Cost I paid for MM, cheapest? [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

twolow

04-28-2005, 06:27 AM

wchain

04-28-2005, 06:29 AM

I heard a few make the comment that I may have been the cheapest at $16,000 so far. If thats true, can I get the Marauder 'el cheapo' award. I promise I'll pass it on to the next guy who gets one for less :trophy1:

Being a member of the 'el cheapo' club means you don't wanna to go to a Sonic and hang out...we perfer something cheaper like Taco Bell :)

We will fill up on premium on '7 cents off Tuesdays' at the local gas station.

Also, we buy used parts off other MM owners instead of new when at all possible.

Anything else? :cool4:

16,000 for a used one....a lot of peeps here got new ones for under 25...

klmore

04-28-2005, 06:59 AM

I heard a few make the comment that I may have been the cheapest at $16,000 so far. If thats true, can I get the Marauder 'el cheapo' award. I promise I'll pass it on to the next guy who gets one for less :trophy1:

Being a member of the 'el cheapo' club means you don't wanna to go to a Sonic and hang out...we perfer something cheaper like Taco Bell :)

We will fill up on premium on '7 cents off Tuesdays' at the local gas station.

Also, we buy used parts off other MM owners instead of new when at all possible.

Anything else? :cool4:
I paid 19.5 for mine a year ago with 14k. I felt like I stole it then. I would have paid more. I have really considered trading it in the past, but I can't think of anything I would rather own, so I just supercharged it.

I think my Marauder is a life long member of the family.:P

Mike Poore

04-28-2005, 07:29 AM

I heard a few make the comment that I may have been the cheapest at $16,000 so far. If thats true, can I get the Marauder 'el cheapo' award. I promise I'll pass it on to the next guy who gets one for less :trophy1:

Being a member of the 'el cheapo' club means you don't wanna to go to a Sonic and hang out...we perfer something cheaper like Taco Bell :)

We will fill up on premium on '7 cents off Tuesdays' at the local gas station.

Also, we buy used parts off other MM owners instead of new when at all possible.

Anything else? :cool4:Wes is right, some of us got great bargans on new ones; but I'll agree you're the hands down champ for a used one. How many miles were on it, when you "stole" it?

Also, I'm guessing there are going to be some great bargans when the lease ends on a bunch of 'em. :D

twolow

04-28-2005, 07:36 AM

I by no means thing I stole anything...just got one with a lot of highway miles on it, 65,000 to be exact.

Merc-O-matic

04-28-2005, 08:03 AM

Somebody got a "new" one (out the door) last year for
$21,500.

Gotta Love It! :P

Marauder2005

04-28-2005, 08:10 AM

Somebody got a "new" one (out the door) last year for
$21,500.

Gotta Love It! :P

WOW I got mine for 22,700 with 7,800 miles (2003) on the clock. My local
dealer would not go below 27,500 for a 2004 new......Damn them

Wires

04-28-2005, 09:17 AM

Thanks everyone, for ruining my day!!!!!:P

RoyLPita

04-28-2005, 09:18 AM

I was looking into one for $15500 with 63k & 6 disc changer + a transferable powertraincare warranty.

RoyLPita

04-28-2005, 09:20 AM

Thanks everyone, for ruining my day!!!!!:P

In what way did that happen????

twolow

04-28-2005, 09:31 AM

He might have been one of the fourtunate few to get one of the first ones, even though they were close to 40G's

In what way did that happen????

Shaft333

04-28-2005, 09:37 AM

We really need to stop selling them so cheap.

Macon Marauder

04-28-2005, 10:03 AM

Didn't Agent get his for $1?

twolow

04-28-2005, 10:17 AM

Your in Macon Georgia? I'm in Warner Robins :D

Didn't Agent get his for $1?

Wires

04-28-2005, 10:18 AM

In what way did that happen????
Price I paid >>> price others paid

15.5k$ for 63Kmiles
16K$ for 65kmiles
19.5k$ for 14Kmiles
22.7k$ for 7.8Kmiles

All better deals than I got! (Somebody call the Waaahhhhhmbulance!! :bigcry: )

Mine has 55K and I paid uh, a figure that is too embarassing to mention here.

Now, to be serious:

As I said in the other "price thread" that I responded to today, I had NO IDEA that location was so important.

I did a lot of research before I bought mine. I couldn't find any private sellers, only dealers.

