Should I ditch my daily driver Tahoe for a Caprice PPV....

Funny this just came back up. I scored one (2012 Caprice) yesterday via a local auction for $2625. it has lifter/misfire issues (common issue) that needs fixed. Looking forward to playing with this thing. Bought it without checking it over first. I am taking a chance, but feel confident it will work out ok. Body looks clean...don't know the mileage yet, but these generally have between 80k-120k on the clock...so we'll see. good luck with your search...check the local auctions.

 

I wish there were more around my area. Every single one on govdeals has afm failure. The logistics of getting it make it less desirable for me. If it was local I’d jump on something cheap

 

Get a 96 caprice and call it a day. Save some cash

 

Gross lol

 

Want to help me get one from WA? Need help securing it and shipping it.

 

Lol

 

Zero desire to own a B body. Slow and huge plus honestly I dislike the way they look. I’d much rather have a caprice ppv.

 

Here’s my friends car on the dyno. Be warned the music is horrible

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCBF4IA5DF/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=14rds0o4ilp4e

 

Hope you get one, be patient and keep us updated

 

Dude..96 caprice's will surprise you...

my 1 owner grandma car..i had it detailed and it looks brand new..like right off the show room floor..
5.7 LT1..OD..3.23 posi..F-41 suspension..full power every thing..the only thing it doesnt have is rear discs and a moon roof..

it will surprise you..i mean..it will SURPRISE you...its like driving youre living room couch out on the hiway...love it...tire burner...I mean tire roaster....does 110 easily...but floats so bad i'm afraid to go faster...so some cop car shocks and pads..and a lower and its an SS wanna-be....and drive it normal and its 22mph..hey it aint pretty by PRETTY standars, but it aint GROSS...all this car, and only $2500.oo and ive had 2 dozen people beg me to sell it to them..so..


forgive the thumb...id take more pics, but its sitting under 6 inches of fresh snow tody

 

Glad it works for you but no thanks. I’d much rather have an ls powered car that’s fun to drive. I’ve driven old b bodies, just not what I’m looking for.

 

its ok..its a clean beater..id rather drive my CTS-V believe me, but a cruise down to the store or across town, i dont mind the Caprice at all..

 

Car has been purchased. I’ll be picking it up Wednesday.

 

Dec '96 - when GM handed the police/taxi/fleet market to Ford. Should have kept it in production - just to have the fleet sales, if nothing else.

 

LEO friend of mine said he wished GM never quit making the Caprice. He said they easily outran the Crown Vic's.

 

I think the only reason GM killed them was the success of full size SUVs-they needed a plant to build more Tahoes and other body on frame SUVs, and Arlington was the best choice. So a product that was selling pretty well (but long in the tooth and profit compromised by fleet sales) died to nake room for ‘the future’-high profit fast selling truckwagons.
Patrick

 

General Description: NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE
Category: Autos: Cars, Pickups, SUVS
General Exterior Details: Has plugged holes from removed accessories. Crack in left corner of front bumper cover.
General Interior Details: Heavy staining and some wear.
General Mechanical Details: Motor has been removed, still has transmission.
Year: 2014
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Caprice
Trim: Police
VIN#: 6G3NS5U27EL968677
Odometer Reading: N/A
Engine Displacement: Had a 6.0 liter L77 motor, has been removed.
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gas
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Title Status: Municipal
Doors: 4 Door
Seats: Cloth, Vinyl
General Options: Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors
Airbags: Driver, Passenger, Side
Scratches: Scattered
Rust: Minor
Working Condition: Nonrunning for Parts and Repair - Unable to run or operate in its current condition without repair or replacement of certain elements or may only be good for parts. (Auction company is an Agent only and relies on the owner for the items description and condition)
Keys Located: CIO-40
Operating Condition on Vehicles & Options:: Auction company lists the options that the vehicle may have, however all options have not been tested or verified to be in working condition. Auction company does not conduct a road test, nor are the vehicles inspected for mechanical defects. Auction company testing is limited to driving vehicle within our auction facility lot only. For liability purposes, vehicles may be started, but not driven by customers. Please rely on your own inspection prior to bidding.
Title Mileage (mileage indicated on title): 107291 - NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE

This is at Repocast, a local auction. No engine. Perfect project if you are looking to make one fast.

 

Ok?

 

If anyone is interested in the PPV at Repocast, there are more pictures on their website. We are registered bidders. It will be up for auction this Thursday, February 21st.