Would you sell your MM???

[MrHall1]

Wuz up guys!!! I have a few questions and I would like my MM.net Members to give me there feed back......I'm a young male that is working hard to make ends meet. I have a 2003 MM black with flint insides!! Im in LOVE with her!! She was stolen from my house and I found nothing but the back window on the floor in the morning. The police found it and I have been stuggling to get her back on the road ever since.......The steering column is busted they stole both head lights they took the battery, busted the back driver side window and took the rims and tires!!!! :mad2::mad2:.....Now my question to you guys..... Should I 1. Keep the car and fix it back up or 2. Sale it :bigcry: (as is) and include the things that I have bought already.

Advise please!!!!

[bugsyc]

Do you have insurance??? I hope.....:eek:

[Black&Gifted]

Is this your daily driver?

[MrHall1]

Do you have insurance??? I hope.....:eek:

I dropped full coverage trying to cut corners!!!

[MrHall1]

Is this your daily driver?

Yes it was!! So I have been caughting rides to and from work and Im at the point were something has to happen.

[prchrman]

Sorry for your troubles. I would back burner it for a while and when things are more favorable I would restore. They don't eat grass just sitting so.......

[Guittard22]

Wuz up guys!!! I have a few questions and I would like my MM.net Members to give me there feed back......I'm a young male that is working hard to make ends meet. I have a 2003 MM black with flint insides!! Im in LOVE with her!! She was stolen from my house and I found nothing but the back window on the floor in the morning. The police found it and I have been stuggling to get her back on the road ever since.......The steering column is busted they stole both head lights they took the battery, busted the back driver side window and took the rims and tires!!!! :mad2::mad2:.....Now my question to you guys..... Should I 1. Keep the car and fix it back up or 2. Sale it :bigcry: (as is) and include the things that I have bought already.

Advise please!!!!



Sorry this happen to you and your car , keep it and maybe you could do a Father/Son thing and fix her up

[MrHall1]

Sorry for your troubles. I would back burner it for a while and when things are more favorable I would restore. They don't eat grass just sitting so.......

You make a very good point!!!

[MrHall1]

Sorry this happen to you and your car , keep it and maybe you could do a Father/Son thing and fix her up


Yea I'm really leaning towards fixing it up cause I really don't want to let it go!

[slickster]

The only thing that will cost is rims and tires I'm gonna say about 2k. Everything els is nothing to it. I say take your time and restore it and next time make sure you've got some security hook up to it. I would like to know how it got stolen?. I would never for any reason sell my dream/hobby/baby

[Mr. Man]

Based on what you described as being 'in the wind' the wheels are going to be the real big expense if you choose to use MM OEM. You might find a used set here or on e-bay types places. I'd say fix it up as your budget allows.

[cj7chris]

Could also buy a set of cheap steelies from a crown vic until you get the cheese for MM rims.

[blkZooM]

damn, sorry to hear that man, hell I would say part it out and start over with a another Marauder when the money and time is right..

[CBT]

Wuz up guys!!! I have a few questions and I would like my MM.net Members to give me there feed back......I'm a young male that is working hard to make ends meet. I have a 2003 MM black with flint insides!! Im in LOVE with her!! She was stolen from my house and I found nothing but the back window on the floor in the morning. The police found it and I have been stuggling to get her back on the road ever since.......The steering column is busted they stole both head lights they took the battery, busted the back driver side window and took the rims and tires!!!! :mad2::mad2:.....Now my question to you guys..... Should I 1. Keep the car and fix it back up or 2. Sale it :bigcry: (as is) and include the things that I have bought already.

Advise please!!!!

Keep it unless it is a financial burden. Obviously you have to do what you have to do in order to get by. Don't let a machine ruin you financially, that's what ex-wives are for. ;)

[TUXrauder]

damn, sorry to hear that man, hell I would say part it out and start over with a another Marauder when the money and time is right..


