Export a Marauder to Europe

[Vince84]

Hi everyone,

First of all: I'm sorry for my terrible English. I'm from Europe and I didn't get much English at school, that's a very long story...

Hopefully next year I will finish my study. Then it's time to buy myself a car. But I don't want to drive in a 'standard' car. I thought more like a 1995 BMW 520i of 525i (In the Netherlands we got besides the 525i also a 520i and even a 518i with a fourcilinder engine, aargh!!!), or a Rover 825 (a model after the Sterling). Problem is that the Rover isn't very reliable and the BMW is 'not-loaded'. Airconditioning/power windows/leather where very expensive options that time and the best solution is to import a BMW from Germany or the States with that sort of options.

Then I saw something about the Mercury Grand Marquis. A big and very exclusive (for the Netherlands ofcourse) car. But I want a more sportive model and that's why I've discovered the Marauder. What a beautiful nice car! Problem is that the Grand Marquis is for sale in the Netherlands. We have here a dealer that have some new American models for sale. But not the Marauder.

My plan is to import (next year) a Marauder by myself. I know what I have to do here in the Netherlands. But I don't have any idea what I should do in the States. I know that I can't buy a car in the States, because I'm not living in the States.

So, does anyone know how I can buy (with a temporary insurance) a Marauder and ship it to the Netherlands?

[Vortech347]

Through a Private seller on autotrader.com or ebay maybe?

[SergntMac]

You can have my Kenny Brown #1x Marauder for 40 large in American dollars.

e-mail SergntMac@aol.com.

[94_302]

I'm not sure how you would go about doing this. If no one else can give insight you might try checking out the Mustang Bullitt forum. I remember at least one member who lives in Europe bought one from the here and shipped it over. He might be able to explain how he purchased his car. Here is the site (http://www.imboc.com/phpBB/) go to the Europe forum.

[fastblackmerc]

You might try contacting an import / export company in the Netherlands.

[Sully008]

What he ^^ said. They'll know what needs to be done. If you do want to do some reading, here's two links I found that might be helpful:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/export/export_docs/motor_vehicle.xml

for exporting a vehicle out from the US. And:

http://www.netherlands-embassy.org/article.asp?articleref=AR00000 308EN

talks about importing a car from the US.

Reminds me of when I wanted to import a Crown Vic LX Sport from the US. Too much paperwork and hassle for me. Luckily, I got a Marauder instead. Best of luck and welcome to the site!

[MMM2003]

Hi everyone,

First of all: I'm sorry for my terrible English. I'm from Europe and I didn't get much English at school, that's a very long story...

Hopefully next year I will finish my study. Then it's time to buy myself a car. But I don't want to drive in a 'standard' car. I thought more like a 1995 BMW 520i of 525i (In the Netherlands we got besides the 525i also a 520i and even a 518i with a fourcilinder engine, aargh!!!), or a Rover 825 (a model after the Sterling). Problem is that the Rover isn't very reliable and the BMW is 'not-loaded'. Airconditioning/power windows/leather where very expensive options that time and the best solution is to import a BMW from Germany or the States with that sort of options.

Then I saw something about the Mercury Grand Marquis. A big and very exclusive (for the Netherlands ofcourse) car. But I want a more sportive model and that's why I've discovered the Marauder. What a beautiful nice car! Problem is that the Grand Marquis is for sale in the Netherlands. We have here a dealer that have some new American models for sale. But not the Marauder.

My plan is to import (next year) a Marauder by myself. I know what I have to do here in the Netherlands. But I don't have any idea what I should do in the States. I know that I can't buy a car in the States, because I'm not living in the States.

So, does anyone know how I can buy (with a temporary insurance) a Marauder and ship it to the Netherlands?

Welcome!

I know one guy (he happened to be Dutch as well) who imported cars from the US to the Netherlands. Typically older Mercedes-Benz or custom cars. Transport isn't too expensive ($1000 door-to-port). I agree with previous comments that purchase through a commercial website might be your best bet.

There are several companies that specializes in selling vehicles overseas. Just do a Google search and you should find something.

