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namich99
05-10-2019, 10:29 AM
Price, appearance and maintenance being equal....

Contestant #1 - 2 owner stock 2004 Black MM with 56k miles. Spent the first half of its life in Florida, the second half in southern Indiana. Garage kept with heated seats, and 6 disc changer.

Contestant #2 - 1 owner 2003 Black MM 300A with 51k miles. Spent entire life in Kentucky Garage kept with rear spoiler and 6 disc changer. Stock, except for window tints and K&N filter.

Contestant #3 - 2 owner stock 2003 Blue MM 300B with 56k. Spent majority of its life in New England with the last couple of years in Wisconsin. Garage kept with heated seats.

DrZ
05-10-2019, 10:44 AM
Gotta see them

blazen71
05-10-2019, 10:50 AM
Why choose? Get all three.

rkk
05-10-2019, 11:07 AM
Given the data, I would vote for Contestant #1 only because Florida is nice on cars. By nice I mean without any road salt during the winters, the undercarriage probably looks the best.

But of course, I'm not there to do an inspection.

Peace2Peep
05-10-2019, 11:20 AM
I would def go for 1 or 2 and because I love the 300A I would stick with #2.

1Marauder
05-10-2019, 11:34 AM
Gotta take the blue as it is most rare.

joedee
05-10-2019, 11:37 AM
Gotta take the blue as it is most rare.



I second that!

jgc61sr2002
05-10-2019, 11:47 AM
What are the numbers $.

cmalo
05-10-2019, 11:56 AM
I think #1 or #2, less risk of salt exposure. Would prefer to inspect the cars.

CM

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NXSBOB
05-10-2019, 12:33 PM
Florida and nearby areas are not necessarily a good thing, if the car has been parked outside a lot.
Headlights, paint, HVAC unit and other things are fried from the heat/sun.
JMO

cmalo
05-10-2019, 12:46 PM
Good point. I forgot about that. If it's close to the Ocean, I've heard that salt air could be a problem.

Needs to be inspected.

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Gerry24
05-10-2019, 01:12 PM
Unless your waterfront, that would not be a problem. If you're on waterfront property then you should have a garage.

RubberCtyRauder
05-10-2019, 01:24 PM
trunk cd changer is no big thing, stock radio is no winner either..if you want to remain stock appearance..upgrade to 2005-07 for escape or mercury mariner audiophile unit..sounds better, looks stock, plug n play and has 6 disc in dash cd player..trunk cd player will not work though but whop cares with in dash

Spectragod
05-10-2019, 01:39 PM
How much is each one and what is your budget?


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Ms. Denmark
05-10-2019, 01:40 PM
I second that!I third that! Blue for the win!

82dawgcrazy
05-10-2019, 04:37 PM
Get the blue if it has a dark charcoal interior!

PRCARGUY
05-10-2019, 05:19 PM
Get the blue if it has a dark charcoal interior!

:bows:For The Win!!! :banana2:

mad man
05-10-2019, 05:21 PM
I have had black silver and red wait for a silver one less up keep the blue one is light flint and is not to far from you and its a good price .up to you:D

Dragcity
05-10-2019, 06:26 PM
#1. 2004. Better heads, better trans.

MyBlackBeasts
05-10-2019, 06:36 PM
#1. 2004. Better heads, better trans.



Maybe but decontented and traction control. Yuk...


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namich99
05-10-2019, 07:49 PM
I have had black silver and red wait for a silver one less up keep the blue one is light flint and is not to far from you and its a good price .up to you:D

or, i wait for your dtr to become available

namich99
05-10-2019, 07:51 PM
Get the blue if it has a dark charcoal interior!

but i am not as big a light flint hater as everyone else here...

NorthShoreChiMM
05-11-2019, 05:35 AM
IMO, #2, Kentucky cars almost have no rust if garage kept and its a 1 owner.

stevengerard
05-11-2019, 06:05 AM
3, then 1 or 2. Here in Chicago they salt the roads in July just for fun :) so I'm not afraid of that. The blue looks great in photos, all though I am not a fan of Light Flint either, to me its most acceptable with blue. With the rarity of the blue cars I'd go for that first. The other two are equally desirable, I like my '04 for the moon roof but if that one doesn't have it, it would be a toss-up to me.

mad man
05-11-2019, 08:18 AM
or, i wait for your dtr to become available The way my health is you may not be waiting to long:confused:

joedee
05-11-2019, 10:07 AM
Price, appearance and maintenance being equal....

Contestant #1 - 2 owner stock 2004 Black MM with 56k miles. Spent the first half of its life in Florida, the second half in southern Indiana. Garage kept with heated seats, and 6 disc changer.

Contestant #2 - 1 owner 2003 Black MM 300A with 51k miles. Spent entire life in Kentucky Garage kept with rear spoiler and 6 disc changer. Stock, except for window tints and K&N filter.

Contestant #3 - 2 owner stock 2003 Blue MM 300B with 56k. Spent majority of its life in New England with the last couple of years in Wisconsin. Garage kept with heated seats.


In case you did not guess the Blue is my car. It originally came from Nebraska not New England. No rust. Don't wait too long. :)

Joe :beer:

Dave2
05-11-2019, 04:17 PM
The blue is a great looking car, I wish I could have another....

My pick is #3....

joedee
05-12-2019, 04:37 PM
Blue has been sold. Too bad no one from here bought it. Car is going to TX.




Joe

namich99
05-12-2019, 04:44 PM
Another missed purchase i will regret in the future