+1 on that... these cars are on this site and others... gotta get to work to keep the job that pays for these things... Unless you are financially able then let her sit till you have the time / money.

What you need to get it back on the road?

back window $250
4 steelies with used tires $400 tops
steering column... bet you could find one try pm bigcowl-imp he is parting out 2 MM or pm bodyman he may have one too...

again, do whats financially the best option for you TODAY!

[BODYMAN]

damn, sorry to hear that man, hell I would say part it out and start over with a another Marauder when the money and time is right..

Part it out??? Comeon man we already loose a few a week from attrition please dont do that. I like what others said backburner till things get a little better. Everyone is in there own position so for me to say sell/keep isnt my place. Sounds like you appreciate youres like the rest of us selling may become hard. Best of luck.

[STEPS]

sorry to hear of the theft it's a plus you got it back

[guspech750]

Id say keep it and fix as funds become available. Put together a little game plan of what needs to be fixed and fix those maybe from the least expensive first and work your way up.

But lifes priorities take center stage so if you have to sell, well post an add on here as I am sure someone would snatch it right up.

[88LTDCV351]

Like Dennis Gage says, "restore me, don't crush em"

[Cobra25]

You can buy the matching Mustang rims cheaper than the marauder rims which might save you a few bucks. It might also be cheaper also to fix it back up over time than to try buying another one.

[MrHall1]

OMG!!!! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!! :bows:

Im going to let it sit on the back burnner until I can do what I need to do becuase I love the look i get when I puul up to the light and people stop and stare....I have the streeing clounm and head lights its just this tires and rims that are hurtting me.

[88LTDCV351]

There are knock off MM rims at Autozone and JC Whitney, etc. Don't know anyone that has tried them yet. But they are cheaper and might at least give you the look of a MM.

[Cobra25]

There are knock off MM rims at Autozone and JC Whitney, etc. Don't know anyone that has tried them yet. But they are cheaper and might at least give you the look of a MM.Their are past threads on those rims. The center cap size is a little different so you can put something else in it. It's also made a little different. Do a search and you can read up on any differences .I know Ford sell's them, I dont know anything about the Auto Zone or JC Whitney ones .

[Timw286]

Could also buy a set of cheap steelies from a crown vic until you get the cheese for MM rims.

+1...The battery, steering column and window are relatively cheap compared to most MM OEM parts, I'd get a set of cheap steelies and build your MM back up as your income allows you too. Look at the bright side..you got your MM back! Best of luck!

[Ms. Denmark]

There are knock off MM rims at Autozone and JC Whitney, etc. Don't know anyone that has tried them yet. But they are cheaper and might at least give you the look of a MM.
These are most likely not forged but cast.

The Mustang wheels have a different center cap size. They are close but the Godshead center cap will not sit flush.

[FF1077]

Could also buy a set of cheap steelies from a crown vic until you get the cheese for MM rims.

+1
That is exactly what I would do. You cant see the wheels outside when youre behind the wheel inside. You are going to be one of the few people who know that it doesnt have the factory rims on it.
Everyone else will think its a Grand Marquis until you blow their doors off.
:burnout:

[kernie]

+1
That is exactly what I would do. You cant see the wheels outside when youre behind the wheel inside. You are going to be one of the few people who know that it doesnt have the factory rims on it.
Everyone else will think its a Grand Marquis until you blow their doors off.
:burnout:


I dunno, i have cvpi rims with my winter tires on right now, putting my MM rims back on monday.

Can't wait to get the right wheels back on!

:beer:

[GetMeMyStogie]

For what it's worth, light flint interior on black exterior is a rare combination.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

For what it's worth, light flint interior on black exterior is a rare combination.

This is what I was getting to - According to the documentation that I got with my certificate, there were only 115 03 Black's with Light Flint.

You've got a rare Marauder. If you can stick it out, I'm sure that you won't regret it.

Also, at 50 years old, I'm still kicking myself for selling cars that I had when I was "young".

