 at 11:19

quote:
Originally posted by John

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
ever seen Police slow down for speed bumps?

This, all day, every day.

Perfect car for K2 Gti though

I love the fact you try to insult everything I post

I would actually love to see a picture of you so I can laugh at the fact you're an internet warrior

AndyCorsaSport

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22nd Jul 13 at 11:24

Friend of mine bought an ex police Octavia estate (the older one) was used for carrying guns apparently, had some custom thing in the boot that was for the gun cases or something.

Was a good car.

Jambo

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22nd Jul 13 at 11:33

quote:
Originally posted by John

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
ever seen Police slow down for speed bumps?

This, all day, every day.

Perfect car for K2 Gti though

I know someone who used to repair them, im not saying its impossible to find one that is half decent, I am saying it is unlikely not to have been used as a workhorse with little or no care. Yes, they get serviced and some broken bits replaced. But that doesnt warrant the spec or lack of trim etc.

I would avoid.

Brett

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22nd Jul 13 at 11:38

No offence to anyone involved, but I'm guessing most people putting a downer on it have never actually owned one themself. Just a theory.

hodson_21

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22nd Jul 13 at 11:38

Itll have layers and layers of paint!

Steve

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22nd Jul 13 at 11:38

Regular servicing doesnt cover items like ball joints, bushes, bearings, suspension, steering racks etc that will get smashed about driving over speed bumps fast

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