5 Reasons NOT To Buy a Caprice PPV!

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  • @rescueaviationfilms1019
    @rescueaviationfilms1019 11 місяців тому +54

    Every reason to buy one: it has V8, V8 go vroom, V8 go fast.

  • @RJspeedshop
    @RJspeedshop Рік тому +36

    you buy an ex police car and cry that it's interior is that of a police car

  • @d-rell8135
    @d-rell8135 2 роки тому +139

    It's a old cop car It's not made to be luxury on the inside

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому +14

      This one sure was! Holden made higher trim packages in these models, they are popular in Australia!

    • @mrv8lover314
      @mrv8lover314 Рік тому +6

      Police departments couldn't handle the maintenance issues they simply got rid of them across the country

    • @GoshuaJane
      @GoshuaJane Рік тому +8

      Actually that's exactly what it was made for. In Australia they were made as the luxury version of the commodore which you know as Pontiac G8 and Chevy SS. The cops over in America just ripped everything out of it.

    • @CirocObama.94
      @CirocObama.94 Рік тому +3

      @@mrv8lover314 I've never heard that one before

    • @mikehall737
      @mikehall737 Рік тому +2

      Exactly its a factory street rod I want one

  • @CB12345
    @CB12345 Рік тому +45

    I actually like the way it looks, especially with the bigger custom Z06 wheel setup you have on yours.

  • @Rickybobby1340
    @Rickybobby1340 2 роки тому +55

    In its original form as a Holden Caprice, these thing are awesome and luxurious. different dash, head unit, console, seats, door cards, wheels. etc, look it up.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому +11

      The Australian versions are much nicer cars, the PPV’s are stripped down and purpose built.

    • @knifethrower9733
      @knifethrower9733 Рік тому +6

      I got the wk Caprice n it's a comfortable beast 🦾

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      @@knifethrower9733 that’s awesome!

    • @Jay_Silvia
      @Jay_Silvia Рік тому +4

      Get the detective version it's got full interior but good luck finding the detective version.

    • @turbobrian
      @turbobrian 4 місяці тому +3

      In Australia we used them for politicians and heads of state, in US, the PPV variant was used for criminals, pretty much the same purpose when you think about it

  • @larenzofisher2254
    @larenzofisher2254 4 місяці тому +8

    Was it just me or did his 🔥 burnouts make me wanna go get one right now 😂😂😂😂

  • @AndrewMOJObook
    @AndrewMOJObook Рік тому +24

    I bought a 2012 ppv Memorial Day 2022.
    By July 1st had the DoD Delete done, AFM detuned, Rotofab CAI,
    and Texas Speed LS7 lifters with a Stage 1 cam installed.
    Cosmetically I got the headlights undulled, window tint, and new tires on the OEM steel wheels,
    had it detailed properly to remove the remnants of the word "POLICE" from the hood and clean it up.
    Yes, parts will be scarce, and expensive.
    I'm not a car guy but when I discovered that in removing the bull bar,
    while it was doing police pursuit
    (or whatever)
    the New Jersey Police
    (or whomever) broke the skid plate and front fascia where the steel bolts attached to the plastic.
    It was hanging with a 3mm gap on the driver's side and 1mm on the passenger side.
    (Unacceptable)
    To correct this
    I braided 10 bungee cords adding one at a time, and now the whole front end is secured to the frame, with flat bungees and solid.
    There's no gap remaining on either side, and none of the cords are overly stressed and each is supporting the others.
    It had 95,000 miles on it.
    It is a blast to drive but I haven't had it over 65 mph yet.
    Shelbykiller(tm) dynotuned it for street.
    I know how powerful and fast it is, but I'm in no hurry to get anywhere and 0-60 is exhilarating enough.
    It's a retired cop car, I'm Retired Army.
    I don't have money to waste on it but I have never enjoyed any car more.
    As an homage to it's Holden heritage I made the Chevrolet bowtie on the grill red with a bottle of $1.99 nail polish
    -since bungee cords are visible I'm not vain about minutiae.
    It wouldn't even occur to me to do burnouts, drift, or race it, but I'm on a fixed income.
    It was my 60th birthday present to myself and I expect it to last the rest of my life.
    Shelbykiller Performance LLC in Oklahoma City did all my engine work.
    I like it a lot.
    I traded my 1980 Eldorado for the PPV.
    (& 60 month loan)
    My other daily driver is a 1981 Fox body T-Bird with the 302.
    Possible future mods are a manual transmission, headers, and exhaust upgrades.
    Possibly.
    For now, it's just fine.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +4

      That’s awesome Andrew!!! Sounds like you have done quite a bit of work to the car in a fairly short period of time, I am glad you are enjoying the car so much! Glad you were able to repair all the issues with decommissioning, I’m sure with your tender care it will last quite some time!

