MM Dreamer may exit closet (Not THAT way). Seeks divine guidance. [Archive]

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 06:44 AM

Howdy, and let me say this is a great site. Lots of good info (been lurking and studying a lot), with helpful, knowledgable folks, and a relative absence of jerk-like posts. Nice work, Logan.

Can I play, too?

I have been reading many (most?) of the posts regarding pros/cons/300A vs 300B, etc. etc (including the famous would you buy a MM again? http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=3046 )

and think I might just have to get one of these puppies, or Big Dogs, as it were.

The thing is this: I need a car to travel LOTS of miles safely and comfortably (I'm not very small, either), available at a good price, but without the penalty of a frugal (read: dull) set of wheels.

I had to sell my Cobra Vert a couple of years ago, and I still need counselling for that loss :(.

One local dealer has 6 300A's that I think could be had at a fair price. Another local has one blue and two silvers, and is offering the blue at 24,995 (with every rebate, discount in the world, not all of which I am eligible for).

So, I may be off to grab one of these things.

Any divine guidance or words of wisdom are appreciated. Wish me luck.

(edited for stupid spelling errors)

MAD-3R

06-10-2003, 06:49 AM

EasyRhino,
In my not so humble opinion, there is NOTHING else out there to even concider. The car eats highway miles for breakfast, twistys for lunch, Gas for a light dinner, and Rice Pudding for dessert.

If you can get a NEW one for less then $26K, I wouldn't even wait for the wifes aprovell (yeah, right) That would be a deal of the year.

RF Overlord

06-10-2003, 06:52 AM

Easy:

There's nothing to think about...it's a no-brainer, and I should know, as I'm the biggest "no-brain" here...

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by MAD-3R
EasyRhino,
If you can get a NEW one for less then $26K, I wouldn't even wait for the wifes aprovell (yeah, right) That would be a deal of the year.

ARE YOU TRYING TO GET ME KILLED???? Buying a car without the wife's approval ;) ?

Seriously, I did a detailed search of available platforms and had decided that I would buy a CV or GM, which kind of bummed me out, but it just seemed like the right thing to do. Kind of bummed the wife out, too. Then I found a black on black CV LX Sport and that was okay, but she didn't like the way it looked.

Then it gets good: I found the blue MM and she liked it okay (particulary with the good price), but she didn't like the color combo, and asked "what about Black?'" (Thank you, Lord).

Then I said, You know that the MM has my old Cobra engine in it (close enough for her, anyway).

Last night she says, "I think you should just get one.":D

I think I played that pretty well, don't you?:coolman:

Macon Marauder

06-10-2003, 06:58 AM

Go for it! I was about to suggest Sarge's old ride. Then I saw your price for the blue. Wow! Even if you only qualify for some of the rebates, it sounds like a sweet deal.

dok

06-10-2003, 07:03 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by EasyRhino

Last night she says, "I think you should just get one.":D

/QUOTE]

RUN, Don't Walk to your dealer.

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by RF Overlord
Easy:

There's nothing to think about...it's a no-brainer, and I should know, as I'm the biggest "no-brain" here...

I was hoping that I could get the job as the board villiage idiot. Are you saying it's taken??? ;)

Yeah, I think it's a ton of car for the money (well, technically 2.1 tons).

It fits both my frugal side (like the "Millionare Next Door" book philosophy), my "need for speed" side (we're going vertical, Mav), and my backside. :P

TAF

06-10-2003, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino
I was hoping that I could get the job as the board villiage idiot. Are you saying it's taken???

Yes....I'm afraid that is true...however, RF does need a "side-kick".
And with his plan to "dumb-down the World" for our posterity...you could be useful.

RF Overlord

06-10-2003, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino

Last night she says, "I think you should just get one.":D

I've got that beat...my wife is the one who showed ME the car and said "I want one"... :lol:

DO IT...before she changes her mind...DO IT...

