New from Chicago `burbs; Currently Marauder Shopping

[Bru]

Hello, all -

Just wanted to drop in and say "sup," as this seems like a legit place with helpful members and an active community --so happy the forum is Tapatalk enabled. http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif I'm currently shopping for a Marauder to take on daily driver duty, replacing my 2000 GTP coupe. Otherwise, I have a 1998 Trans Am for the summer.

A few of the Marauders for sale here look enticing and in much better condition than the ones locally. I'm going to get behind the wheel of one and make sure it meets my driving experience expectations, and then members with cars for sale may be hearing from me soon. I'm willing to take a road trip to get the right car.

I'm a moderator on a local Chicago car forum and everybody gets pissed when newbs don't post pics or vids of their cars, so here's a pic and vid of my T/A. Please excuse the 4X4 stance, stock wheels and hood, which are all getting much needed attention this year.

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[CBT]

Hi, sailor! :wave:

[knine]

Casey welcomes another with "hi Sailor"

[guspech750]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!! Welcome fellow Chitowner!! Nice T/A!! I used to have a mint 97 Camaro SS. I love the 4th gens. You've come to the right place for a MM. Lots of great people and gatherings. And some really nice MM's for sale at time. Hope you find a MM soon and can make it out to one of our gatherings!!


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[Bru]

I'll take sailor over being called seaman. http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/images/smilies/drums.gif

[CBT]

Casey welcomes another with "hi Sailor"

I only use that line when I'm sure I'm the first rsponder. If they stick around after that, they were meant to be here, lol! :beer:

[yjmud]

what burb are you from?

[Bru]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!! Welcome fellow Chitowner!! Nice T/A!! I used to have a mint 97 Camaro SS. I love the 4th gens. You've come to the right place for a MM. Lots of great people and gatherings. And some really nice MM's for sale at time. Hope you find a MM soon and can make it out to one of our gatherings!!



Excellent. Seems like a decent area to own a MM, or any performance Ford for that matter with Tim Barth now tuning in the area, plus Dean's, who have done great work for everyone I know. I've had my TA on the dyno over there too and they took great care of the car.

[Bru]

what burb are you from?

Live in Naperville and work in the loop.

[CBT]

Live in Naperville and work in the loop.

Awwwww snap, you're all up in it now. :beer:
Get a Marauder, you will be in great company there with the Midwest Mafia aka Windy City Crew aka you don't count because your zipcode doesn't say Chicago. (Last one is an inside joke.)

[SC Cheesehead]

I only use that line when I'm sure I'm the first rsponder. If they stick around after that, I start stalking them.

Fixed it for you... :D

Oh, and BTW :welcome1: bru!

[Bru]

Thanks, guys.

Here's the Marauder I looked at yesterday. Looked like a daily driver with usual surface rust underneath. The paint wasn't very well maintained but the car has a sunroof and heated seats, two options I'd really like. It's been sitting for days/weeks as the snow was piled on and then melted, plus the rotors were bright orange from the rust after sitting for so long. It's filthy. But the body looked good and the wheels were in great condition with new tires and brakes.

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From the listing:

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[SC Cheesehead]

How may miles on it?

If you can get the VIN, send PM with it to RoyLPita, he can run an OASIS report on the car for you.

[CBT]

What's the milage and how did the under hood look? It may have been very well taken care of and just looks a little grubby because it is on a lot. Diamond in the rough.

[Bru]

80,000 miles. A 2004. Went on a Sunday so couldn't see under the hood but will be back next Saturday to drive it.

The Carfax read clean, but by no means is a Carfax infallible. The driver's side of the hood stuck up higher than the passenger side, which I'm hoping is just the stops and not an alignment problem because the hood has been off for repairs.

[Bru]

They're asking $13,500. I'd be interested for $11k. Is that unreasonable? Who knows if the dealer will budge but there are nice rides on here with the same miles for around $11-ish.

[RubberCtyRauder]

I thnk $13,500 is high for the mileage/year round used. You will always pay higher at a dealer than an individual selling. Bottom line dealer has to make money as they have expenses, but some people need that for financing, a trade-in etc. I would say the car is worth between $11k and $12k. Most prices are where a dealer is willing to start at for negotiating and most used cars have a 5 to 10 % negotating zone plus or minus a few depending on how "hot" the car is in for demand. My guess is the dealer is hoping for $12k to $12.5 selling price.. My two cents

[Guittard22]

Welcome to the site . Try to find one for sale here on the site they may be a little higher in price but well Worth it to get a car that has been loved.