    • @deaf2819
      @deaf2819 Рік тому +2

      Air Force vet here looking to buy one in the next 2 weeks

    • @chensonsr
      @chensonsr Рік тому +1

      ​@@deaf2819 there's one for sale here in Phoenix Arizona. It's up for auction on public surplus. Today is the last day and it's at$8600.

    • @deaf2819
      @deaf2819 Рік тому +1

      @@chensonsr got mine already , 6k 6.0 car

    • @ohshoot95
      @ohshoot95 5 місяців тому

      Bro. Dont ever type that much on a comment section ever again PLZ. W/ all due respect… lol tf

  • @rabbit73au
    @rabbit73au Рік тому +5

    The Navigation was actually a optional extra on the Caprice even here in Australia you had to buy CapriceV to get navigation as standard the navigation was actually separate unit that was installed into the glovebox and mine doesn’t go through tires because I don’t do burn outs

  • @pistolero323
    @pistolero323 Рік тому +31

    Points taken but either way I'm sure it's still a fun car. I'm sure most people buy this car for the powertrain capability. Like me I wanna swap an l96 and boost it

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +6

      I would definitely recommend it! I really enjoy the car and wouldn’t consider selling it because of those five reasons. The power train capability is definitely an attraction.

  • @user-wi2mo5kd9e
    @user-wi2mo5kd9e Рік тому +17

    We got a ton of these cars laying around junkyards in the middle east

  • @chensonsr
    @chensonsr Рік тому +2

    There is one of these for sale here in Phoenix Arizona on public surplus auction. It ends today and the bid is currently at$8600. It is low mileage and pretty clean. But that seems a bit pricey to me. What do you think?

    • @alexed21
      @alexed21 4 місяці тому

      What was the miles on that? I'm lookin at 1 8500 160k miles

  • @JoeWilly69
    @JoeWilly69 5 місяців тому +2

    Do you know what other wheels are interchangeable? I'm guessing that c6 wheels are pretty expensive

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  5 місяців тому +1

      Used wheels can be had reasonable. The bolt pattern is 5x120, so there is a good selection. Camaro wheels, G8 wheels, SS wheels, etc. Some folks are running pretty creative used wheel packages.

  • @JoeWilly69
    @JoeWilly69 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey Mick, what wheels are on your sled? Thnx,I wanna get some different wheels maybe u can help me out

  • @boostbeast8731
    @boostbeast8731 2 роки тому +12

    Im dealing with the 4th reason at the moment. Might replace front seats with kirkeys but theres just not alot of ways to cut weight and keep it streetable.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому +3

      Seats are an area I’m not willing to cut comfort for weight. I like to drive my cars and having to drive in Kirkeys would ruin that for me.

    • @boostbeast8731
      @boostbeast8731 2 роки тому +1

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel if i can get it to run a 7.00 1/8 this spring ill probly just stop there. My best time was a 8.09 but that was before the nitrous and 3.45 diff.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      @@boostbeast8731 3.45, nice diff! 7.0 is a good goal, quicker than my car!

    • @boostbeast8731
      @boostbeast8731 2 роки тому +2

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel ill post some vids this coming season. Finally got the car how i want it. This isnt a cheap hobby at all.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      @@boostbeast8731 you got that right! I look forward to the update videos!!

  • @axelvazquez9296
    @axelvazquez9296 2 роки тому +1

    You fixed it ?

