Wild Rose Motors Ltd - Testimonials

Wild Rose Motors Ltd - Police Interceptors

Testimonials

Located in Fullerton, CA, Wild Rose Motors is a supplier of retired police interceptors. Wild Rose purchases only the best police vehicles; it services them, details them, and fits them to meet customers specific needs. Clients include the FBI, ranger departments, probation departments, police departments, security and fire companies, as well as the general public. Wild Rose sells Ford Crown Victorias, Chevrolet SS Impalas and Chevrolet Caprices. All vehicle selections and services are done in house with 25 years of experience. General Manager Seton Montgomerie talked to PFM about Wild Roses services.

Once a car arrives at Wild Rose Motors, it goes through a full-service mechanical inspection. Montgomerie said he replaces anything that could fail or is nearing its end of life, including hoses, oil ring seals, radiators, or anything for preventative maintenance. The company always changes the engine oil and filter and uses only premium quality products, such as Valvoline VRI, a racing-grade oil, and Mobil 1 Synthetic for transmissions. Rebuilt engines and transmissions are installed if the vehicle has a mechanical defect or if the customer requests it.

Additional services include checking the spark plugs, wires, air filter; throttle body plate intake and cleaning; engine and transmission mounts checked and/or replaced; transmission service; filter and gasket change and inspection; refills with high-quality Dextron3 fluid; replace exhaust mounts; limited slip rear-end fluid replacement as required. Brake service includes a pad replacement and flush, plus diagnostic checks on all systems.

The most important aspect of the Crown Victorias is the high-speed interceptor package containing a high-performance engine, twin cam, multi-point injected V-8, a high-performance computer, a 120-amp heavy-duty alternator, a heavy-duty water pump, an external, aircraft-quality engine, two transmission coolers, a double-fan radiator cooling system and a heavy-duty radiator. In addition, theres a heavy-duty, four-speed electronic transmission and an extra capacity transmission, limited slip high-ratio rear end, and super-duty ABS four-wheel disc breaks.

Wild Roses Chevy SS Impalas and Caprices are equipped with the high-speed performance Corvette engine 5.7 liter, multi-point injector V-8 or V-6, a high-performance computer, a 120-amp heavy-duty alternator, a heavy-duty water pump, an external engine cooler, two transmission coolers, a double-fan radiator cooling system and a heavy-duty radiator.

These vehicles also have a 700R heavy-duty Corvette transmissions; limited slip high-ratio rear end; super-duty ABS four-wheel disc breaks; heavy-duty high performance, ventilated rims that are 1 inch wider than standard; Goodyear Eagle RSA 225-70, Z rated tires; super-duty good-performance suspension package; front and rear sway bars with heavy-duty suspension bushings; heavy-duty shocks and springs; and high-performance twin tuned exhaust. Safety features include high-impact-reinforced impact bars, drive shaft and universals.

Wild Rose contracts out to a paint shop for repainting two-tone police cars to solid colors, or per customers requests. All cars are sanitized in addition to being cleaned and detailed. Carpet and upholstery are replaced as needed, so the car is as close to new as the customer's budget allows.

The majority of Wild Roses vehicles are from California. Montgomerie calls West Coast cars "superior" due to the good weather and roads in that region of the country. He went on to say that a 5-year-old car in New York has had its life, whereas a car the same age in California might have many more good years left. Thats why Wild Rose does not deal with out-of-state vehicles, again due to potential problems such as corrosion.

Montgomerie said legislation in California is strict, so he hand picks every vehicle to ensure that he gets the best vehicle possible. He has worked with agencies from Orange County, CA for many years due to Wild Roses good reputation for giving officers fair deals and the respect they deserve, Montgomerie said.

Wild Rose sells to many different departments for both patrol use and take-home fleets. Montgomerie works with small departments on tight budgets, even giving them deals such as three for the price of one. He gives discounts to law enforcement, government offices, and the military to show the appreciation for the jobs they do. The Marines have used his cars for training purposes.

Montgomerie said a lot of families with teenage drivers have been buying used police cars because of the safety factor. Parents with young children also like the fact that the Ford CVPI can fit three car seats across the back seat. Many of Wild Roses customers are people who have been in accidents and now want a safer car.

