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HPJim

02-03-2010, 07:59 PM

Just wanted to drop in and say hey. I am a 42 year old muscle car collector from Cleveland, Ohio. I'm a garage door co. business owner with a fascination for big cars with big motors. Never was much of the "pony car" guy. I spend a great deal of my time in the Cadillac forum as I recently picked up my second Cts-V, an 09 6-speed now with nearly 600 rwhp.

I'm here to introduce myself and to let you folks know that I'm STRONGLY considering a Marauder that is a bit hard to find for a picky guy like myself.

I realize that this is a fetch, but I'm looking for a Dark Blue Pearl with preferably the Grey Slate interior. That's the hard part I realize based on just over 300 built, but hopefully my flexibility on condition helps. I'll settle for high miled, wrecked, or rebuilt if it will get one in my garage at the right price. My target price range is 10k in either direction depending on condition. In fact I almost bought a black Crown Vic LX Sport recently light salvaged in Michigan. I've had my share of Imp SS's and I'm ready to move into something that "finished where the Impala SS left off".:D

I may consider a DTR colored one as long as it has a light colored interior.

This is not a one-off post just to sponge from the fine people of this great forum. I intend to find one and merge with the MM community.

Please feel free to search my screen name above on youtube. as you will see how serious I am. Hardware I haz it.

Thanks, and hope to chat more soon.

Pops

02-03-2010, 08:02 PM

Welcome! Good luck on finding your car.Tell us about your hardware as a bunch of us have some?

ntd

02-03-2010, 08:05 PM

welcome and good luck with your search

TAKEDOWN

02-03-2010, 08:10 PM

Welcome HPJim, happy huntings on your MARAUDER! The Dark Blue Pearl is definitely a nice color especially on bright sunny day. I know a couple were sold recently, but there's a nice DTR I believe, you'd have to check out the MARAUDER for sale forum and see what's available! You won't regret it...

HPJim

02-03-2010, 08:17 PM

Well (for now):

09 Cadillac Cts-V Supercharged
08 Corvette C6 Atomic Orange drop-top
87 Grand National true 10 sec street car with 694 hp
70 Plymouth Roadrunner Hemi orange pistol grip #s match
79 Trans Am Anniversary drop dead gorgeous 7k mile survivor (on e-bay now)
60 Cadillac Coupe DeVille flat grey "rat rod" (for sale)
08 Dodge Caiber R/T dd

04 Yamaha Road Star Warrior 130h.p. street/strip Patrick Racing inspired cruiser
Kawasaki KFX 700V-Twin Monster Quad

And workin on bringing home a 76 Trans Am 455 4sp barn find this weekend
:up:

CBT

02-03-2010, 08:17 PM

I'll settle for high miled, wrecked, or rebuilt if it will get one in my garage at the right price. My target price range is 10k in either direction depending on condition.
Thanks, and hope to chat more soon.

In either direction of what?

4play

02-03-2010, 08:21 PM

you can have mine for 15 grand lol it's black tho, with 160,000 miles on it.

HPJim

02-03-2010, 08:22 PM

In either direction of what?Above or below that amount based on the car's condition.

swordfish

02-03-2010, 08:25 PM

:welcome1::party::welcome1:

SC Cheesehead

02-03-2010, 08:25 PM

:welcome: future Blues Brother!

No doubt Blues are rare, but you've taking the right approach. Also, the Light Flint interiors are more prevalent than the Dark Charcoal, so that's in your favor as well.

Check the "Cars for Sale" forum here on a regular basis. Also, eBay and craigslist are also good resouces.

Happy hunting, and keep us posted.

Mike

02-03-2010, 10:04 PM

[quote=SC Cheesehead;860057]:welcome: future Blues Brother!

