Best places to buy a PPV/SSV?

[ggeorgia]

I'm looking for a PPV or SSV Tahoe with the following specs and wondering what's the best place to look (e.g. Cargurus.com. Govdeals.com):

• Year: 2013 or 2014 (preferably 2014)
• Color: Black
• Has concealed police lights and sirens (would rather have them left in than leaving holes everywhere because of removal)
  • Includes center console with buttons and control unit
• No collisions
• No spotlight (since it leaves a hole)
• Non K-9 unit (would likely have a permanent odor)
• Has storage containers/drawers left intact in the rear
• From a southern state where rust isn't a problem

I saw a 2013 Tahoe PPV back in November that matched these specs that was going for $14,995 (95k miles). I had asked about the chronometer reading and was told I'd be called back with the info, but got no callback. I followed up a week later and it was sold.


Appreciate the help!

 

[Sparksalot]

I'm looking for a PPV or SSV Tahoe with the following specs and wondering what's the best place to look (e.g. Cargurus.com. Govdeals.com):

• Year: 2013 or 2014 (preferably 2014)
• Color: Black
• Has concealed police lights and sirens (would rather have them left in than leaving holes everywhere because of removal)
  • Includes center console with buttons and control unit
• No collisions
• No spotlight (since it leaves a hole)
• Non K-9 unit (would likely have a permanent odor)
• Has storage containers/drawers left intact in the rear
• From a southern state where rust isn't a problem

I saw a 2013 Tahoe PPV back in November that matched these specs that was going for $14,995 (95k miles). I had asked about the chronometer reading and was told I'd be called back with the info, but got no callback. I followed up a week later and it was sold.


Appreciate the help!

You can follow the DPS and other Texas state auctions here. You can also back out to a wider range of sellers, even by state.
https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/l...sorg=&ctxnId=321911114&page=0&sortBy=timeLeft

I’ve bought both of mine this way. One was even a K-9 unit, I’ve noticed no lasting odors. One was all black, the other had a white hood. Neither with spot.

there’s currently a 2014 up for auction, but it is a K-9 unit.

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=2771864

 

[Sparksalot]

Btw, every DPS unit I’ve seen has had the locker still inside. It’s hot or miss on the console. One of mine did, the other not.

 

[ggeorgia]

You can follow the DPS and other Texas state auctions here. You can also back out to a wider range of sellers, even by state.
https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/l...sorg=&ctxnId=321911114&page=0&sortBy=timeLeft

I’ve bought both of mine this way. One was even a K-9 unit, I’ve noticed no lasting odors. One was all black, the other had a white hood. Neither with spot.

there’s currently a 2014 up for auction, but it is a K-9 unit.

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=2771864

Thanks for the surplus website tip. I'll keep an eye on that.

Also, good to know about there not being a lasting odor on K-9 units. I'll be more open to them with that in mind.

 

[Bill 1960]

The urine stains in the back of a cop car won’t be canine.

 

[ggeorgia]

The urine stains in the back of a cop car won’t be canine.

Yeah, that's another fear of mine . Maybe I should focus on finding a former detective PPV/SSV or someone in a department who didn't directly deal with transporting suspects. That 2013 PPV I mentioned seemed to be of this nature (regular vinyl bench, no wall/cage).

 

[Bill 1960]

I saw a nicely equipped SSV when I was shopping that had been a fire dept vehicle, most likely a supervisor. Unfortunately it was a rust belt vehicle, otherwise I’d have taken it.

 

[Sparksalot]

DPS doesn't do prisoner transport, so the rear seats may have never been sat in. The "cage" you see from behind is a cargo barrier. Shhh, don't tell anyone. It's more fun that way.

 

[1BADI5]

I bought mine from Asia Motors just outside of Chicago.

I live in Maryland.....did everything via phone calls and txt. I flew out there, Uber'd to them, signed some paperwork and drove it back to Maryland.

Excellent experience, I'd buy from them again without second thought.

 

[FrankU]

Got m daughter one at Chicago Motors https://chicagomotors.com/inventory

Here is a link to the pictures of my daughters SSV : https://vmp.ebay.com/ebay/viewAllPhotos.aspx?smid=39840674

 

[Tonyrodz]

Got m daughter one at Chicago Motors https://chicagomotors.com/inventory

Here is a link to the pictures of my daughters SSV : https://vmp.ebay.com/ebay/viewAllPhotos.aspx?smid=39840674

Unless I missed it I didn't see ppv/ssv in the rpos--I was gonna ask about the rims on it.

 

[FrankU]

This is the rpo. The rims had to be changed , no doubt.

 

[CocobrownLT]

https://asiamotorsinc.com/inventory?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpKfE2LqK8AIV3G1vBB1Cvw43EAAYASAAEgJ-x_D_BwE
This place is in Melrose Park, IL they have a huge inventory of PPVs.

 

[1BADI5]

My '10 PPV was a Federal K9.......no odor what so ever. Guess it really depends the department and the individual assigned to the truck.

 

[Notacop]

I'm looking for a PPV or SSV Tahoe with the following specs and wondering what's the best place to look (e.g. Cargurus.com. Govdeals.com):

• Year: 2013 or 2014 (preferably 2014)
• Color: Black
• Has concealed police lights and sirens (would rather have them left in than leaving holes everywhere because of removal)
  • Includes center console with buttons and control unit
• No collisions
• No spotlight (since it leaves a hole)
• Non K-9 unit (would likely have a permanent odor)
• Has storage containers/drawers left intact in the rear
• From a southern state where rust isn't a problem

I saw a 2013 Tahoe PPV back in November that matched these specs that was going for $14,995 (95k miles). I had asked about the chronometer reading and was told I'd be called back with the info, but got no callback. I followed up a week later and it was sold.


Appreciate the help!

If your willing to give up some of these specs then look at Gaston & Sheehan auctions. They have about 15-20 PPV's per month and some SSV for auction. Its located in Pflugerville, just north of Austin, so about 2-3 hour drive for you. Mine is from there, its a 2013. You will be able to find the year you are looking for, possibly the color, no collisions and easily non K-9.

Police lights, no spotlight and with a center console/storage containers will be difficult to find there.

I have to ask though, if your looking for a 2013/14 in the $15k range, why not just go with a civilian? The options you are looking for will be much easier to find and probably not much more on the wallet.

 

[Tonyrodz]

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This is the rpo. The rims had to be changed , no doubt.

Still not seeing it @FrankU. Am I missing it? Was it from federal or municipal?

 

[Sparksalot]

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This is the rpo. The rims had to be changed , no doubt.

Interesting it doesn’t say SSV, but the vin tells you so.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Interesting it doesn’t say SSV, but the vin tells you so.

Really? That's strange. Shouldn't that be in the rpos? Unless it was upgraded after the fact--after it was manufactured?

 

[Sparksalot]

Really? That's strange. Shouldn't that be in the rpos? Unless it was upgraded after the fact--after it was manufactured?

Dunno for SSV, I've not seen the dataplate before. It's definitely listed for PPV. for the VIN, 1GNSK = SSV, 1GNLC = PPV.

 

[FrankU]

The Tahoe did have the front grill mounts for the blue/red lights, I should have ran a CarFax on it. Where ever it was from had red dirt , it's all over it. Plus not one single speck of rust. It was a decent buy. I've had SSV's before.