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by TAF
Yes....I'm afraid that is true...however, RF does need a "side-kick".
And with his plan to "dumb-down the World" for our posterity...you could be useful.

Tough crowd here!:D

MM03MOK

06-10-2003, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by RF Overlord
I've got that beat...my wife is the one who showed ME the car and said "I want one"... :lol:

DO IT...before she changes her mind...DO IT...

Welcome EasyRhino - I can already tell you fit in here JUST RIGHT!! Go for it!!!

^^^^(and I'm the "wife"!!!) ^^^^

RF Overlord

06-10-2003, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by TAF
Yes....I'm afraid that is true...however, RF does need a "side-kick".
And with his plan to "dumb-down the World" for our posterity...you could be useful.

"Thank you. When the world is mine, your death will be quick and painless."

Stewie Griffin

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by MM03MOK
I can already tell you fit in here JUST RIGHT!!

Compliment or Complaint????

<It's so hard to tell on the internet> :D

Wow, all the welcoming replies. I'm truly touched <sniff, sniff>

Anyway, I'll be test drving a black 300A this afternoon, and sniffing butts with a local dealer with whom I have no experience. This should be intersting.

MM03MOK

06-10-2003, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino
Compliment or Complaint????

<It's so hard to tell on the internet> :D
BOTH!!! J/K

:lol:

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by RF Overlord
I've got that beat...my wife is the one who showed ME the car and said "I want one"... :lol:

DO IT...before she changes her mind...DO IT...

Naw, I'm going to let this one stew a bit. I'm going to wait until she starts prodding me: "Honey, are you going to buy that car, or not???" :P .

Besides, I'm going to slowly skin the dealer for maximum price advantage - much more painful. The incentives don't run out for a month, the dealer has 5 or 6 300A's left over. :D

I've been told that I am aggravating enough to piss off the Pope. Why not use that skill from time to time?

I love it when a plan comes together. :)

TAF

06-10-2003, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino
and sniffing butts with a local dealer with whom I have no experience. This should be intersting.

Now see...EasyRhino....

You've now passed by RF's expertise and fallen into martyo's business of "sniffing butts"...please plan your allegiances accordingly :lol: :lol:

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by MM03MOK
BOTH!!! J/K

:lol:

Bwahaahaha

I just know I'm going to like it here. :P

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by TAF
Now see...EasyRhino....

You've now passed by RF's expertise and fallen into martyo's business of "sniffing butts"...please plan your allegiances accordingly :lol: :lol:

You know, sniffing butts as in dogs checking each other for position, . . .oh well, you know. ;)

Allegiance?? I don't recall seeing any oaths in the registration agreement.:confused:

Anyway, I wonder how long it will take me to piss somebody off around here.:flamer:

MAD-3R

06-10-2003, 07:55 AM

Just go in there, jump on the Sales manager desk, Beat your chest and throw crap around. That should establish your Alpha-Male status in no time. Or get you arrested...

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by MAD-3R
Just go in there, jump on the Sales manager desk, Beat your chest and throw crap around. That should establish your Alpha-Male status in no time. Or get you arrested...

Does this work for you? If you really think so I'll give it a try.

Anybody got a number for a good bail bondsman? :D

My wife will not even go with me to a dealership since 1988. She can't take the pressure, and she already thinks I'm an ******* (she's entitled).

:alone:

lshultz

06-10-2003, 08:13 AM

easyrhino,

What local dealer are you thinking of dealing with???

:confused: :confused:

TAF

06-10-2003, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino
Anybody got a number for a good bail bondsman? :D

No...but martyo is our resident attorney. And BigDog, myself, darkknight, Mac and others are part of the "enforcement" if you need any...let's say....back-up.:D

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by lshultz
easyrhino,

What local dealer are you thinking of dealing with???

