And now, representing the Rust Belt in #3466...

[clmrt]

Colin aka clmrt

You freakin' animals, all of you. Such cars! Such power!!

I've been driving a Saturn LW2 for 9 years now. When I finally realised I could really drive whatever I wanted, within a reasonable budget, I started thinking about what my favorite cars have been.

First car? 1978 Fiesta. Red. Awesome. Handled like a roller skate and I learned about keeping momentum up through corners. Burned it down when my ghetto stereo exploded...

Then on to my RWD phase. 1972 Cutlass S. Yellow, rusty, loud duals, bald tires. Learned how to drive on ice and snow with zero traction. 1965 Bonneville w/ 389HO package. Huge, beautiful, powerful. Broke down and whilst in the middle of repairs, vandalized and parts stolen. Scrapped. 1978 Buick Electra. Big, comfy, fast hiway flyer. Couch on a rocket. 8-track.

Then, mediocrity...A Camry...A Jetta...A Ram D50...then the Saturn.

Which brings us back to a few months ago when I remembered the Marauder from way back in 03. In 2003 I bought that Saturn on a salvage title with 43K on the flaky digital odometer. It's been great, really, because I pay attention to what my cars tell me they need. Oil. Parts. A wash. Not too hard. Also in 2003, Mercury popped the Marauder onto the market. I had no idea that even happened. Irrelevant, really, as I never spend more than $10K on my own car. Marauders would never pop on my radar.

But these days...they do. And I found one. I pick it up Saturday at 2PM and I'll drive it 6 hours back to Minneapolis.

More later.

Thanks for making a community for these cars enjoyable to read and hopefully I'll be able to contribute as I learn more.

First order of business - Tuner...

[PonyUP]

Colin aka clmrt

You freakin' animals, all of you. Such cars! Such power!!

I've been driving a Saturn LW2 for 9 years now.

When I finally realised I could really drive whatever I wanted, within a reasonable budget, I started thinking about what my favorite cars have been.

First car? 1978 Fiesta. Red. Awesome. Handled like a roller skate and I learned about keeping momentum up through corners. Burned it down when my ghetto stereo exploded...

Then on to my RWD phase.

1972 Cutlass S. Yellow, rusty, loud duals, bald tires. Learned how to drive on ice and snow with zero traction.

1965 Bonneville w/ 389HO package. Huge, beautiful, powerful. Broke down and whilt in the middle of repairs, vandalized and parts stolen. Scrapped.

1978 Buick Electra. Big, comfy, fast hiway flyer. Couch on a rocket. 8-track.

Then, mediocrity...A Camry...A Jetta...A Ram D50...then the Saturn.

Which brings us back to a few months ago when I remembered the Marauder from way back in 03. In 2003 I bought that Saturn on a salvage title with 43K on the flaky digital odometer. It's been great, really, because I pay attention to what my cars tell me they need. Oil. Parts. A wash. Not too hard.

Also in 2003, Mercury popped the Marauder onto the market. I had no idea that even happened. Irrelevant, really, as I never spend more than $10K on my own car. Marauders would never pop on my radar.

But these days...they do. And I found one. I pick it up Saturday at 2PM and I'll drive it 6 hours back to Minneapolis.

More later.

Thanks for making a community for these cars enjoyable to read and hopefully I'll be able to contribute as I learn more.

First order of business - Tuner...

Welcome to the world of the Marauder

I feel ya man, I drive a bunch of sedans

Just Bob here talked me in to an 07 GT Mustang, followed by a Vic Sport Daily Driver, followed by a Marauder, Followed by a 5.0 mustang, followed by a Blue Marauder, followed by headers, exhaust, and Supercharger

As Mo's Speed Shop says

Speed costs money, how fast you wanna go?

Welcome


Pony seal of Approval

[MOTOWN]

Welcome to the madness Bud! congrats on your purchase! your going to be smiling all the way home!

[dohc324ci]

Welcome to the site enjoy and congrats!

[DOOM]

:welcome: to the site.