[tbone]

5 or 6 cans of undercoating at $3.79 each will make the underside of the car look great.

[jstevens]

What is your budget?

[Bru]

What is your budget?

I'd like to keep it at $11,500 or less, and 80,000 miles or under unless service records are available. Also, would like heated seats and a sunroof. Tall orders, I know.

[TAKEDOWN]

Nice! Welcome and haPpPy huntings on your MARAUDER!

[blazen71]

nope...........

[blazen71]

Welcome to the site . Try to find one for sale here on the site they may be a little higher in price but well Worth it to get a car that has been loved.

Don't take any advise from Guittard22, he's a retard!

[Bru]

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[Bru]

nope...........


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[SC Cheesehead]

I'd like to keep it at $11,500 or less, and 80,000 miles or under unless service records are available. Also, would like heated seats and a sunroof. Tall orders, I know.

Sunroof cars are pretty rare. They were only offered as factory options (albeit installed by a contractor off the assembly line) in 2004, and although I've never heard a definite number, the estimates that have been thrown out there are less than 200 cars equipped with them.

[Bru]

Definitely. It's odd that there are two in my area for sale right now. Both heated seat cars. One is 20 miles south, and the other 20 miles north, both with 80-90,000 miles.

I think it's a sign: "Buy now"

[justbob]

Live in Naperville and work in the loop.

Welcome aboard, grab a seat, you'll be here awile i'm sure. I spent my jr. H.S and H.S. years in Naperville, currently living in Winfield.






Excellent. Seems like a decent area to own a MM, or any performance Ford for that matter with Tim Barth now tuning in the area, plus Dean's, who have done great work for everyone I know. I've had my TA on the dyno over there too and they took great care of the car.

Tell me about it! Car is currently at Deans getting some work done. Been at Tim's new location already once and heading back in a couple months.

[guspech750]

Excellent. Seems like a decent area to own a MM, or any performance Ford for that matter with Tim Barth now tuning in the area, plus Dean's, who have done great work for everyone I know. I've had my TA on the dyno over there too and they took great care of the car.
Tim Barth and Hans at Deans For The Win!!

I had Hans install my 4.10 gears and some misc welding for me.
And I had Tim Barth do my dyno tune after Justbob and I were finished with my supercharger install.

Im looking forward to Deans open house again. Hans had a great turnout last year.

[justbob]

Tim Barth and Hans at Deans For The Win!!



Im looking forward to Deans open house again. Hans had a great turnout last year.

I'm just following your footsteps with shops huh? LOL Yeah, we need to get to Deans earlier this year if possible.

[guspech750]

I'm just following your footsteps with shops huh? LOL Yeah, we need to get to Deans earlier this year if possible.
:banana2: Always laging behind the DTR!!:banana2:

Today was the drop off day?

I cant wait to compare the 4.10's vs 4.30's. Time to put the cobash on this crap!!!:burnout:

[Bru]

Heck yeah. My cousin and I drove down to Georgia to have Tim work on his Kenne Bell Mustang GT back when it was MPH. I figure anyone worth driving to Atlanta for work knows his stuff.

And I'll definitely be at the Dean's open house this year, either with the TA or Marauder if I pick one up.

[CBT]

Heck yeah. My cousin and I drove down to Georgia to have Tim work on his Kenne Bell Mustang GT back when it was MPH. I figure anyone worth driving to Atlanta for work knows his stuff.

And I'll definitely be at the Dean's open house this year with the Marauder I pick up.

I fixed it :D

[guspech750]

I fixed it :D
Your not in the click anymore. Sooooooooooo buzzzzzz off!!:beatnik:

[Bru]

Drove that 04 tonight with 80,000 miles in Plano. What a pile. It was a smoker's car and not taken care of at all. It pulled violently to the right and the interior's plastic pieces were flaking and stained. Under the hood was stained with salt deposits and surface rust.

But, this confirmed one thing. The Marauder is going to get the job done. For a big car I love how it stops and definitely would like to find one with 4.10 gear to get it in the powerband quicker. It's exactly what I want for a daily driver: comfortable, roomy but still has some balls and attitude. Reminds me of my first car, a 1990 Caprice squad car, but nicer in every way.

