The La Grange (Cook County) Illinois Police Department is offering the following vehicle for sale through eBay auction: 2014 Black Chevrolet Caprice Police Sedan V8 with 46,445 original miles THIS IS A VILLAGE-OWNED VEHICLE THAT WAS USED AS A FULLY-MARKED POLICE CAR. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SOLD ACCORDING TO ILLINOIS LAW; IT MUST BE SOLD IN AN AUCTION-TYPE SETTING SUCH AS eBAY. THERE IS NO BUY-IT-NOW OPTION. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY TRADES FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS AND WITH NO EXISTING WARRANTY; NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO PRICE ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE GIVEN. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AFTER THE STARTING PRICE HAS BEEN SATISFIED. THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS VEHICLE. POSITIVES:1. The vehicle's body/paint are in good condition, police decals have been professionally removed but some glue/residue visible2. The vehicle has low mileage (46,445 original miles)3. NADAGUIDES.COM list the vehicle as follows: Rough=$9,425, Average=$10,775, Clean=$11,900, Clean Retail=$14,4004. We have a CARFAX for the vehicle, available upon request5. The vehicle is 2WD/RWD, a 4-door vehicle, automatic transmission, and uses gasoline6. The vehicle is equipped with mirrors in the visors, adjust. head rests, and tilt steering wheel7. The vehicle has power doors, windows, locks, mirrors, and driver's seat adjustments8. The vehicle has a new full-sized spare tire/jack, alloy wheels, and dual exhaust9. The vehicle has zoned A/C in working order (should be recharged-cool, but not cold), heat, AM/FM stereo & CD Player, folding mirrors, and a lighted glove box with car manual in the glove box10. The vehicle has cruise control with controls on steering wheel, performance and sport mode11. The vehicle comes with two keys/fobs12. The car has keyless entry w/remote as well as a trunk release w/remote13. The car has a 12V port in the front dashboard14. Engine hours=9022.6, Idle hours=6616.9, Mileage=46,44515. All lights, lamps, signals, wipers, accessories are in good working order except license plate light bulbs are burned out16. The vehicle appears to drive/run well with no known mechanical problems, including transmission & brakes17. Regular routine maintenance had been completed the life of the vehicle-records to view upon request18. Any recalls on the vehicle had been corrected by the dealership during the life of the vehicle (see below)19. Tires are #P235/50R18 and appear to haveat least50% life left. The vehicle has alloy wheels20. The vehicle shows normal wear-n-tear such as minor dings, dents, and scratches, no rust visible21. All holes for police equipment on exterior were "plugged," (roof and trunk) other than exterior mirror housings22. There is a large trunk for storage with full-sized new spare tire and jack23. The back seat is new-never used and just installed. The plastic molded prisoner seat has been removed24. The vehicle is equipped with a functioning spotlight NEGATIVES:1. Again, the vehicle shows normal wear-n-tear such as minor dings, dents, and scratches. NO RUST!2. There are a couple small holes in the cloth of the interior roof from removed mounted police equipment (prisoner cage)3. The center console between the two front seats is missing due to removing police equipment4. There are a couple "plugged" holes on the exterior of the vehicle from removed mounted police equipment (roof and trunk)5. The back doors (inside) have a couple of drilled holes (into door and frame) from the prisoner cage that was removed6. The outside mirror housings have a couple holes from removed emergency lights-need to be "plugged"7. Both of the rear registration plate lights are out-just need replacement bulbs8. The inside back deck has a couple small holes from mounted police equipment that was removed9. The vehicle was involved in a very minor accident to the left rear bumper (cost to repair was $466.00)10. The vehicle was involved in a very minor accident to the left front bumper (cost to repair was $2,339.44)11. The Air Conditioning should be recharged. It is cool, but not cold. Fan and motor work just fine12. The front dashboard (top) has a couple small holes drilled from police equipment13. The back of the two front seats has a couple small tears from the removed prisoner cage14. The driver's side seat handle is broken (placed in glove box)15. Marked police decals on the exterior were professionally removed, there is some glue/residue visible16. There are minor marks in the paint from removed light bars, cameras, etc (nothing major) MAINTENANCE/SERVICE:Regularly scheduled maintenance on this vehicle was either completed by our village certified mechanic, the dealership, OR a certified mechanic shop. We do have many/most of the completed service records that may be viewed upon your request. We have a CARFAX report on this vehicle as well upon request. See above for minor accident the vehicle has been involved in. Lastly, the vehicle has had three recalls: #15803 (wiring harness), #31340 (safety belt), and #16007 (air bag). All recalls were completed by the certified dealership. There are no outstanding recalls on this vehicle that we are aware of. DISCLAIMER:The vehicle (again) is a village-owned vehicle and MUST be sold according to Illinois law; it MUST be sold in an auction-type setting such as eBay. There is NO Buy-It-Now option. We will NOT accept any trades for this vehicle. The vehicle is being sold AS IS and with NO existing warranty; neither express nor implied. ALL sales are FINAL. NO price adjustments will be given. NO returns will be accepted. The vehicle will be sold to the highest bidder after the starting price has been satisfied. There is NO reserve on this vehicle. BUYER BEWARE: The vehicle appears to be in working order; runs and drives well with no known outstanding problems. Positives and negatives about the car are listed above. Potential bidders are encouraged to view the vehicle in person, as there may be defects/imperfections that we are unaware of. Potential bidders may have an independent inspection completed on the vehicle prior to the bidding process and at their own expense. The winning bidder is responsible for the pick up of the vehicle within seven (7) days of the close of the auction. If additional time is needed, please contact us. The winning bidder may have a shipping service transport/deliver the vehicle at their own expense. We will NOT deliver or ship the vehicle. We request that the winning bidder make a deposit through PayPal within 48 hours of the close of the auction. However, if the winning bidder picks up the vehicle within seven days, they may pay in full with either CASH or CERTIFIED BANK CHECK only. No personal checks or credit cards will be accepted. Upon pick up of the vehicle, we will provide a Bill Of Sale and Clear Title. We have described the vehicle as accurately and honestly as possible, however, we will NOT be held responsible for undetected problems, incorrect specs, etc. Should you have any questions or would like to view the vehicle in person, please contact me through eBay, ask a question through the auction site, or telephone me at (708) 579-2334. At the prompt, hit "3" and ask for Sgt. Cimbalista. I am currently working 7:00am-3:00pm (CST). If I am unavailable at the time of your call, please leave me a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. Once again:1. You may have an independent inspection completed at your own expense.2. You may hire a private shipping service at your own expense.3. We request a deposit within 48 hours of the close of the auction. You may pay in full upon pickup, however, if pick up is within seven (7) days.4. We request that you pick the vehicle up within seven (7) days of the close of the auction, or contact us for additional time needed.5. You may pay with either CASH or CERTIFIED BANK CHECK only. No credit cards, No personal checks.6. A Clear Title and Bill Of Sale will be provided upon the sale of the vehicle. We do NOT charge any taxes, additional costs, or any hidden fees. The winning bidder will be able to purchase the vehicle for the winning bid after the starting price has been satisfied. Any taxes through your own county or state, any fees associated with transferring the title to your name, any fees associated with obtaining new registration plates, any fees associated with obtaining automobile insurance, or any other fees associated with the sale of this vehicle are the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. GOOD LUCK! |