:confused: :confused:

I'm targeting Lynnhaven Lincoln Mercury. I have never been real impressed with them, but I never bought a car there either, plus I can get a car serviced anywhere. Thier website shows 6 black 300A's in stock (redundant, I know). Sunday I lurked down there while they were closed and laid eyes on five of the six. Since they have so many (only dealer in town with 300A's) I'm thinking that they might be more, shall we say, flexible??

I did drive that pearl blue one at Freedom LM in chesapeake (on Military Hwy) and it was nice, but the wife unit did not like the color:D , lucky me - I really want black). They are advertising 24,995 with all incentives included, but since I cannot qualify for all of them, that puts be at 27,828 (before taxes and tags) counting only the military (750) and rebate (3500).

Hope this helps:cool:

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by TAF
No...but martyo is our resident attorney. And BigDog, myself, darkknight, Mac and others are part of the "enforcement" if you need any...let's say....back-up.:D

Would you guys be interested in dressing up in trench coats and standing around quietly while I shop for one? Maybe get some of those secreet service ear radios, too?? :P

It couldn't hurt.

lshultz

06-10-2003, 08:52 AM

EasyRhino,

As you can see by my sig, I'm the black sheep of the family here...but before I bought the LX Sport I was heavily into the web dickering with both Lynnhaven and Freedom..had them in a price war for that time...most dealers were not going much below MSRP...I finally ended the competition with a bid from freedom of 32K pluss change...in my eyes that was still a little too steep, so I plucked the black CV Sport from bowditch for 25K...anyway, getting back to my story, Freedom L/M seemed to be a little more inclined to barter...they were trying very hard to get my money, and they almost did...Lynnhaven L/M had a pretty good internet price for the time...I just hate going to Va Beach for anything...however, IMHO either dealer should bend over backwards and at almost 25K I think they already are starting to bend...good luck in your hunt...I would dress up in an overcoat, but I dont think that a 59 year old grey haired SS agent would scare them...maybe I could go the Mafia route...anyway, as you said, go VERTICLE MAV..and see if your RIO can take a picture up close and personal...:cool: :cool: :cool:

bchapman

06-10-2003, 08:58 AM

Hi Easy. I'm in Chesapeake too. I bought through Freedom and have been happy with them since. You'll see me around the area, I'm sure :) Just watch the Chesapeake cops, ok?

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 09:00 AM

I dunno, those SS guys alwyas make folks pucker up at least a little, from my experience.

I was about set on a CV LX Sport as well, I actually like them very much.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Now to go dance w/ the dealers:flamer:

bchapman

06-10-2003, 09:07 AM

Easy, go see Randy Evans at Freedom Lincoln Mercury. Tell him Barbara sent you ;) He has my phone number too, if the X-Plan is a better price.

Marauder57

06-10-2003, 09:08 AM

Too bad you don't like the blue....it is a great color....get the dang car....and don't worry those of us with AA (Ample Arse) can fit just fine....the seats are very comfortable....and the thing can haul your arse pretty quickly.....

My wife was not a big fan of my MM and thought the whole thing was pretty stupid....but now she loves it....it took her one drive and she was a convert......she digs just riding in it.....

By the way did I mention it hauls arse......

SergntMac

06-10-2003, 09:17 AM

Welcome Easy...Jeeze, getting a word in here is rough work. Doesn't the Fire Dept. have some rules about number of people in the same thread?

Anyway, I'm going to suggest you consider buying my Girl, at least for a moment.

http://www.carmax.com/dyn/factsheet/factsheet.asp?pageType=1&id=1721045

No haggle, ready for the ride home. She's in perfect shape, and one quick MM with all the mods in place and tuned to perfection.

If you would like to hear more, e-mail me a phone number where I can reach you. That's SergntMac@aol.com

Skip all that rebate stuff, if you're inclined to mod, your real deal and true savings are here in this car. Think about it?

martyo

06-10-2003, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by SergntMac
Anyway, I'm going to suggest you consider buying my Girl, at least for a moment.

