'2003 pricing help

[Kelly]

looking for a starting point to price the Marauder. My signature list the cars mods. about 31,000 on the od,16,000 on the new motor. Northern Minnesota, garaged all winter, summer weekend driver. car has never been snowed on, and from what I can remember only been rained on once. Interior and exterior are both still show room quality. Motor is a beast with no issues.

[NXSBOB]

Black ??? :)

[Ourobos]

20k?
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[MM03MOK]

Since a question was posed, I moved this thread to Community Discussion. When your price is set, with details and pictures, please start a new thread in Marauders for Sale. Good luck!

[RubberCtyRauder]

low miles, cobra block , blower, numerous other upgrades, $25k range IMO

[Kelly]

thanks for the help.

[Spectragod]

25-30k....

[MOTOWN]

I wouldn't let it go for a penny less than 30K

[LIGHTNIN1]

I wouldn't let it go for a penny less than 30K

There are less and less people wanting these cars but there are also less of these cars. Price it on the high side and see what happens. You can always come down.

[donsosa]

looking for a starting point to price the Marauder. My signature list the cars mods. about 31,000 on the od,16,000 on the new motor. Northern Minnesota, garaged all winter, summer weekend driver. car has never been snowed on, and from what I can remember only been rained on once. Interior and exterior are both still show room quality. Motor is a beast with no issues.
No more than 18k, 22k realistically. For one it is not a limited and another it is not a trilogy. Anything above 22k is just asking to much.

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[RubberCtyRauder]

It doesn't matter that it's not a trilogy. It's low miles with a forged internal motor and most upgrades avail. Except for maybe headers. Easily worth $25k. You haven't been around long enough. All marauders are limited production

[Gerry24]

I don't know about 25k or 30k... Whoever is looking to buy a MM is gonna know how many were made and do their research. You can invest and install all kinds of mods, but truth is your not going to get all that $$ back. Like someone said start high and see what can you get... Good luck

[RubberCtyRauder]

If that car was new today stickered at $36000 plus mods. There would be an additional prolly $20k invested in performance mods. A total price = to a Roush mustang

[MOTOWN]

No more than 18k, 22k realistically. For one it is not a limited and another it is not a trilogy. Anything above 22k is just asking to much.

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WHAT :confused: Lmao! You clearly have no clue as to what your attempting to comment on!


I don't know about 25k or 30k... Whoever is looking to buy a MM is gonna know how many were made and do their research. You can invest and install all kinds of mods, but truth is your not going to get all that $$ back. Like someone said start high and see what can you get... Good luck

Yes you don't know because you haven't built one of these cars , even if he takes in 25k he's only recouping a portion of what it cost to build one.

[donsosa]

WHAT :confused: Lmao! You clearly have no clue as to what your attempting to comment on!



Yes you don't know because you haven't built one of these cars , even if he takes in 25k he's only recouping a portion of what it cost to build one.
What an idiot, I know how much it cost to build, the car is built for him not everybody else including myself wants a molested Marauder. Selling it anything above 22k is more than enough, and he wouldn't be losing a lot. I've had 3 Marauders guy so way to stick your foot in your mouth.

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[donsosa]

It doesn't matter that it's not a trilogy. It's low miles with a forged internal motor and most upgrades avail. Except for maybe headers. Easily worth $25k. You haven't been around long enough. All marauders are limited production
All Marauder are not limited, being made two years doesn't make a car limited it makes it rare. The 03 Black Marauders 300A are as basic as you get. And being a trilogy does matter.. I'd think someone who has a Marauder would know how "Limited" a trilogy is.

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[RubberCtyRauder]

All Marauder are not limited, being made two years doesn't make a car limited it makes it rare. The 03 Black Marauders 300A are as basic as you get. And being a trilogy does matter.. I'd think someone who has a Marauder would know how "Limited" a trilogy is.

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Look at the Ford Perfomance Group issued certificate. In black and white it says "is a Limited-edition"

And trilogy was not the only supercharger made to fit this car..procharger had one, others made a vortech kit..DR, Kenny Brown.. Trilogy was not a Mercury option..strictly aftermarket only.