One thing to keep in mind when driving a US car in Europe (I drove a 1991 Jeep Cherokee in Germany from 1997-1999), are spare parts and service. Obviously it's a Ford and service shouldn't be a problem, but unless you know a dealer that can order parts for your MM, you may want to consider this carefully.

Viel Glueck!

Peter aka MMM2003

[SergntMac]

C'mon guys, I'm trying to sell my car...

[fastblackmerc]

One thing to keep in mind when driving a US car in Europe (I drove a 1991 Jeep Cherokee in Germany from 1997-1999), are spare parts and service. Obviously it's a Ford and service shouldn't be a problem, but unless you know a dealer that can order parts for your MM, you may want to consider this carefully.
Parts shouldn't be a problem.... I'm sure Ray aka "The Dealer" can ship them overseas.

[twolow]

When I began reading this new guy's post I was waiting for him to mention Western Union, Nigeria, and me making money off the deal :P

[fastblackmerc]

When I began reading this new guys post I was waiting for him to mention Western Union, Nigeria, and me making money off the deal :P
I was thinking the same thing...

[RR|Suki]

definately try to find yourself a broker, that'kk prob make it easier

[ParkRanger]

Hi everyone,

First of all: I'm sorry for my terrible English. I'm from Europe and I didn't get much English at school, that's a very long story...

Hopefully next year I will finish my study. Then it's time to buy myself a car. But I don't want to drive in a 'standard' car. I thought more like a 1995 BMW 520i of 525i (In the Netherlands we got besides the 525i also a 520i and even a 518i with a fourcilinder engine, aargh!!!), or a Rover 825 (a model after the Sterling). Problem is that the Rover isn't very reliable and the BMW is 'not-loaded'. Airconditioning/power windows/leather where very expensive options that time and the best solution is to import a BMW from Germany or the States with that sort of options.

Then I saw something about the Mercury Grand Marquis. A big and very exclusive (for the Netherlands ofcourse) car. But I want a more sportive model and that's why I've discovered the Marauder. What a beautiful nice car! Problem is that the Grand Marquis is for sale in the Netherlands. We have here a dealer that have some new American models for sale. But not the Marauder.

My plan is to import (next year) a Marauder by myself. I know what I have to do here in the Netherlands. But I don't have any idea what I should do in the States. I know that I can't buy a car in the States, because I'm not living in the States.

So, does anyone know how I can buy (with a temporary insurance) a Marauder and ship it to the Netherlands?


Vince:

Je moet erst Ford vragen in Nederland hoi je dat moet doen. Dat is niet de ersten keer dat het gebeurt is dat eimand an auto uit de VS naar Holland will kopen en steuren. Vraag erst Ford in Holland.

Nou moit je de MM zuken in de VS. Blijf dezen website kijken want ze hebben altijd an MM te verkopen hier. Blijft hier kijken.

Als je eindilijk een heb gefonden (mischien USD $20,000) vraag an the Nederlandse consulate in de beurt waar die auto is en vraag hou je kan koppen uit Holland.

Dan neuterlijk mooit je kost betalen om naar Holland te steuren. Mischien kan de Consulate dat ook voor je doen. Oof je mooit en Scheepmatscheepij opbelen in Holland (P&O Nedlloyd).

Alle beste :beer:

PR :burnout:

[Mike Poore]

Hey Mac? I think he just sold your car!:laugh:


Vince: ......Je moet erst Ford vragen in Nederland hoi je dat moet doen. .....Alle beste :beer:

[hdirish50]

You may want to contact a US Customs Broker here in the United States. You can find a list of them at www.cbp.gov (http://www.cbp.gov). They should be able to answer any questions you have about exporting a vehicle out of the United States. You may want to contact a broker in the state, where you will have the vehicle exported from

[dwasson]

Vince:

Je moet erst Ford vragen in Nederland hoi je dat moet doen. Dat is niet de ersten keer dat het gebeurt is dat eimand an auto uit de VS naar Holland will kopen en steuren. Vraag erst Ford in Holland.

Nou moit je de MM zuken in de VS. Blijf dezen website kijken want ze hebben altijd an MM te verkopen hier. Blijft hier kijken.