Easy: This is going to sound like a paid endorsement, but it is not. I have been in Mac's car several times. It's fast, very fast (in fact, it's almost as fast as mine ;) ) and well maintained. Grab this car and save some money! Plus, you'll have (one of) the fastest MM's out there.

MAD-3R

06-10-2003, 09:35 AM

Probably the fasted Normaly Asperated Marauders on the street... For now...

Thomas C Potter

06-10-2003, 09:50 AM

Rhino; The following are common problems that I am aware of, all learned thru this forum.

1) Early cars may have bad rear wheel bearings.
2) Some have misadjusted shifters that make it feel ‘uncertain’.
3) Rear speaker/shelf vibration.
4) Wire harness at rear of passenger side cylinder head that rubs against sharp casting corner.

5) Wire harness at rear of driver side cylinder head that rubs against sharp casting corner, or against bracket inside from the power brake booster.
6) Stumbling when engine is cold.
7) Loose hardware at front alum cross member and rack mount.

I'd recomend the latest version 300B. I agree, wheels are boring. Brown L/M in Fairfax VA was great, if you don't mind the drive.

TP

Marauder57

06-10-2003, 10:19 AM

Hey Serges car is not a bad Idea.....I mean it is not like CarMax will pay him commission.....

That thing is a rocket waiting for a pilot.....and you get one of those cool "Car Max" license plate frames..... ;)

Bigdogjim

06-10-2003, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino
Would you guys be interested in dressing up in trench coats and standing around quietly while I shop for one? Maybe get some of those secreet service ear radios, too?? :P

It couldn't hurt.
Well EasyRhino we don't need to do that:cool: All we gotta do is show up. They don't call me Big Dog for nuthin:confused:

If the wife say buy it then what the HELL are still think'n about. Listen to the better half. GO BUY THE CAR.....:P

And yes you will fit in very well around here.

Marty and Sarge have a good point. His "old" Marauder is a very good deal. E-mail him and hear him out? I know some times you get a funny feeling about buying "used". You have lurked around here for a while and you know we would not feed you any :bs:

Enjoy the MM and see you in Texas.:D

(hey TAF how that for a plug:) )

Jeff

06-10-2003, 11:39 AM

I bought mine without the wife's approval and you know, it hasn't been that bad...you can just keep turning the stereo up and you can imagine she's not there!

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 01:53 PM

Wow, I leave for a test drive and all these responses, one offer to a hot used MM, and three endorsements for same!

Sarge, you sure keep nice cars. Did I read somewhere else that you bought sort of a "Super MM"??? :coolman: Nice.

I have a thing for buying new, kind of like having to have my first cup of coffee before I get out of bed in the a.m. I admit that I am weird that way. My wife will tell you I am weird that way, too (also in other ways, but that's NOYB!)

I'm even weirder about modding, which oddly enough brings me to the MM. Heck, when I sold my 98 Cobra with 48,000 on the clock, the only mod was a snake grill emblem, which I replaced with the original pony prior to sale. I even buy OEM hoses and belts. Don't ask why.

So maybe I won't fit on this board after all :alone:

Anyway, my new-car buying, frugal to a fault, no mod doing, muscle car dreaming, long-trip having, goony googoo factors are what led me to the MM. To wit:

(1 & 2) New car buying & frugal nature: where else can I find so much car for so little money? Guys and gals, I've looked, and I just don't see it. I really really tried. I can buy a family sedan that rocks??? Let me at it.

(3) No Mod doing: Wher can I get a big car with this much spunk out of the box?

(4) Muscle car dreaming: Sorry, but although I am sure they are great, I cannot do the front wheel drive Japanese-American car thing. My feelings for overpriced european cars does not make them appeal to me either.

(5) Long-trip having: I am going to need a long trip, high-mileage car that doesn't bore or offend me, delivers me safely and in comfort, has good trunk space, gets good mileage, etc.

(6) Goony goo-goo: This can't be helped. :o

So that's what brought me to the MM conclusion solution.