  • @liveandletlive2894
    @liveandletlive2894 2 роки тому +8

    Radio can be reflashed to allow BT and backup cam depending on the year

  • @ward9832
    @ward9832 2 роки тому +13

    I'm saving up for one right now. Dealers are selling them for 8k for clapped out ones and up to 20k for a low mileage/Idle hour example. Do you know what they go for straight from the auction? I assume dealers put quite a markup.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      I am not sure what auction prices bring, I bought mine used private party.

    • @dennisshuler2541
      @dennisshuler2541 2 роки тому +4

      I paid 7k in March for a 11 with 98k. Body is immaculate (4 dents total, no scratches) $1500 to ship and I have it listed on Facebook marketplace for 10k with 20" New Camaro wheels. Dennis Shuler

    • @pistolero323
      @pistolero323 Рік тому +2

      Auctions they're going from 3k to 8k

    • @ndyke020475
      @ndyke020475 Рік тому

      Were to are they forsale

  • @steveg9166
    @steveg9166 Рік тому +7

    once you got to reason 5.. it made me want to get a caprice lol

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      Haha that makes two of us!

    • @steveg9166
      @steveg9166 Рік тому +3

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel i have a 89 and 90 caprice.. i want to get the 96 caprice 9c1 but its so hard to find in ontario canada.. my dad had a 79 caprice and my uncle had a 85 caprice.. so its definitely a tradition im keeping up.. just might have to skip the 96 ppv model and go to the 2012

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      @@steveg9166 I wouldn’t mind a 94-96, I sure do like my 12 though!

  • @bodhithespoodergen
    @bodhithespoodergen Рік тому +5

    The rear body parts issue isnt a issue if your gonna convert it into a Ute

  • @alexsoria8433
    @alexsoria8433 Рік тому +6

    If you keep the original tires and not do burnouts, your tires last longer. Also, it's a police car not a civilian model the interior is designed for police work not comfortably.

  • @Vector958
    @Vector958 3 місяці тому +1

    I found a 2015 caprice ppv for sale near me. Would it be a bad daily? How's the reliability?

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  3 місяці тому +1

      I have found the reliability to be very good, especially with standard maintenance. I would have used mine for a daily if I wasn’t lowered and lived on gravel roads.

  • @76ers_Apache
    @76ers_Apache Рік тому

    Can you get this lifted

  • @tomnewham1269
    @tomnewham1269 Рік тому +6

    The fabric headliner has disintegrated which is a common problem for Holden cars which are left out in the hot sun. A motor trimmer should be able to remove the cardboard liner, clean it up and install new fabric. There are video clips on UA-cam if you want to do it yourself.

  • @cryptonz06
    @cryptonz06 Рік тому +3

    the doggo loves the car 😂

  • @sharptoothtrex4486
    @sharptoothtrex4486 Рік тому +3

    Even if I work in a General Motors mechanic garage, I love Caprice PPV's all the time. The truth is even if I did such car and engine restoration even as a job makes me want to keep something like that even swapping a 2019 Chevy Corvette engine as an option.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      Nice!

    • @sharptoothtrex4486
      @sharptoothtrex4486 Рік тому +2

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel If you are mechanical expertise, including great at restoring cars and engine parts, this is the best possibility for a job all car enthusiasts must want.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      @@sharptoothtrex4486 I agree

  • @rescueaviationfilms1019
    @rescueaviationfilms1019 11 місяців тому +1

    What exhaust do you have on it?

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  11 місяців тому

      It has long tube headers, 3” dual X-pipe exhaust into mufflers. Custom built for the car, not a kit.

  • @ernierobinson4368
    @ernierobinson4368 Рік тому +5

    this is a good car for an ordinary daily driver
    and it's a very safe car

  • @turbobrian
    @turbobrian 4 місяці тому +3

    In Australia, the Caprice was used to drive Politicians and heads of state around. In America the Caprice was used to haul criminals around..
    Same same really!! the only difference is the Aussie criminals got the leather pack.

  • @metalheadrelic9873
    @metalheadrelic9873 6 місяців тому +2

    Also, I'm one of the fortunate ones that has an '11 9C3 PPV. I've got one of 20 in karma blue shipped to the US in 2011.

  • @accuse1x
    @accuse1x Рік тому +1

    can i replace the dash with a apple car play

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому

      I’m sure there is a way to accomplish anything, however I do not have the answer to that.