Als je eindilijk een heb gefonden (mischien USD $20,000) vraag an the Nederlandse consulate in de beurt waar die auto is en vraag hou je kan koppen uit Holland.

Dan neuterlijk mooit je kost betalen om naar Holland te steuren. Mischien kan de Consulate dat ook voor je doen. Oof je mooit en Scheepmatscheepij opbelen in Holland (P&O Nedlloyd).

Alle beste :beer:

PR :burnout:

What is that? Some kinda moon-man talk?

[Cheeseheadbob]

I think this is the Dutch word for Trilogy SuperCharger...:D
Scheepmatscheepij :burnout:

[dwasson]

I think this is the Dutch word for Trilogy SuperCharger...:D
Cool! Let's see him translate "Nudo Leather".

[Logan]

My suggestion is to call Jerry at Trilogy. They're experiencing in overseas exporting and would be happy to pick one up, supercharge it and ship it over to you I'm sure...

[Cheeseheadbob]

I think they have this part down! I was stationed 45" from the Dutch border, and I made many trips to the canals. "Nudo" of course!
"Nudo".

[Vortex]

When I began reading this new guy's post I was waiting for him to mention Western Union, Nigeria, and me making money off the deal :P

Yep, me too

[DEFYANT]

My suggestion is to call Jerry at Trilogy. They're experiencing in overseas exporting and would be happy to pick one up, supercharge it and ship it over to you I'm sure...

Now that is the way to go!

It makes sense too. You are going to get the bug to mod and then you'll be back with the usual "What should I mod first" question. Many will offer good advise. But the best advise it to supercharge your ride.

Simply have it done here and have it shipped to you completed.

Call Jerry.

[Mike Poore]

All seriousness aside, will he be able to procure 93 octane fuel for the beaste? :dunno:

Also, I googled "Scheepmatscheepij" using all my sophistated search talents, and came up with .....nothing.

Darn, you know, that's gotta mean something really cool, like maybe doing kinky stuff with sheep, ....or flying peegs. :rolleyes:

[Dan]

Vince:

Je moet erst Ford vragen in Nederland hoi je dat moet doen. Dat is niet de ersten keer dat het gebeurt is dat eimand an auto uit de VS naar Holland will kopen en steuren. Vraag erst Ford in Holland.

Nou moit je de MM zuken in de VS. Blijf dezen website kijken want ze hebben altijd an MM te verkopen hier. Blijft hier kijken.

Als je eindilijk een heb gefonden (mischien USD $20,000) vraag an the Nederlandse consulate in de beurt waar die auto is en vraag hou je kan koppen uit Holland.

Dan neuterlijk mooit je kost betalen om naar Holland te steuren. Mischien kan de Consulate dat ook voor je doen. Oof je mooit en Scheepmatscheepij opbelen in Holland (P&O Nedlloyd).

Alle beste :beer:

PR :burnout:

Very roughly translated...
-advice to contact Ford in the Netherlands to see what he should do.
-keep an eye on US internet sites because MM's are always for sale here.
-something about asking the Dutch consulate a question but I cannot determine what the question for them is.
-some other advice that I couldn't translate using one of those translations tools on the web.

It seems like some good advice was given but most of us won't learn it due to the language used in the post. Hmm. I thought that the point of a site like this was for us all to share knowledge so that others could learn.

I can understand the enjoyment that comes from having an opportunity to "exercise" a second language. It must be fun, to be sure. But wouldn't it be more effective to take the audience into consideration prior to excluding them with your chosen language?

Next time you post in another language, please consider the rest of us who might not speak the language and provide us with a translation.

Thanks.

Dan

[Bluerauder]

Hi everyone,

First of all: I'm sorry for my terrible English. I'm from Europe and I didn't get much English at school, that's a very long story...
Welcome :welcome1: to the MM.Net, Vince !!! No need to apologize, you're fine. We don't speak English either ..... most of us speak American. There is a big difference. :rolleyes:

Good luck on finding that Marauder of your dreams and getting it shipped to Europe. I would love to try my MM on the Autobahn. :D

[Vince84]

Very roughly translated...
-advice to contact Ford in the Netherlands to see what he should do.
-keep an eye on US internet sites because MM's are always for sale here.
-something about asking the Dutch consulate a question but I cannot determine what the question for them is.
-some other advice that I couldn't translate using one of those translations tools on the web.