And all the helpful thoughts I lurked on board this site brought me here. Besides, you people remind me of my old cell mates
;) .

Dr Caleb

06-10-2003, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by EasyRhino

So maybe I won't fit on this board after all :alone:

Besides, you people remind me of my old cell mates
;) .

You will fit on this board. Come back often. Not everyone here is a modder, but everyone loves the Marauder. (whoa! It rhymes!)

Jail, or mental hospital? We got both kinds here
:lol:

SouLRioT

06-10-2003, 02:22 PM

Ok, this took for ever to finnish, but it looks like rhino will be coming back with a new car. Vrooooom!!!!

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 02:25 PM

Drove a 6/02 built 300A with 109 miles on the clock. Needs a good cleanup, that's for sure.

I was real pleased with the drive, the power, and the comfort.

Initially, upon my arrival, the salesman told me that they had sold a bunch of them, and that they were selling like hotcakes. I let it drop.

Later, towards the end of the drive, I mentioned that the four that they have remaining (that I could find, their website shows 6 in stock), all have June 02 build dates.

Then the salesman made several comments in a row:

1 - we need to get these sold to make room for the 2004s

2 - we understand that you are also working with another dealership, but I think we can make you a deal that can't be beat (cue the Godfather music)

3 - Hinted that the dealer hold-back was negotiable, in so many words.

Then as we were parting, he invited me in for coffee so he could get me his card and a brochure, and without prompting, wrote up- the following Buyer's Order (took all of 5 minutes): (dated to expire July 2)

Retail: 34,695
Sale Price: 31,000
rebates: 4,250
Cost: 26,750 plus "fees" which are dealer Porcessing fee of 399, taxes (3%, therefore = 803), plus tags/title (about 40).

So, the unsolicited offer out the door comes to 27,992, and we have not even begun to bargain.

I gotta go do my homework on this one. :confused: :confused:

If you were doing this deal, what would you do next?? I just do not want to leave money on the table. :help:

I think that the invoice price on this puppy (Big Dog ;) ) is 31,761, and the holdback comes to $1041 (but, there should be no pre-paid floor plan interest left in that 1041).

(Edited for content. Can anyone else on here not see spelling errors prior to posting responses :mad2: ). I miss my secretary.

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Bigdogjim
Enjoy the MM and see you in Texas.:D

Why would you be seeing me in Tejas??? Is that becasue VA sends convists to Texas on the pay as you go plan (or was it the other way around? :lol:

Also, in response to [Easy, go see Randy Evans at Freedom Lincoln Mercury. Tell him Barbara sent you He has my phone number too, if the X-Plan is a better price], Randy E. is my POC down at Freedom. Seems like a good guy.

RF Overlord

06-10-2003, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by EasyRhino

I'm even weirder about modding, which oddly enough brings me to the MM. I even buy OEM hoses and belts. Don't ask why.

So maybe I won't fit on this board after all :alone:

Baloney. Some of my best friends are no-modders...

{begin subliminal messaging}

Seriously, mod or not, {gears}you'll be getting a great car and {chip}this place is the best resource for {plugs} anything Marauder-related, {do it}especially if you decide to do any mods in the future... {you know you want it}

{/subliminal messaging}

SouLRioT

06-10-2003, 02:39 PM

There is going to be a national MM owners meet in TX, and ya it always takes a second look to fix spelling

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by RF Overlord
Baloney. Some of my best friends are no-modders...

{begin subliminal messaging}

Seriously, mod or not, {gears}you'll be getting a great car and {chip}this place is the best resource for {plugs} anything Marauder-related, {do it}especially if you decide to do any mods in the future... {you know you want it}

{/subliminal messaging}

BWAHAHAHA

I did not just spew coffee on the monitor!

