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Brad33
05-18-2012, 12:29 PM
I've wanted a Marauder since 2003...the trans in my 1994 Mustang GT is about dead (again). 206,000 miles!

Time for 4 doors!

Looking for a black. But I I'll consider anything.

Under 50k miles. Under 15k. Near Northern VA would be great.

I've already picked out my vanity plates "MAD M3RC".

Thanks for you help!

blackwater1311
05-18-2012, 12:54 PM
welcome to mm.net and good luck hope you find one soon !!

DOOM
05-18-2012, 01:01 PM
:welcome: to the site!

Good luck in your search!

Mebot
05-18-2012, 01:04 PM
Where in nova are you! welcome aboard

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Brad33
05-18-2012, 01:15 PM
Thanks everyone!


Where in nova are you! welcome aboard

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I'm in Fairfax, near Chantilly. You? Wanna sell your Marauder :P

Mebot
05-18-2012, 01:19 PM
Thanks everyone!



I'm in Fairfax, near Chantilly. You? Wanna sell your Marauder :P

Haha not a chance but thanks for asking! I'm in Leesburg & work in Mclean/Herndon. Some of the cam folks are heading up to ABC Brewery in Gettysburg tomorrow (sat may 19) if you want to come!

Gotta see what route we're taking since 70 will be congested due to the g8 summit at Camp David

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Brad33
05-18-2012, 01:21 PM
Haha not a chance but thanks for asking! I'm in Leesburg & work in Mclean/Herndon. Some of the cam folks are heading up to ABC Brewery in Gettysburg tomorrow (sat may 19) if you want to come!

Gotta see what route we're taking since 70 will be congested due to the g8 summit at Camp David

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Sorry, had to ask! I'd like to, but my weekend is packed.

Thanks!

Mebot
05-18-2012, 01:27 PM
No worries man we have a lot of events scheduled this summer so check out the Cam forum for more details! Hope to see you soon!

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69marquis conv
05-18-2012, 05:12 PM
Welcome and good luck. There are a few around the state, not sure how many are around with low miles that are for sale. I'd consider parting with mine but you'd have to find a fair amount more coin than that!

Mebot
05-18-2012, 06:31 PM
Kip Killmans ford has a mm for sale
http://m.cars.com/mcs/projects/cars/car_info.xdime?paId=87876620&year=2003&t=used

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Brad33
05-18-2012, 08:56 PM
Kip Killmans ford has a mm for sale
http://m.cars.com/mcs/projects/cars/car_info.xdime?paId=87876620&year=2003&t=used

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I've driven it :)

The paint is terrible (roof issue), dent in the fender, and a few other small issues.

The aftermarket exhaust sounds great.

Brad33
05-20-2012, 12:51 PM
How much should I pay for this? How much will it cost to fix it? Repaint it?

I found an 03, black, 40k. The interior is perfect, runs great. New tires.

The wheels were painted black and look terrible. The owner was quoted $800 to return then to stock.

The paint has issues. Drivers side doors and rear quarter have faded, looks like it was repaired (cracks where the roof line meets the quarter, belt height I guess).

There is some damage where someone tried to break into the driver's door. There are two dents on the trunk lid where some kids bike hit it. He was quoted $1,000 to fix it.

Other than that, the paint isn't perfect. The roof looks a little pitted, it makes me nervous.

So should I buy this thing? I think I could talk him down to the high 10s. Maybe lower.

Mebot
05-20-2012, 01:55 PM
Do you have any pictures you can post? Is it from a dealership or a private buyer? My gut instinct tells me you have a price on mind that you want to pay for a marauder. Stick with your gut & don't feel pressured

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Brad33
05-20-2012, 05:46 PM
Here they are. Private party. I'm thinking if I can get it for less then 11k, then put 3+ into it to get the paint right, that's about right.

Brad33
05-20-2012, 05:50 PM
Thanks for your help btw

Ms. Denmark
05-20-2012, 06:06 PM
From the pics I'd say just move on. There will be one in good-to-go condition in your price range. I'd suggest you consider higher miles to broaden your chances of of getting a nice car.

Mebot
05-21-2012, 03:41 AM
That marauder needs some TLC!