2004s were all 28K or so, with low miles
2003s with under 10K were all 26-28K
2003s with 10-20K were all 24-26K
2003s with 20K-30K (didn't see any)
2003s with over 40K 22K (after a lot of talking, didn't buy that one)

Part of my problem was that my maximum was about 20K, so a brand new one for 23 or so, would have been out of reach, despite that being a killer deal.

I ended up with one with 55K, and less than showroom paint. The interior is very good, and it's even better after "The Dealer's" help. (Inst. cluster lens, window switch bezels, etc.)

I'm saving up to paint it blue! (would that be heresy? Would I get in trouble? Would the bumper covers and grill be problematic?)

If I had known, I'd have traveled to get a better deal.

I love the car and wouldn't consider getting rid of it for anything.

I suspect that eventually, the value of these will go up, especially for those who don't drive their cars in rain, snow, hail, etc.

No real worries. All in good fun.

2003DOHC

04-28-2005, 10:21 AM

$20,700 for a new 03-300a last april 2004.

twolow

04-28-2005, 10:26 AM

Wires, I ran into the simular problem with price in my local area. Everyone was out of my price range around here. Because I already have a hefty car payment with the 350z I had to find a 'cheap' one if I was going to have one at all.

After much serching I found ONE in the state that was in my price range and I begged the sales rep to tell me honestly what shape it was in before I drove for hours to get to him. He told me it was mint, I went up there, and it was indeed in great shape. I could have hugged the sales rep I was so happy.

I had been searching for about 2 months before the perfect price and condition made itself known.

Wires

04-28-2005, 10:27 AM

$20,700 for a new 03-300a last april 2004.Now that's just mean!!!!!!

Just for some perspective, Around that time, maybe a month or two later, I couldn't buy a new CV LX-sport for less than 25.

So, aparently, with hindsight being 20-20, I should have tried to get a "leftover" 2003 when the 2004's were first out. Did anyone know that there wouldn't be a 2005 at that time?

twolow

04-28-2005, 10:29 AM

The writing was on the wall that there wouldn't be a 05 but i 'think' Ford made that rumor fact in March of 04.

svtguy

04-28-2005, 11:01 AM

$20,700 for a new 03-300a last april 2004.Wow. I thought I did pretty good.
26,900 for an 04 no miles.

Bradley G

04-28-2005, 11:07 AM

Not trying to burs,....................who am I kidding?:rolleyes:

Call Jerry Barnes from Trilogy Motor Sports and ask how much Ford Motor Company charged him for TWO Marauders.
Bradley G

Macon Marauder

04-28-2005, 11:08 AM

Your in Macon Georgia? I'm in Warner Robins :D
Cool!
I've seen a few black ones 'round here and 1 other red one. WR always seemed like more of a "car guy" town than Macon. Do you see many out your way?

PS: I bought my first MM from Ben Britt at WR FLM in the fall of '02.

Bradley G

04-28-2005, 11:09 AM

Not trying to burs,....................who am I kidding?:rolleyes:

Call Jerry Barnes from Trilogy Motor Sports and ask how much Ford Motor Company charged him for TWO Marauders.
Bradley GPS A Quarter Pounder costs more than# 1 & #2 .

twolow

04-28-2005, 11:12 AM

I got mine all the way up in Kennesaw at Pugmire a few weeks back. The drive up there was long and boring but the drive back was exciting (was in the MM then :) )

I've only seen one here in town and that was before I got mine and it is a DTR. I've seen it at the movie theater and the mall down here in WR. Haven't seen or more likely noticed any others around.

We will have to get a middle Georgia chapter going :D

Cool!
I've seen a few black ones 'round here and 1 other red one. WR always seemed like more of a "car guy" town than Macon. Do you see many out your way?

PS: I bought my first MM from Ben Britt at WR FLM in the fall of '03.

jjaguda

04-28-2005, 11:15 AM

I heard a few make the comment that I may have been the cheapest at $16,000 so far. If thats true, can I get the Marauder 'el cheapo' award. I promise I'll pass it on to the next guy who gets one for less :trophy1:

Being a member of the 'el cheapo' club means you don't wanna to go to a Sonic and hang out...we perfer something cheaper like Taco Bell :)

We will fill up on premium on '7 cents off Tuesdays' at the local gas station.