  • @DamonKing-jr7kg
    @DamonKing-jr7kg 24 дні тому

    Can you get parts from Australia

  • @GTZ3Z
    @GTZ3Z Рік тому +1

    I’m a 16 year old there isn’t any caprices in my state I’ve finally found one 2014 caprice 169,000 miles. This will be my first car is there any serious problems at those miles and are they reliable

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      These cars have their common problems. My car has 140,000 miles on it. I’ve had to do a starter, strut bushings are common failures, plus misc maintenance. They are as reliable as any other LS based platform in my opinion. 2014 is the first year of the refresh, it has more desirable interior and a column shifter.

    • @GTZ3Z
      @GTZ3Z Рік тому +2

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel Im going to go look at it tmr the thing that worries me is the high idle hours it has 8656 is that a lot and 169,000 should I get it or is it a bad choice I need advice I can’t risk it breaking on me

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      @@GTZ3Z I am not in a position to provide professional advice. However, if I was not able to risk a vehicle breaking I would not purchase the vehicle.

    • @daveondre4892
      @daveondre4892 Рік тому

      Also the DoD (cylinder deact junk) wipes the lifters/cam out so highly recommend deleting that, or you will have to do that at some point. Matter of when not if

  • @GM.572
    @GM.572 11 місяців тому +4

    You can find TONS of caprice parts in KSA and they’re dirt cheap

  • @forbiddenoggy9727
    @forbiddenoggy9727 2 роки тому +2

    What's the rim size and off set

  • @romero.4089
    @romero.4089 2 роки тому +1

    Looking at 2014-2015 or V1 CTS V or G8 for next car thanks!

  • @metalheadrelic9873
    @metalheadrelic9873 6 місяців тому +2

    $1400 bucks for a windshield? Was that for a Pontiac G8 or were you quoting pricing for a PPV?

    • @turbobrian
      @turbobrian 4 місяці тому

      They have rain sensors and fancy sh*t, so $1400 for genuine OEM sounds about right.

    • @metalheadrelic9873
      @metalheadrelic9873 4 місяці тому

      @@turbobrian yeah my '11 ain't got none of that garbage. The G8 windshield is a lot cheaper.

  • @babsthewreckingcrew4294
    @babsthewreckingcrew4294 2 місяці тому +2

    I don’t care about any of that stuff, I want THAT MOTOR

  • @JoeWilly69
    @JoeWilly69 5 місяців тому +1

    The last set I bought needed this plastic shims or spacers and I was really careful about trying to get the correct wheels! I bought a 5 spoke mag that look terrific but I can't get them balanced correctly because weights only go on the inside of the wheel, at least that's the excuse they're giving me!

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  5 місяців тому

      These C6 wheels require a spacer in the rear, I believe it’s 7.5mm if I remember correctly.

  • @aaronperez7597
    @aaronperez7597 Рік тому +2

    Good early points about part availability

  • @Luigi110067
    @Luigi110067 Рік тому +1

    Where do you buy parts?

  • @edfrawley4356
    @edfrawley4356 Рік тому +2

    Wow coming to this video really late. I was under the impression that the Caprice had much more comminality with the Impala which it resembles. I was hoping to swap my 9C1 to RWD using Caprice rear subframe and engine / driveline parts. Still a modern RWD sedan with LS power has to have some redeeming qualities. Just need to find a wholesale source for tires.

  • @ressulajdari5417
    @ressulajdari5417 Місяць тому +2

    The funny part is you knew all these reasons before you bought it and you still bought it lol

  • @RockstarGarageS2K
    @RockstarGarageS2K 2 роки тому +8

    Look for a detective model for full interiors and most likely less beat on day to day! I'm buying my second detective model this weekend!

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      Dang! 9C3’s are so much nicer than the 9C1’s. You can tell mine was used and abused.

  • @markpaweena781
    @markpaweena781 2 роки тому +1

    How do you think Aussies feel when buying a comaro? Same problem.
    The interior is shit cause its a cop car. Import a full caprice interior from. Australia.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      I agree! An AUS spec Caprice would be awesome!!

    • @Akwardturtle
      @Akwardturtle Рік тому

      What, camaro isn't available in AUS in civilian form? Didn't know that, wow.