:congrats: on the marauder.

[wickedmerc]

Welcome to the site Colin! Congrats on your impending purchase. That's gonna be 1 sweet 6 hour drive....enjoy!

[clmrt]

My 10-year old daughter is coming along for the ride. She's freaking out.

Me: "Whaaaat kind of car are we getting?"

She: "A Mercury"

Me: "Good. A Mercury what?

She: "....Marauder!"

Good girl.

[guspech750]

^^^^^^^^^^^LMAO!!!^^^^^^^^^

Welcome to your new addiction bubs!!

My first mod was a tune. Now I have a supercharger, bad ass Wilwood brakes, gears and suspension mods.

It starts with one modification and then fun really starts!!

Congratulations on your purchase!! You are going to love it and then some!!


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[clmrt]

Can't wait to drop her off / pick her up from school a few times. I'm already a big hit with the kids because I'm one of those goofy dads that likes to have a good time / disciplinarian in a friendly bi-polar kinda way. Rolling up in this thing should give my daughter a whole new level of "dayum" from her peers.

In fact, if it wasn't going to be a 'rauder, it was going to be a Lincoln or a 740il. I work downtown occasionally and these sleek limo-style freeway kings just grab my attention to no end, especially when blacked out and clean.

[Shaijack]

Congrats you will never be disapointed in your purchase.

[SC Cheesehead]

First order of business - Tuner...

:welcome: Colin! For that tune, contact either Lido at: http://www.alternativeauto.com/Home.html

or Jeff at: http://www.mosspeedshop.com//

A tune will really wake the car up.

The start saving your bucks, 'cause once the mod bug bites, you're hooked. ;)


Welcome to the world of the Marauder

I feel ya man, I drive a bunch of sedans

Just Bob here talked me in to an 07 GT Mustang, followed by a Vic Sport Daily Driver, followed by a Marauder, Followed by a 5.0 mustang, followed by a Blue Marauder, followed by headers, exhaust, and Supercharger

As Mo's Speed Shop says

Speed costs money, how fast you wanna go?

Welcome


Pony seal of Approval

Mo' fasta, Mo' betta... :D

[justbob]

Welcome! 78 Fiesta? Me too! Loved that car. I had a normal color as well, tan. Remember the hidious colors on them?

[clmrt]

Yep - Mine was red, a friend liked mine so much he later got a Ghia in Yellow.

Tough son of a *****, that car. I had to hotwire it when I lost the keys once. Never let a friend drive your hotwired Fiesta - he left the starter wire engaged and drove it that way for a few miles...

[SC Cheesehead]

Yep - Mine was red, a friend liked mine so much he later got a Ghia in Yellow.

Tough son of a *****, that car. I had to hotwire it when I lost the keys once. Never let a friend drive your hotwired Fiesta - he left the starter wire engaged and drove it that way for a few miles...

Tommyboy: Oh, that's gonna leave a mark! ;)

[Gryphonzus]

Welcome! Glad to see more new people coming in! Enjoy your new ride!

[71cyclone]

Colin aka clmrt

You freakin' animals, all of you. Such cars! Such power!!

I've been driving a Saturn LW2 for 9 years now. When I finally realised I could really drive whatever I wanted, within a reasonable budget, I started thinking about what my favorite cars have been.

First car? 1978 Fiesta. Red. Awesome. Handled like a roller skate and I learned about keeping momentum up through corners. Burned it down when my ghetto stereo exploded...

Then on to my RWD phase. 1972 Cutlass S. Yellow, rusty, loud duals, bald tires. Learned how to drive on ice and snow with zero traction. 1965 Bonneville w/ 389HO package. Huge, beautiful, powerful. Broke down and whilst in the middle of repairs, vandalized and parts stolen. Scrapped. 1978 Buick Electra. Big, comfy, fast hiway flyer. Couch on a rocket. 8-track.

Then, mediocrity...A Camry...A Jetta...A Ram D50...then the Saturn.

