MercuryMarauder.net Shutting Down. - April Fools Day! [Archive]

Logan

04-01-2003, 08:24 AM

It's with a heavy heart that I have to announce that mercurymarauder.net will be shutting down at the end of the week.

I've become way too busy and have no interest in operating the site anymore. Plus, the Marauder really isn't all that cool a vehicle anyway. I mean, really... a four-door muscle sedan? Puuuuh-leeeeeeeeeeease...

Thanks and good-bye...

martyo

04-01-2003, 08:25 AM

Oh well, I guess I will have to go back to work!

NOT!!

WolfeBros

04-01-2003, 08:28 AM

Finally he has come to his senses........
Anyone want my 300A with 3200 miles ?
I am tired of this machine as well. It was ok at first but this site showed me the futility of it all. CYA :rolleyes:

Actually I think it is "more with a heavy foot than heart " Logan.
:lol:

TAF

04-01-2003, 08:35 AM

Good One...

Now what will happen:

LML will go back to his "study-group" and start a new site for enthusiats of block-long Town Cars while still trying to get to "secondbase" with the GF in the back seat...

Sarge will finally write that novel that's pent up inside him...

Wolfe will lay down for weeks...

Marty and mensrea will take a monumental Warranty issue all the way to the Supreme Court...

Marauderman will get his car back, but they will have put a 4 cyl engine in it...

RC will finally admit he's Sheriff....

Fourth Horseman will STILL be the only Marauder in Salt Lake...

Long Live#3 will have to start posting on www.nascar.com....

And RF....well RF will just have to go back to watching cable porn all day to "check out the picture clarity"

:lol:

MMM2003

04-01-2003, 08:37 AM

Well good, Logan !
I've become way to addicted to this site anyway. I spent to much time on it. My employer has threatened to fire me, if I don't lay off.

By the way, a local L/M dealer is selling the MM now for under $25k !!! I guess no one really wants them.

I enjoyed the time we had !!! Good luck with your future endeavors.

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by Logan
It's with a heavy heart that I have to announce that mercurymarauder.net will be shutting down at the end of the week.

I've become way too busy and have no interest in operating the site anymore. Plus, the Marauder really isn't all that cool a vehicle anyway. I mean, really... a four-door muscle sedan? Puuuuh-leeeeeeeeeeease...

Thanks and good-bye...

What the hell are you talking about? The Marauder is the best car I've ever seen! Obviously you're too pissed to think straight.

CRUZTAKER

04-01-2003, 08:43 AM

I'm on my way to Farmers Branch in a four cylinder rental car carrying oxygen, morphine, beer, and hellaciousy long extention cord.....................NOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

LincMercLover

04-01-2003, 08:43 AM

And where will you be TAF? In the living room with RF watching that same porn channel? :D

Well, with the site shutting down, time for this moderator to go CRAZY! :up:

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 08:44 AM

Well, if Logan won't take care of the site, then I will.

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 08:53 AM

I'm not kiddin'. I'll do everything.

Ray Snyder

04-01-2003, 09:01 AM

First the broken shoulder and now a heart attack. This is all too much for me. It's just a good job I can still drink.

MMM2003

04-01-2003, 09:03 AM

LL3 - I got your PM. Take it easy !

I believe you can call Logan to talk to him. Here is his phone#
555-401-2003

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 09:05 AM

Why don't you call him?

prchrman

04-01-2003, 09:07 AM

Well I knew I liked the MM better than most you guys...took me back to the 69 X100...which btw would not out run the 03...hate the site is shutting down...and I still think it is the ideal car for me...drive safe...stay straight and God loves ya...

jwheeler

04-01-2003, 09:26 AM

Did anyone forget what day it is?

-J

TripleTransAm

04-01-2003, 09:34 AM

Well, Logan's message served as a real wake-up call for me, and just in time. I was considering selling the '98 Civic EX 4door now that's I've got the '03 MM, but what a HUGE mistake that would have been.

I've changed my mind completely, thanks Logan! I'm gonna be putting the '03 MM on the market soon, I hope to get a fair amount of my cost back from the sale. I'm keeping the Civic. The MM is really not the car for me, and the Civic is really what I've lusted for, all these years (the '98 was my 4th Civic ever, after all...)