But I will obey the Overlord :bows: Must get mods, must get mods.

jgc61sr2002

06-10-2003, 02:46 PM

EasyRhino - Welcome to the site. That sounds like a good deal on the MM. Since you already test drove it I'am sure you like it. Was that a 300A Or 300B? :D

Menace

06-10-2003, 02:57 PM

GRAB IT! Back on 6/13/02 I had to pay the full $34,495.00, now they are $10,000.00 less. The things I could have done with that $10,000.00..............

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by jgc61sr2002
Was that a 300A Or 300B? :D

300A.

Thanks for the welcome.

Marauder57

06-10-2003, 03:12 PM

Rhino,

You got a real good starting place with the guy at the dealership....but if he is giving you that out of the box you may be able to get at least another $1,000 off......

But worst comes to worst that deal is pretty good.....

RCSignals

06-10-2003, 03:19 PM

EasyRhino, What are you waiting for?

Go get it!

EasyRhino

06-10-2003, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by RCSignals
EasyRhino, What are you waiting for?

Go get it!

Wating, hell, I'm not waiting, I'm savoring the hunt/conquest.:D

Yeah, I'm probably going to get this bad boy.

RCSignals

06-10-2003, 03:26 PM

It's a great deal. They are starting to sell like hot cakes, the fewer they have left, the less flexible the price will be ;) :)

Jeff

06-10-2003, 03:49 PM

I've had my 300A a month today and paid $25,995. I might have gotten him down another $1K if I had pushed it.

CRUZTAKER

06-10-2003, 07:00 PM

Welcome....you realize you are here to stay now?

cruzer

06-10-2003, 07:18 PM

Easy, you can't beat the MM for long trips---have a stock 300B--just got in from a 3,200 mile round-trip from Ft. Worth to Wilkes-Barre, PA in 5 1/2 days !!!!I am 6'2" and 250# w/long legs and I feel like I could leave tonite on another trip---by the way, I'm 74 yrs young. The MM never failed to give me everything I needed--from max braking to accelration in the 70-90 mph range--average cruise at 75 with occasional 85-95--mountainous roads were a snap--like running on rails--no mileage figures yet, but know they ranged from about 21 to over 23--this is my 4th "90's series Merc and this is by far the best---IMHO you can't do better for twice the money---gop for it !!!!!

JohnnyB

06-10-2003, 07:50 PM

The price you were quoted is a good deal. Don't buy the baloney about the 2004's coming in.....

lshultz

06-10-2003, 08:06 PM

EasyRhino,

We export convicts to TX, and we import garbage from NY..sort of tit for tat:D :D

Bigdogjim

06-10-2003, 10:15 PM

OK Easy! Why don't you hold off for a few days? This thread is the most fun we have had here in weeks?:D

I know the thrill of the hunt:) But all good things come to an end:P

There is a NATIONAL MARAUDER MEET IN ENNIS TEXAS SEPT. 19-21 I know you want to fit in so I will expect to see you there:D
I live just north of Phila. and am driving:P ;)

A road trip in a Marauder:coolman: Life does not get any better:)

Keep :flamer: the dealer till you get what you want:D

amerikan

06-10-2003, 11:15 PM

mine cost me 35k out the door, and at that... it was well worth it. Rhino.. you better go get it..its the best bang for the buck.. theres nothing like it. **** i cant believe they dropped that much.. damn LM.. argh makes me mad seriously

bchapman

06-11-2003, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino

Also, in response to [Easy, go see Randy Evans at Freedom Lincoln Mercury. Tell him Barbara sent you He has my phone number too, if the X-Plan is a better price], Randy E. is my POC down at Freedom. Seems like a good guy.

Randy's a straight-shooter and the dealership is above-board and honest. They really do care about customer relationships. I'm a tough customer and they're the only ones I would deal with in the area.

I too needed a good car in which to travel long miles (600-mile trips in a sitting). The Marauder suit my bill. Also, my husband has (as everyone here knows & is bored to death about) a Shelby Mustang Cobra. He heartily endorsed the MM pre-purchase and is very happy with it, as I am. Modded or not, you can't beat the value.

martyo

06-11-2003, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by Menace
The things I could have done with that $10,000.00..............