Had a few people reach out to me from the classified section since I joined. Looks like I have a few more options now. :beer:

[guspech750]

Drove that 04 tonight with 80,000 miles in Plano. What a pile. It was a smoker's car and not taken care of at all. It pulled violently to the right and the interior's plastic pieces were flaking and stained. Under the hood was stained with salt deposits and surface rust.

But, this confirmed one thing. The Marauder is going to get the job done. For a big car I love how it stops and definitely would like to find one with 4.10 gear to get it in the powerband quicker. It's exactly what I want for a daily driver: comfortable, roomy but still has some balls and attitude. Reminds me of my first car, a 1990 Caprice squad car, but nicer in every way.

Had a few people reach out to me from the classified section since I joined. Looks like I have a few more options now. :beer:
Yes. Try to find one from here and youll get a winner for sure!!

But I bought mine from Carmax (Hillside) in March of 09. 24,000+ miles and in minty condition. Red with the light flint interior. So there are some nice ones out there.

[justbob]

Carmax usually has nice ones that pop up often, of course more than usuall cost. Most on here have at least been well documented and loved.

[SC Cheesehead]

Find one with 4.10s and a tune and take it for a drive and you'll be pleasantly surprised; much more responsive than stock.

Then drive one with a SC and you'll be HOOKED! ;)

[justbob]

Find one with 4.10s and a tune and take it for a drive and you'll be pleasantly surprised; much more responsive than stock.

Then drive one with a SC and you'll be HOOKED! ;)

Then drive mine with S/C, supporting goodies, aggresive tune, cut outs, and 4.30's! Oh yes, we plan to get you HOOKED my friend. Or at least squirrely!

[SC Cheesehead]

Then drive mine with S/C, supporting goodies, aggresive tune, cut outs, and 4.30's! Oh yes, we plan to get you HOOKED my friend. Or at least squirrely!

Yup, gonna put a monkey on his back, and he'll love every minute of it! :rolleyes:

[justbob]

Hey Bru, not to rush you or anything :p but the annual Lousiville event is only like 85 days away and this is a NOT MISS event! We convoy out of here from the regal 30 cantera theaters, meet up with about 40/50 trouble makers, er nice people, and do tours, get drunk, wrench on cars, drink, have police escorts to events, "non police" escorts if that's your thing, sip brew in large containers, relieve the midnight hotel greet staff of their duties for approximately 34 minutes, get loopy and disappear leaving behind our glasses, jacket, and phone in the lobby (Rex...), actually work the front counter while said staff is busy taking care of other members here (Brad!), GREAT company of fellow peeps you only see once a year, giving the hotel staff a sideways showing of exibition style burnout runs.

All in all just a great time for everyone involved. So much to do and different directions you can take to suit your needs. Something that we anxiously await every year.

[guspech750]

Then drive mine with S/C, supporting goodies, aggresive tune, cut outs, and 4.30's! Oh yes, we plan to get you HOOKED my friend. Or at least squirrely!

Yep. It happened to me. :burnout:


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[guspech750]

Yep. It happened to me. :burnout:




Louisville!! Louisville!! Louisville!! Can't wait!!

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[wickedmerc]

Welcome to the site Bru! Good luck with your search. My :twocents:....be patient. The MM is a limited production car BUT there's quite a few still out there, and some nice ones at that. Stick to your guns, you'll get what you want.
And I'm surprised nobody mentioned Marauderville 10 yet (although I realize Louisville is coming up). MV10 will be held in Michigan and is in September '12.

Nice T/A. Love the F-Bodies! By the plates, I'll assume it's an LS1.....and a lumpy 1 at that! Nice! :cool:

[SC Cheesehead]

Hey Bru, not to rush you or anything :p but the annual Lousiville event is only like 85 days away and this is a NOT MISS event! We convoy out of here from the regal 30 cantera theaters, meet up with about 40/50 trouble makers, er nice people, and do tours, get drunk, wrench on cars, drink, have police escorts to events, "non police" escorts if that's your thing, sip brew in large containers, relieve the midnight hotel greet staff of their duties for approximately 34 minutes, get loopy and disappear leaving behind our glasses, jacket, and phone in the lobby (Rex...), actually work the front counter while said staff is busy taking care of other members here (Brad!), GREAT company of fellow peeps you only see once a year, giving the hotel staff a sideways showing of exibition style burnout runs.

All in all just a great time for everyone involved. So much to do and different directions you can take to suit your needs. Something that we anxiously await every year.

I know not of whom you speak; I am the perfect model of temperate decorum at these events...