Sure only 250 trilogy kits were made//I have a Trilogy but it does not diminish the value of his car

You were 9 years old when this car came out so you have some more learning to do about Maraduers

[donsosa]

Look at the Ford Perfomance Group issued certificate. In black and white it says "is a Limited-edition"

And trilogy was not the only supercharger made to fit this car..procharger had one, others made a vortech kit..DR, Kenny Brown.. Trilogy was not a Mercury option..strictly aftermarket only.

Sure only 250 trilogy kits were made//I have a Trilogy but it does not diminish the value of his car

You were 9 years old when this car came out so you have some more learning to do about Maraduers
I'm pretty sure working at Varsity Ford in College Station TX as a certified ****ing mechanic entitles me to a little know how about ford's. You saying I have a lot to learn because of my age is like saying this car is worth 30k because someone personalized it to their personal liking, just sounds stupid. The car has been out the same amount of years for both of us so you knowing more about these cars is highly unlikely unless you went to school for 5 years to work on alvoutnd be certified in high performance ford vehicle, but what do I know I just have a 120k degree in ****ing building fords!

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[RubberCtyRauder]

Knowing mechanical knowledge has nothing to do with knowing the Marauder production, history, aftermarket etc. So name me something I don't know about the Marauder. and if you know so much, what would his car be worth with ZERO mods and was all original with 31,000 miles? how much $ do you think it takes to modify a car with all the performance mods he has? A $120k degree to be a mechanic? So you were an marauder afficianado when you 9? You did'nt even know it is considered limited edition by Ford itself.

[MOTOWN]

What an idiot, I know how much it cost to build, the car is built for him not everybody else including myself wants a molested Marauder. Selling it anything above 22k is more than enough, and he wouldn't be losing a lot. I've had 3 Marauders guy so way to stick your foot in your mouth.

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An idiot :confused: lol , why bother with you ? A punk kid who thinks he knows everything, i have a son the same age as you , grow up young buck ! Grown men don't act like kids , kid!

[donsosa]

An idiot :confused: lol , why bother with you ? A punk kid who thinks he knows everything, i have a son the same age as you , grow up young buck ! Grown men don't act like kids , kid!
Grown men don't open their mouths unless asked to speak, the man asked a question and I answered it, if I wanted your opinion I would have asked for it old man. Hopefully you're not raising your son to be as ignorant as you.

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[MOTOWN]

Grown men don't open their mouths unless asked to speak, the man asked a question and I answered it, if I wanted your opinion I would have asked for it old man. Hopefully you're not raising your son to be as ignorant as you.

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Why are you even bothering to respond , im done wasting time with you , now run along little donny!

[Ourobos]

Knowing mechanical knowledge has nothing to do with knowing the Marauder production, history, aftermarket etc. So name me something I don't know about the Marauder. and if you know so much, what would his car be worth with ZERO mods and was all original with 31,000 miles? how much $ do you think it takes to modify a car with all the performance mods he has? A $120k degree to be a mechanic? So you were an marauder afficianado when you 9? You did'nt even know it is considered limited edition by Ford itself.
Unmolested with 31k, for a black 03, I'll guess 12k. Close? I know I can get an unmolested blue one for $15k with similar mileage

[RubberCtyRauder]

I wasn't asking you. He thought he was Mr. smarty pants but I see he is rapidly losing his welcome here with the c r a p he is posting now. Says he has had 3 Marauders yet there are clearly pics if him and his GM all awhile looking for parts for it. So he has a DTR now. Big whoop

[MOTOWN]

I wasn't asking you. He thought he was Mr. smarty pants but I see he is rapidly losing his welcome here with the c r a p he is posting now. Says he has had 3 Marauders yet there are clearly pics if him and his GM all awhile looking for parts for it. So he has a DTR now. Big whoop

Little donny has been caught in a Lie , seems he just got his first marauder, after cloning a couple others! Lmao!

[Ourobos]

Well I'm interested in the experts opinion on what it'd be worth unmolested.. Then I can figure what it's worth with the mods.. Not looking to get caught up in his mess..

[MOTOWN]

Well I'm interested in the experts opinion on what it'd be worth unmolested.. Then I can figure what it's worth with the mods.. Not looking to get caught up in his mess..

If you think the car is worth less than his asking price , post a thread begging members to humble them selfs , and sell you their built Marauder at a charity case price , then sit back and watch the offers roll in!:rolleyes:

[RubberCtyRauder]

The car has at least $20k in it above sticker price of $36000 some dollars. It has 16000 miles on a cobra block forged internals. No winters nit really even rain. I'm not and expert it car appraiser. Modded, in my opinion , it's worth $25 k range. I'm not giving an opinion on its worth unmodded

[camelgrundle]

Wow. I understand why you guys make fun of the younger folks now. I got 8 years on him so don't hate me cuz I'm beautiful :)

[Ourobos]

If you think the car is worth less than his asking price , post a thread begging members to humble them selfs , and sell you their built Marauder at a charity case price , then sit back and watch the offers roll in!:rolleyes:
What asking price? :rolleyes:

[slickster]

I'll wait for the unmodded price for now. The way it is 25k

[MOTOWN]

What asking price? :rolleyes:

Swamme says it will be 25K , NO BUILT MARAUDER FOR YOU! (in my soup natzee voice):P

[RubberCtyRauder]

There will be no unmodded asking price. The car is modded and looks to be listed soon at that. It will be priced at what he feels is right prolly based on some info posted here. A car is worth whatever someone willing to pay . I'm out of this discussion

[Ourobos]

I'd say $25k is fair as it is now as well. Will that low compression Cobra short block hurt the off line acceleration of these bigger Panthers (if he stayed with the same style piston)?

[MMBLUE]

If you think the car is worth less than his asking price , post a thread begging members to humble them selfs , and sell you their built Marauder at a charity case price , then sit back and watch the offers roll in!:rolleyes:


WoW you never grow up.

Mods and owners. This guy is why people leave this place.

Realistically, the OP's MM won't bring a penny over 18K.

It doesn't mean crap what he's got in it. Just because you put a boat load of money in a car doesn't mean you are going to get it back.

[MOTOWN]

WoW you never grow up.

Mods and owners. This guy is why people leave this place.

Realistically, the OP's MM won't bring a penny over 18K.

It doesn't mean crap what he's got in it. Just because you put a boat load of money in a car doesn't mean you are going to get it back.

Who me:confused: whad i say :confused:

[MMBLUE]

OP

Look at the history of embassy, boatmangc and john nero if you want to gauge what you should be asking for it.

All of those were WELL UNDER 20K and took close to a year to sell.

[Ourobos]

^ I like this MMBLUE guy..

Never saw a nicer one that Embassy's.. And he's a local

[Gerry24]

WoW you never grow up.

Mods and owners. This guy is why people leave this place.

Realistically, the OP's MM won't bring a penny over 18K.

It doesn't mean crap what he's got in it. Just because you put a boat load of money in a car doesn't mean you are going to get it back.

^^^^^:concur:^^^^^

[Shaijack]

I like that MMBlue guy too. I think it is a sin to modify such a beautiful car. Did someone say they were looking for a 51k. Totally original 2003.

[Gerry24]

Look @ this one and all original with 40k on the odo and asking 24k all stock

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Marauder-Base-Sedan-4-Door-/272146321264?hash=item3f5d2f4f 70:g:dIwAAOSwQYZWz4Xf&vxp=mtr

[NXSBOB]

Look @ this one and all original with 40k on the odo and asking 24k all stock

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Marauder-Base-Sedan-4-Door-/272146321264?hash=item3f5d2f4f 70:g:dIwAAOSwQYZWz4Xf&vxp=mtr
ASKING does not mean anything.

[Gerry24]

ASKING does not mean anything.

That was an EXAMPLE...:argh:

[sailsmen]

It's worth what someone will pay for it.

A good indication is what other similar cars sold for.

Now I must inform you that everyone who issued an opinion different than mine is an IDIOT! There is only one correct opinion and that one is mine even if it is different than the one I expressed above.

I had a specialty sports car that was highly modded and in excellent shape. I put it up for sale and eventually a guy came along who wanted exactly what I had for sale.

He bought it paying over 50% more than what non-modded versions were selling for. He told me he was willing to pay even more for my car!

7 years latter parked in front of my house, I had moved since I sold him the car, was the Car! It was in excellent shape. He was visiting my neighbors.

[Motorhead350]

Over 9,000.....

[Spectragod]

Last year, I turned down 35k, in cash, for my DTR, I could not duplicate it for twice that amount, those that have seen it, rode in it, or got beat by it will agree.

The bottom line.... it's worth what both the buyer and seller come to as an agreeable amount. As long as both parties are happy, then it's a win for everyone.

[CWright]

Last year, I turned down 35k, in cash, for my DTR, I could not duplicate it for twice that amount, those that have seen it, rode in it, or got beat by it will agree.

The bottom line.... it's worth what both the buyer and seller come to as an agreeable amount. As long as both parties are happy, then it's a win for everyone.


I couldn't agree more!

[justbob]

No more than 18k, 22k realistically. For one it is not a limited and another it is not a trilogy. Anything above 22k is just asking to much.

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There was a day owning a Trilogy put you on a high pedestal. That day is looonnggg gone. More like screaming old news, old build, no support, and limited yes, limited on inlet and boost.

Been there and bought the Tshirt, err I mean the letterman jacket.

Seriously, they don't carry the magic oh ah's any more.


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[justbob]

Double post

[donsosa]

Who me:confused: whad i say :confused:
😂😂😂😂😂😂 you need ointment for that burn?

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[donsosa]

Well I'm interested in the experts opinion on what it'd be worth unmolested.. Then I can figure what it's worth with the mods.. Not looking to get caught up in his mess..
I bought my DTR with all the bells and whistles for 16k that's with 73k. It has the heated seats sun roof and the ever so sexy Tan interior. Only thing missing is a OEM spoiler. Car is show room stock, and I wouldn't want it any other way (just my opinion) I would have gladly paid over 20k (or should I say the bank) the KBB value was over by 2k but let's be honest nobody goes off the KBB. All in all you ask what you ask, some people will go crazy trying to get that car and some people won't even look at it because of the mods. I love these cars and nothing but panthers. I might be 23 but I've only driven panthers since high school (RIP Frank 01 Town Car..) if you ask anything over 25k or even 30k....... it will sell eventually the only real question is how fast you want to sell it.. GOD BLESS ALL MARAUDERS

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[CWright]

I bought my DTR with all the bells and whistles for 16k that's with 73k. It has the heated seats sun roof and the ever so sexy Tan interior. Only thing missing is a OEM spoiler. Car is show room stock, and I wouldn't want it any other way (just my opinion) I would have gladly paid over 20k (or should I say the bank) the KBB value was over by 2k but let's be honest nobody goes off the KBB. All in all you ask what you ask, some people will go crazy trying to get that car and some people won't even look at it because of the mods. I love these cars and nothing but panthers. I might be 23 but I've only driven panthers since high school (RIP Frank 01 Town Car..) if you ask anything over 25k or even 30k....... it will sell eventually the only real question is how fast you want to sell it.. GOD BLESS ALL MARAUDERS

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Do you have a Vic? Marauder didn't come with Tan interior.

[donsosa]

Do you have a Vic? Marauder didn't come with Tan interior.
Yes sorry -_______- I meant grey, I've never owned a Crown Victoria and NEVER will, but I have a Cloned White Marauder (Grand Marquis) with full engine swap and two other wrecked Marauders in the back yard... thanks for catching my mistake before these guys crucified me..

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[Spectragod]

I bought my DTR with all the bells and whistles for 16k that's with 73k. It has the heated seats sun roof and the ever so sexy Tan interior. Only thing missing is a OEM spoiler. Car is show room stock, and I wouldn't want it any other way (just my opinion) I would have gladly paid over 20k (or should I say the bank) the KBB value was over by 2k but let's be honest nobody goes off the KBB. All in all you ask what you ask, some people will go crazy trying to get that car and some people won't even look at it because of the mods. I love these cars and nothing but panthers. I might be 23 but I've only driven panthers since high school (RIP Frank 01 Town Car..) if you ask anything over 25k or even 30k....... it will sell eventually the only real question is how fast you want to sell it.. GOD BLESS ALL MARAUDERS

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I bought my DTR stock as well, although it did have a tune. It had 14k on it, paid 21k for it, then modded it........ A lot.