Having said that, my three T/As will also go up for sale soon. Once my garage is clear, I'll be perusing the papers looking for a great deal on an old '84 or '85 Civic 4 door to go with my '98 4 door Civic. It will be a long-term restoration project, but I'm hoping the drivetrain will be in good shape and with originality intact (which is what the Civic market is REALLY focusing on, lately).

With the project '84/'85 in the garage, I'll be needing a daily driver since I've decided the '98 4 door Civic will become my summer-only vehicle. I was thinking a late 80's Civic hatchback... since I'm a safety freak, I'm thinking the empty space behind the rear seats will serve as a great buffer zone in a crash.

While we're at it, if I can scrape up some cash, I'll need a high-performance machine to go beating up on others at the local drag strip and road course... I'm sure a mid 80's CRX will do just fine.

That should do it:
'98 Civic 4 door (garage queen)
'84/'85 Civic 4 door (project car)
~'89 Civic hatchback (daily driver)
'86 CRX (track b*tch)

How's that sound? Much better than all those horrible gas-sucking V8s, no?

Mr Rush

04-01-2003, 09:51 AM

Note to others see above date......:confused:

Mr Rush

04-01-2003, 09:53 AM

Next Note incase you didnt get the first.... What is the current date, and if he is serious i must now find a new life.

Paul T. Casey

04-01-2003, 10:28 AM

To move further into harmonious balance with trees, bugs, the lungs of our poor children,and the second coming himself, Mr ALGORE, I've decided to do the only sane thing, off to the crusher!

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Mr Rush
Next Note incase you didnt get the first.... What is the current date, and if he is serious i must now find a new life.

He said it will be at the end of this week. I think I can convince him to have me take his place. I know I'm just a kid, but I think I can do the job.

TripleTransAm

04-01-2003, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Long Live #3
He said it will be at the end of this week. I think I can convince him to have me take his place. I know I'm just a kid, but I think I can do the job.

The Date... the Date... the Date... !!!!

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 10:40 AM

I don't know the exact date, but I think it will be this weekend or something.

Bigdogjim

04-01-2003, 10:40 AM

Yeh! I get my life back :beer: :beer: Mothball the big Merc buy a nice F-350 life is soooooooo good! What do you say we all meet at Hooters for one last round....... On me of course :lol: :lol:
:banana: :banana:
ps; Sell the MM one e-bay in 15 years and live off that :beer:
Big Dog

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 10:42 AM

You people make me sick.

TripleTransAm

04-01-2003, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Paul T. Casey
... the lungs of our poor children...

Hey, easy on the "lungs" thing! ;)
(I've got bum lungs... been suffering since the age of 18 months, most likely thanks to dad's smoking).:flamer:

I can honestly tell you those commercials about appreciating every breath you take are NOT exaggerations. :(

As for polluters and V8s... hey, the LS1 is considered a low-emissions engine. I believe the 4.6l DOHC benefits from this classification as well. My 87's TPI engine... well, I dunno, but it still has all the emissions stuff on it along with a replacement cat in 1997. And the '78... well, the '78 makes up for all of them! :cool: Bring on the EPA!!! :flamer:

RoyLPita

04-01-2003, 11:02 AM

In all fairness, I'll buy however is selling their MMs for pennies on a dollar.

Mr_Tall__One

04-01-2003, 11:03 AM

Logan,

I know what you mean.
Think ill just put some big wheels and a loud stereo in my Blazer and it'll be just as good...

Thanks for saving me all that money..

ummmmmm not..

Jonathan

:coolman:

Logan

04-01-2003, 11:19 AM

BWahahahahahaha... This is funny... :) You should see the sheer amount of email I've gotten...

People. Today...Is April Fool's day for those who haven't figured it out already. :lol:

martyo

04-01-2003, 11:24 AM

April Fool's Day or not, I heard from Sheriff that he bought out Logan's interest in mercurymarauder.net and was going in business with that guy from Rochester to "part out" the site. He tells me everything is for sale except for RF because he couldn't get the appropriate hazmat permits.....

gonzo50

04-01-2003, 11:28 AM

Say it aint so, say it aint so, say it aint so, please !!!:depress:I need my daily shot of steroids and adrenalin rush.:bounce:

WOW! man, you had me going there for a minute, Thanks alot and I'm being sarcastic.:flamer:

ChuckB

04-01-2003, 11:49 AM

lOGAN,

You owe me a new pair of underware.......

