Hmmm...

[SergntMac]

Hmmm...Did the price go down? I recall it was 799. a set of 4

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Mercury-Marauder-Wheels-Rims-Crown-Victoria-BrndNew_W0QQitemZ8074940771QQi hZ019QQcategoryZ43958QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

[KillJoy]

You are correct. It WAS $800 for a set. Not is is $780 Shipped.

Actually, I am kinda considering getting a set, and selling 2 of them..... just not sure of the $$$ situation right now though.

KillJoy

[RR|Suki]

That's why I love ya Mac good eyes :D Maybe another $100 off in a while :D

[MM03MOK]

Check out the pricing on their website:

(per wheel)
<INPUT onclick="document.form2.price.value='19 9.00'" type=radio CHECKED value=ALY03493U20 name=_KEYSTONE>BRIGHT SILVER: Price $199.00</INPUT>
<INPUT onclick="document.form2.price.value='24 6.00'" type=radio value=ALY03493U80 name=_KEYSTONE>BRIGHT POLISH: Price $246.00</INPUT>

http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/catalog/alloy_product.html?_PARTNUMBER =ALY03493U&_YEAR=2004&_MAKE=MERCURY&_MODEL=MARAUDER

[MM03MOK]

Just scanned the feedback to see if any Marauder wheels were sold:

Natep1231 - June 9

[Breadfan]

Check out the pricing on their website:

(per wheel)
<input onclick="document.form2.price.value='19 9.00'" checked="checked" value="ALY03493U20" name="_KEYSTONE" type="radio">BRIGHT SILVER: Price $199.00
<input onclick="document.form2.price.value='24 6.00'" value="ALY03493U80" name="_KEYSTONE" type="radio">BRIGHT POLISH: Price $246.00

http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/catalog/alloy_product.html?_PARTNUMBER =ALY03493U&_YEAR=2004&_MAKE=MERCURY&_MODEL=MARAUDER


Wow, in the Ebay ad, it's for polished and it comes out to $175/wheel.

Remember though, these are the wheels that can't be widened, correct?

[KillJoy]

Correct, these CANNOT be widened. However, they can replace your stockers, and you can then send the stockers out to be widened :D

killJoy

[STLR FN]

I've also noticed that some e-bay sellers have multiple listings of the same items at various prices, this might be the case here might not.

[O's Fan Rich]

If Price keeps going down, anyone wanna go halvzies? I'm looking at wintertime for that.

[KillJoy]

I could POSSIBLY be talked into that Rich. PA and OH aren't too far apart for a meet and swap!

Gonna have to see the $$$ sitiation at that time though!

KillJoy

[jimlam56]

Correct, these CANNOT be widened. However, they can replace your stockers, and you can then send the stockers out to be widened :D

killJoy

But would the finish match??:confused:

[natedog1284]

Just scanned the feedback to see if any Marauder wheels were sold:

Natep1231 - June 9

You found me Bunny! That was me. When I saw they were less that $200 a piece, I had to buy them, especially since I messed up my old rims (see this thread: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27753). It is true that they can't be widened, but they look great, and fit like the stockers. One thing to be wary of, however, which I never even paid attention to, is that these rims do not come clear-coated. They are a bare aluminum finish. I found this out when I went through a car wash which used a wheel and tire cleaner. I had to spend 2 and a half hours polishing all four rims with an aluminum polish to get the discoloration/tarnish off. Wasn't real happy at the time, but I intend to get them powdercoated soon, so it's really no biggie.
-Nate

[natedog1284]

But would the finish match??:confused:
Yes, they are at least as shiny as the stock rims.

[SergntMac]

One thing to be wary of, however, which I never even paid attention to, is that these rims do not come clear-coated. They are a bare aluminum finish. Well..I believe this will explain the discounted price here. Perhaps the company selling them wasn't aware, and when the complaints rolled in, it's time to unload inventory. Still may be worth it, if you can get them clearcoated before installing them without a major expense. Thanks for the heads up, Nate, and taking one for the team, even though you were not asked...

[natedog1284]

Well..I believe this will explain the discounted price here. Perhaps the company selling them wasn't aware, and when the complaints rolled in, it's time to unload inventory. Still may be worth it, if you can get them clearcoated before installing them without a major expense. Thanks for the heads up, Nate, and taking one for the team, even though you were not asked...

Always a pleasure Mac. As I said, they do look nice, and when I told them what happened, they said it was more than likely because of the particular wheel cleaner that place used. I'm still happy though, because now I can widen the undamaged stock rims for some nice big drag radials, and I can get rid of the unpolished spare! :D This was an excellent find Mac, and really bailed me out in a pinch. The only thing that kinda sucked was I didn't even realize the company was in the same state as me until after I had them shipped; I coulda picked them up!
Oh and hey, if anyone wants to get their rims powdercoated or painted, since these are not clearcoated, it would save a bit of money/time for the preparation work. Whaddya think Mac, see any ruby red and silver combo rims in your SB's future?

[GreekGod]

quote:

"Structure: Cast Aluminum Alloy"...i.e.-not forged as OEM wheels are.

Probably much less strength than OEM. They will crack/break when hitting a curb rather than bend.

Caveat emptor