I sold my Marauder

[2003 MIB]

I'm not going anywhere but the car is gone. If someone wanted to compare my situation to Donny Carlson's- they'd be accurate and I'd be flattered.
If anyone can guess the replacement vehicle- I will send you a set of anti-theft godshead valve stem caps. Let the games begin. I will provide the following hints:
It does not have four dours.
It is not an American car.
It is not a V8.
It is not a ragtop.
Let the games begin....

[martyo]

I'm not going anywhere....

Phew. I am almost had a heart attack. Who cares about the valve stem caps, as long as you are around?

[mrjones]

Ooh, ooh, pick me! I'm guessing 350Z or it's Infinity G35 cousin. Sorry to hear you sold the car, but I'm guessing it's a step up, huh?

[merc]

A Honda Civic :beer: What did I win.

[bigslim]

I'm not going anywhere but the car is gone. If someone wanted to compare my situation to Donny Carlson's- they'd be accurate and I'd be flattered.
If anyone can guess the replacement vehicle- I will send you a set of anti-theft godshead valve stem caps. Let the games begin. I will provide the following hints:
It does not have four dours.
It is not an American car.
It is not a V8.
It is not a ragtop.
Let the games begin....
After you said it was not American I stopped caring. :mad:

[KillJoy]

FWD or RWD?
Hardtop Retractable?
Manual or Automatic?
Performance Oriented ot Not?

KillJoy

[JMan]

It does not have four dours.*
It is not an American car. *
It is not a V8. *
It is not a ragtop. *
Let the games begin....

* Ram SRT10?

J

How will those caps look on a Ford?

[Rider90]

It is not an American car.

:dunno: :dunno:

[blackf0rk]

Mini Cooper

[fastblackmerc]

After you said it was not American I stopped caring. :mad:
I agree.....

[MarauderMark]

Mini Cooper
Boy your fast.
Itsa Mini..http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/cs/mini/1/launch.htm
Orrrrrrrrrr
This

[BK_GrandMarquis]

Is it a BMW M3???

[Breadfan]

'85 Hyundai Excel?

;)

[Bruce Wayne]

you sound like you would drive a KIA

[Breadfan]

Is it a BMW M3???

That was my first thought too.

There's plenty of cars that fit that bill though, might take a while to guess. :) Could be all the way from a Volkswagen to a Lamborghini...lol, 4ycl to 12cyl...

[SouLRioT]

Toyota Tundra.......... hope you like it.

[SID210SA]

Mazda 6 5 door?

[RoyLPita]

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2006 Honda Civic SI

[MarauderMarc]

A neon SRT-4???

[merc406]

After you said it was not American I stopped caring. :mad:


Ditto............ I figure ya got a Yugo............:D

[2003 MIB]

German.
RWD.
Retractable hardtop.

Good guesses. Sorry to the "Buy American" folks- The Corvette was choice #2.

[merc]

German.
RWD.
Retractable hardtop.

Good guesses. Sorry to the "Buy American" folks- The Corvette was choice #2.


2006 Audi S4 Cabriolet

[2003 MIB]

2006 Audi S4 Cabriolet

Best guess so far.
3.5 DOHC V6

[ctrlraven]

Acura - NSX, RSX, 3.2 CL
BMW - 3 Series, Series, M3, M5
Honda - Civic, Accord, S2000
Hyundai - Tiburon, Accent
Infiniti - G35
Mazda - RX8
Subaru - JDM Impreza
Toyota - Solara Coupe, Celica
VW - R32, GTi, Beetle

[2003 MIB]

She's an M/B SLK350.
merc wins (horseshoes and hand gernades). PM me an address- I'll pay postage.
Thanks!

[KillJoy]

I was gonna say SLK 230

KillJoy

[Bluerauder]

It does not have four dours.
It is not an American car.
It is not a V8.
It is not a ragtop.
Let the games begin....
I'm guessing a Triton 6.8L V-10 F-250 Pickup Truck. :rolleyes:

[MM03MOK]

http://www.mbusa.com/models/main.do?modelCode=SLK350

Pretty sharp!! What color?

[2003 MIB]

http://www.mbusa.com/models/main.do?modelCode=SLK350

Pretty sharp!! What color?