Enjoy your day

Mr Rush

04-01-2003, 11:54 AM

I expect an april fools from this, very not funny. I also smell lawsuits from those who have had a heart attack from the very wrong news. :-)

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by Logan
BWahahahahahaha... This is funny... :) You should see the sheer amount of email I've gotten...

People. Today...Is April Fool's day for those who haven't figured it out already. :lol:

That was low Logan, that was down right low. You scared the crap out of me.

Mr Rush

04-01-2003, 12:14 PM

::quote:: "see above date"

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 12:33 PM

Who agrees with me in saying that this was the worst joke that anybody played on you.

TripleTransAm

04-01-2003, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by Long Live #3
Who agrees with me in saying that this was the worst joke that anybody played on you.

Worse things have happened to me.:coolman:

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 12:36 PM

This was the worst for me.

MAD-3R

04-01-2003, 12:38 PM

I saw it comming

Ray Snyder

04-01-2003, 12:39 PM

you really bought it, hook line and all. what was in those PM's you where sending out ?

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 12:40 PM

You don't want to know.

MAD-3R

04-01-2003, 12:40 PM

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2284

He said he was going to do some thing

Logan

04-01-2003, 12:42 PM

Half the fun is not seeing it coming. :lol:

TripleTransAm

04-01-2003, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by Logan
Half the fun is not seeing it coming. :lol:

Applicable in most scenarios, except when standing in front of a speeding bus.:P

MMM2003

04-01-2003, 12:54 PM

LL3 - That was funny.

I won't hold your PM against you. We'll see you around.

Happy April fool's day everyone ! Go get 'em !

Paul T. Casey

04-01-2003, 01:17 PM

Hey Triple TransAM. Sorry, I didn't mean to make light of anyone's troubles. Just got caught up in the moment, especially with Lon Live 3's reaction and all.

Bigdogjim

04-01-2003, 01:32 PM

I still say today is LML birthday :beer: :beer:
Big Dog

TripleTransAm

04-01-2003, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Paul T. Casey
Hey Triple TransAM. Sorry, I didn't mean to make light of anyone's troubles.

Hey Paul, don't even think of apologizing, man... I knew it was all in good humor, so let's not sweat it. My reply wasn't meant to be retaliatory, I'm sorry if you took it that way. It was more of a general announcement of how I think too many take breathing for granted.

Public-service announcement: for those of you who smoke, do consider quitting. It's tough, but my dad managed to after 45+ years of heavy smoking. He's never looked better. The human body is a wonderful machine, just like the MM... would you consider running your cars for years in a sandy environment without a filter? Or feed it no-name low-octane gas with a dirty fuel filter?

RCSignals

04-01-2003, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by LincMercLover
And where will you be TAF? In the living room with RF watching that same porn channel? :D

Well, they are the same person, aren't they?

gja

04-01-2003, 02:23 PM

This is about as funny as his-and-her caskets....:censor: :censor:

jefferson-mo

04-01-2003, 02:55 PM

OH BOY HOSED AGAIN...TAKE OFF EH?

TAF

04-01-2003, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by RCSignals
Well, they are the same person, aren't they?

Very funny, RC.

No...I have more of the Jethro Bodine look while RF has that Burl Ives thing going:lol:

jefferson-mo

04-01-2003, 03:18 PM

Hey guys I just looked up Logan's phone number so we can call him and fill his answering machine............

Pennsylvania 6-5000

:uzi: :uzi: :uzi:

:burnout:

:rock: :rock: :bows:

ChuckB

04-01-2003, 03:33 PM

not quite super glue in the visine bottle - but it was up there.

face it - been had... nice job

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 04:38 PM

Just because I'm a kid doesn't mean I gullable. Don't get me wrong, I fall for alot of jokes. Just one word of advice, don't pick on the little guy.

Marauderman

04-01-2003, 05:11 PM

OK --Damn--do I finnally get a chance to say a word here-for craps sake--do you know how long it took to read all this before getting to answer--crap--all the fun of saying anything has been spent---had the joke as soon as I read Logans thread response--you had to know--what day is it--got thru the whole day --came home and felt good --no jokes on me--then read Logans --thought for a moment--naw!! it's the date--You guys reply so quick---can't get in fast at all--but have to say--TAF==hear again--your reply was without a doubt--the funniest I 've seen--hit us all right on the spot--could not stop :lol: you must keep a palm pilot nearby of and about us all for quick reference--anyway-- that was
a great rendition of us all- even with the horrid results of our expectations....