  • @JohnDoe-yj5ng
    @JohnDoe-yj5ng Рік тому

    Well, you'll have to go to Australia to get body parts, better yet, you'll have to find an importer of Holden motor vehicle parts for your car.

  • @CartelHitboy
    @CartelHitboy 10 місяців тому +2

    2013 Chevy Impala ltz & Pontiac GTO & G8 front end work for this car also

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  10 місяців тому +1

      That’s very interesting, I never knew about that!

    • @CartelHitboy
      @CartelHitboy 10 місяців тому +2

      Yep the width on these cars are 72.5 the GTO is 72.9 same as Impala so give you space you need you for headlights and brackets and stuff

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  10 місяців тому

      @@CartelHitboy that’s interesting!

  • @bigcat9356
    @bigcat9356 3 місяці тому +2

    Really only the first one is something to consider, the rest should be expected by anyone who has the slightest idea what they're getting. My goal is to turn one into a rough and tough mad-max inspired deal, so the rest aren't downsides. I just want the form factor and powertrain.

  • @moeynola6747
    @moeynola6747 2 роки тому +5

    Sir,I hear what your saying but I'm still buying one

  • @poo48
    @poo48 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for lowering the price on the market

  • @panthertj2011
    @panthertj2011 Рік тому +5

    Yea im still getting one lol I'm not dropping 60k for a scat

  • @ndyke020475
    @ndyke020475 Рік тому +3

    Mate you just said it why just your car is poor quality of interior it's just you bought an EX POLICE CRUISER SO THAT'S WHY YOU GOT VINAL BACK SEAT & HEADLINING STRIPT FOR POLICE LIGHTS & CENTRE CONSOLE MISSING IT WAS TAKEN OUT FOR PURPSPEX DEVIED SO YOU BOUGHT A POLICE CRUISER

  • @Xxiv47
    @Xxiv47 8 місяців тому +3

    Never seen a PPV with Z06 wheels nice…

  • @foxkill7
    @foxkill7 2 місяці тому +1

    Isn’t it a Pontiac G8?👀 why can’t you find parts for that?

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 місяці тому

      It’s actually a Chevy Caprice, G8 body parts are different.

    • @ianscheurer
      @ianscheurer Місяць тому +1

      They didn’t bring over many of either the G8 or the Caprice, you also gotta figure the newest G8 is 15 years old and 15 years is a lot of time for low production cars to start dwindling, ergo very little spare parts after all the time.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Місяць тому +1

      @@ianscheurer very true!

  • @rqn1998
    @rqn1998 3 місяці тому +2

    Nothing beats statesman and caprice! Ive had mine for 20 years no issues and i dont want any other car..... im in australia with a statesman 2007.

  • @2timegarza583
    @2timegarza583 2 роки тому +2

    Found one for 6k the passenger side fender is dented

  • @shaunessex3095
    @shaunessex3095 4 місяці тому +1

    Also , just like I've said to my nefeue.. have yoh ever watched the tachometer to cease to be in whatever you RPM it's going to , I'd be worried that it will be over raved easy because the tachometer needle flys up fast regardless of ignition cut, shorly it goes 7ooorpm at least 🤔👉

  • @jordanditto7197
    @jordanditto7197 2 роки тому +2

    My dad don't have problems drifting his caprice ppv

  • @Bosscheetah
    @Bosscheetah Рік тому +1

    Can you do a Holden conversion?

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +2

      A person could do a Holden conversion, but I will not be converting this car. Some folks see it as Holden built so it should be Holden. I see it as Chevrolet purchased and branded so I prefer the Chevrolet.

    • @scottsmad1115
      @scottsmad1115 Рік тому +1

      He doesn't even look after it now so him doing a holden conversion is pointless given the fact he brought it as it was and is complaining about it , obviously he didn't do his research before buying it , if he wanted a nicer model then he should have brought the nicer model, not buy a car designed for a specific purpose then complain because he got it .

  • @ericbritton8146
    @ericbritton8146 11 місяців тому +1

    Well received. After viewing this video, I definitely will not be purchasing a Caprice PPV. Thank you!