Thanks Bunny- Iridium (sp?) silver with black interior.

[Smokie]

Dan, we had a pretty good ride, sorry to hear about letting the Marauder go, I hope you enjoy your new car very much.:D

[michael ward]

Thanks Bunny- Iridium (sp?) silver with black interior. nice car but its not american muscle:down:

[2003 MIB]

Dan, we had a pretty good ride, sorry to hear about letting the Marauder go, I hope you enjoy your new car very much.:D

I'm still me- You're still you. I'm not leaving until Logan runs me off :D .
For me, this place started being about the car and became about the people. I wouldn't trade y'all in for a different board.:beer:

[MM03MOK]

For me, this place started being about the car and became about the people. I wouldn't trade y'all in for a different board.:beer::lovies2: :lovies2:

[JACook]

After you said it was not American I stopped caring. :mad:

Umm... Aren't our MMs Canadian? I know my '03 is.
Guess it's all good as long as they're still UAW, eh? :rolleyes:

[ctrlraven]

She's an M/B SLK350.
merc wins (horseshoes and hand gernades). PM me an address- I'll pay postage.
Thanks! Please tell me she's an AMG? Con Grads that is one nice Non-American ride :lol:

[Bluerauder]

She's an M/B SLK350.
merc wins (horseshoes and hand gernades). PM me an address- I'll pay postage.
Thanks!
Merc wins ??? :dunno: Didn't he guess Honda Civic and Audi S4 Cabriolet ?? :rolleyes: Don't tell me that M/B is breeding SLK350's. :rofl:

[mcb26]

Nuts, I thought it was one of these.
8790

[merc6]

Nuts, I thought it was one of these.
8790looks like you found nemo, but blue!

[jgc61sr2002]

Sorry you Marauder had to.:(

Good luck with your new ride.:D

[bigslim]

I love "toasting" those little girly cars. I would have gotten the Vette. Anyway, enjoy your new "Toy". (Nothing like a V8).

[rookie1]

After you said it was not American I stopped caring. :mad:

ditto ditto ditto

[Logan]

Ack! It has less than 300hp! Nope, couldn't drive it. ;)

[drobin]

Relieved, I thought it was a Sable.

drobin
"Donald"

[BUCKWHEAT]

Wuzzit? Do they sell those up here? Sounds like a Colleen car...could we be talking compromise?

Left-over MM parts???

[Rollin'Thunder]

What can I say?.....We'll miss those wig-wags at the meets! :lol:
Think you and Coli might bless us with your presence at some of the gatherings? Sure hope so....:depress:

[cruzer]

Dan, what are you thinking---you can't just drop this on us without warning--I have a weak heart. PLEASE keep joining us when you can--we REALLY miss you and Coli and family--do you know who has your car=--it was a real prize--all the "goodies"-go with it ??? Hope you can make one of our breakfast meetings. Keep in touch, :beer: Good luck with your new ride, Maury

[2003 MIB]

Wuzzit? Do they sell those up here? Sounds like a Colleen car...could we be talking compromise?

Left-over MM parts???

Ya know, I owe y'all more of the story...

At the end of the day...the compromise is a major factor. We went to the auto show last Sunday and I wanted something fun that everyone could enjoy.
You folks who know me, know that I had a truly bizarre relationship with the Marauder. I had a "no park" zone around her at home. I never drove (18K in 32 months including MVII) her because I knew I'd have to park her someplace where she'd be prone to dings, nicks or fingerprints. The obsession was so striong that Coli wouldn't drive the car knowing that if something happened it would kill me. I would inspect any of the kids before they could sit it. It was a running theme in our household that if I made a sacred promise, I would "swear on the Marauder".
A few months ago, the car was egged in the driveway (cover was on, no damage- "friends" of teenaged daughters) and something snapped inside me- :nono: insomnia, weight loss, mood swings, anger, depression etc.. I withdrew from club activities and focused on my new son- that's a good thing (maybe even a message?). This vehicle touched a place in me that was very "Christine"- No, I'm not kidding. I hope this makes sense to y'all but to me, the car needed to go because I loved her too much.