It seems like some good advice was given but most of us won't learn it due to the language used in the post. Hmm. I thought that the point of a site like this was for us all to share knowledge so that others could learn.

I can understand the enjoyment that comes from having an opportunity to "exercise" a second language. It must be fun, to be sure. But wouldn't it be more effective to take the audience into consideration prior to excluding them with your chosen language?

Next time you post in another language, please consider the rest of us who might not speak the language and provide us with a translation.

Thanks.

Dan

Good translation! That's a good summary of the Dutch text.

Thanks everyone for the information. I learned more about exporting a car to Europe. I think it's a good idea to contact here a dealer who sales USA-cars. Saves me a whole lot of paperwork and stress, I think.

But unfortunately I have to wait a year, because of my study. Well, I have a little more time to save some money, because the car will cost me some, also transportation.
But the Dutch government will also want to get some money, because we have here a special tax for buying a car. After searching on the web, I discovered that a Marauder will cost me an extra $ 10.000,- of taxes.

Now I know why cars (especially from the USA) are very expensive in the Netherlands.

[Dan]

OUCH!!!

Yes, take the time to save your money and keep doing the research. At least in one year from now the prices for the cars will still be going down.

Best,

Dan

PS: Thanks for the compliment on the translation. The web is a wonderful thing.

[Vince84]

All seriousness aside, will he be able to procure 93 octane fuel for the beaste? :dunno:

Also, I googled "Scheepmatscheepij" using all my sophistated search talents, and came up with .....nothing.

Darn, you know, that's gotta mean something really cool, like maybe doing kinky stuff with sheep, ....or flying peegs. :rolleyes:

Well, the word "Scheepmatscheepij" is not correctly Dutch. The correct word is "Scheepsmaatschappij". This is actually not a very kinky word. It meanes a company who does work with ships. Think like cruises/transportation etc.

Haha, funny all these languages!

In the Netherlands we can only get gasoline with octane 95 or 98 (V-power). Is that a problem? I hope not. I know that you can use both fuels in European cars. 98 is a bit better for the engine and the consumption is a little bit less dan de 95, costs about $ 6,90 per gallon...

We have also diesel, but I think that's not an issue...

[Vince84]

Welcome :welcome1: to the MM.Net, Vince !!! No need to apologize, you're fine. We don't speak English either ..... most of us speak American. There is a big difference. :rolleyes:

Good luck on finding that Marauder of your dreams and getting it shipped to Europe. I would love to try my MM on the Autobahn. :D

I didn't know that there is a difference between American and English, hope I don't insult someone...

By the way: The Autobahn is about 90 miles from where I live... :banana2:

[MM03MOK]

By the way: The Autobahn is about 90 miles from where I live... :banana2:I WANT a picture of a Marauder on the Autobahn!!

[gpfarrell]

I didn't know that there is a difference between American and English, hope I don't insult someone...

By the way: The Autobahn is about 90 miles from where I live... :banana2:

You haven't insulted anybody... we're thrilled to see int'l interest in a Mercury!

We're still a bit proud of our independence here, so we figure "English" is the way the English actually speak while they're sipping their tea and driving 1.2 liter cars. "American" is how we talk... while we're pounding beers, watching the Superbowl, and driving man-eating V8s!

Best of luck in getting a Marauder!

Oh, and if you're only 90 miles from the Autobahn, maybe you'll want to have the speed-limiter (118 mph) removed and bigger brakes installed!

[Vince84]

"Some tea, Vicar?" That's English I presume?

Oh no, a speed-limiter on a Marauder??? That you can't go faster, but the engine can? In Europe we have only speed-limiters on big sportscar like a Mercedes-Benz SL500 or a BMW 645Ci...

[SergntMac]

Okay...35 grand?

[twolow]

Okay...35 grand?

LOL :lol:

Isn't that like a billion dutch franks or something?

