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Bluerauder
09-13-2006, 07:25 AM
What A Ride so Far – 36,000 miles

The BLUERAUDER is just 3 weeks shy of 3 years from the date that I first saw it on the dealer’s lot. It was “Love at First Sight”. Today, the odometer settled onto 36,000 miles exactly as I pulled into my parking space at work.. In that time, she’s seen 12 oil/filter changes, 2 transmission services, and 2 sets of tires. Other than the replacement of 2 wiper motors for the “wacky wiper” syndrome, I can’t say that I have had any problems even worth mentioning. I love this car and enjoy it as much today as the day I brought her home. It makes every trip … Fun !!! :up:

Three years ago I bought a car that I liked. I knew it was special at the time. However, I didn’t really know how special it was until I found this site and the people associated with it. The Marauder family here on the MM.Net is indeed as unique as the car itself. The level of knowledge and experience on the car is unmatched anywhere. We’re a family and a club and for some … an obsession. The site is well run and generally under control. While we don’t always see everything eye-to-eye; we all agree on the choice of car … whether it is Blue, Silver Birch, DTR or Black. The rest of the “stuff” is just background noise.

In 3 short years I have met quite a few MM owners and car enthusiasts. Since finding the site, I’ve met almost monthly with the Capital Area Marauders (CAM) on the local level and they are all a great bunch of folks who I consider friends. I’ve been to drag strips, car shows, and other events featuring MMs and their owners. Meets at the national level are always well organized and well attended and I look forward to Marauderville IV in Orlando in November and meeting more members of the MM Club. In some cases, I’ll be putting faces to screennames for the first time in over 30 months. :)

So, here’s to 36K and to many more miles of enjoying that Marauder Grin. Thanks to everyone … and thanks to MercuryMarauder.net for making this association possible. :toast:

Hotrauder
09-13-2006, 07:28 AM
Charlie, HERE HERE. See you at MVIV. Dennis:bows:

RoNiN77
09-13-2006, 03:22 PM
:beer: Got 38K on mine, have had it for a year and a half. Absolutely in love with it. Concerned about what to do when the miles start creeping up. Anyway, I really enjoy coming to this site and conversing with all of you fine people. Cheers!!!

Tallboy
09-13-2006, 03:24 PM
Great post, Charlie! Thanks for the re-focus...:up:

MarauderTJA
09-13-2006, 04:15 PM
I agree Charlie. Obsession is a great description for our cars. For me this is the "only website" I ever have visited and respond to on a daily basis. I too have learned many things here, met a number of great friends who have the passion for their cars as I have. Best of luck with your car in future miles and I look forward to meeting you at MV IV.:up:

Bigdogjim
09-13-2006, 04:38 PM
Godspeed on your next 36,000 miles of smiles and fun:)

jgc61sr2002
09-13-2006, 04:40 PM
Congrats and many more Happy Miles.:D

DEFYANT
09-13-2006, 06:35 PM
You put in words what I have been trying to explain to people who just don't get it.

Bravo! Congrats on the milestone.

TAF
09-13-2006, 07:23 PM
Congrats Blue....and nice comments.

Joe Walsh
09-13-2006, 07:36 PM
Charlie,
Congrats on the milestone and thank you for expressing my same feelings on the Marauder, this website, and ALL the great people here.

:beer:

TAF
09-13-2006, 07:39 PM
ALL the great people here.

Come on...there not ALL great...

we've got a couple "drunken uncles with the microphone @ the reception" that hang here every now and then, Joe. You know that as well as anyone. Now....pass me the mike. :D

Donny Carlson
09-13-2006, 07:40 PM
Come on...there not ALL great...

we've got a couple "drunken uncles with the microphone @ the reception" that hang here every now and then, Joe. You know that as well as anyone. Now....pass me the mike. :D



I'm the "pull my finger" uncle.:)

Joe Walsh
09-13-2006, 07:50 PM
Come on...there not ALL great...

we've got a couple "drunken uncles with the microphone @ the reception" that hang here every now and then, Joe. You know that as well as anyone. Now....pass me the mike. :D



OK...OK...ALMOST ALL

How's that?

(I must be the "always has a tasteless joke Uncle")

Bradley G
09-13-2006, 07:52 PM
Thanks, well said!
December will be three years for me!

Motorhead350
09-13-2006, 09:04 PM
I got a post like this coming up soon myself. Happy your enjoying that car!

bryanthomas
09-14-2006, 05:41 AM
Glad you're enjoying your car! It's also cool to see some one that hasn't modded their car! In all honesty even if I could afford the performance parts I've put on my 'Rauder I still would have bought it. It's a blast! No car is worth buying if you can't enjoy it in stock form, you can quote me on that!

:burnout:

LordVader
09-14-2006, 06:59 AM
:banana2: Blue,

Happy 36K and many more. I never tire of getting into the beast and turning the key. When she come to life...all is good with the world. But then again, you already know that. Another 3K and I too will join your club.