Do I like the new roadster? Yes, I really do but I don't ever want to be as emotional linked as I was the Marauder. My happiness will never again be so closely bonded to an automobile. If that makes me a wuss or now I'm driving some girly, underpowered car- so be it. This car is quicker and more nimble than my particular Marauder:eek: - a blast to drive and my household will be a happier place without everyone walking on eggshells around the Marauder.

Hell, I let the boy chew gum in the Mercedes on the first drive...I think that says it all:D

Oh, I know the rest of the world (outside of mm.net) wouldn't even come close to understanding where I was at with the Marauder so I tell them I found a grey chest hair and wanted a sports car. Y'all know the truth, Coli knows the truth- screw the rest the world.

[O's Fan Rich]

Ya know, I owe y'all more of the story...

At the end of the day...the compromise is a major factor. We went to the auto show last Sunday and I wanted something fun that everyone could enjoy.
You folks who know me, know that I had a truly bizarre relationship with the Marauder. I had a "no park" zone around her at home. I never drove (18K in 32 months including MVII) her because I knew I'd have to park her someplace where she'd be prone to dings, nicks or fingerprints. The obsession was so striong that Coli wouldn't drive the car knowing that if something happened it would kill me. I would inspect any of the kids before they could sit it. It was a running theme in our household that if I made a sacred promise, I would "swear on the Marauder".
A few months ago, the car was egged in the driveway (cover was on, no damage- "friends" of teenaged daughters) and something snapped inside me- :nono: insomnia, weight loss, mood swings, anger, depression etc.. I withdrew from club activities and focused on my new son- that's a good thing (maybe even a message?). This vehicle touched a place in me that was very "Christine"- No, I'm not kidding. I hope this makes sense to y'all but to me, the car needed to go because I loved her too much.

Do I like the new roadster? Yes, I really do but I don't ever want to be as emotional linked as I was the Marauder. My happiness will never again be so closely bonded to an automobile. If that makes me a wuss or now I'm driving some girly, underpowered car- so be it. This car is quicker and more nimble than my particular Marauder:eek: - a blast to drive and my household will be a happier place without everyone walking on eggshells around the Marauder.

Hell, I let the boy chew gum in the Mercedes on the first drive...I think that says it all:D

Oh, I know the rest of the world (outside of mm.net) wouldn't even come close to understanding where I was at with the Marauder so I tell them I found a grey chest hair and wanted a sports car. Y'all know the truth, Coli knows the truth- screw the rest the world.
WOW! Everything IS bigger in Texas!! :D

[2003 MIB]

WOW! Everything IS bigger in Texas!! :D

Yeah, even psychosis:D

[Haggis]

Ya know, I owe y'all more of the story...
WOW!!! Dan when I read your first post in this thread I was going to give you a hard time and pick on you a 'little'. But after reading this last post, man you need to see a shrink and fast. :lol:

No one needs that kind of burden in their life, I'm sorry it had to be the Marauder. Your family to me also keep in touch.

PM sent.

[2003 MIB]

WOW!!! Dan when I read your first post in this thread I was going to give you a hard time and pick on you a 'little'. But after reading this last post, man you need to see a shrink and fast. :lol:

No one needs that kind of burden in their life, I'm sorry it had to be the Marauder. Your family to me also keep in touch.

PM sent.

DON'T CALL HER A BURDEN!!!!!!- My Marauder was a joyous enrichment to my soul!! You just pissed off all the voices in my head!!!!:D

[Haggis]

I love "toasting" those little girly cars. I would have gotten the Vette. Anyway, enjoy your new "Toy". (Nothing like a V8).
Daryl, not to pick on you or anything, but don't you own a PT Cruiser? That is more of a 'girlie-car' then a M/B SLK. By the way aren't they, PT Cruiser and M/B made by the same company? Talk about non-american??

Not trying to piss you off, but....

[Haggis]

DON'T CALL HER A BURDEN!!!!!!- My Marauder was a joyous enrichment to my soul!! You just pissed off all the voices in my head!!!!:D
Your the one who called her a burden in your post. Do I need to go over it with you. By the way nice car. Sooner or later you'll own a Mercedes.

[2003 MIB]

Daryl, not to pick on you or anything, but don't you own a PT Cruiser? That is more of a 'girlie-car' then a M/B SLK. By the way aren't they, PT Cruiser and M/B made by the same company? Talk about non-american??