[Bluerauder]

"Some tea, Vicar?" That's English I presume?

Lift, Flat, Boot, and Bonnet ..... that's English. :confused:
Elevator, Apartment, Trunk and Hood .... that's American. :D

Can't you slide down through Brussels/Bruxelles and east toward Liege/Luke and cut some distance to the fast road off that 90 mile/144 km trip. :rofl: Now, if you have to head out over the dike through Emden and on toward Bremerhaven ... that's a ride.

[Vince84]

LOL :lol:

Isn't that like a billion dutch franks or something?

Haha, we are a small country. we had 'Gulden', we never had Franks. The Swiss have Franks and France and Belgium had also Franks, but we now have the Euro. Just like many other country's in Europe.

The Euro (€) makes my work a lot easier. Any other questions about Europe or the Netherlands??? LOL...

[twolow]

Any other questions about Europe or the Netherlands??? LOL...

Do the women really not shave there?

[Vince84]

Lift, Flat, Boot, and Bonnet ..... that's English. :confused:
Elevator, Apartment, Trunk and Hood .... that's American. :D

Can't you slide down through Brussels/Bruxelles and east toward Liege/Luke and cut some distance to the fast road off that 90 mile/144 km trip. :rofl: Now, if you have to head out over the dike through Emden and on toward Bremerhaven ... that's a ride.

I only have to drive to the east. I don't have to go through Belgium. Belgium alone is about 200 kilometers (120 miles) from here.

I learn here more English/American then I ever did at Highschool! That's important, because I do want to read the manual properly of the Marauder in the future!

[Vince84]

Do the women really not shave there?

Ofcourse not! What do you think. Ofcourse they shave! That's another country, but I don't know the country who does(n't) that.

We are the country with cheese, tulips, Schiphol (airport), Spijker (exotic carbrand), klompen (wooden shoes)...

[dwasson]

We don't speak English either ..... most of us speak American. There is a big difference. :rolleyes:
And some of us speak broken american. It's even worse.

[dwasson]

I learn here more English/American then I ever did at Highschool! That's important, because I do want to read the manual properly of the Marauder in the future!

Vince, I don't think that most of us have read the manual. You will have to tell us what it says.

[Dragcity]

Hi Vince84,

Really nice to hear from you.

I have a close friend who imported a Lamborghini from Italy, and does a lot with cars. If you need, I can call him to see if he can assist you in any way.

One day I want to go to Belgium. The homeland of real beer... Send off some Trappist, lovely stuff.

We all wish we had 95/98 Octane fuel here. We run 93 in the U.S. It is $2.80 per Gallon here in New York where I live. What do you pay in Euros per liter?

[Tom Doan]

Vince, Drop me a privet E-mail and I'll hook you up with my Dutch buddy so you can shoot automatic weapons and go sky diving while you haul ass around the country in the Marauder. Tom

[Vince84]

We all wish we had 95/98 Octane fuel here. We run 93 in the U.S. It is $2.80 per Gallon here in New York where I live. What do you pay in Euros per liter?

- $2.80 = € 2,41
- 1 gallon = 3,785 liters

That means that you pay € 0,64 per liter. I believe that I'm going to buy a lot of gasoline in the USA, because the cheapest (octane 95) gasoline here in the Netherlands cost about € 1,38 per liter. That's € 6,80 per gallon!!!

That's way the cars with diesel-engine are very popular in the Netherlands. Diesel cost about € 1,00 per liter. And the high gasoline-price is also the reason that we have cars with little engines. V8's and V12's are rare. We drive fourcilinder and maybe sixcilinder engines.

For example: The E-class Mercedes-Benz in the USA is only available as E350 and E500. We have also an E200 Kompressor (1.8i fourcilinder-engine), an E240 (sixcilinder), and the diesels: an E200 CDI, E220 CDI, E270 CDI and E320 CDI.

[RR|Suki]

- $2.80 = € 2,41
- 1 gallon = 3,785 liters

That means that you pay € 0,64 per liter. I believe that I'm going to buy a lot of gasoline in the USA, because the cheapest (octane 95) gasoline here in the Netherlands cost about € 1,38 per liter. That's € 6,80 per gallon!!!