Vehicles found at Wild Rose typically have 50,000 to 90,000 miles on them. The company does not place a cutoff age on its cars, but it usually deals with Ford Crown Victorias from model years 1997 to 2005. Chevy Impalas range from 1993 to 1996. Nearly new vehicles are also available if a customer requests one.

A 2-year-old CVPI with 85,000 miles would sell for $9,980 at Wild Rose Motors. A Fleet Replacement Program is also available. Montgomerie said his cars are all ready to go. If a customer needs 10 cars tomorrow, he can supply them. He also offers negotiated contract rates and fleet discounts for the more you buy. The company ships cars all over the country and as far as Australia.

Though a small company, Wild Rose Motors prides itself on high-quality customer service. Originally from New Zealand, Montgomerie said he brought his business sense from there. He once had a client whose wife was stuck on the freeway with car trouble drove out to help her. Thats PR that money cant buy, Montgomerie said. The company sells a large volume of vehicles based on word of mouth alone. Montgomerie will pay a $100 finders fee to anyone who refers someone to his shop.

Jennifer Gavigan

Police Fleet Manager Magazine

Nov/Dec 2008 Issue

Refurbished and Reconditioned Police Vehicles, Part 3

"Wild Rose Motors is the best place to start your search for a P71 interceptor. Steve is one of the friendliest guys I have ever met. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to these cars. If you need anything he will help you out. Steve isn't like other salesman. There is absolutely no pressure like at other dealerships. He is very kind and lets you brose and test drive whatever P71 catches your eye. If you’re in the market for a CVPI, you must stop by Wild Rose Motors, you won't regret it. Thanks again Steve"

-Matt Bernhardt

“The level of service at Wild Rose Motors Ltd is fantastic. Having been a customer for many years, I am consistently impressed by the professionalism of every staff member I have come in contact with. Thank you!”

-Bob Leighton

“In this day and age, it’s hard to find a company you can trust. Wild Rose Motors Ltd was recommended to me by a friend, and now I know why – the quality of service I received was outstanding. Keep up the good work!”

-Randall Dahl

"Right off the bat I have to say that seeing this many wonderful testimonials and having my own wonderful experience as well really says something about what the family and friends over at Wild Rose do for their customers. From beginning to end there wasn't a moment that I wasn't treated kindly and with whole hearted respect. I was greeted with a kind smile and helping hand and we all even shared a few laughs while going through the rest of the process. I'd have to say that not just in buying a car, but as an experience in general, I was so glad and am still very excited that I've been able to be a part of that wonderful moment. I look forward to sharing more time and laughs with my friends over at Wild Rose and if you or any of your friends are looking for a true personal, fun experience as well as quality service and vehicles, there is no where else I would rather recommend. Thank you again to everyone who made my experience memorable and I look forward to seeing you all soon!"

Cheers,

-Devan Bowers

"This past Spring, after searching the country for a Police Interceptor that met my expectations, I found a 2003 Ford P71 at Wild Rose Motors that was everything I hoped for. I was so impressed with the deal and the after-sale service, I wrote a testimony to my experience with Steve Montgomery and his crew. My name is Victor, but if you've read the testimonials written for Wild Rose Motors, you may know me better as 'Cynical Old Fart'.

A couple of months after buying the P71, I hit the road on a cross-country journey with more than 87,000 miles showing on the odometer. Although I had owned a Police Interceptor with mileage in the past, I had never travelled long distances in it. Until this trip, I didnt know what I had been missing. The P71s high performance suspension and front-end took to the asphalt with a sure-footedness and confidence that was a pleasure to experience.

Even under a very heavy load that forced the car to shift into passing gear for long periods when climbing mountains, the super-duty cooling system kept the powerful Interceptor V-8 running cool and smooth, never missing a beat for twelve hundred miles!

As satisfying as the Interceptors performance was, I have to admit that I also came to relish the public's reaction to the car. Wherever I stopped, the P71 attracted admirers.

Within the first couple of months after arriving in Amarillo, Texas, where I'm visiting family, I had five offers to sell the car, including one from a local constable. I enjoyed the compliments, but no other car I might buy would provide the safety, the performance, the reliability, the good looks, and the unique pride in ownership that a Ford Police Interceptor gives to those who drive them.

