Should I buy a former law enforcement car from an Auction? It's a 2001 Chevy Impala,

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what do you think? I am not positive it was an actual cop car - but it was owned by the city. It just looks like it was used for law enforcement - it is white and has those huge spotlights on each side of the windsheild. It's a 2001 Impala and is going to be at an auction this week. Has anyone ever bought a car from an auction or bought a former city-owned car? I was told I could pick it up for a pretty good price, but wouldnt it be in pretty rough shape if it were used for a police car? It doesnt have any siren-type lights or a cage inside, so maybe it was used for detective or undercover type work, i dont know. Can anyone give me some insight?
 
Former police vehicles are not a bad deal. They are well maintained because of the purpose they serve. Some may be a bit more banged up than others, but, you can find them that look rather good. They're not the most luxurious inside, but don't let that stop you. All in all, unless they've been wrecked, not a bad buy.
 
My friend bought a car from a similar auction for city owned vehicles. It worked out OK for him, but you never know what you are going to get. If the price is right and you know that it may need work , I'd say go for it. Good-luck!
 
It would have to be a REALLY good price for me to consider it. On the positive side, it would likely have the interceptor package, and be really fast. On the negative- they tend to have a TON of miles, have been driven really hard by multiple drivers who really dont care how well they treat the car, and will have just had a lot of use. If its a steal, then sure, if it something you want to last for hundreds of thousands of miles, then I dont think I'd recommend it.
 
I would'nt, it's been used by everyone and anyone.
it's not their car so they do'nt take care of it.
all the light's etc are alway's removed, before they sell car's.
how many miles has it ? how many high speed chases , etc etc,
 
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