Just remembered--if I could get a word in now and then--I'd keep it shorter----:lol: who said I was short.........

WolfeBros

04-01-2003, 05:14 PM

Hook, line, and sinker. :D :D :D

Beadhead

04-01-2003, 05:17 PM

Now I can get a life other than this God forsaken site. Thanks Logan!!!

Billatpro

04-01-2003, 05:54 PM

Well, that just was not funny! I think I'll just quit now, never come back again, never post again, never read again, never log on again, never........... What the hell was I talkin about?

Marauderman

04-01-2003, 06:00 PM

Gee-Can you imigiane us all together in a giant ballroom --how many stories could we be telling............what a nice way to end April Fools Day ---with all you guys pulling some --"wait
a moment" stories-----glad to be among you all---

jgc61sr2002

04-01-2003, 06:14 PM

Long Live #3 - I give you a lot of credit for stepping up to the plate. Even though it was an April fools joke. John:up:

notacop

04-01-2003, 06:29 PM

has anyone remembered that it's april fools day?

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by WolfeBros
Hook, line, and sinker. :D :D :D
I believe It's "Hook, line, and stinker".

RF Overlord

04-01-2003, 06:44 PM

I knew it all along...Logan never fooled me for a minute...nope...not one darn minute...you guys are all gullible losers for not getting it right away...didn't fool ME......ACK.

BTW, TAF, we don't watch the porn channel to monitor picture quality...we mostly watch Teletubbies...I like the Noo-Noo...

Oh, and MARTY? Your whole house is about to become a hazmat site just as soon as my buddy SHERIFF opens up a can of whoop-ass on you...

Logan

04-01-2003, 06:44 PM

I'm lovin' it... :)

JamesHecker

04-01-2003, 07:02 PM

That's just mean :alone:

Long Live #3

04-01-2003, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by Logan
I'm lovin' it... :)

I think I learned a lesson from this. Never believe what Logan says on April Fools Day.

Logan

04-01-2003, 08:09 PM

Probably a good rule to follow...

Did something similar on the sister site, mercurycougar.net...

Told everyone I had traded my 69 Cougar in on a Kia Rio... :)

http://www.logansgarage.com/images/Logan4.jpg

MMM2003

04-01-2003, 08:21 PM

Beautiful car Logan !

LincMercLover

04-01-2003, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Logan
Told everyone I had traded my 69 Cougar in on a Kia Rio... :)

Now THAT'S not funny...

RF, you know you were messin' yourself when you saw the site was going down! Don't lie! How could you ever live without me? :D

RCSignals

04-02-2003, 02:11 AM

Very nice Cougar Logan.

I had a '67 XR7 I sold last year. It went to OK

RCSignals

04-02-2003, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by Logan
Told everyone I had traded my 69 Cougar in on a Kia Rio...

Originally posted by LincMercLover
Now THAT'S not funny...

Of course it's funny LML!

Much more funny than TAF suggesting I'm sheriff! :P

RCSignals

04-02-2003, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by notacop
has anyone remembered that it's april fools day?

I don't think they did :alone:

bchapman

04-02-2003, 03:34 AM

I did not remember it was April Fool's Day! I felt really saddened and disappointed. This site, and the community it has generated, means so much to so many, myself included.

Good thing you're young, Logan -- you have to be around a long, long time -- not to mention it's a good thing you can outrun most of us!

Long Live #3

04-02-2003, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Logan
Probably a good rule to follow...

Did something similar on the sister site, mercurycougar.net...

Told everyone I had traded my 69 Cougar in on a Kia Rio... :)

http://www.logansgarage.com/images/Logan4.jpg

Nice car Logan. How many miles does it have and how many horses?

CRUZTAKER

04-02-2003, 10:16 AM

What's odd is that my co-workers have become some what interested (over the last few days on the road together) in the MM site. As I frequently share some posts with them, and of all people, THEY reminded me of the date, and convinced me to edit my original post, saying....from what they could gather from what little exposure they had with this site....Logan would NOT pitch in the towel that quickly.

I fell for it, as I was likely one of the first to read and reply to the post..........thank god..........I won't EVEN share what they did to me later that afternoon while mining cables in the Farmers Branch (Texas) SBC telephone central office. After the fiasco two weeks ago in Cleveland, this was NOT funny. However....Logans trick actually hit home harder than taking out 60,000 t-1 carrier lines.

I need to work on my priorities list.......:P