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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

9 ай бұрын

Exactly!

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

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

@mrv8lover314

Жыл бұрын

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

@GoshuaJane

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@mrv8lover314 I've never heard that one before

@mikehall737

Жыл бұрын

Exactly its a factory street rod I want one

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@knifethrower9733

Жыл бұрын

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@knifethrower9733 that’s awesome!

@Silvia_Jay_S14

Жыл бұрын

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

@turbobrian

Ай бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I really dig it also, the wheels are really good!

@perryroberts8800

3 ай бұрын

Jesus loves you, turn to Him

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 ай бұрын

Mission accomplished

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@chensonsr

Жыл бұрын

​@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@chensonsr got mine already , 6k 6.0 car

@ohshoot95

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

That’s wild!

You fixed it ?

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I just recently ended up doing that, game changer!

@liveandletlive2894

2 жыл бұрын

@@MickelsonRacingChannel first need to fix my volume buttons

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@liveandletlive2894 that makes a big difference

@dennisshuler2541

2 жыл бұрын

Have knobs available

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisshuler2541 I got some replacements recently, thanks though!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@boostbeast8731

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 KZread if you want to do it yourself.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I actually did a view on the headliner replacement also!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

3 ай бұрын

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.

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

11 ай бұрын

Nice!

@sharptoothtrex4486

11 ай бұрын

@@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

11 ай бұрын

@@sharptoothtrex4486 I agree

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.

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Ай бұрын

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.

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

3 ай бұрын

The wheels in this video are C6 Z06 18/19 staggered.

What exhaust do you have on it?

@MickelsonRacingChannel

9 ай бұрын

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

Can you get this lifted

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed driving it daily for the short time I did.

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.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Ай бұрын

That’s a fun fact!

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.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

26 күн бұрын

That’s awesome!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@dennisshuler2541

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

Auctions they're going from 3k to 8k

@ndyke020475

Жыл бұрын

Were to are they forsale

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

@GM.572

9 ай бұрын

The front windshield costs 20$ 😂

@MickelsonRacingChannel

9 ай бұрын

That’s good information!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

Good call! I sure would like a Ute!!!

Good early points about part availability

@MickelsonRacingChannel

11 ай бұрын

That part is definitely true

the doggo loves the car 😂

@MickelsonRacingChannel

10 ай бұрын

He really does!

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.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

4 ай бұрын

Dang, that’s awesome!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Ай бұрын

A mad-max inspired caprice would be interesting for sure!

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.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

10 ай бұрын

Wholesale tires would be key!

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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

What's the rim size and off set

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Factory C6 Z06 wheels. 18/19 staggered.

Can you do a Holden conversion?

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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 .

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

11 ай бұрын

Haha that makes two of us!

@steveg9166

11 ай бұрын

@@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

11 ай бұрын

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

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

7 ай бұрын

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

@CartelHitboy

7 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

@@CartelHitboy that’s interesting!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know what you decide on!

@romero.4089

2 жыл бұрын

@@MickelsonRacingChannel surely!

can i replace the dash with a apple car play

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Where do you buy parts?

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

Online generally. eBay, Facebook groups, etc.

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

@turbobrian

Ай бұрын

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

@metalheadrelic9873

Ай бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

12 күн бұрын

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

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.

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@neoknight14215

7 ай бұрын

@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

7 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

Good plan, I love mine!

Swap the radio out 🤷‍♂️

@MickelsonRacingChannel

9 ай бұрын

Good idea!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

They really are good cars!

@tomnewham1269

11 ай бұрын

Hey we need to keep reminding everyone that we once made great cars.

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

9 күн бұрын

Me too!

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 🤔👉

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 ай бұрын

Valid concern, better safe than sorry!

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend them, they are good, fun cars!

Yours is so clean 🔥🔥

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Akwardturtle

Жыл бұрын

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

Never seen a PPV with Z06 wheels nice…

@MickelsonRacingChannel

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that info!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

7 ай бұрын

Wow, you got a deal. I didn’t pay anywhere near that for mine…

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

6 ай бұрын

Good to know about the windshield! That’s a lot less than I paid!

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.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I quite enjoy the car, I think I’ll keep it 😊

Found one for 6k the passenger side fender is dented

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

Nice find!!!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Ай бұрын

That’s a good point!

My dad don't have problems drifting his caprice ppv

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty sweet!

made in australia thats why plenty of parts here.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 ай бұрын

Yep!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, I would recommend!

@jubair-the.ferrette

2 жыл бұрын

@@MickelsonRacingChannel really sir ..

@jubair-the.ferrette

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

6 ай бұрын

I am one also, such a great value

@huntermarze1196

14 күн бұрын

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

I love my 2015 PPV

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy my ‘12!

@mackzaddydre

Жыл бұрын

@@MickelsonRacingChannel they are fun cars with tons of potential over time the market will grow for us

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@mackzaddydre I agree! Great performance for the value!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

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

@charmingmander331

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

New tires would make a big difference for me!

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.

@MickelsonRacingChannel

11 күн бұрын

That’s awesome! It sounds like you have a really nice quality car!!

But deep down you love it

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I do love it! 😁

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

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

@benjaminchubb713

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@benjaminchubb713

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminchubb713 that’s awesome!!!

You should get another interior

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 ай бұрын

I did!

Damn bro what happened to your ceiling

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 ай бұрын

It’s lived a full life

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

That’s good to know!

@AlvinTatumJr

Жыл бұрын

@@MickelsonRacingChannel No problem. The Bluetooth works in my 2014.

it why people use the G8 parts

@MickelsonRacingChannel

4 ай бұрын

Lots of G8 and Camaro part interchangeably on the 11-13 model.

I want 1. And they are cheaper than a G8

@MickelsonRacingChannel

4 ай бұрын

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

Yeah, still gettin' one...

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!

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good Daryn, I’ll go drag my cavalier out of the trees!

It’s ls3 obviously u can find parts any where

@MickelsonRacingChannel

9 ай бұрын

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

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 😂

@MickelsonRacingChannel

6 ай бұрын

Dang, that’s great to know!

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

6 ай бұрын

That’s a nifty idea, I didn’t consider that…

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@WoodLox

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodLox I hear you on that!

@dougcox3990

Жыл бұрын

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

@tomnewham1269

11 ай бұрын

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

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

10 ай бұрын

Australia has all the good Holdens!

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

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 ай бұрын

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

Easy to change all that

@MickelsonRacingChannel

4 ай бұрын

Easy peasy lemon squeasy

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Dang, that’s a good price!

If you wanted luxury, why did you buy a PPV??? Want to change the interior? Change it with a regular Caprice Classic Impala interior and stop whining.😢

@MickelsonRacingChannel

3 ай бұрын

What a great point, I’ll have to consider that!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

Good info, thanks!

@Ghost-fc6oh

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Still i will buy it anyway

bro bought a v8 4 door and hates the weight 😂😂

@MickelsonRacingChannel

10 ай бұрын

Do I?

$1400? You don’t have insurance?

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

I am fully insured

@alphaink3843

Жыл бұрын

​@@MickelsonRacingChannel well then you wouldnt be paying 1400$ for a body panel after being rear ended...

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@alphaink3843 oh good deal, thanks!

It’s lighter than a hellcat

@MickelsonRacingChannel

5 ай бұрын

That is true

What is ppv? We watching wrestle mania?

@MickelsonRacingChannel

8 ай бұрын

PPV stands for Police Patrol Vehicle.

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As far as reliability how is it*

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

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

@MickelsonRacingChannel

Жыл бұрын

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

Now I want one more! Thanks for nothing. 😤

@MickelsonRacingChannel

6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!