Also, we buy used parts off other MM owners instead of new when at all possible.

Anything else? :cool4:
$ 15,500

Used dealer also paid 1800 to replace the valve guide seals and 180 to fix the CD changer.

twolow

04-28-2005, 11:39 AM

Wow, I hand off the 'el cheapo' trophy to you! :trophy:

How many miles were on it at the time?

$ 15,500

Used dealer also paid 1800 to replace the valve guide seals and 180 to fix the CD changer.

Wires

04-28-2005, 11:40 AM

twolow

04-28-2005, 11:46 AM

I know nothing of Pugmire so your not hurting my feelings! I saw the car on their website and autotrader and drove up there and handed them a check. They did try to convince me to finance through them (NOT!) and then tried to sell the car I was signing the papers on to someone else who was financing through them. They tried to 'persuade' me to look at a more expensive one so the other guy could get the cheaper one (NOT x2!)

Got a whole MM clan around me and never knew it :cool:

Hey Twolow and MaconMM, I grew up in Warner Robins!

I still visit quite regularly, as the folks still live there.

I also bought my MM from Pugmire in Kennesaw, but I won't say any more about them than that.

jjaguda

04-28-2005, 01:22 PM

Wow, I hand off the 'el cheapo' trophy to you! :trophy:

How many miles were on it at the time?
52k ( 57k now - I've put five thousand on it in 4 months) Also has the typical piant problems that were never addressed by the previous owner while it was under warranty.

Macon Marauder

04-28-2005, 01:50 PM

I know nothing of Pugmire so your not hurting my feelings! I saw the car on their website and autotrader and drove up there and handed them a check. They did try to convince me to finance through them (NOT!) and then tried to sell the car I was signing the papers on to someone else who was financing through them. They tried to 'persuade' me to look at a more expensive one so the other guy could get the cheaper one (NOT x2!)

Got a whole MM clan around me and never knew it :cool:

I bought the DTR from Pugmire in Marietta. One of the best car buying experiences ever. Even offered to sell my wife a Navigator for something like $18K off sticker (me: "one new car at a time, please.") The salesman had a sixties Mustang Shelby. Cool people but I haven't been back since.

[end hi-jack]

Macon Marauder

04-28-2005, 01:53 PM

Hey Twolow and MaconMM, I grew up in Warner Robins!

I still visit quite regularly, as the folks still live there.

I also bought my MM from Pugmire in Kennesaw, but I won't say any more about them than that.

Howdy, Wires and welcome! Where are you now?
I try to make the Atlanta meets once in a while, but with 3 kids...

[end hi-jack (for real this time)]

wchain

04-28-2005, 02:09 PM

$22.9K for a new 04, With Changer, Roof, Spoiler, Tint and Free Maintenance for 27K

ParkRanger

04-28-2005, 02:21 PM

I heard a few make the comment that I may have been the cheapest at $16,000 so far. If thats true, can I get the Marauder 'el cheapo' award. I promise I'll pass it on to the next guy who gets one for less :trophy1:

So far I haven't paid a dime for mine (300B '03)- company car! Also gas, tires and regular maintenance included!!! :D
Worst scenario - At end of 3 yr lease will buy it out for peanuts (probably under $9K) :o
Best scenario - Boss will give it me for my stellar and humble work performance. :P

Do I get the el cheapo award??? :bandit:

PR :burnout:

twolow

04-28-2005, 02:37 PM

I think you qualify if and when the boss hands you the title :P

Until then, the purchase price for your car is what your boss paid for it :D

Bluerauder

04-28-2005, 05:34 PM

I'm saving up to paint it blue! (would that be heresy? Would I get in trouble? Would the bumper covers and grill be problematic?).
As I recall, the full ticket on BDJ's repaint was more than $6000 (his was done under warranty). So, your $20K car will be more like $26K-27K after the paint job. You might have been able to find a genuine Blue MM for that price. :D Heck that's what I paid for mine new with 54 miles on it.

00 Aggie

04-28-2005, 05:59 PM

$22.5 with 7800 miles

Wires

04-28-2005, 06:06 PM

Howdy, Wires and welcome! Where are you now?
I try to make the Atlanta meets once in a while, but with 3 kids...

[end hi-jack (for real this time)]
I'm up here in BF, Uh, I mean Calhoun, GA - halfway between Chattanooga and Atlanta. (Just far enough to have to get up a little too early to make the "breakfast club."