Not trying to piss you off, but....


Hey Cool Slim!!!- We can start our own club. I'll bring the bratwurst!!!:D

[Bluerauder]

Ya know, I owe y'all more of the story...You folks who know me, know that I had a truly bizarre relationship with the Marauder. ... A few months ago, the car was egged in the driveway (cover was on, no damage- "friends" of teenaged daughters) and something snapped inside me- ...
Best of luck with the new M/B !! :up: Man, I thought that I was obsessed with the MM with the cleaning and the dings, etc. After reading your post, I feel much, much better. :D

As for the daughter's "friends" ... they'd all be enjoying someone else's hospitality for awhile. No excuse for that at all ... regardless of the make and model of the car. :mad:

[2003 MIB]

Best of luck with the new M/B !! :up: Man, I thought that I was obsessed with the MM with the cleaning and the dings, etc.

That's the reason that I never posted about the vandalism or the emotional aftermath- a lot of y'all might have shared the same mindset and that would have put me in a place to think my obsession was "normal". Make sense?

[2003 WIB]

The M/B is an awesome looking car. But for the record..LET IT BE KNOWN....I told him that I thought selling the Marauder was a bad idea. Even the 5 year old son didn't want him to sell it. But he sold it and the new car is very very nice!

[2003 MIB]

...LET IT BE KNOWN...

You crack me up.:D

[Haggis]

The M/B is an awesome looking car. But for the record..LET IT BE KNOWN....I told him that I thought selling the Marauder was a bad idea. Even the 5 year old son didn't want him to sell it. But he sold it and the new car is very very nice!
If I wasn't already married....Now that is a real cool lady. :2thumbs:

[Rider90]

Ya know, I owe y'all more of the story.
I feel your pain, believe me. This sounds exactly like me.

[rumble]

Ya know, I owe y'all more of the story...

At the end of the day...the compromise is a major factor. We went to the auto show last Sunday and I wanted something fun that everyone could enjoy.
You folks who know me, know that I had a truly bizarre relationship with the Marauder. I had a "no park" zone around her at home. I never drove (18K in 32 months including MVII) her because I knew I'd have to park her someplace where she'd be prone to dings, nicks or fingerprints. The obsession was so striong that Coli wouldn't drive the car knowing that if something happened it would kill me. I would inspect any of the kids before they could sit it. It was a running theme in our household that if I made a sacred promise, I would "swear on the Marauder".
A few months ago, the car was egged in the driveway (cover was on, no damage- "friends" of teenaged daughters) and something snapped inside me- :nono: insomnia, weight loss, mood swings, anger, depression etc.. I withdrew from club activities and focused on my new son- that's a good thing (maybe even a message?). This vehicle touched a place in me that was very "Christine"- No, I'm not kidding. I hope this makes sense to y'all but to me, the car needed to go because I loved her too much.

Do I like the new roadster? Yes, I really do but I don't ever want to be as emotional linked as I was the Marauder. My happiness will never again be so closely bonded to an automobile. If that makes me a wuss or now I'm driving some girly, underpowered car- so be it. This car is quicker and more nimble than my particular Marauder:eek: - a blast to drive and my household will be a happier place without everyone walking on eggshells around the Marauder.

Hell, I let the boy chew gum in the Mercedes on the first drive...I think that says it all:D

Oh, I know the rest of the world (outside of mm.net) wouldn't even come close to understanding where I was at with the Marauder so I tell them I found a grey chest hair and wanted a sports car. Y'all know the truth, Coli knows the truth- screw the rest the world.

Go in peace my friend. The Marauder community has lost a very, very special DRIVER.
I truly understand the demons you were struggling with and I'm sure many others here
do too. I always thought that was considered normal though. Of the many vices I enjoy
I never considered Marauder Compulsive Behavior abnormal. One thing is for sure
this site and all of us here are better for having known you and your lovely wife.

So go sow your wild oats with your new and fun car. When you feel that your mind is right again
go buy another Marauder (or you same one if you can find it) and return with us to those
thrilling days at Marauder Nation.

We'll keep the light on for you.