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Mebot
05-21-2012, 03:42 AM
What are those things behind the wheels? :confused:

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CBT
05-21-2012, 03:56 AM
What are those things behind the wheels? :confused:

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Brake dust guards.

Bluerauder
05-21-2012, 04:13 AM
Brake dust guards.

Interesting ^^^^^. In 8.5 years of ownership, I have never had a problem with brake dust ever. Road grime Yes; but brake dust Nope.

That MM appears to be an early 2003 300a. Mileage may be under the typical use; but it looks to have had a fairly hard life. Serious road rash on the wheels. Should have the curb feeler mod for parking assistance. :rolleyes: Missing lugnut/cap. Some non-trivial body damage too. Wonder what it looks like under the hood and how well it has been maintained considering the external shape? :dunno: I'd be really cautious (and suspicious).

My guess is $9,500 as a top starting price. JMHO. Deduct repairs from there.

This MM badly needs another home.

Brad33
05-21-2012, 09:07 AM
Thanks everyone.

The more I think about it, the less I want this car. If I bought it, I know I'd be having it repainted eventually. I don't need that headache. I'm just tired of waiting!

I'm going to look at an 04 black on Friday. 56k on the clock. Good price.

Brad33
05-27-2012, 07:20 PM
Deal made for a black '03, completely loaded, except the sunroof. 42k miles! Details and pics when I've got the keys, in about a week I hope.

Stoked!

Hoping to make it to a CAM meet soon!

Comin' in Hot
05-27-2012, 07:28 PM
My advice, wait for one that's nice and clean and go any distance you have to to get it. Even if it involves a plane ticket. Don't even think of spending 11k on that one, I sold one nicer than that for less than half but with high miles. I bought a low mileage trilogy for 11k. It needed some work but it's great now. My advice do your homework and be patient.

Bluerauder
05-27-2012, 07:28 PM
Hoping to make it to a CAM meet soon!

Tell 'em you need the keys before this weekend .... bring it to Carlisle and see the gang up there !! :D

Brad33
05-27-2012, 07:35 PM
Tell 'em you need the keys before this weekend .... bring it to Carlisle and see the gang up there !! :D

I wish I could! Haven't been to Carlisle since '01 when I first saw the Marauder concept car.

Car is being shipped...

Brad33
05-28-2012, 10:57 AM
My advice, wait for one that's nice and clean and go any distance you have to to get it. Even if it involves a plane ticket. Don't even think of spending 11k on that one, I sold one nicer than that for less than half but with high miles. I bought a low mileage trilogy for 11k. It needed some work but it's great now. My advice do your homework and be patient.

Don't worry, I'm not buying that one. I found one that is PERFECT.

Mebot
06-03-2012, 09:03 AM
Don't worry, I'm not buying that one. I found one that is PERFECT.

Congrats man take a pic when it arrives & lets meet up!

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Brad33
06-03-2012, 09:08 AM
Congrats man take a pic when it arrives & lets meet up!

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Arrives on Tuesday! I'm planning on going to the Father's Day car show at Sully Plantation, if you'll be around.

Mebot
06-04-2012, 07:18 PM
Arrives on Tuesday! I'm planning on going to the Father's Day car show at Sully Plantation, if you'll be around..

I'm fairly close to Sully Plantation but depends if we're taking the old man out for Father's Day. I'll keep you posted

Haggis
06-05-2012, 04:51 AM
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I'm fairly close to Sully Plantation but depends if we're taking the old man out for Father's Day. I'll keep you posted

Which old man, hers or yours?

Mebot
06-05-2012, 08:56 AM
Which old man, hers or yours?

Good call probably both. My fathers day gift was already redeemed by my dad this past weekend. I took him to carlisle :D

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jmarino
06-25-2012, 02:18 PM
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TE=Brad33;1183374]I've wanted a Marauder since 2003...the trans in my 1994 Mustang GT is about dead (again). 206,000 miles!

Time for 4 doors!

Looking for a black. But I I'll consider anything.

Under 50k miles. Under 15k. Near Northern VA would be great.

I've already picked out my vanity plates "MAD M3RC".

Thanks for you help![/QUOTE]