That's way the cars with diesel-engine are very popular in the Netherlands. Diesel cost about € 1,00 per liter. And the high gasoline-price is also the reason that we have cars with little engines. V8's and V12's are rare. We drive fourcilinder and maybe sixcilinder engines.

For example: The E-class Mercedes-Benz in the USA is only available as E350 and E500. We have also an E200 Kompressor (1.8i fourcilinder-engine), an E240 (sixcilinder), and the diesels: an E200 CDI, E220 CDI, E270 CDI and E320 CDI.

see no one believed me when all the crying was goin on about gas for $3.50. we got it made in the shade here.

P.S just so you know, the marauder isn't exactly good on fuel

[Vince84]

Yeah, I know that the Marauder is not the best car to save on fuel. 17 MPG (1 liter per 7,5 KM) in town and 23 MPG (1 liter per 10,1 KM) on the freeway is a lot of consumption!

[DEFYANT]

You could say it's Bad (on) Gas.

MVVI over there?

[Bluerauder]

MVVI over there?
Marauders on the Nordshliefe at Nurburgring .... count me in !!! :D

[dwasson]

Let's plan MarauderDam I!

[RR|Suki]

:D
Marauders on the Nordshliefe at Nurburgring .... count me in !!! :D

If I could swing the freight charge I'd be there fo sho... we should seriously consider it

[Vince84]

You could say it's Bad (on) Gas.

Haha, I didn't how to say... It's Bad on Gas. So, I described what I was meaning.

[Dragcity]

Don't ever say your English is not so good. I think it's great. To write and be completely understood is fantastic.

[dwasson]

Don't ever say your English is not so good. I think it's great. To write and be completely understood is fantastic.
It's better than my dutch, and at least as good as my english.

[Bluerauder]

Let's plan MarauderDam I!
OK, here's a start .............

First, we need a Map

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Netherlands1.jpg

Start out with some racing on the Zeeland Dike (1/4, 1/2, and 1 mile options)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Netherlands2.jpg

Follow by some Windmill Tipping games ...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Netherlands3.jpg

Maybe a little Hot Air Ballooning in Oldenzal ....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Netherlands4.jpg

Followed by some good old Grolsch to quench the thirst ....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Netherlands5.jpg

A little time allocated for some private activities or quiet time in Amsterdam

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Netherlands6.jpg

And a quick stop in Keukenhof to pick up some flowers for the wife or G/F

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Netherlands7.jpg

Now all's we need is a date and the phone number of a shipping company. :rofl:

[dwasson]

We can have a high speed convoy up Hwy 69, in honor of "Operation Market-Garden".

Hey Vince! What's the speed limit?

[Bluerauder]

We can have a high speed convoy up Hwy 69, in honor of "Operation Market-Garden".
Sorry, Dan .... that's A Bridge Too Far !!! :D

[Vince84]

Wow! I'm very surprised by the fact that you know that much about the Netherlands! My compliments to you Bluerauder!

The maximum speed limit on the highways in the Netherlands are 100 KM/H (60 mph) or 120 KM/H (72 mph). That's depending when you are in the area of the 'Randstad'. That's the area around Amsterdam. When you are not in the 'Randstad', of in the area of an other big city, the speedlimit is 120 KM/H (72 mph). There are many signs at the side of the highway, so it's very easy to check te maximum speed.

In town the speedlimit is 50 KM/H (30 mph). Watch out for speed-controles (or how do you say this?). So, in the Netherlands it's not possible to test your maximum speed. :)

But the Netherlands is not very big (length: 300 km/180 miles. Width 200 KM/120 miles). To the Autobahn in Germany is easy to do. And we have many roads with a beautiful area.

[Bluerauder]

Wow! I'm very surprised by the fact that you know that much about the Netherlands! My compliments to you Bluerauder!

I spent 6 years in Europe and was able to visit many places. I do recall the drive down from the north along the North Sea dike. Also stayed in a very nice little hotel in Edam right next to the canal (can't recall the name though). :up: I recall the Dutch people as very hospitable and friendly. :)


Watch out for speed-controles (or how do you say this?).
We probably call them radar traps.