Easy Menace, this is a famiy oriented site! Keep it clean... ;)

EasyRhino

06-11-2003, 04:35 AM

Well, I'm not going to be working on it today. :(

A micro-burst took out a large red maple in my front yard, and dumped it one the driveway, just missing my wife's '02 Focus, and my son's 2003 Ranger with less than 1500 miles on it. Luckily, we were out to dinner in the Explorer, and there was NOT a new MM on the side of the drive where the trunk landed. :o

Oh, well, I am hooked and intend to pick this thing up. I'll probably just give the two dealers a "flirt" phone call today. :D

But seriously, you people are AOK.:). Thanks for all the support and encouragement. I am so glad to have tripped to the MM conclusion. It would be like kissing your sister for me to have to buy a blue-hair CV or GM, or to buy a Euro/Far East mobile.

So, how many miles do you think I can put on it before it's time for the scrap heap? I'm thinking 250K. :D

Bigdogjim

06-11-2003, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino
Well, I'm not going to be working on it today. :(

A micro-burst took out a large red maple in my front yard, and dumped it one the driveway,

Sign from above :flamer: Quick buy the car :D

So, how many miles do you think I can put on it before it's time for the scrap heap? I'm thinking 250K. :D

Just getting broken in at that mileage:P

EasyRhino

06-11-2003, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Bigdogjim
Just getting broken in at that mileage:P

Yeah, That's how I describe myself as well. :coolman:

Dr Caleb

06-11-2003, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by EasyRhino

So, how many miles do you think I can put on it before it's time for the scrap heap? I'm thinking 250K. :D

I've got a 1992 CV with 240,000 on it. It's a winter only vehicle now, but it used to be my daily driver. It needs a windscreen, and uses a little oil between changes. I've rebuilt the trans and re-done the bearings and seals on the rear end. Other than regular maintainence, brakes and tires, it's been a good car.

The leather is hardly worn, and the carpet looks like new. Not a dent or a spot of rust from all that salt and gravel. I treat cars like women. Buy them expensive gifts once in a while, tell them they are still pretty and they'll do anything you ask of them.

I'd say my MM will never see a scrap heap, unless some other driver does it for me. With the size and safety of the vehicle, I'd pity the fool.

EasyRhino

06-11-2003, 11:31 AM

That settles it, I'm going for 500K miles.

SergntMac

06-11-2003, 02:21 PM

Hey! Log out already and go get the freaking car, K?

Jeeze...

EasyRhino

06-11-2003, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by SergntMac
Hey! Log out already and go get the freaking car, K?

Jeeze...

Doh. Looks like I've been put in my place.

:lol:

Naw, no time to work on it today. Now gotta get cleaned up for a evening meeting.:(

TripleTransAm

06-11-2003, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by EasyRhino
Oh, well, I am hooked and intend to pick this thing up. I'll probably just give the two dealers a "flirt" phone call today.

Welcome to the group... I've just finished reading all about your MM-quest, with great amusement. You sound like you're going through everything I endured (or close) while I was agonizing over my decision. Only, in your case, it doesn't sound like you're sacrificing an existing solid totally-trouble-free but boring automobile (in my case, a 1998 Civic EX) in order to get this beast.

Don't rush it, follow your instincts. The better you feel about the whole thing, the nicer the overall experience will be. In my case, I waited and researched for a solid 2 months or more before I felt it was time... and was rewarded with a killer deal from a killer dealership.

As for mods... same philosophy. I recommend that you enjoy the car bone-stock for a while and then assess whether you want more. Initially, you'll be inclined to think the car is somewhat underpowered, but when given some time to 'mature', you'll find it will start to loosen up and you may even like it just the way it is. I do... I think. ;)

All my cars are bone-stock and I'm okay with that.