As for my 6K blue paint job - that's a dream that may be too out of reach.

if I had read more on this site BEFORE I bought it.........

Heck, I didn't even know they were sold in colors.

Bluerauder

04-29-2005, 05:12 AM

Heck, I didn't even know they were sold in colors.
Me either until the day I bought mine !! :D I saw the Blue MM out front and the rest is history ........... :up:

Wires

04-29-2005, 05:28 AM

Me either until the day I bought mine !! :D I saw the Blue MM out front and the rest is history ........... :up:
If I'd have seen a blue or red one, my history would have been different.

Seing as how I can't go back in time, an additional 6K might be worh it to get it painted the color of my choice. (even though it would lower my standing in the "good buy" club, balance that with the fact that I would have a blue 300A.

OR, that same 6K would get my car to Dennis with enough left over for some nice goodies......

(not a total thread-jack, as I am discussing things that increase the total cost of my MM! :banana: )

txmarauder

04-29-2005, 06:58 AM

26.9k new in 2003 with 0% and nothing down. I love free loans.:)

twolow

04-29-2005, 07:04 AM

And i thought they just advertised that 0% loan but never really qualified anyone for it :confused:

26.9k new in 2003 with 0% and nothing down. I love free loans.:)

txmarauder

04-29-2005, 07:18 AM

They actually tried to screw me. It was that deal or i could do another 3500 off the 26.9 but then i would have 4.5% interest and i had him figure it on the payment plan and when all was payed with the interest i would have payed close to 30k for the car. so i told him to do the 0% plan and that was all i said and by the time he was done and told me to sign he added destination fees, dealer prep fee, advertising fee, and extended service plan. I asked him why he added all those charges and he said he thought that is what i wanted and i never said a word about anything to be added. so i told him to forget it and walked out and he came after me and said he was sorry and took everything off and gave me free oil changes for 2 years. No wonder car sales people have such bad raps.

txmarauder

04-29-2005, 07:21 AM

Just saw one in autotrader in TX for 16.5k with 55k miles or best offer from private seller.

mdmarauder

04-29-2005, 08:59 AM

Let's see.

First Marauder 2003 300a-Black: I think bought new in October 2002. Even deal for lemon 2002 Explorer. Courtesy of Ford.

Second Marauder 2004 Silver Birch (my favorite): Bought new in August 2004 for $26500.00. 5500 miles dealer bought back because of over-heating probs.

Third Marauder 2004 DTR: Bought Used Miles: 19K two weeks ago $22800.00 Paid too much and not my color but spotless. :coolman:

deerejoe

04-29-2005, 07:55 PM

So far I haven't paid a dime for mine (300B '03)- company car!

PR :burnout:

Company cars while being great for the driver(owner) should NOT be linked to
OWNER(drivers) due to the lack of personal negotiation and actual monetary purchase. IMHO.

Cost consideration STILL has to have bearing on the issue. Namely, 'how much did the prime purchaser pay' initially?? That number could be considered.

I love company cars...had 'em for nearly 40 years. Best and latest was the Dodge Intrepid. Too bad I didn't have my choice of vehicles. Can you imagine the possibilities of 'carte-blanc' in choosing any one of the WORLD'S finest automobiles to drive and enjoy for the for the duration of your employment.
However long or short as that may be....

Enjoy your benefits my friend, you're earning them.

Jolly Roger

04-30-2005, 08:08 AM

Bought 04/25/05.
7,404 miles on it.
$22,980
CD changer, Heated seats
Full tank of gas.
2004 MM

Bluerauder

04-30-2005, 08:12 AM

Full tank of gas.
Heck, that's worth $500 right now !!! :rofl:

ParkRanger

05-02-2005, 09:45 AM

Company cars while being great for the driver(owner) should NOT be linked to
OWNER(drivers) due to the lack of personal negotiation and actual monetary purchase. IMHO.

Cost consideration STILL has to have bearing on the issue. Namely, 'how much did the prime purchaser pay' initially?? That number could be considered.

I love company cars...had 'em for nearly 40 years. Best and latest was the Dodge Intrepid. Too bad I didn't have my choice of vehicles. Can you imagine the possibilities of 'carte-blanc' in choosing any one of the WORLD'S finest automobiles to drive and enjoy for the for the duration of your employment.
However long or short as that may be....