  • @jubair-the.ferrette
    @jubair-the.ferrette 2 роки тому +1

    I am trying to get one 2016 actually but still debating …hmm

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      That’s awesome, I would recommend!

    • @jubair-the.ferrette
      @jubair-the.ferrette 2 роки тому +1

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel really sir ..

    • @jubair-the.ferrette
      @jubair-the.ferrette 2 роки тому

      But sir if I may ask what major maintenance u had so far and how meny kilometres n the clock

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      @@jubair-the.ferrette I have 140,000 miles and no major issues. It’s been a solid car. Windshields are expensive and hard to find.

  • @charmingmander331
    @charmingmander331 Рік тому +1

    I work for a dealer and none of the parts minus body are an issue tbh

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      I agree, all the chassis parts seem to be easily accessible as they interchange between other models.

    • @charmingmander331
      @charmingmander331 Рік тому +3

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel Only thing that I found was the rear springs are discontinued but I’m sure something else fits without much trouble. In fact after digging a bit it seems the body panels are pretty cheap same with the windows. The hood is well over $1k for whatever reason tho.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому

      @@charmingmander331 I have coilovers which are available all over. Windshield was a bit spendy, otherwise it’s not terrible.

  • @deaf2819
    @deaf2819 Рік тому +6

    Love these cars. Hate having to hear Australians tell us about them like we don’t have the internet

  • @MyDOOKIE1
    @MyDOOKIE1 9 місяців тому +1

    He got taken on the windshield...i own a PPV and i replaced my windshield got under 200 bucks...the only thing i agree with is the regular parts like brakes ect...but just go to the dealership and they will order it for u

  • @FIFTHDEMN1
    @FIFTHDEMN1 Рік тому +1

    Why would you ever do all that to it? I’d use regular tires. It’s not a race car at all.

  • @scottgeldreich8389
    @scottgeldreich8389 2 місяці тому +1

    Mine doesn’t have any holes drilled in it. It also never saw service so it had 38K when i bought it. I also don’t abuse it like this guy does.

  • @neoknight14215
    @neoknight14215 10 місяців тому +2

    The expense of the body parts and lack of ability to drift makes me not want that car thanks it was on my want list.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  10 місяців тому +1

      That’s a bummer you changed your mind, but there certainly are downsides!

    • @neoknight14215
      @neoknight14215 10 місяців тому +1

      @MickelsonRacingChannel it's ok the ppv wasn't my first choice it was down a list a few cars. I want a 2010 chevy camaro ss in manual. If I can't get that for the right price I'll settle for a base hemi dodge charger if I can manual swap it to a normal stick shift. I'd consider a trailblazer ss also.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  10 місяців тому

      @@neoknight14215 I had a stick 5th Gen early on, it was a fun car. I daily drive a trailblazer ss for a couple years also, I really liked that car.

  • @nonenone4394
    @nonenone4394 Рік тому +2

    Well then I'll be over with my flatbed to just take that one off your hands. Scrap is up right now so I'm sure you'll be fine with the payment.

  • @jrussellcase
    @jrussellcase 2 роки тому +5

    There was a time many moons ago I wouldn't pay $1400 for a whole car, let alone a windshield. 😂
    Now, serious question.....and I know your vid is a smidgen tongue-in-cheek, but:
    Do any of the Chevy Impala parts from the 2010s fit on that car?

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому +1

      As far as I am aware, none of the Impala parts change over to the Caprice. The taillights and trunk lid look close, but are not the same.
      The drivetrain and suspension are interchangeable with the G8 and some 5th Gen Camaro stuff.

  • @Rdmz805
    @Rdmz805 5 місяців тому +1

    Damn bro what happened to your ceiling

  • @benjaminchubb713
    @benjaminchubb713 2 роки тому +5

    My 2014 has the radio where I can use Bluetooth, interior is actually really good, and yeah tires get expensive 😅😂

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому +1

      The 14’s do have better interiors! How do you like the column shifter?

    • @benjaminchubb713
      @benjaminchubb713 2 роки тому +1

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel the column shifter is actually really nice since I'm used to driving my suburban lol seems more normal to me, just only thing about my car I don't like is that I didn't delete the d.o.d before it went bad so now she's sitting until I can get her fixed

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      @@benjaminchubb713 ahhh, the DOD does suck. Glad you like the shifter though!

