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MSR7878
10-06-2004, 10:10 AM
Just curious, who here has the most miles on their MM?
I have 58.5K and add 120 every business day. I have owned my car since late april '03. It drives from New Britian CT to the sub base in Groton (60Mi) daily (unless I am out to sea) and has been from New Britian to Omaha NE twice and to VA beach Va twice.

I have been happy to get increased power and fuel mileage with age, what have other people observed?
ADE 1000
10-06-2004, 10:48 AM
A sales engineer that deals with my company had 80K miles on his 2003 300A before he replaced it. He did not have a single problem with it. Sadly, he turned it in for a Buick Lesabre. :puke:

Mine has only 8,000 miles.
Bluerauder
10-06-2004, 10:53 AM
Just curious, who here has the most miles on their MM?
I have 58.5K and add 120 every business day. I have owned my car since late april '03. It drives from New Britian CT to the sub base in Groton (60Mi) daily (unless I am out to sea) and has been from New Britian to Omaha NE twice and to VA beach Va twice.

I have been happy to get increased power and fuel mileage with age, what have other people observed?
Long time, no see (since the Philly Cruise in April). Where ya been hidin' ?

My MM is just coming up on 14K --- but it has been to VA Beach twice.
RoyLPita
10-06-2004, 11:35 AM
In the Auto trader, there's one with 78k. there's another in Orlando with 61k. Several months ago I saw one in TX with 90k.

Just my .02 and then some.
Mike Poore
10-06-2004, 12:10 PM
In the Auto trader, there's one with 78k. there's another in Orlando with 61k. Several months ago I saw one in TX with 90k.
Exactly my point from a while back, Royal, it's the perfect road car. They could have called it the Turnpike Cruiser.:drive:
Patrick
10-06-2004, 03:13 PM
I'll give my numbers in a few years. Just 6800.
MSR7878
10-12-2004, 04:47 AM
I'll roll over 60K on my way home from work today
Marauder
10-12-2004, 05:40 AM
Long time, no see (since the Philly Cruise in April). Where ya been hidin' ?

My MM is just coming up on 14K --- but it has been to VA Beach twice.

Ditto...where ya been at? :D Didn't you only have like 46k back in April?

I'm pushing about 18k and since I don't drive it as much anymore, even less.
MSR7878
10-12-2004, 06:30 AM
To those who noticed (thanks) I was gone from MM.net for awhile because I recently transferred from sea duty to shore duty and in the process I bought a house, and home internet was "dropped" from the budget. However, now that I am settled into my new office job I have time to mess around here while I should be working :cool4:

Also, Yeah I did have 46K in april, I just love to use the MM, even (or especially) over the wifes 3.8L mustang (nice car for the money, just not powerful or comfortable)
Merc-O-matic
10-12-2004, 08:18 PM
MSR7878 hope you are on the net during "chow time"
Don't let the "Chief" catch you.....hi hi hi
My Marauder is still in "sea trials" only 3,500 miles.

Gotta Love It! :beer:
Merc-O-matic O6/USN/Ret. USS GROUPER USS GRAYBACK
MSR7878
10-13-2004, 04:14 AM
Merc-o-matic
did you command either of these ships?
V/R
MM1(SS) Rossow
MSR7878
10-14-2004, 05:12 AM
I need to post here to apologize to my wife who took offense to my "bashing" of her mustang. It is actually fun to drive, and a good looking machine. I'd just rather take the MM.

Sorry to all Mustang owners (especially the one I am married to)
Amsoil_Dealer
10-14-2004, 06:47 AM
Exactly my point from a while back, Royal, it's the perfect road car. They could have called it the Turnpike Cruiser.:drive:

Stacking on the miles is exactly why I changed from 20 years of experience with BMW to a Crown Vic. I put 100K miles on my 99 and switched to a 2002 CV LX Sport which now has 42,000 miles. I wanted a Marauder but with the way I accumulate miles (about 40,000 per year) I could nit justify it.