I could care less about 100% original, by the time this car is worth anything, I'll be dead and my wife will sell it for what she thinks I have in it, which in this case is eight dollars.......

[RubberCtyRauder]

So you paid $16k for a stock marauder with 73,000 miles and yet you think a Modded marauder with $20k in mods with 31,000 miles is worth $18k? You over paid for a stock Marauder. My first Marauder which was completely stock had 71,000 miles and I paid $11,900. I'm on my second Marauder now with Trilogy and plenty more.

[MOTOWN]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 you need ointment for that burn?

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Ointment, and burns! Let's keep your personal life out of this little donny! Remember reading is fundamental! You should try it , or are you short bus challenged :confused:

Nevermind, judging from how you severely overpaid for that dtr i think that question has been answered.

[junior]

Yes sorry -_______- I meant grey, I've never owned a Crown Victoria and NEVER will, but I have a Cloned White Marauder (Grand Marquis) with full engine swap and two other wrecked Marauders in the back yard... thanks for catching my mistake before these guys crucified me..

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Marauders didn't come with a grey interior either. Dark Charcoal or Light Flint. Oh, and I sold my 45K mile DTR to a member here for $8000 and it was cherry.

[donsosa]

Marauders didn't come with a grey interior either. Dark Charcoal or Light Flint.
What do you think flint is???? it's a version of grey!! Smh idiot

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[slickster]

03 sb 27k miles asking $15k!!!!! http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/5480274413.html

[junior]

What do you think flint is???? it's a version of grey!! Smh idiot

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Now get back in your cab, you have a fare waiting.

[MOTOWN]

Now get back in your cab, you have a fare waiting.

Lmao! I bet this clown doesn't even have a dtr , how do you mistake light flint interior for tan:confused:

[Curless]

What an idiot, I know how much it cost to build, the car is built for him not everybody else including myself wants a molested Marauder. Selling it anything above 22k is more than enough, and he wouldn't be losing a lot. I've had 3 Marauders guy so way to stick your foot in your mouth.

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Well you are 23 years old, and have 20 posts on here and you are insulting people... Yes, please tell us about all of your worldly experience... If you have had 3 Marauders, did you only keep each one for a year or so? I mean you've been driving for 6 whole years...

I understand that you may not feel 22K for a car is the right price, and you are entitled to your opinion, however if you ever have to rebuild one of these engines you will soon realize that you can surpass the "value" of the car just doing a stock engine rebuild let alone a forged rebuild, supercharger, install, tune, etc, etc...

I'd say asking $25 - $30 is fine, getting it may be a different story. Black Sunshine sold not too long ago, if you ever saw this car in person it was BEAUTIFUL... I am sure it went for more than your average Marauder. however, it was that car. Without seeing this car face to face I would not want to say that it is not worth X amount of dollars.

By the way, bought my 03 black, 85,000 miles $8500....

[Curless]

What do you think flint is???? it's a version of grey!! Smh idiot

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Once again showing ignorance by calling names....

[junior]

I've never met a Marauder owner who said they had a grey interior. We are a technical bunch.

[MM03MOK]

Well, donsosa has been pushed out the door. Now the thread can get back on track.

:bunny3:

[RubberCtyRauder]

Hooray to the Bunny!..I know I added fuel to the fire, but he just didn't take experience from Marauder owners into consideration

[MOTOWN]

Well, donsosa has been pushed out the door. Now the thread can get back on track.

:bunny3:

Thank you! :bows:

[blkZooM]

Last year, I turned down 35k, in cash, for my DTR, I could not duplicate it for twice that amount, those that have seen it, rode in it, or got beat by it will agree.

The bottom line.... it's worth what both the buyer and seller come to as an agreeable amount. As long as both parties are happy, then it's a win for everyone.


This just sounds crazy to me. Let's look at this realistically now. Marauders were what 34,000 new not including taxes (I may be wrong) you stated you couldn't build another for twice that. With most of us knowing modding a car puts you on the loosing end when it comes to selling and getting back the money you spent on said mod, with that said If you bought your car brand new you were able to get back almost every dime (before taxes) you put into a depreciating asset after 11 years. Seems crazy not to take the deal.