Gotta love them BLUES :bows:

-Matt-

02-03-2010, 10:24 PM

HPJim

02-04-2010, 04:51 AM

As you can see, barely a rat rod. Mostly stock Cali car. Meet Petunia.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030177.jpghttp://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030179.jpg[/IMG[IMG]http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030185.jpg[/IMG[IMG]http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030196.jpgI guess the n00b filter has me at 1 pic for now

HPJim

02-04-2010, 04:52 AM

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030179.jpg

HPJim

02-04-2010, 04:53 AM

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030196.jpg

CBT

02-04-2010, 04:53 AM

Good Lawd look at those fins, love it!:beer:

HPJim

02-04-2010, 04:55 AM

Baby got back!
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030185.jpg

HPJim

02-04-2010, 05:01 AM

She got her name from the sweet little girl that used to play dolls in it while stored in the barn. She cried when she heard it was sold, and daddy kept saying "sorry Petunia", so when I promised to name it after her, she smiled and said "ok, you can have my doll house".
:up:

CBT

02-04-2010, 05:02 AM

Aaaaaaaallll the way back, lol. You going to paint it any particular color? One of my cars is primered, but I like it and that's how it will stay.

Baby got back!
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/60%20Cad/P1030185.jpg

RoyLPita

02-04-2010, 05:06 AM

Welcome aboard. I know someone with a 70 RoadRunner with a 383, bench seat and auto on the column.

HPJim

02-04-2010, 05:07 AM

Aaaaaaaallll the way back, lol. You going to paint it any particular color? One of my cars is primered, but I like it and that's how it will stay.Nope. She's out, hopefully in exchange for a Blues Mobile soon.

swordfish

02-04-2010, 05:23 AM

I like the skirts! gives that low lead sled look.:beer:

Matt In Detroit

02-04-2010, 08:54 AM

Ive got one of the nicest ones left, 29k on it. But man is it gonna cost you.

Its really not for sale, But ill sell anything if the number is right.

Hadamustang1

02-04-2010, 09:43 AM

iF YOUR WILLING TO PAY THE FREIGHT ON THAT CADDY.. Out to Seattle.. we may be able to make a deal..

HPJim

02-04-2010, 04:15 PM

iF YOUR WILLING TO PAY THE FREIGHT ON THAT CADDY.. Out to Seattle.. we may be able to make a deal..How many miles (on the DTR)? Post some pics for me if you're serious.

HPJim

02-04-2010, 07:43 PM

And BTW Hadamustang, is that a Marinette boat in your album? And nice torque and roast on the Victory!:cool:

martyo

02-04-2010, 09:11 PM

Give me the Caddy and some boot and you can have this:

http://www.legalknevil.com/albums/album09/100_2199_Large.sized.jpg

HPJim

02-04-2010, 09:21 PM

I'm still too n00b here for PM's so email me more pics and details if you wish. Or post here if you wish. :up:

potentv6@wowway. com

HPJim

02-04-2010, 09:46 PM

Give me the Caddy and some boot and you can have this:BTW How many posts to enable PM's.

Speed Racer

02-05-2010, 01:13 AM

I have a Blue 300B car. Only 328 made. Light Fling Interior. 66k. Getting some minor repairs done tomorrow: rim rash fixed, vac leak, etc. All stock except: Window Tint, Full size spare on silver OEM rim, Lidio's tune and after market mats covering the original. OEM options: 6-disc, heated seats, trunk org. I may add a rear spoiler to it next week. Also considering a Chin spoiler and JTL air intake.
I have considered letting her go. I sold my 300A car and would like another one of those.
PM me if you would like more info.

HPJim

02-05-2010, 06:01 AM

Bluerauder

02-05-2010, 01:13 PM

I realize that this is a fetch, but I'm looking for a Dark Blue Pearl with preferably the Grey Slate interior.

Only 215 made with the DPB and Light Flint Interior. .... And you can't have this \/\/\/\/\/\/\/ one. :P

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/BlueMM4.jpg

Hadamustang1

02-05-2010, 01:29 PM

How many miles (on the DTR)? Post some pics for me if you're serious.