Don
Mike Poore
10-14-2004, 07:15 AM
Stacking on the miles is exactly why I changed from 20 years of experience with BMW to a Crown Vic. I put 100K miles on my 99 and switched to a 2002 CV LX Sport which now has 42,000 miles. I wanted a Marauder but with the way I accumulate miles (about 40,000 per year) I could nit justify it.

Don
Don, I almost bought an LX Sport, and it was just luck Barb & John found our MM sitting on a dealer's lot in Hanover, PA. They had it since Dec, and by Aug, when we found it, were ready to give make a super deal. The Ford dealer would match the $24K but not beat it. What could I do? I understand your 100K rule, and it makes sense, but there are MMs on dealer lots at terrific prices. :twocents:
Bluerauder
10-14-2004, 07:36 AM
Don, I almost bought an LX Sport, and it was just luck Barb & John found our MM sitting on a dealer's lot in Hanover, PA.
I was considering both the MM and the CV LX Sport. Drove the CV first, then the MM. No comparison in my mind regarding the interior appointments and the overall "feel" of the MM and CV. Advantage MM. :D
Al Goguen
10-14-2004, 08:00 AM
Hi, also an x bubblehead RM1(ss) 1969-1978. Was gon the
F.S.Key SSBN-657Blue from 74-77 made 5 patrols. Was stationed at
the comm center in New London (Groton) from 67-69.
Best of luck to ya keep the ups and downs uneven (more surfaces then
submergences) heheheheh:) :beer:


To those who noticed (thanks) I was gone from MM.net for awhile because I recently transferred from sea duty to shore duty and in the process I bought a house, and home internet was "dropped" from the budget. However, now that I am settled into my new office job I have time to mess around here while I should be working :cool4:

Also, Yeah I did have 46K in april, I just love to use the MM, even (or especially) over the wifes 3.8L mustang (nice car for the money, just not powerful or comfortable)
Mongoose
10-18-2004, 05:30 PM
A picture is worth a 100,000 words.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43 53&stc=1
jgc61sr2002
10-18-2004, 06:17 PM
A picture is worth a 100,000 words.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43 53&stc=1

WOW that's a lot of driving.. :D I think you are # 1 for the most miles.
FiveO
10-18-2004, 07:23 PM
:lol:

You pulled over...didn't you!


I see the minor difference in mileage!
FastMerc
10-19-2004, 02:57 PM
A sales engineer that deals with my company had 80K miles on his 2003 300A before he replaced it. He did not have a single problem with it. Sadly, he turned it in for a Buick Lesabre. :puke:

Mine has only 8,000 miles. :argue: Oh no you got to be kidding:puke: :flamer: :puke:
Amsoil_Dealer
10-19-2004, 03:49 PM
:argue: Oh no you got to be kidding:puke: :flamer: :puke:


That is sad. From a Marauder to a LeSabre. He must not have been an enthusiast.
BigMerc
10-19-2004, 03:51 PM
I purchased mine in June 2002! I just turned 7100 miles. I'd say shes a little pampered.
Paul T. Casey
10-19-2004, 03:53 PM
Mongoose, WOW. I'm a mere pretender (70,300)
Mongoose
10-19-2004, 05:54 PM
:lol:

You pulled over...didn't you!


I see the minor difference in mileage!

Two different cameras & two different camera angles :hmmm:
HwyCruiser
10-19-2004, 06:57 PM
Mongoose,

Wow, looks like you've her broken in properly now.

Any major problems in the 1st 100k?

- JD
tmac1337
10-19-2004, 07:01 PM
I have a whopping 6,600 on a 03 I have had for going on 2 years, do I get a runners up award?
Mongoose
10-20-2004, 12:20 AM
Mongoose,

Wow, looks like you've her broken in properly now.

Any major problems in the 1st 100k?

- JD
I was a victim of the oft mentioned axle failure issue. The differential is making some noise now I'm guessing from an impending pinion bearing failure. Probably had some shrapnel left in the housing from the axle/bearing problem. New pinion bearings, carrier bearings, axle bearings, and clutches are going in Thursday. Other than that, no major mechanical issues. I attribute a lot of that to Dennis Reinhart's expertise in tweaking the tuning to accomodate my right foot which is 99% lead & 1% upsydaisium. :burnout: