Winter?

[Peter]

Do you plan on taking your Marauder in the winter as a daily driver?

I plan on it I have winter rims and Bridgestone Blizaks :beer:

[SergntMac]

Yes. Now that I have sold the Kenny Brown #1x, I'm down to my one Marauder, and I just installed my winter tire combo yesterday. I drove it last winter with this combo on the pavement, never had a problem, but have to shut off the traction control over 50 MPH.

Really wish I had a choice, but haven't found a suitable beater yet.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=763&c=3&userid=392

[MarauderMark]

Will drive it in winter months as long as theres no snow or ice on the ground.
So how would i vote?

[RoyLPita]

Where I live, I drive mine in the winter.:D

[Peter]

Where I live, I drive mine in the winter.:D
Lucky :bows:

[94_302]

FL can be brutal in the winter time but I think I'm going to tough it out.
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jeffreyk/Ice.jpg

I'm hoping I don't need to get some winter tires but it's a tough call

[Cobra25]

I Drive mine more in the Winter than the Summer!

[Bigdogjim]

I have a F-150 4X2 long bed 1992 with just over 100K all factory power. Just painted last year and it will go anywhere I need to get to.

This year the marauder will enjoy a garage that came with the house Garfield and I just bought:):):)

[the_pack_rat]

I Drive mine more in the Winter than the Summer!

+1

:cool:

[whoskal]

no ice or snow then yes...otherwise no.

[Ken]

This will be its fifth winter parked. Won't go out unless the snow is gone and it has rained at least once to rid the streets of any salt. There was video taken last weekend of us restriping the Hampton Inn showing another reason why I won't be driving in the rain or snow until I get new tires.:burnout: :D

Ken

[whoskal]

I guess I'm lucky in that aspect...they don't salt the roads around here

[kj31067]

i ll drive it untill the first snowfall and then ole red goes in the garage 'till spring...97 explorer xlt gets it done in winter.... the marauder will get started once a week or two...did the same shuffle with my 97 cvpi... keeps the miles down and keeps car away from the dreaded salt..........:)

[DEFYANT]

Will drive it in winter months as long as theres no snow or ice on the ground.
So how would i vote?


Wut he said! ^

[jaywish]

Exactly as above.

Jay

[jgc61sr2002]

Not driven in inclement weather.

[ADE 1000]

I drove my Marauder through the last two winters, but have decided to retire it this year. It performed flawlessly with snow tires, but spending hours at the coin op keeping it clean was driving me insane.

I purchased a 1998 Lincoln Continental as my winter beater and so far have been very pleased with it.

[jaywish]

Exactly as above. I go in No snow. Actually I'd go in snow if there was NO SALT.

I have 17" winter rims but haven't gotten rubber yet.

An emergency could get the Marauder out of the garage.

Jay

[Eric91Z]

The only reason I am "planning" on it is because it is my only car and the wife has hers. Someday I will plan on not driving it - once I can afford a daily driver/commuter car.

I have a set of the 16" CVPI steel wheels that will go on for the second winter with the Pirelli Scorpions that did EXCELLENT last year. Got through everything and anything and never had to add any extra weight in the trunk.

[dwasson]

Nope, mine went into hibernation this afternoon.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20 72&d=1073310040

[rayjay]

Unfortunately my DTR is my daily driver. I can't justify her sitting while making payments. Ordered studded rear snows yesterday for her. The no stud versions only lasted two seasons here with the hills I have to climb.

[bigslim]

I will be driving my "pimped out PT" for the winter. I just got some "moon" hubcaps for it when I take the rims off for the snow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/bigslim/DSC02496.jpg

[dwasson]

The PT (with less HP and FWD) will behave better in the slippery stuff anyway. The MM is not a very good winter car.

[MarauderMark]

Nope, mine went into hibernation this afternoon.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20 72&d=1073310040

Cocoon?:D ...

[Bluerauder]

I drive my MM every day, year-round. :D When the weather turns bad with ice and snow ... I just stay home and play. Of course, I have to shovel the driveway first. ;)

[Hotrauder]

I feel pretty stupid posting this but then most of my posts have been pretty stupid. The rest have been inane. My dad always said, "consider the source." I drive more in the winter because it is more fun....More horsepower and (Mac) MORE torque. the weather is great and the FruitPunch runs like a ***** ape. It is also a lot more fun to be out and about. The weather has just started to approach perfect for me. You all are going to love Florida in November at MVIV. :2thumbs: Dennis

[Peter]

I feel pretty stupid posting this but then most of my posts have been pretty stupid. The rest have been inane. My dad always said, "consider the source." I drive more in the winter because it is more fun....More horsepower and (Mac) MORE torque. the weather is great and the FruitPunch runs like a ***** ape. It is also a lot more fun to be out and about. The weather has just started to approach perfect for me. You all are going to love Florida in November at MVIV. :2thumbs: Dennis
My "Black Stallion" runs great in snow spent around 2k on rims and tires :rolleyes:
When I get my S/C I can't wait to "clean my driveway" :beer:

Dennis watch out for curbs stay away at lease 2 feet, even with winter tires, lousy :censor: curb :shake:

[Bradley G]

Yes! steelies and Blizzacks.
The suvs just hate being taken off the line, by a big black sedan! :eek:
Except if the snow is deep.

[Peter]

Yes! steelies and Blizzacks.
The suvs just hate being taken off the line, by a big black sedan! :eek:
Except if the snow is deep.
I have same combo :beer:
And very true about the SUVs they often "attempt" to cut me off :argue:

[Eric91Z]

Yes! steelies and Blizzacks.
The suvs just hate being taken off the line, by a big black sedan! :eek:
Except if the snow is deep.


Not just on the line, but going down the road, turning, out on the highway. I definitely understand being safe, watching for "black" ice, etc, but I hate getting behind vehicles, esepcially SUV's and trucks out on the highway that are going 40 mph on mostly clear roads. Just learn to watch the road, let of the gas slowly if you encounter ice or snow, and don't jam your brakes on. Also, don't use your cruise control on the highway or interstate in the winter. Just asking for an accident if you hit a patch of ice with the CC on.

I think the MM is a great winter car. Heavy, long wheel base, limited-slip rear end, ABS, TC, and with the right wheels/tires, will go anywhere. I will admit it is NOT a winter car on the stock wheels and tires. I did that one night and never again.

[BillyGman]

Yes, I'll be driving mine on a daily basis throughout the winter just as I have since 2003. With four snow tires, a Trilogy supercharger, 3,000 RPM stall speed, and 4.56 gears in the rear, it goes just fine in the snow. I kid you not. However, I can certainly relate to ADE1000's comment about it being very challenging to keep it clean in the winter. In fact, during the weeks when the weather is nasty, I don't even try to. It's simply impossible. But this car is my workhorse. It does it all.

[The Big Stu]

I live in Houston...there is no winter here.

[BUCKWHEAT]

I put on my Kazera's and OEM tires for the winter even though the rear rims are 9 1/2". If weather is bad, the MM stays in the garage & I take the wife's 4x4 SUV.

[Rider90]

I will be driving a 4x4 for most of the winter, and only a couple times will I be driving the Marauder - equipped with Steelies and Pirelli Scorpions. Either way, keep em' clean guys :cool:

http://jasonsautospa.com/snow2.jpg

[RedMerc04]

Its my daily Driver all four seasons. I always try to aviod driving it in the snow. I usually bank on school being canceled. However, It gets dirty in a hurry with the salt so prettymuch everytime it gets a layer of salt on it i go out with a sponge and bucket of warm water and get the stuff off. My neighbors think im absolutely nuts but its worth it!

[modular46]

[QUOTE=94_302;430391]FL can be brutal in the winter time but I think I'm going to tough it out.
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jeffreyk/Ice.jpg

You gotta be kidding!!!:D

[Peter]

I will be driving a 4x4 for most of the winter, and only a couple times will I be driving the Marauder - equipped with Steelies and Pirelli Scorpions. Either way, keep em' clean guys :cool:

http://jasonsautospa.com/snow2.jpg
Have fun :beer:

[LILALLEYKATT]

Yes Absolutely...I go snowmobiling in the U.P. of Michigan evey January after the Detroit Auto show. This will be the 1st year I dont go in a 4x4. I am looking for some steelies for the trip....