Which brings us back to a few months ago when I remembered the Marauder from way back in 03. In 2003 I bought that Saturn on a salvage title with 43K on the flaky digital odometer. It's been great, really, because I pay attention to what my cars tell me they need. Oil. Parts. A wash. Not too hard. Also in 2003, Mercury popped the Marauder onto the market. I had no idea that even happened. Irrelevant, really, as I never spend more than $10K on my own car. Marauders would never pop on my radar.

But these days...they do. And I found one. I pick it up Saturday at 2PM and I'll drive it 6 hours back to Minneapolis.

More later.

Thanks for making a community for these cars enjoyable to read and hopefully I'll be able to contribute as I learn more.

First order of business - Tuner...
I like your Style [ An Eduated Buyer is the Smarter consumer ] Old :beer: Quote

[RoyLPita]

Congrats on finding your MM. Enjoy!!!!

[Spectragod]

The start saving your bucks, 'cause once the mod bug bites, you're hooked. ;)

Mo' fasta, Mo' betta, Mo-Mo money........ :D

What's this "mod bug" that you speak of?:rolleyes:

[guspech750]

What's this "mod bug" that you speak of?:rolleyes:

Dont worry Darren. No amount of money can make a DTR faster than the speed of STOP. So we have nothing to worry about!! ;)


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Eaton Swap + 4.10's = Wreeeeeeeeeedom!!

[Spectragod]

Dont worry Darren. No amount of money can make a DTR faster than the speed of STOP. So we have nothing to worry about!! ;)


Sent from my iPhone
Eaton Swap + 4.10's = Wreeeeeeeeeedom!!

Now that's not true, Todd @ TCE has made my DTR stop faster than the speed of stop. His products are pure magic.

[DarkCloud03]

WoW...Never thought anyone would ever utter 78 Fiesta on here, i still have my '80

[CBT]

First car? 1978 Fiesta. Red. Awesome. Handled like a roller skate and I learned about keeping momentum up through corners. Burned it down when my ghetto stereo exploded...


I always ended up busting my ass roller skating. I think the last time I went I was banned because I busted my ass (surprise) and the half pint of Jim Beam in my back pocket shattered. Ahhhh, the early 80's. Good times!

[TAKEDOWN]

MARAUDER on!!!

[clmrt]

Getting this thing landed now involves a check clearing, a plane ticket, and a little luck. Will keep you posted...

[Merrill]

Welcome, anyone can have a $40,000 plus car just wait 5 plus years and they are
10 to 12. We have had the DD for 4 years, the wife loves it. Now I got mine ,
love it more.

[clmrt]

Plane ticket booked!!!

Goin' to 'Bama Sat AM!!

Pics soon...

[CBT]

Plane ticket booked!!!

Goin' to 'Bama Sat AM!!

Pics soon...
Far out, hope it goes awesome! :beer:

[clmrt]

I'm just happy to be a "follow through" instead of a "flake".

[justbob]

WoW...Never thought anyone would ever utter 78 Fiesta on here, i still have my '80

Wanna sell? I've actually been slowly looking around. They are one of the best cars I have owned, and I have had over 65 cars!

[wickedmerc]

Plane ticket booked!!!

Goin' to 'Bama Sat AM!!

Pics soon...

That's awesome man....good luck with your adventure. :cool:

I hope the weather holds for you.
Rear wheel drive + 300hp + snowy roads = white knuckles

[clmrt]

Weather was great. Ears are ringing a little from 850 miles of duals bellowing through a wicked headwind.

Hiho's 2003 300a is mine now.

Pics to come, along with some harrowing tales from the road. Well, Effingham, Il., to be exact.

Car never skipped a beat and rolled 78,000 on the way up from Nashville.

Oh, and this isn't the car listed in the title of this thread, as that car was in Omaha. I should figure out the production # of this one.

[wickedmerc]

Awesome man!! :banana2:

Congrats on your purchase and best of luck with it!!!

[Wattman1]

Congrats on the purchase and welcome aboard!!! I'm an FNG too and loving every minute of it!!!