Gary

[Smokie]

Go in peace my friend. The Marauder community has lost a very, very special DRIVER.
I truly understand the demons you were struggling with and I'm sure many others here
do too. I always thought that was considered normal though. Of the many vices I enjoy
I never considered Marauder Compulsive Behavior abnormal. One thing is for sure
this site and all of us here are better for having known you and your lovely wife.

So go sow your wild oats with your new and fun car. When you feel that your mind is right again
go buy another Marauder (or you same one if you can find it) and return with us to those
thrilling days at Marauder Nation.

We'll keep the light on for you.

Gary

I could not have expressed my feelings any better, well said.:)

[2003 MIB]

Thanks Gentlemen but, I'm not going anywhere- I'm just driving something different. Donny's still here-Logan's still here and they don't drive Marauders anymore- I still here too.:D

[Bradley G]

My therapy: "It's just a car!",..."It's just a car!"
I have no idea what you speak of :concur: .
Thanks for sharing:bows:

[Ross]

Dan, the main things are:
1. You're still here
2. You're happy with the new MB
3. You find out who the new owner is and get him on board here!

[2003 MIB]

You find out who the new owner is and get him on board here!

THAT'S WHY YOU'RE THE PROFESSOR!!!!

I sold the car to CARMAX in Arlington and I "carded" the car in multiple spots with my screen name etc... and put all the car show trophies in the trunk- as well as an original license plate from MVI. I think we'll be able to lure them into the collective pretty easily.:burnout:

[Shora]

THAT'S WHY YOU'RE THE PROFESSOR!!!!

I sold the car to CARMAX in Arlington and I "carded" the car in multiple spots with my screen name etc... and put all the car show trophies in the trunk- as well as an original license plate from MVI. I think we'll be able to lure them into the collective pretty easily.:burnout:

First, I want to give you a big CONGRATS on the new ride. I think that the "new" SLKs are 10 times what they were when first appeared. They easily compete if not beat the Boxer in many ways. It is nice and you shall enjoy it. There is no way in the world that I would have placed my trophies, plate from MV-I, etc. in the trunk. You earned those items. I would have kept them for the great memories. Besides, they will never mean as much to the new owner as they did to you who earned them.

P.S. I have no such trophies or a MV-I plate.

[2003 MIB]

P.S. I have no such trophies or a MV-I plate.

PM me for your MVI plate- you earned it with this kind post.
I kept and will keep several artifacts- at this moment my office wall has the 8X10s at Indy for MVII. I simply have too much "pack rat" stuff, ya know?

I looked at the Boxster but needed a hardtop roadster to secure firearms. My choices were Lexus 430 (yawn) or Caddy XLR (couldn't afford it) or this SLK.

[Shora]

PM me for your MVI plate- you earned it with this kind post.
I kept and will keep several artifacts- at this moment my office wall has the 8X10s at Indy for MVII. I simply have too much "pack rat" stuff, ya know?

I looked at the Boxster but needed a hardtop roadster to secure firearms. My choices were Lexus 430 (yawn) or Caddy XLR (couldn't afford it) or this SLK.

PM sent. Thank you very much. :D

[Ross]

needed a hardtop roadster to secure firearms.

That's my boy!

[GreekGod]

Here it is with the new top and waiting for a T-Bird style Landau trim!

http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/79/be/8e_12.JPG

[2003 MIB]

Here it is with the new top and waiting for a T-Bird style Landau trim!

That's a photoshop, right? Very scary.

[Petrograde]

I feel your pain Dan,.... I've been thinking about off loading my beast for similar reasons.

[RCSignals]

She's an M/B SLK350.
merc wins (horseshoes and hand gernades). PM me an address- I'll pay postage.
Thanks!


I was going to guess PT Cruiser, then I remembered you said it didn't have four doors.....oh well, I did get the company correct!

[RCSignals]

Here it is with the new top and waiting for a T-Bird style Landau trim!

http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/79/be/8e_12.JPG

Very nice! Dan should buy it back, for sure!

[Brutus]

Dan it was nice chattin with you again. We need to do it more. Although I am sad you sold your car I have made out like a champ.:beer: If you get down just give me a shout, I will send you some more medicine. Very soon we need to partake together. Hell we can even get some horse pizza!!! You package will be going out Monday.
Many thanks, again.

Jeff

[BLMMCO]

65,000 UAW members losing there jobs. Don't see the excitement.But at least your happy!

