If its not for off duty.. then its EGO. "i want the car so i can look cool and let everyone know im a big bad policeman". What REAL benefit are they anyway? Gas..ok maybe a savings of 50-80month..still losing money if keeping the car...insurance..well if you had a rider from yor insurance company on the "police" car like you are suppose to to PROTECT you,your family and that house 35-40 month savings..car payment...for a car that is YOURS asset,collateral..PRICELESS. IF you took this career choice