    • @benjaminchubb713
      @benjaminchubb713 2 роки тому +1

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel yeah im getting it deleted, cammed, e85 tuned and some other goodies shooting for 450whp within the next month im excited to see what this thing will do

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      @@benjaminchubb713 that’s awesome!!!

  • @dariush3587
    @dariush3587 8 місяців тому +2

    Maybe stop beating the crap out of the tires if you want them to last longer 😂

  • @AlvinTatumJr
    @AlvinTatumJr Рік тому +1

    Bluetooth is not removed on all of them just some years.

  • @reaper_6six6
    @reaper_6six6 11 місяців тому +2

    Swap the radio out 🤷‍♂️

  • @grimreaper-lando7930
    @grimreaper-lando7930 Рік тому +2

    It’s ls3 obviously u can find parts any where

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      It’s actually an L77, which is a 6.0L but is LS3 based. LS3’s are 6.2L and have slightly different internals.

  • @jx4312
    @jx4312 5 місяців тому +2

    made in australia thats why plenty of parts here.

  • @emerson2you
    @emerson2you 2 роки тому +2

    Sorry but I have to disagree biggest cost is Gasoline 6.0 here I put sticky Good years factory spec they don’t burn off the car goes it’s a corvette eater for sure

  • @NAWAFNWVVZ
    @NAWAFNWVVZ 8 місяців тому +1

    We in Saudi love this car everything you said including entertainment center we can solve it here give me 1000 bucks and you love your car again 😂

  • @kennetheauclaire8164
    @kennetheauclaire8164 2 роки тому +1

    Um, I was quoted under $300 from my local guy.

  • @ZachClynes
    @ZachClynes Рік тому +2

    $1400? You don’t have insurance?

  • @amerived3493
    @amerived3493 3 місяці тому +1

    The reason the caprices interior is poor quality was to save money and this car wasn’t meant to be sold to the general public so obviously the interior isn’t gonna have many features or has cheap materials

  • @kylehocking420
    @kylehocking420 24 дні тому +1

    only downside is no manual gearbox

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  23 дні тому

      A factory manual transmission was available in Australia, but never in the U.S.A.

  • @blaise1016
    @blaise1016 4 місяці тому +2

    Look I just I just gotta know man.I have to own it. What even is this car. I have never seen or heard of it before since about 5 minutes ago.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  4 місяці тому +2

      Chevrolet Caprice PPV! This one is a 2012, so the 2011-2013 model. There is also a 2014-2017 model in the USA with an interior facelift. These were imported from Australia into the USA strictly for police use only from 2011-2017. 6.0L L77 V8, six speed auto transmission, rear wheel drive.

    • @blaise1016
      @blaise1016 4 місяці тому +2

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel huh thats pretty cool! Thank you for the info! So they are pretty much just a Holden/Chevy?

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  4 місяці тому +2

      @@blaise1016 it’s a Holden. Chevy just rebranded it for the import.

  • @marcossuarez3592
    @marcossuarez3592 9 місяців тому +1

    I call bs on the windshield i paid 250 installed 😂😂😂

  • @806rodriguez4
    @806rodriguez4 2 роки тому +1

    But deep down you love it

  • @mackzaddydre
    @mackzaddydre Рік тому +2

    I love my 2015 PPV

  • @brandobee2264
    @brandobee2264 Рік тому +1

    Yours is so clean 🔥🔥

  • @shaunessex3095
    @shaunessex3095 4 місяці тому +1

    You should get another interior

  • @Izzymeyokee1
    @Izzymeyokee1 6 місяців тому +1

    I want 1. And they are cheaper than a G8

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  6 місяців тому

      Sometimes they are, sometimes they aren’t. Depends on the year, trim, and condition.

  • @paulkaszczak3445
    @paulkaszczak3445 11 місяців тому

    What is ppv? We watching wrestle mania?

  • @carlosmandingo2286
    @carlosmandingo2286 8 місяців тому +3

    You can pick these up for $4k and can crank 700 HP. Nice clickbait video. Only gear heads are gonna grab these beasts, and I’m one of em

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  8 місяців тому +2

      I am one also, such a great value

    • @huntermarze1196
      @huntermarze1196 2 місяці тому +1

      Me 3....but the transmission is definitely something he should have mentioned. The 4l60E in these can only 400hp reliability.