[Bluerauder]

65,000 UAW members losing there jobs. Don't see the excitement.But at least your happy!
You bought your Marauder used ..... right?? :rolleyes:

[Vortex]

Sorry your MM had to go but you are still around so make sure to keep in touch. If you sold it outright, please make sure the new owner knows about our little group!

[UAW 588]

65,000 UAW members losing there jobs. Don't see the excitement.

AMEN TO THAT BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Logan]

Take the UAW politic'ing off my site or be gone.

[Master]

Amen.
Buy what you like and let the American marketers figure out where they have to be. LOL. Who am I kidding. They're marketers couldn't get it right if you stamped the answers on their forhead.
Be happy with what you

[Master]

Amen.
Buy what you like and let the American Manufacturer's marketers figure out where they have to be to get market share. LOL. Who am I kidding. They're marketers couldn't get it right if you stamped the answers on their forhead.
Enjoy your new ride!

[BLMMCO]

Sorry...... 2003 MIB , Logan

[2003 MIB]

Sorry...... 2003 MIB , Logan

No blood- no foul from my perspective, Bro. I believe in your right to express your opinion. At the end of the day, what I drive isn't guided by anything other than myself and my accountant (who I get to sleep with).:D

[martyo]

what I drive isn't guided by anything other than myself and my accountant (who I get to sleep with).:D

Now that's customer service! :D

[2003 MIB]

Now that's customer service! :D

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: and people wonder why I always start my morning on this site....better than coffee!!!

[Haggis]

No blood- no foul from my perspective, Bro. I believe in your right to express your opinion. At the end of the day, what I drive isn't guided by anything other than myself and my accountant (who I get to sleep with).:D

Now that's customer service!
And with you want to see boobies just have her lift up her shirt.

[rumble]

Now that's customer service! :D

Oh come on now, I would think an attorney would know all about that!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Donny Carlson]

I got a chance to look at one this weekend in your color and trim. Very nice. Build quality on Mercedes is outstanding.

How long is your roof cycle time? Does it take up all your trunk space? Do you have to be in Park to cycle the roof?

[2003 MIB]

I got a chance to look at one this weekend in your color and trim. Very nice. Build quality on Mercedes is outstanding.

How long is your roof cycle time? Does it take up all your trunk space? Do you have to be in Park to cycle the roof?

Thanks Donny!:beer: 22 seconds. Very little- there's a cargo cover in the trunk that serves as a barrier between your stacked cargo and the stowed roof. Yes, it needs to be in Park. I'm digging the car so far.

[2003 MIB]

You package will be going out Monday.

Receipt acknowledged. I'll begin packing the goods on Saturday morning and will ship Monday (I'll PM tracking numbers). Coli is very excited about having storage space in the shed. Horse pizza and Jack Daniels- you bet!!:beer: Y'all always have a place to stay in Johnson County.

Shora and Merc: Your stuff went out last week and I hope you enjoy.

All y'all: As I find more stuff, I'll put it up in the classified or find some interesting way to distribute to the group. Stay tuned.:D

[Donny Carlson]

Thanks Donny!:beer: 22 seconds. Very little- there's a cargo cover in the trunk that serves as a barrier between your stacked cargo and the stowed roof. Yes, it needs to be in Park. I'm digging the car so far.

That's close to my SSR's cycle time. Manual says 30 seconds, but I timed it at 20. According to the SSR project manager who posts in the SSR forum occasionally, they designed it so that you can lower or raise the top at a red light, so you need only push on the brake for it to allow cycling and not have to be in park. And we have a stowage area behind the cab where the panels store in a vertical position, not reducing any space in the "bed".

Still, I'd MUCH rather have an SLK ;)

With warm weather lately, it's been great running around with the top down.

[Shora]

Shora and Merc: Your stuff went out last week and I hope you enjoy.

Received the MV-I plate. SWEEEET! Hanging on my wall as we speak (umm... as I type). Thank you very much for this. :beer:

[2003 MIB]

Received the MV-I plate. SWEEEET! Hanging on my wall as we speak (umm... as I type). Thank you very much for this. :beer:

You're more than welcome. Enjoy!

[jakdad]

And to think he could have gone into the classified section and bought my Lightning!!!!
:D :D :D