Enjoy your benefits my friend, you're earning them.

Thanks DJ:

Although there is truth in what you say the net result will be that I will end up purchasing a new MM 300B (which I've had brand new since day 1) for under 9K (or less) after the 3 yr lease! That deserves the el cheapo award I think.

PR :burnout:

twolow

05-02-2005, 10:27 AM

Definately!

Thanks DJ:

Although there is truth in what you say the net result will be that I will end up purchasing a new MM 300B (which I've had brand new since day 1) for under 9K (or less) after the 3 yr lease! That deserves the el cheapo award I think.

PR :burnout:

Macon Marauder

05-02-2005, 10:29 AM

PR:
You'd have to get it for less than $1 - that's what Agent's employer sold his company car to him for.

Hope it works out for you, too!

twolow

05-02-2005, 10:34 AM

What!?! :awe:

PR:
You'd have to get it for less than $1 - that's what Agent's employer sold his company car to him for.

Hope it works out for you, too!

Macon Marauder

05-02-2005, 10:38 AM

LONG (but cool) story here:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=202901#post20 2901

ParkRanger

05-02-2005, 11:16 AM

PR:
You'd have to get it for less than $1 - that's what Agent's employer sold his company car to him for.

Hope it works out for you, too!

Thank you MM: :beer:

There is still a strong possibility that I will be given the car - depending on the total other "issues" my boss has with corporate. :P
$9K was my worst scenario.
Will advise at the end of the year -- I want that El Cheapo award!!! :bandit:

PR :burnout:

deerejoe

05-02-2005, 06:15 PM

Thanks DJ:

Although there is truth in what you say the net result will be that I will end up purchasing a new MM 300B (which I've had brand new since day 1) for under 9K (or less) after the 3 yr lease! That deserves the el cheapo award I think.

PR :burnout:

Companies come and companies go. Any company that provides the employee with a (new) Marauder has to be AAA#1 in my book!!

Good luck in striving for the 'El Cheapo' award.
Right now that $1.00 posting is looking like a tough act to beat....

ParkRanger

10-10-2005, 09:05 AM

Companies come and companies go. Any company that provides the employee with a (new) Marauder has to be AAA#1 in my book!!

Good luck in striving for the 'El Cheapo' award.
Right now that $1.00 posting is looking like a tough act to beat....

Deerejoe:

Well, finally bought my '03BMM from the company after the 3yr lease. Regret I had to pay $11,415. Although still a very good deal, believe it cost me the 'El Cheapo' award! :( Good news is I still have a gas card. :D
Who now has paid the cheapest for their MM??

PR :burnout:

LordVader

10-10-2005, 09:22 AM

:) PR..congratulations on your "cheap buy"! I think you still win the award. How many miles are now on your "new" MM???

ParkRanger

10-10-2005, 10:16 AM

:) PR..congratulations on your "cheap buy"! I think you still win the award. How many miles are now on your "new" MM???

LV

Thanks. 37,500 mi.
Only wish now that I could s/c her! :nono:
Best regards :beer:
PR :burnout:

RoyLPita

10-10-2005, 10:22 AM

Is this contest still goin' on? I bought my 300B for $17k for 7,800 on the odometer.

crowdog

10-10-2005, 10:58 AM

I heard a few make the comment that I may have been the cheapest at $16,000 so far. If thats true, can I get the Marauder 'el cheapo' award. I promise I'll pass it on to the next guy who gets one for less :trophy1:

Being a member of the 'el cheapo' club means you don't wanna to go to a Sonic and hang out...we perfer something cheaper like Taco Bell :)

We will fill up on premium on '7 cents off Tuesdays' at the local gas station.

Also, we buy used parts off other MM owners instead of new when at all possible.

Anything else? :cool4:I bought mine new in Dec 2003 and paid $20,00 :cool:742 miles on odometer when I picked it up because the dealership flew a salesman to Castle rock, CO. and he drove to OKC.

LordVader

10-10-2005, 11:11 AM

LV

Thanks. 37,500 mi.
Only wish now that I could s/c her! :nono:
Best regards :beer:
PR :burnout:Sweeet deal. Plus you know it was well maintained. As you say the only thing you need now is the blower!! I need the blower myself, along with the chip and the gears, and maybe the headers. I know once I start I won't be able to stop the mods!!!