Marauder market value going up....

[LG88]

Well here lately I seen the marauders that come up for sale on eBay, autotrader, Hemmings, and Craigslist are being priced at a premium. We all know these cars are desirable maybe collectible one day, but why the price spike?

Here is my 2 cents, nostalgia! There no more like it being built.
• For the auto enthusiast, you always want to stand out from the pack. Who wants to just be another one of many? Every car show I go to, you see beautiful cars like mustangs, camaros, challengers, etc..... but there is 20+ other guys there with a almost identical car just different color.
• Market, When something is no longer produced and in a way “cool” people will want it. Cool is never cheap :beer: , and if people say your price is crazy....well where else are you going to find one?! Example these Dodge demon owners asking $150k+ yeah it’s a lot of money but where else are you gonna go and get another demon, they are all sold! Won’t find one at MSRP. Same with marauders there is no new ones coming out or being produced. You ether have it or you don’t and that in my opinion is driving up these cars up in price.

So no matter if you have a daily or a garage piece, think your price well if you decide to sell. Car may be worth more than what you think. #Cheers

[RubberCtyRauder]

it's spring for a third or more of country so car season for alot has begun. cars come out and people want to join in. Unemployment is low, but what will hurt people is gas at over $80 a barrel. zo premium fuel is $3.50ish and higher

[justbob]

They’ve been on a slow incline for years. People for the most part actually know what they are the last few years compared to just ten years ago when even car guys never heard of it..


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[TrilogyMarauder]

Well here lately I seen the marauders that come up for sale on eBay, autotrader, Hemmings, and Craigslist are being priced at a premium. We all know these cars are desirable maybe collectible one day, but why the price spike?

Here is my 2 cents, nostalgia! There no more like it being built.
• For the auto enthusiast, you always want to stand out from the pack. Who wants to just be another one of many? Every car show I go to, you see beautiful cars like mustangs, camaros, challengers, etc..... but there is 20+ other guys there with a almost identical car just different color.
• Market, When something is no longer produced and in a way “cool” people will want it. Cool is never cheap :beer: , and if people say your price is crazy....well where else are you going to find one?! Example these Dodge demon owners asking $150k+ yeah it’s a lot of money but where else are you gonna go and get another demon, they are all sold! Won’t find one at MSRP. Same with marauders there is no new ones coming out or being produced. You ether have it or you don’t and that in my opinion is driving up these cars up in price.

So no matter if you have a daily or a garage piece, think your price well if you decide to sell. Car may be worth more than what you think. #Cheers

I agree.....I know my car is well worth at least 25k. :burnout:

[Turbov6Bryan]

Why the asking price spike?

Because people are off their rockers thinking these cars are worth 5-15 grand more than the comparable ones actually selling.

I had a small chat with someone asking $16,000 for a 75,000 mile marauder.... He said, only low ball offers and ZERO people come to look at it.

Me saying this does not diminish the value of any marauder, but some of the asking prices of these peoples listings is laughable.

Other side of the coin, car here on this site. 101K 30K put on it in the last 2 years. Forged motor, stroker, v3 blower, gears, tuned by marty. WAS $13,500.00 and now asking $12,000.00 obo... Car is nice. Lots of goodies.
If it was on ebay, someone else would be asking $26,500.00 and wont sell just like the other 2 he has for sale.

Just my 2 pennies

[MOTOWN]

Why the asking price spike?

Because people are off their rockers thinking these cars are worth 5-15 grand more than the comparable ones actually selling.

I had a small chat with someone asking $16,000 for a 75,000 mile marauder.... He said, only low ball offers and ZERO people come to look at it.

Me saying this does not diminish the value of any marauder, but some of the asking prices of these peoples listings is laughable.

Other side of the coin, car here on this site. 101K 30K put on it in the last 2 years. Forged motor, stroker, v3 blower, gears, tuned by marty. WAS $13,500.00 and now asking $12,000.00 obo... Car is nice. Lots of goodies.
If it was on ebay, someone else would be asking $26,500.00 and wont sell just like the other 2 he has for sale.