I owe so much of my satisfaction with this car, though, to my decision to buy from Wild Rose Motors. Steve Montgomery is a Police Interceptor enthusiast who hand picks only clean, dry, well-maintained units from Southern California agencies. He doesnt settle for less, and neither do I.

My P71 has recently sailed past 90,000 miles, just in time for the car and I to hit the highway on another cross-country adventure.

I will catch up with you down the road."

-Victor M.

"Dear Seton:

I want to thank you again for getting me into my Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Dealing with you was a tremendous pleasure and my family and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process of selecting a CVPI from your inventory, making the deal, and driving the car away. You took the time to explain everything about the car, its history, and the benefits of owning a Police Interceptor, and made the procurement of this vehicle a true pleasure.

My two young sons and daughter think this car is the coolest car they have ever ridden in, and I must admit, I feel the same way about it. But more importantly, the safety of this vehicle is obviously beyond compare. It has such a smooth ride it’s hard to believe that it has so much added protection and all the other additions that you pointed out that make it so safe. I know when I have my family in this Crown Vic, we are in the safest vehicle on the road.

I have included with this letter a picture of my two sons, Ben and Jack standing with the Crown Vic. They are just two of the many reasons why I took your advice and put my family into the safest vehicle available.

Many thanks, Seton, your professionalism and dedication to spreading the word about the safety of these cars is truly genuine and I hope it takes you a long way in this world. "

Respectfully,

-Kevin Crites

General contractor

"Hey Steve and the crew down at Wild Rose. Thanks again for the Crown Victoria, it's a great tool for my new business. I feel I made a good choice by buying this vehicle locally and really feel that I made a good choice buying it through Steve. Solid choices are important as well as fine tools of the trade are and what a great buy. Oh and thanks for the extra equipment, my computers will feel right at home. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a solid vehicle like the cars down at Wild Rose, you got to see Steve he will hook you up. Thanks again."

-Danny Alvarado

Investigator

"My Company, Crimeless Security Inc. has purchased several vehicles so far from Seton. We actually flew into Orange County after speaking with Seton several times. We were only going to physically view his inventory. But after a couple of hours of checking out the vehicles he had set aside for us, we were quite pleased. Not only did he know what he was talking about, he didn't give us the run-around most used-car lots do. The paper work was quick and easy and we were off on our way. This man goes the extra mile to please his clients. He made sure each time we flew in we were picked up from the airport, and made sure our time allotted with him was not full of interruptions. Wild Rose Motors can rest assured that all of our Crown Victoria’s will be purchased from them. Once again Seton thanks for the outstanding service."

-Darrell Hampton

Chief Operations Manager

Crimeless Security

4550 W. Oakey Boulevard #108A

Las Vegas, NV 89102

"Recently my Director asked me to purchase a previously-owned Crown Victoria Police Interceptor to be used as a technology test bed for the major world-class Aerospace Corporation that I work for in Raleigh, North Carolina. Having no experience in used police vehicles, I was aked to purchase the vehicle within one week from any source in the Western United States. I had been given a very tight deadline which will directly affect the success of our technology. Luckily I was able to quickly weed out the multitude of Interceptor vehicle sellers around the country, and contacted Seton Montgomerie at Wild Rose Motors.

Steve was a delight to talk to over the phone. If anything, he was amusing, as well as cordial, but professional. He made an otherwise stressful decision and process, very enjoyable. Since I knew nothing about police vehicles, it was his priority to understand what I needed, and asked me the right questions to narrow my eventual selection of a surprisingly clean and great running vehicle. Steve presented all of the Pro's & Con's with each type and model year of the Interceptors in stock; and this honesty was refreshing. But, most of all he also understood my critical deadline, and my desire to get the buyers, he clearly and methodically helped me deal with the inherently cumbersome purchasing bureaucracy of my three offices in California, Texas and North Carolina to produce the necessary documentation, approval and wiring of funds to complete the purchase and deliver our prized Crown Vic. Guess what, I drove off the Wild Rose Motor's lot with a really nice Interceptor in a couple of days. Amazing! I thought it couldn't be done!