[mrjones]

I would like to welcome Vince to the board, and offer him an opportunity to come ride in some of our Marauders. As far as shipping one to the Netherlands - I think we should keep all our Marauders here! :lol: We'll
need some as spares! After all, there are many of us who still only have one!!!

[RCSignals]

I think what you will need to export a car from the US, that is for US Customs to let it out of the country, is a certificate showing it is a clear title, bill of sale, and a police report indicating it is not a stolen vehicle, etc..
That is about all.
The Netherlands may require more.

[dwasson]

I would like to welcome Vince to the board, and offer him an opportunity to come ride in some of our Marauders. As far as shipping one to the Netherlands - I think we should keep all our Marauders here! :lol: We'll
need some as spares! After all, there are many of us who still only have one!!!

Hey Vince! Wanna come to Detroit for the Dream Cruise? We'll get Jerry to let you drive the SEMA car. You can stay in my extra bedroom, with the cats

[Vince84]

I would like to welcome Vince to the board, and offer him an opportunity to come ride in some of our Marauders. As far as shipping one to the Netherlands - I think we should keep all our Marauders here! :lol: We'll
need some as spares! After all, there are many of us who still only have one!!!

Haha, I was waiting for someone to say that all Marauders had to stay in the USA! If I go across the big ocean I'm certainly going to drive in at least one Marauder. It's a big shame that I really don't know how the Marauder is on the road. Maybe soon a testdrive in a Dutch Grand Marquis? I think that's not a great compare, but it's better then nothing...

[twolow]

Does the Dutch Marquis varient look the same or different grille and stuff?

[dwasson]

Does the Dutch Marquis varient look the same or different grille and stuff?
On the Dutch GM they don't have the "Hockey Sticks". They use a windmill instead.

[Vince84]

Does the Dutch Marquis varient look the same or different grille and stuff?

The Dutch version of the Mercury Grand Marquis is slighty different from the version sold in the USA. The lights are different and also speedometer (KM/H). With a chrome grill and missing the sporty looks of the Marauder.

http://www.autotrack.nl/car-img/foto_3/2569359_3.jpg

[twolow]

I notice the orange blinkers, never been a Marquis state side with orange blinkers.

[Vince84]

I notice the orange blinkers, never been a Marquis state side with orange blinkers.

Yes, that's true. In the Netherlands it's not allowed to have red blinkers. For that reason many American cars do have other (rear)lights in Europe. Only orange and white blinkers are allowed in our country. We have many rules for cars. For Example: Dark tinted glass is forbidden, also neonlights under the car. Next problem is that we have in Europe the long licenceplates. American cars have the small ones.

http://www.autotrack.nl/car-img/foto_3/2780992_3.jpg

[Dan]

Haha, I was waiting for someone to say that all Marauders had to stay in the USA! If I go across the big ocean I'm certainly going to drive in at least one Marauder. It's a big shame that I really don't know how the Marauder is on the road. Maybe soon a testdrive in a Dutch Grand Marquis? I think that's not a great compare, but it's better then nothing...

If you come to America and wind up in Hartford, CT I will let you drive my car.

If rarity of cars is important to you then you should keep your eyes open for a blue one. It is the rarest color of all 03-04 Marauders. Lots of people like the black for its "big black sedan" thing and I think that is cool, however, even 20 years from now the black cars will not be as uniquely rare as the blue ones are. :)

Anyhow, let me know if you plan to come over.

Best,

Dan

[rayjay]

Yes, that's true. In the Netherlands it's not allowed to have red blinkers. For that reason many American cars do have other (rear)lights in Europe. Only orange and white blinkers are allowed in our country. We have many rules for cars. For Example: Dark tinted glass is forbidden, also neonlights under the car. Next problem is that we have in Europe the long licenceplates. American cars have the small ones.

http://www.autotrack.nl/car-img/foto_3/2780992_3.jpg

The neon lights and tint are not exactly legal here in some states. This is sort of amusing, the guys on the Focus forum would give their right arm for a Euro spec Focus RS, but they can not be imported to the USA.