Mark

[slickster]

I and everyone will keep an eye on some rims when we come across them for you

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Don't let a machine ruin you financially, that's what ex-wives are for. ;)

^^^^TRUE DAT!^^^^^

It appears that you really don't want to get rid of your MM; I imagine you'll be able to figure out a way to make 'things happen'...just be patient. Whether it's 1 month or 1 year from now, when you finally get it to where you want it, you'll appreciate it that much more.

It may not be easy, so good luck!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Find yourself a cheap Crown Vic or Grand Marquis (They're everywhere) and get your baby back on the road.

[blkZooM]

I will always try to help out when ever something bad happens to others, especially to other Marauder members. Some one local is selling some marauder rims for $250 if you want more info I could maybe check them out this weekend

[mgmsleeper]

here you go ....wheels and tires 600 ...maybe you can offer a lil lower cash price http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/pts/2926136553.html

[lji372]

doesn't sound like too much actual damage. fix it, then never drop theft off your car EVER!!

[MyBlackBeasts]

Wuz up guys!!! I have a few questions and I would like my MM.net Members to give me there feed back......I'm a young male that is working hard to make ends meet. I have a 2003 MM black with flint insides!! Im in LOVE with her!! She was stolen from my house and I found nothing but the back window on the floor in the morning. The police found it and I have been stuggling to get her back on the road ever since.......The steering column is busted they stole both head lights they took the battery, busted the back driver side window and took the rims and tires!!!! :mad2::mad2:.....Now my question to you guys..... Should I 1. Keep the car and fix it back up or 2. Sale it :bigcry: (as is) and include the things that I have bought already.

Advise please!!!!

All the things you described are esily fixable, patch her up & get your baby back on the road!!! :banana:

[Da Dark Jedi]

Continually check the Marauder parts for sale thread here, always something you may need.

[knine]

Alright guys. I remember the days when we'd all pitch in and paypal some funds for someone who blew their motor, etc. Lets help this guy get his beloved MM back on the road. Even 10 bucks from a lot of members adds up fast. You spend more on that on coffee a week.

1st, verify. Sorry, but we all have to double check ourselves. Someone in the area that can see his car and verify it's condition? I'm willing to make a donation to help him get it back on the road.

Pick a part and help him track down the stuff he needs. example: steering column with key.............$130 by bigcowl-imp http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76958

Lets prove that we are a community of Marauder lovers not just wiseasses and dick jokes / gay jokes. Lets pull together and help each other out.

Comments?

[JimmyXR7]

[QUOTE=MrHall1;1166298] Sale it (as is) and include the things that I have bought already.
QUOTE]
How many miles and what do you want to sell it for?
PM me. Jim

[Spectragod]

Alright guys. I remember the days when we'd all pitch in and paypal some funds for someone who blew their motor, etc. Lets help this guy get his beloved MM back on the road. Even 10 bucks from a lot of members adds up fast. You spend more on that on coffee a week.

1st, verify. Sorry, but we all have to double check ourselves. Someone in the area that can see his car and verify it's condition? I'm willing to make a donation to help him get it back on the road.

Pick a part and help him track down the stuff he needs. example: steering column with key.............$130 by bigcowl-imp http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76958

Lets prove that we are a community of Marauder lovers not just wiseasses and dick jokes / gay jokes. Lets pull together and help each other out.

Comments?

That's what we used to do... help each other. I'm in, how do you want to proceed?

[knine]

I asked for his paypal address. I'll put it in the top of that thread link quoted above.

[a_d_a_m]

For those of us who don't do the Paypal thing, maybe this guy would be okay with us sending contributions via USPS?

[knine]

For those of us who don't do the Paypal thing, maybe this guy would be okay with us sending contributions via USPS?
Good catch. Give him a PM.

[sailsmen]

If you can't afford it like anthing else it will end up being a nightmare. Only get what you can afford and if that means a pair of keds so be it.

There is always another day when you will be able to afford it. Don't be a slave to some thing you can live with out.