We all have an opinion here is mine, with the Marauder being as old at it is and parts being harder and harder to find. Unless you just gotta have that one, paying anything over $29,000 is getting on the way too high side when you stop to consider a few things such as the age of Marauder, what insurance value the Marauder at, how fast these new Sedans are coming stock and the newer technology that are in them once you get into the 30 grand price range and you all that I mentioned in mind I think most would be cross shopping

But as Curless said asking for and what you actually get is two different things. But you should also be honest with yourself on how fast you want to sale said car vs how long you are willing to wait to get what you want.

I say if you are able to get back what you bought the Marauder or any car for that matter at least you have broken even


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[Curless]

Well, donsosa has been pushed out the door. Now the thread can get back on track.

:bunny3:

Yep, I knew this was coming and rightly so... :beer:

[justbob]

So you paid $16k for a stock marauder with 73,000 miles and yet you think a Modded marauder with $20k in mods with 31,000 miles is worth $18k? You over paid for a stock Marauder. My first Marauder which was completely stock had 71,000 miles and I paid $11,900. I'm on my second Marauder now with Trilogy and plenty more.


It's called common core math DUH.


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[Spectragod]

This just sounds crazy to me. Let's look at this realistically now. Marauders were what 34,000 new not including taxes (I may be wrong) you stated you couldn't build another for twice that. With most of us knowing modding a car puts you on the loosing end when it comes to selling and getting back the money you spent on said mod, with that said If you bought your car brand new you were able to get back almost every dime (before taxes) you put into a depreciating asset after 11 years. Seems crazy not to take the deal.

We all have an opinion here is mine, with the Marauder being as old at it is and parts being harder and harder to find. Unless you just gotta have that one, paying anything over $29,000 is getting on the way too high side when you stop to consider a few things such as the age of Marauder, what insurance value the Marauder at, how fast these new Sedans are coming stock and the newer technology that are in them once you get into the 30 grand price range and you all that I mentioned in mind I think most would be cross shopping

But as Curless said asking for and what you actually get is two different things. But you should also be honest with yourself on how fast you want to sale said car vs how long you are willing to wait to get what you want.

I say if you are able to get back what you bought the Marauder or any car for that matter at least you have broken even


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The bottom line...... I have 50+ in mods, I built it for me, not the next guy, I don't care if I were to sell it and get my money back. I didn't do what I did for that. I live in reality, if I were to sell mine, it's really worth 15-20k, but it's way more than 20k worth of fun every time it's driven, that's what matters to me.

[primuspilum]

I wouldn't let it go for a penny less than 30K

I just bought Nightcrawler's '03 for $25k, and he's had it posted since January.

There's a supercharged Marauder on autotrader in NJ, I think it is, that's above $30k and has been for sale for better part of a year.

Just saying. Niche market, I think.

[MOTOWN]

I just bought Nightcrawler's '03 for $25k, and he's had it posted since January.

There's a supercharged Marauder on autotrader in NJ, I think it is, that's above $30k and has been for sale for better part of a year.

Just saying. Niche market, I think.

I wouldn't care if it sat on the market for two years , im not pressed to sell it , I'll just continue to modify it.

[primuspilum]

I wouldn't care if it sat on the market for two years , im not pressed to sell it , I'll just continue to modify it.

Gotcha. It really does depend on what the desired turn around time for a sale is.

[blkZooM]

Gotcha. It really does depend on what the desired turn around time for a sale is.


So you bought that one huh, very nice. Where in Pa you at?


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[BUCKWHEAT]

looking for a starting point to price the Marauder. My signature list the cars mods. about 31,000 on the od,16,000 on the new motor. Northern Minnesota, garaged all winter, summer weekend driver. car has never been snowed on, and from what I can remember only been rained on once. Interior and exterior are both still show room quality. Motor is a beast with no issues.

Kelly, sounds like a nice car. Do you have any 1/4 mile times to post? Might help to give people a reference as to how quick the car is. For the high dollar amount that you want, i would think the car should be in the top 30 or so from a performance standpoint. Then you could claim Show and claim Go, to support a strong selling price.