Just my 2 pennies

This is why my Silver car will never sell , when I parted out the Vortec build I sold 21K worth of parts!

More than most whole cars are worth!:shake:

[1Marauder]

Again, a false comparison far above re: MM collect-ability and value.

A 75,000 mile Ferrari, vs a 15,000 mile Ferrari at the same price? Really?

The 75,000 mile Ferrari owner can price however they wish... But the market is the market.

If a true "collector" we're to buy a Marauder as a collectible car, they would always buy a sub 30,000 mile "collected" perfect car... For a few thousand more.

They will never buy a car that was ever a daily driver... Nor a car that was stored outside, rained on nor driven down gravel dusty roads, or in snow or salt or anything else.

The difference in $$ between perfect and nice/clean is simply too small.
They will buy a perfect MM... One that was stored and loved and kept as new always.

[stevengerard]

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They will never buy a car that was ever a daily driver... Nor a car that was stored outside, rained on nor driven down gravel dusty roads, or in snow or salt or anything else.



Presently yes, I agree with you , but.... never say never. The majority of today's collectable cars were once daily drivers, many used in the snow, left out under trees and raced and beaten any time the opportunity showed itself.

I think people are asking a lot, not sure they are selling for a lot.

[RubberCtyRauder]

asking price and what it sells for are two different things. We dont always see or hear about tbe sold prices. That stuff is usually kept private, as it should, unless auction type setting where it becomes knowledge for future reference.

[Turbov6Bryan]

This is why my Silver car will never sell , when I parted out the Vortec build I sold 21K worth of parts!

More than most whole cars are worth!:shake:

This is even true for collectible cars. In December I sold a roller Gn for 10 grand, and have been selling pieces off it for just as much and more.

How is it coming along? Haven't heard much about it.

[MOTOWN]

This is even true for collectible cars. In December I sold a roller Gn for 10 grand, and have been selling pieces off it for just as much and more.

How is it coming along? Haven't heard much about it.

At the Fabricators shop waiting its turn , ive got all the parts for the build , just waiting to get the 9" rear axle fabbed in.

[sailsmen]

For some the joy of owning something is not using it.

For others the joy comes from using it.:D

[fastblackmerc]

The value is determined by what the seller and buyer agree on.

Price it high and your likely to hold on to it for a long while.

[MMBLUE]

I agree.....I know my car is well worth at least 25k. :burnout:

Close to what you paid for it a year ago ;)

[Joe Walsh]

Again, a false comparison far above re: MM collect-ability and value.

A 75,000 mile Ferrari, vs a 15,000 mile Ferrari at the same price? Really?

The 75,000 mile Ferrari owner can price however they wish... But the market is the market.

If a true "collector" we're to buy a Marauder as a collectible car, they would always buy a sub 30,000 mile "collected" perfect car... For a few thousand more.

They will never buy a car that was ever a daily driver... Nor a car that was stored outside, rained on nor driven down gravel dusty roads, or in snow or salt or anything else.

The difference in $$ between perfect and nice/clean is simply too small.
They will buy a perfect MM... One that was stored and loved and kept as new always.

I can't seem to find anyone interested in my 18,600 mile Marauder.
Priced too high??
I don't think $19,000 is too high for a super clean Marauder.
Lemmings buy high mileage Hondas for more than that....:puke:

[crownvic97]

I can't seem to find anyone interested in my 18,600 mile Marauder.
Priced too high??
I don't think $19,000 is too high for a super clean Marauder.
Lemmings buy high mileage Hondas for more than that....:puke:

If I knew then what I know now, I would have bought yours instead of mine. I’m already $12k into mine and it has 160k miles. Granted I will have a nice fresh engine.

As far as price, people can ask whatever they want. It’s sold prices that really matter.

[dmjarosz]

If it doesn't sell, its priced too high. Same as real estate.

[Greg]

Hindsight is being tough to me now as well .... decisions ....

[TrilogyMarauder]

For some the joy of owning something is not using it.


That's me!


Close to what you paid for it a year ago ;)



Not really. I got a good deal on it.

[Invective]

For some the joy of owning something is not using it.

For others the joy comes from using it.:D

Agreed. If I couldn't drive it then I don't want it. Locally, there is a '71 Hemi Cuda with 2,100 original miles, a '1 of 1' options car. It is also considered to be a 'reference grade car'. Been on sale for many years and has an interesting history. Current asking price is $1.2M? If I bought it tomorrow I would replicate factory a/c and it would become part of my daily driver fleet...

[Bondfreak13]

Panther Prices are going up in General. I think it may have something to do with Ford pulling out of the Sedan market.

[mad man]

Maybe there is just fewer marauders out there . I am in the market for one but the ones I am seeing are over built or just plan beaters . I had 2 new ones maybe I am expecting to much for whats still out there:rolleyes:

[cheapthrillb2]

My credit union loan valued my car at $5000. I bought it for $5500. Based on "sale ads" my car would probably list in the $7k range.

The lot I bought it from had a few others and had sold a few recently. He said that's the biggest issue, most banks won't loan for selling price because the booked value is over under on them.

[cheapthrillb2]

asking price and what it sells for are two different things. We dont always see or hear about tbe sold prices. That stuff is usually kept private, as it should, unless auction type setting where it becomes knowledge for future reference.

Well I bought mine for $5500. 225k but runs out well. Texas car so up here in Michigan that adds some value. It's was an all around fair car.

[Invective]

How many years has this one been listed on Auto Trader? He started by asking $37,500.00 and now he wants $52,500.00. Must be one of those Mexican Cartel cars with dope packed under the rear seats? Still laughing about the brand new Fusions found last year packed with dope right off of the train....

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId =366377557&zip=28130&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fz ip%3D28130%26startYear%3D1981% 26sortBy%3DderivedpriceDESC%26 incremental%3Dall%26firstRecor d%3D0%26endYear%3D2019%26model CodeList%3DMARAUDER%26makeCode List%3DMERC%26searchRadius%3D0&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=MARAUDER&makeCodeList=MERC&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=MERC&modelCode1=MARAUDER

[TrilogyMarauder]

How many years has this one been listed on Auto Trader? He started by asking $37,500.00 and now he wants $52,500.00. Must be one of those Mexican Cartel cars with dope packed under the rear seats? Still laughing about the brand new Fusions found last year packed with dope right off of the train....

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId =366377557&zip=28130&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fz ip%3D28130%26startYear%3D1981% 26sortBy%3DderivedpriceDESC%26 incremental%3Dall%26firstRecor d%3D0%26endYear%3D2019%26model CodeList%3DMARAUDER%26makeCode List%3DMERC%26searchRadius%3D0&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=MARAUDER&makeCodeList=MERC&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=MERC&modelCode1=MARAUDER

Price is high because its got the very rare and one of a kind black interior. :confused:

I wonder what he wants for the trunk organizer.......probably a few grand. :(

[Invective]

Price is high because its got the very rare and one of a kind black interior. :confused:

I wonder what he wants for the trunk organizer.......probably a few grand. :(

The same images were used to list the car as an '03 with slightly less miles at the beginning of the listing years ago. Paid $12k for mine; state DMV listed it for tax purposes at $4.5K. Wondering what State Farm will pay in the case of a total loss?

Was just notified my final retirement income stream comes on line in July. First wave of intended mods should be finished by the end of the summer. Just found out my car is equipped with the super rare, double top secret 'Marauder Performance Package' - more details later!;)

[Big Black Beast]

Unfortunately, everybody wants dumb CUVs nowadays. Hopefully some day, the pendulum will swing back to sedans (once the advantage of riding high disappears because everybody else is doing it too).