After a few months of driving the vehicle between system integrators the car developed a slight misfire, and the ''Check Engine'' light was reared it's ugly head. At the moment we were demonstrating our technology to our customers using the Crown Vic, and we feared the problem with the vehicle would jeopardize our activities with our customer. Betwen meetings, I called Steven, and asked me to immediately bring the vehicle to his facility to be checked out. Steve selflessly rescheduled his other appointments to correct the problem in the vehicle and sent me on my way without missing a beat.

Thank you, Steve, for an enjoyable experience, and splendid customer service. Oh, and thanks for a really nice interceptor, too. "

Regards,

-I. Bragado

Senior Field Applications Engineer

"Third time's the charm!"

"What I liked about Wild Rose Motors is the service and genuine people who work there. This was the third car I purchased from a dealership, the first two dealerships never came close to the honesty and customer service that Wild Rose Motors gave me, third time was the charm! The quality and selection of the vehicles was great, they had more than enough cars that fit my budget and my needs. Thanks to Steve for being such a genuine and patient person and answering the hundreds of questions I had."

- Alex Joya

"Dear PoliceInterceptors.info / Wild Rose Motors,

My name is Ian and purchased a 2003 “Jet Black” CVPI from you guys. Firstly, let me say that you guys are amazing in every way. Let me describe my experience: When I first arrived, I was greeted by Steve. Now, I was expecting him to be just like most car salesmen, very pushy and impatient but, as I found out, that wasn’t him. He was very friendly and made the car buying process a lot more relaxing. So friendly and relaxed that he let me take the car for a test drive and he wasn’t even in the car and after I had purchased the car he replaced the pushbar that came with it for free!!

Let me stress that young drivers, like myself, are driving cars harder and faster than ever and, as a result, teen driving fatalities are rising. Teens nowadays settle for cars that are cheap and most times unsafe. Well, the CVPI is extremely safe. So safe that it was given a 5 star crash test rating and tested to withstand rear end crashes at speeds in excess of 75mph. No other car is tested to that standard!!! (See the link at the end of this letter if you don’t believe me.) It’s this kind of top notch safety that saves lives. Now I don’t condone reckless driving like speeding or racing but it’s always good to have a high level of safety when driving, legally.

In conclusion, Wild Rose Motors is the best choice for young people looking for a Police Interceptor. Their service and commitment to their customers rivals that of other “big name” car dealerships. Not to mention that they sell safe, reliable and fast cars."

Sincerely,

-Ian C.

"Wild Rose Motors is the best place to start your search for a P71 Interceptor. Steve is one of the friendliest guys I have ever met. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to these cars. If you need anything he will help you out. Steve isnt like other salesmen. There is absolutely no pressure like at other dealerships. He is very kind and lets you browse and test drive whatever P71 catches your eye.; If you are in the market for a CVPI, you MUST stop by Wild Rose Motors, you wont regret it!

Thanks again Steve!"

- Matt Bernhardt

Several months ago I started searching the web for a used Crown Vic P71. I saw several for sale on ebay, however, I did not have the funds to outright purchase a vehicle from this site. I “googled” the vehicle and the site for Wild Rose Motors appeared. I researched this site and saw that their vehicles were reviewed thoroughly prior to being offered for sale and arrangements could be made for financing. I contacted the site through email and got an immediate response. I then followed up with a phone call to Seton and he was very helpful and understanding. I wanted an option to pay a down payment over a period of a few months to keep my monthly payments at a minimum. Seton worked with me and after a few months I had finally reached a sizeable down payment to make my purchase. Seton and I agreed on a low mileage 2002 CV for my vehicle. The car was originally painted black and white and Seton arranged for the car to be painted all white per my request. I also requested a set of “dog dish” police type hubcaps and Seton also provided these at no additional charge. I recently took delivery of the vehicle and couldn’t be happier with it. It met all of my expectations. As a volunteer Arizona Ranger (that supports local and state police agencies in Arizona) I will get the needed use from this vehicle when I am on assignment. I can’t say enough about the excellent communications and treatment I received from Seton and Wild Rose Motors. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to purchase a quality vehicle. I must say, it was the most rewarding and pleasant vehicle purchase I have ever made. Once again, thanks to Seton and all of his staff at Wild Rose Motors for their prompt service.

Respectfully Yours,

- Richard Lockery

Arizona Ranger