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TR1
07-23-2008, 02:45 AM
While searching CL.. I found this one. Looks like a good deal. Sticker stains on the doors and all.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/763881045.html

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/atlascafe/jeep/IMG_0014-1.jpg
mac88chp
07-23-2008, 12:26 PM
Looks like the ad is flagged for removal now TR. Do you recall the asking price? I've been following the market on these CHP Expeditions for the past couple of years with the thought of maybe acquiring one as a tow vehicle. This is the first one to come up for sale in a while but I image the values have come way down on them.
TR1
08-03-2008, 02:23 PM
Sorry... I forgot about this post and had not checked in a while.:D ... I think it was like 4k to 5k. There was another one on CL in Sac. for $6500. So that tells me that they are going at the state auction for a good price if you can find one not all beat up.
TR1
08-03-2008, 02:29 PM
Okay.... its back

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/781354544.html

Clear title (VIN 1FMPU16L83LC32516)
142k miles
5.4L motor
4-speed automatic transmission
P/W P/L A/C Cruise
WARN WINCH
Tow Package
Runs great!

Call Ed 585-802-0779

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/atlascafe/jeep/IMG_0011.jpg
NoDrama43
08-03-2008, 03:35 PM
a perfect vehicle to tow your CHP mustang with.....
FHP813
08-03-2008, 07:56 PM
You gotta love that push bumper...:rolleyes:
NoDrama43
08-04-2008, 12:27 AM
actually with a winch installed that is a pretty nice setup. of course if you are driving that cop wagon, pulling your cop car,

will people think your a cop???

would you want them to???

I sold my crown vic because I don't want people wondering. I am planning on getting an enclosed trailer too.
TR1
08-04-2008, 01:33 AM
actually with a winch installed that is a pretty nice setup. of course if you are driving that cop wagon, pulling your cop car,

will people think your a cop???

would you want them to???

I sold my crown vic because I don't want people wondering. I am planning on getting an enclosed trailer too.


I had a 2003 Mercury Marauder... black with tinted windows (great car). I sold it because everyone thought I was an undercover cop (even though I am) I just don't want to be "the cops" when I'm off duty.
NoDrama43
08-04-2008, 02:55 AM
exactly..... nobody needs to know but me......
ImEvil1
08-04-2008, 10:36 AM
+1.
mac88chp
08-04-2008, 12:30 PM
Good points all. Maybe putting a retired Expedition together with a restored Mustang on a trailer is a bit much out on the road. My Mustang is covered up pretty well when I drive it to shows/events but it still has the unmistakable profile of a CHP cruiser, albeit one that has not patrolled the roads in a number of years, and so it has a certain disruptive effect on traffic that can be annoying to a civvie driver, esp. on longer trips.

Too bad my budget can't stretch to an enclosed trailer, that is a very nice way to go. My problem is that for me to start trailering my car, I'd have to buy both a tow rig and a trailer plus find (and probably pay) for a place to store them as I can't park them at my home. $$$$$
SparkSVT
08-04-2008, 11:31 PM
I tow my CHP car on an open car trailer. My tow vehicle is a 2005 Expedition with the 5.4. it sucks the gas down .
Winterpark SSP
08-05-2008, 07:23 AM
I tow my SSP with a 2003 Ford F250 Superduty with the 5.4 liter in an open car trailer. If you are considering a "tow truck" stay away from the 5.4 liter even with the "3 valve" offered from 2004 on.

It has NO TORQUE/pulling power and is AWFUL on gas. Buy the diesel or the Chevy 2500HD (that is probable a swear word with the die hard Blue Oval guys) as they are VERY reasonable now due to the fuel cost per gallon.