43K ON THE CAR.. But the freight out to seattle on that caddy.. would probaly be a deal breaker.. Email to follow

HPJim

02-06-2010, 02:26 PM

Give me the Caddy and some boot and you can have this:

http://www.legalknevil.com/albums/album09/100_2199_Large.sized.jpgPrice?

:crickets:

a_d_a_m

02-07-2010, 07:10 AM

Welcome to the site. Maybe I'll see you around town. I'm in Painesville.

Oh, and nice Caddy!

CBT

02-07-2010, 02:53 PM

Mine is 1 of 71 without the 6-CD changer in the trunk.:beer:

SC Cheesehead

02-07-2010, 02:59 PM

Mine is 1 of 71 without the 6-CD changer in the trunk.:beer:

Dibs on the floor mats...;)

knine

02-07-2010, 06:49 PM

Here's one with a Light Flint interior: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=272898063&dealer_id=56963782&car_year=2003&rdm=1265593239196&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&model=MARAUDER&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2003&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&first_record=26&make=MERC&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Ais psearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=60421&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=&cardist=616&standard=false

HPJim

03-06-2010, 06:01 PM

Well I'm not a blues brother, just a black panther... 2003, 69k miles, zero rust, great car.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/P1050087.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/P1050088.jpg

Bluerauder

03-06-2010, 06:11 PM

Well I'm not a blues brother, just a black panther...
Nice looking. :up: Guess you decided to go with the CV LX Sport.

CBT

03-06-2010, 06:41 PM

Nice ride, love the darkity dark interior.

swordfish

03-06-2010, 07:04 PM

Nice, enjoy your new ride!!

guspech750

03-06-2010, 09:03 PM

Very cool car. I like those a lot.

HPJim

03-07-2010, 08:34 AM

Thanks guise. I'll still be around here, this car feels like a stepping stone to a bluesmobile (needs 305 h.p. and a nicer dash at least, ... and a posi...:o).

Vortex

03-07-2010, 08:37 AM

Nice looking ride. Please dont booger it up to make it look like a fake police car though.

HPJim

03-07-2010, 08:42 AM

Definitely not gonna happen! Just gonna put a "police interceptor" badge on the back since it has a 48 series police motor in it with the aluminum driveshaft, big brakes, and honeycomb grille.

xopher

03-08-2010, 03:06 PM

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/P1050088.jpg
Woah, I like the trim around the shifter. I wonder if that part is compatible with the Marauder..

Black_Kannin

03-08-2010, 05:31 PM

Those Mercury Mud flaps are a nice touch....Can I be directed in that area of purchase please!!

Matt In Detroit

03-10-2010, 05:59 AM

Those Mercury Mud flaps are a nice touch....Can I be directed in that area of purchase please!!

They were on the car when i got it, Try a dealer. Some like them some dont, im not crazy about them but the car is 100% stone peck free and they catch the spray from little puddles and water on the road keeping the car very clean all the time. Like this morning, roads were slightly wet driving in to work from an overnight shower, car still looks clean.

Rocknthehawk

03-10-2010, 10:21 AM

Woah, I like the trim around the shifter. I wonder if that part is compatible with the Marauder..

It is....some of the guys on this forum with the mixed up a/b's had it on their car from factory.

Egon Spengler

03-10-2010, 10:44 AM

Check autotrader.com... saw one of there the other day... That is where I would be looking

knine

03-13-2010, 09:11 PM

Check autotrader.com... saw one of there the other day... That is where I would be looking
Here it is: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=272898063&dealer_id=56963782&car_year=2003&rdm=1268539128975&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&model=MARAUDER&make3=&systime=&make2=MERC&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2003&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=0&marketZipError=false&model2=MARAUDER&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&first_record=26&make=MERC&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Ais psearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=60421&advanced=&end_year=2004&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=&cardist=616&standard=false&rdpage=thumb