Just a thought.

[primuspilum]

So you bought that one huh, very nice. Where in Pa you at?


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Delaware County. I'm gonna take my son to the Museum get together mentioned in the North East regional subforum. April 9th, I think.

[alec2538]

The bottom line...... I have 50+ in mods, I built it for me, not the next guy, I don't care if I were to sell it and get my money back. I didn't do what I did for that. I live in reality, if I were to sell mine, it's really worth 15-20k, but it's way more than 20k worth of fun every time it's driven, that's what matters to me.

I love this. For the record: I paid $4,300 for my loaded '03 300A with I believe 174k miles on it, give or take. Was it perfect? No. The roof had the typical rust spots, there are a few other rust spots on the body, there's a couple small holes in the dash trim, etc.

After doing exhaustive research (albeit quickly, as I didn't want to miss my opportunity), I concluded that I was getting an amazing deal on a car that needed minor cosmetic work. Do I ever expect to get my money back out of my car, once the body work is done? Not a chance in hell. The chassis will have 200k+ miles on it by then. Not even a Ford crate motor/trans/rear and a complete rust repair/repaint would make my particular worth over 10k. Probably not even 8k. At least not for many many years to come.

Want to know why I don't care? I'm reminded every day. I remember drooling over these when they came out, and now I have one. It's an absolute riot to drive, sounds amazing, and will out-drag many a clown in an import that thinks it's "just a crown vic". I have no intention of ever getting rid of my car. It will be replaced eventually, but it won't be sold.

[Ourobos]

Like you I bought my 03 with 170k on it for $4900.. I've since sunk 8k more in it with DVD, headrest monitors, subwoofer, Eaton swap, dyno tune etc.. No way I'd recoup it, but it's not for sale anyways.

[Red Rum]

I paid $20k for my Mercury Marauder. In November of 2014 with 7.358 miles a Virgin. And it was bone stock. Now I am build it up. You know Kooks headers and other stuff. I am waiting on a ADTR Vortech Supercharger kit. So I would say the Mercury Marauder is in the $25k range is a steal. Ford only made and sold 11k Mercury Marauder's. Now how many have died already. How many can you find mint low miles. Not that many these cars 12 and 11 years old. And I for one would be fine buying that Built one for that range. **** factor in the Fact. All the money he put in it. And also remember these car are even more rair then Chevy Impala SS. Those the made and sold way more the Mercury Marauder. So with that said ask in the $25k to $30k range. And I wish you all the luck. Me I don't see myself selling mine. I will die with it. But no need to call anybody out. And all that fellas. It is just a opinion. It is like a ass. Everybody has one. You all have a great weekend.

[JustRight]

I love this. For the record: I paid $4,300 for my loaded '03 300A with I believe 174k miles on it, give or take. Was it perfect? No. The roof had the typical rust spots, there are a few other rust spots on the body, there's a couple small holes in the dash trim, etc.

After doing exhaustive research (albeit quickly, as I didn't want to miss my opportunity), I concluded that I was getting an amazing deal on a car that needed minor cosmetic work. Do I ever expect to get my money back out of my car, once the body work is done? Not a chance in hell. The chassis will have 200k+ miles on it by then. Not even a Ford crate motor/trans/rear and a complete rust repair/repaint would make my particular worth over 10k. Probably not even 8k. At least not for many many years to come.

Want to know why I don't care? I'm reminded every day. I remember drooling over these when they came out, and now I have one. It's an absolute riot to drive, sounds amazing, and will out-drag many a clown in an import that thinks it's "just a crown vic". I have no intention of ever getting rid of my car. It will be replaced eventually, but it won't be sold.


I like this cat^^^^^a true realist. I also remember and drove one when they first came out. With the ADM, the dealer wanted 50k plus for it. I just couldn't bring myself to bite the bullet. It's kind of better to have one not perfect. I don't freak out when the cat jumps on it.


Two things are always true when it comes to cars:

(1) Every car is worth what you can get for it.

(2) Every seat has an arse that will fit----sometimes it takes a little time to put them together.