Marauderless again

[MMBLUE]

Well folks Marauderless again.

Marauder #3 is off to it's new and probably last owner.

A few thoughts :

MM #2 I had to sell because I had to send the kids to school. I had owned that car for almost 7 years. Lots of great memories in that car. Some of my best memories was driving back and forth from Mississippi to Florida when I was doing Army duty in Mississippi. Thank you Travis ( Musclemerc ) for sharing those times with me. Also, going to car shows and hanging out with Ron BC4E. I have met, and made so many great friends because of this car.

Growing through different stages of Mods was the best part of owning it. I was sad the day it had to see MM#2 go.

I went through almost two years being Marauderless after #2 was gone. I finally got in a position where I could get another one #3. Problem is, I didn't have enough $ to get what I really wanted. I looked for some before getting #3 but, just couldn't round up enough $.

Bottom line : I settled for MM #3 it just didn't capture the excitement for me anymore. It never felt the same. However, It was similar to MM#2.

I'm ready for something new. I have talked with a few members about buying another MM more to what I wanted to begin with before buying #3. But, just can't muster the excitement or willingness to spend a bunch of $ for one.

I guess I am in post MM depression of sorts.

Yet, really don't want another one. The car is antiquated, technology sucks. Just to name a few things.

I've been looking hard at a CTS-V or Chevrolet SS. Maybe it's time to turn the MM page altogether.

[MOTOWN]

Ive been eye balling the 2012 CTS V sedan its a beast of a platform!

[tobiasg1995]

^^^^^I second the motion for a V.

2006 GMQ, 2010 CVPI

[boatmangc]

CTS V
I don't miss my MM at all.
Especially after SSHS this year

[8UWITH6]

See ya later

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

No question about it, the Marauder is antiquated when comparing to modern cars. I feel I have to keep modding it to keep it up to current times so to speak. A 6r80 or future 10r80 tranny retrofit would be real nice.

[MMBLUE]

Ive been eye balling the 2012 CTS V sedan its a beast of a platform!

I really love them. They are chunk of money though.

^^^^^I second the motion for a V.

2006 GMQ, 2010 CVPI

Love the sedan version best.

CTS V
I don't miss my MM at all.
Especially after SSHS this year

Yup. Love that 10.6 in the quarter I was talking with a guy with a 13 V sedan at the track two weeks ago, his runs a consistent 11.2 / 11.3. His best time was 11.1. Not to shabby for a production car with a tune and a few bolt ons.

See ya later

Exactly what I would expect from you

No question about it, the Marauder is antiquated when comparing to modern cars. I feel I have to keep modding it to keep it up to current times so to speak. A 6r80 or future 10r80 tranny retrofit would be real nice.

Agreed. I just wasn't enthused about MM#3

Maybe I'll venture into Jerry or Barry territory, and go for four or more

[L.Mark]

Sorry to hear, but a 69 Mustangs, Camaros and Hemi Cudas are also antiquated...just saying...

[88CuttyClassic]

i mean what do you want out of a car that the MM can't do? unless they build a car with an on-board blow job feature, you can keep all the BS driver assist/stuff thats bound to break junk. If not for being in the rust belt i would probably daily like a 383 69 road runner or something like that. that is a drivers car... not something that does everything for you. I dunno , thats just me. I bought my MM cause i always wanted one not because i was worried about keeping up with someone or something. I never have a day where i think my MM is slow and mine its still pretty stock. I have other cars that are faster than it but i still find joy in it everyday.

[tbone]

OLD SCHOOL is exactly why I like the car so much!!

[Catfish]

I agree with Tbone. Not to mention I have a family of 4. The MM to me is both a family car and a muscle car. The best of both worlds!

[tbone]

https://youtu.be/8tq2GYN8fc8

Now I want one of these Caddys too...

[lji372]

" i want another marauder, i want another marauder."

"i finally got another marauder "

"i sold the 3rd marauder, it wasn't what i wanted in one but couldn't afford the one i wanted."

"don't think i want another one it's old technology."

"nothing newer fits the bill because it's way overpriced."


did i get this right? if so buy a marauder and update the radio and lighting

[gdsqdcr]

I have ups and downs with mine. Love it when i drive her, but those days are not as common with all the kids activities. I just will not drive the Marauder into a dirt/mud filled road to get to baseball, 3-4 times a week. I have a truck for that ... and the 3.5 twin turbo is addicting in a truck.

But, when I do drive her, I am so excited. I had a great drive with her on Monday and really got it a couple of times. That back end breaking traction shifting into second ... smiles all around. Even got a thumbs up from a newer/ish WRX sedan on Monday.

But a CTS-V ... yeah, that might convert me. Manual transmission ....

[Black&Gifted]

Its all about perspective. Of course the marauder is dated. Its basically 14 years old for a 2003 300a. And ford wasn't exactly at the forefront of technology until a few years ago.

Wait until something breaks on a cts-v, or any other luxury performance car. or have to chase an electrical gremlin. you could own another marauder for the price to fix it. While no first hand experience with a cts-v except running against them on an open toll road, I do have a ton of experience with luxury performance cars. I've owned an e60 M5 (v10) and have unlimited access to a 911 Carrera S. Both are absolute blasts to drive, and the M5 is by far the best handling vehicle I've ever driven, particularly for a 4 door sedan. Out of warranty however, those cars are ridiculous to maintain.

There is always something faster and "better" out there.

All that said, I still get more looks and thumbs up in my marauder than I did with any other vehicle.

Again, all about perspective.