  • @darynberndt2944
    @darynberndt2944 2 роки тому +9

    Someone needs a whambulance. A cop car ! Police get in and out hundreds of times a day possibly thru multiple shifts! Seats built to take vests, guns,gun belts.And you get a chevy person to unlock the infotainment.The only thing you said that was true is parts, it's an australpion car that is no longer made! try finding parts for any foreign car that is no longer in production! Try to find an LS powered car that starts with 355HP for less than 6K sometimes and cop brakes, shocks a reverse gear that does 38 MPH and who knows what else! Guy whines about a car he's doing 30 second burnouts in and can drive it all day! You take care of a car like this and it will run a very long time and the value is going to increase. It's a rare car, you don't have to beat the shill out of it! It is a heavy car because it's the only Police car ever built as a Police car! Go buy a cavalier and quit your whining!

  • @SecondGenClassics
    @SecondGenClassics 7 місяців тому +1

    it why people use the G8 parts

  • @mike64142000
    @mike64142000 Рік тому +1

    Not completely true on the blue tooth. That is gonna be car specific. had a 2012 and 2 2014"s all would blue tooth to my phone. Got 11 years in these. Ok cars just kinda sketchy build quality, and for some reason the rear suspension was never sorted out vs a Charger. squirmy butt in curves like sway bar is to small.

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому

      Good info, thanks!

    • @Ghost-fc6oh
      @Ghost-fc6oh Рік тому +1

      Thats crazy because my 2011 with stock suspension handles WAY better than it should in corners. I've takin corners expecting something bad and nothing, hangs like it's on rails

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому

      @@Ghost-fc6oh I’ve never driven a stock suspension Caprice, but I agree that it handles well.

  • @WoodLox
    @WoodLox 2 роки тому +3

    I must agree with you on everything stated. Steering wheel and dash are trash 2014 up interiors are much nicer. Darn headliner good for 100k which started falling off on a 2,800 mile road trip. Joan fabric microfiber and contact cement. ($1,100 headliner no thanks) The seats are just boring, I got the aluminum plate center console non working rear doors. Can’t remove the head unit as it has ac functions. The rear tires another reason why I didn’t stagger to keep the rotation and that’s with a stock rear end. (We must have lead feet!)

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому +2

      Glad to know your experience is similar to mine! Being a lead foot sure has its consequences!

    • @WoodLox
      @WoodLox 2 роки тому +1

      @@MickelsonRacingChannel
      Unfortunately it’s one of those love hate relationships, toxic and costly just like our lead foot!

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому

      @@WoodLox I hear you on that!

    • @dougcox3990
      @dougcox3990 Рік тому

      $1100 headliner? Mine cost about $200 Oz for a 2012 VE SS Commodore. Fitter reckons on a replacement about every ten years.

    • @tomnewham1269
      @tomnewham1269 Рік тому

      I doubt it would cost over $1000 to fix the headliner, a couple of hundred at the most. There are videos on UA-cam on how to do it yourself and some on the Holden Commodore which the PPV is based on.

  • @DevvonO
    @DevvonO 4 дні тому +1

    G8 interior is a direct swap

  • @joeethereal2968
    @joeethereal2968 Рік тому

    Yeah, still gettin' one...

  • @thehighlife1320
    @thehighlife1320 8 місяців тому +1

    Now I want one more! Thanks for nothing. 😤

  • @rabbit73au
    @rabbit73au Рік тому +2

    You got the crap interior because here in Australia we got leather and a much better interior

  • @rudyl.103
    @rudyl.103 2 роки тому +1

    As far as reliability how is it*

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  2 роки тому +1

      It’s been great so far, very reliable and no complaints!

    • @MickelsonRacingChannel
      @MickelsonRacingChannel  Рік тому +1

      @@snakeviruswhisperer205 that’s good to know! I’m glad I have BMR control arms in mine!

  • @dj-HSTP
    @dj-HSTP 8 місяців тому +2

    It’s lighter than a hellcat