[PonyUP]

Hey Bru, not to rush you or anything :p but the annual Lousiville event is only like 85 days away and this is a NOT MISS event! We convoy out of here from the regal 30 cantera theaters, meet up with about 40/50 trouble makers, er nice people, and do tours, get drunk, wrench on cars, drink, have police escorts to events, "non police" escorts if that's your thing, sip brew in large containers, relieve the midnight hotel greet staff of their duties for approximately 34 minutes, get loopy and disappear leaving behind our glasses, jacket, and phone in the lobby (Rex...), actually work the front counter while said staff is busy taking care of other members here (Brad!), GREAT company of fellow peeps you only see once a year, giving the hotel staff a sideways showing of exibition style burnout runs.

All in all just a great time for everyone involved. So much to do and different directions you can take to suit your needs. Something that we anxiously await every year.

I will say Bob is a Bob of all trades, working the front desk, helping people get to their rooms, great guy

Come to Louisville Bru, it's well worth the trip and one you'll never forget

Enjoy time with fellow enthusiast, mingle with the locals and leave your mark...

In the parking lot


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[Bru]

Find one with 4.10s and a tune and take it for a drive and you'll be pleasantly surprised; much more responsive than stock.

Then drive one with a SC and you'll be HOOKED! ;)

I'm looking forward to it. The one I drove was bone stock so it's a good baseline to drive any modded one.



Then drive mine with S/C, supporting goodies, aggresive tune, cut outs, and 4.30's! Oh yes, we plan to get you HOOKED my friend. Or at least squirrely!

OK!


Hey Bru, not to rush you or anything :p but the annual Lousiville event is only like 85 days away and this is a NOT MISS event! We convoy out of here from the regal 30 cantera theaters, meet up with about 40/50 trouble makers, er nice people, and do tours, get drunk, wrench on cars, drink, have police escorts to events, "non police" escorts if that's your thing, sip brew in large containers, relieve the midnight hotel greet staff of their duties for approximately 34 minutes, get loopy and disappear leaving behind our glasses, jacket, and phone in the lobby (Rex...), actually work the front counter while said staff is busy taking care of other members here (Brad!), GREAT company of fellow peeps you only see once a year, giving the hotel staff a sideways showing of exibition style burnout runs.

All in all just a great time for everyone involved. So much to do and different directions you can take to suit your needs. Something that we anxiously await every year.

I'm doing Power Tour this year in the TA with a group of friends, so I think it's only fair to equalize the attention to the other car. Now I just need to find one ...



Welcome to the site Bru! Good luck with your search. My :twocents:....be patient. The MM is a limited production car BUT there's quite a few still out there, and some nice ones at that. Stick to your guns, you'll get what you want.
And I'm surprised nobody mentioned Marauderville 10 yet (although I realize Louisville is coming up). MV10 will be held in Michigan and is in September '12.

Nice T/A. Love the F-Bodies! By the plates, I'll assume it's an LS1.....and a lumpy 1 at that! Nice! :cool:

Thanks, dude. Yup, LS1 with an ugly stick. It does alright.

[CWright]

I have a 2003 black N/A that will be going up for sale for $13,250.00 by this weekend. I'm waiting to pick it up before I list so I can post picts. It has 58k on the clock and I just put my engine with 64k in it. It as 4.10's and the rest of the car is back to stock. I bought it because it had a built motor and a Trilogy S/C. That is now in my car. The car is in great shape with a chin spoiler, badgeless grill, and a new pioneer stereo. It is at Mo's Speed Shop here outside of the Atl. Some members know the car. It's in great shape. If your not interested that's ok as well. I'll be posting it up this weekend sometime.

[Bru]

Thanks for the heads up. Yeah, just a little far compared to the ones in my area but definitely sounds like a good deal. Good luck unloading it http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif

[CBT]

I would trust cwright if I was car buying, great guy. :beer:

[CWright]

I would trust cwright if I was car buying, great guy. :beer:

Thanks bro!! :beer:

[PonyUP]

Thanks for the heads up. Yeah, just a little far compared to the ones in my area but definitely sounds like a good deal. Good luck unloading it http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif

$150 plane ticket, 11 hr drive back full of fun(done that drive many times)

This is a prestine Marauder ready to roll, I know the car very well, hell it still smells like new inside


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[Bru]

$150 isn't bad. I'm a little more concerned about the other $2-3k that's missing from my budget for this car ;)