[TRP460]

The Dutch version of the Mercury Grand Marquis is slighty different from the version sold in the USA. The lights are different and also speedometer (KM/H). With a chrome grill and missing the sporty looks of the Marauder.

http://www.autotrack.nl/car-img/foto_3/2569359_3.jpg

Hmmmmmm.......
Am I seeing things here or, aren't those Crown Victoria tail light assemblies on this Dutch Grand Marquis?

[Vince84]

...the guys on the Focus forum would give their right arm for a Euro spec Focus RS, but they can not be imported to the USA.


Why is that?

[Vince84]

If you come to America and wind up in Hartford, CT I will let you drive my car.

If rarity of cars is important to you then you should keep your eyes open for a blue one. It is the rarest color of all 03-04 Marauders. Lots of people like the black for its "big black sedan" thing and I think that is cool, however, even 20 years from now the black cars will not be as uniquely rare as the blue ones are. :)

Anyhow, let me know if you plan to come over.

Best,

Dan

Yes, I like a blue Marauder most. My favorite is a Blue one with light grey leather seats (also with a glass sunroof and heated seats, because winters are cold here and at this moment it's below freezing: -5 degrees Celsius, I don't know what that is in Fahrenheit).

Very specific isn't it? The chance that I run into a Marauder with all there options are very little/small.

Dan, I will let you know when I go to the USA, but then I talk about a year or so. Study and work cost me too much time at this moment, so maybe in the future...

[Vince84]

Hmmmmmm.......
Am I seeing things here or, aren't those Crown Victoria tail light assemblies on this Dutch Grand Marquis?

That could be true. I really don't know. The rear lights looks a bit like the older BMW's. Very nice.

[rayjay]

Why is that?

Motor, suspension, wheels that are not available in the states as OEM.

[Dan]

Vince,

I'll be here. My MM doesn't have the heated seats but perhaps by then I'll sell you mine. :)

It is BLUE, it has the interior you want and it has the Kooks exhaust already installed.

If you are smart, you WILL take the advice of others here and put a supercharger in the car before shipping it.

Best,

Dan

[FastMerc]

Good luck man,I tried to help a guy export a couple of corvettes to Germany once.Front lights and rear lights had to be changed plus some other things.The customs thing oh boy:shake:

[RCSignals]

Hmmmmmm.......
Am I seeing things here or, aren't those Crown Victoria tail light assemblies on this Dutch Grand Marquis?


Yes, its because Grand Marquis only have all red tail lights, and they need yellow for turn signals in Holland.

He would have to have those tail lights put on a Marauder if he imported one I think.

[Donny Carlson]

Why is that?


http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=108108

[Vince84]

Yes, its because Grand Marquis only have all red tail lights, and they need yellow for turn signals in Holland.

He would have to have those tail lights put on a Marauder if he imported one I think.

I hope not. I do like the rearlights of the Marauder.

In two months we have a national autoshow. Hopefully there is an USA-importspecialist with a stand, so I can ask that company what they can do for me. And (also important) for which price... I'll keep you posted.

[RCSignals]

I hope not. I do like the rearlights of the Marauder.

In two months we have a national autoshow. Hopefully there is an USA-importspecialist with a stand, so I can ask that company what they can do for me. And (also important) for which price... I'll keep you posted.

Any Marauder you buy from here will have the all red tail lights, since none were prepared for sale to Holland.

[dwasson]

Any Marauder you buy from here will have the all red tail lights, since none were prepared for sale to Holland.

You'll probably need a set of Crown Vic taillights and then black out the chrome strip.

[Vince84]

You'll probably need a set of Crown Vic taillights and then black out the chrome strip.

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind! But I do like the smoked-taillights of the Marauder. So, hopefully it is possible to do that with the Crown Victoria taillights.

[Rider90]

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind! But I do like the smoked-taillights of the Marauder. So, hopefully it is possible to do that with the Crown Victoria taillights.
You can get a spray on paint called "Night-Shade" that many Crown Vic owners have used to shade their tail lights. Although I have no clue as to if that is sold near you...If you get an MM from the states, tell the dealer to toss some Night-Shade in there.