[Sully008]

I drive my Marauder as much as I can. I do drive it in the winter. Lots of snow, freezing cold, whatever comes. I run 16" steelies with Pirelli Scorpion snow tires.

[OneBADLsE]

i ll drive it untill the first snowfall and then ole red goes in the garage 'till spring...97 explorer xlt gets it done in winter.... the marauder will get started once a week or two...did the same shuffle with my 97 cvpi... keeps the miles down and keeps car away from the dreaded salt..........:)


Theres a way to keep the miles down permanently...:D

[Black 04]

My MM goes to sleep for the winter months. No salt for my baby...

[Murader03]

I would have, but the MM is gone and has been since March. So, if anyone is interested in a set of 16" ford rims with winter tires and full wheel covers, let me know. May be able to deliver the good depending on the distance to be traveled. Price to be determined. They set was used for 3 years!

[mpearce]

No way. It's only seen rain twice, and thats been for both Maraudervilles. I wouldn't think of driving it in the winter. Ive owned it over 2 1/2 years, and have 9500 miles.

The winters of northeast ohio are brutal. Lake Effect snow and salt. No thanks.

-Mat

[fairlane347]

Big NO, salt on any of my toys much less the black one, never in a million. The is good power and rear wheel drive in my 2000 MGM for fun in the snow driving. I won't buy anything but rear wheel drive.:burnout:

[ctrlraven]

I'll be driving mine everyday. Dragcity told me of a good snow tire combo to use with the CV steelies and thats exactly what I'm going to use.

[Eric91Z]

I will be driving a 4x4 for most of the winter, and only a couple times will I be driving the Marauder - equipped with Steelies and Pirelli Scorpions. Either way, keep em' clean guys :cool:

http://jasonsautospa.com/snow2.jpg

Hey, that looks almost exactly like my car in the winter (except for the badgeless grill and center caps on the steelies). Where did you get those center caps at? I want a set for my steelies.

[Rider90]

Hey, that looks almost exactly like my car in the winter (except for the badgeless grill and center caps on the steelies). Where did you get those center caps at? I want a set for my steelies.
eBay. Came with lug nuts, center caps, and a wrench :cool:

[FastMerc]

Yes it is my only car at the moment,but I have a company truck that I drive so my car actually sits all week,not used for work.

[cshorts]

Just bought the 16" steelies and the Winterforce tires for the winter off ebay. Need to get it oil sprayed before too long as well to protect it from the salt. It should be better than the 5.0 Mustang! I just need the P71 center caps to top it all off! I think those caps also came on some Rangers but they all seem to have different part numbers, but look the same.

[Canadasvt]

Of course I'll be driving it in the snow. Why wouldn't I? I bought the MM to drive, and as long as she starts I'm driving her!:beer:

[HwyCruiser]

Put me down as a yes only on clean roads too. It's not so much trying to keep her clean but to keep away from all the drivers that seem to forget how to drive whenever it snows around here. :shake:

[merc6]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/IMG_0315A.jpg

Mazda must be sold before dec so it will most likely see snow again. I decided to get the cvpi 16 hubcaps minus the ford logo.

[00 Aggie]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but Rider are those 16 or 17" steelies?

[quota]

No.

I got my MM last year from Alberta, with a brand new full set of winter rims and blizzacks. I drove it from the railway station to its new home into my garage (60 miles) and decided that it would stay there till summer.

Main reasons are that, first, I am sure I would damage the MM on the bad and dirty winter Quebec roads, second, I would not enjoy spending my time in trying to keep on the road a car which, while extremely brilliant in summer, is NOT a rally car.

I will drive my MGM LSE with much more pleasure, with a set of tires with studs. The new set of rims and blizzack's is available if somebody wants to buy them...

JP

[Ryans PI]

If there's snow or ice, I'm driving the Taurus. My Vic doesn't have TC.

[Canadasvt]

No.
The new set of rims and blizzack's is available if somebody wants to buy them...
JP
You should put this in the classified section = extra money for Christmas.:)