Impound of the Year!!!

[Murked03']

Well Marauder Fam, I think the Mercury Gods have finally heard
my prayers. On Jan 18 @ 3:45pm I had the great pleasure of
Impounding a 300A out of a gated community for being inoperable (flat tires). Well it's been here in our tow yard in So Fla for 5 days now, Hopefully if it's works out, I'll be the owner in a couple of weeks ahead, gotta couple of pics also for you all to check out, also if anyone can
run a carfax for me it would be greatly appreciated thanks here's the vin:2MEHM75V73X630543

[Davesvt2000]

167,000 miles :eek:

[slickster]

Wow that amazing. Pm royalpita with vin if he can still do a oasis report. Also ad it to the marauder spreadsheet sticky thread. Good luck

[Murked03']

For sure thanks slick! Will do.

[slickster]

167,000 miles :eek:

Mainly a very dumb owner but if he gets it for 3k and running he did great

[Pat]

Now that's a car that meets the definition of molested. Good luck with acquiring the Marauder, I think you will restore it to it's former glory, over time.

[Murked03']

I sure will sir looks like they only put on an intake..

[ajdereicup]

Looks like it just needs a little TLC. Congrats and best of luck getting it

[Motorhead350]

Normally I would be all against the way you are getting this. In this case if it goes into the Marauder community, it will be a better place for the car.

The owner has money if he has a vanity plate. I don't see this staying in your possession much longer.

[RF Overlord]

Dibs on the floor mats.

[Bluerauder]

Gotta be more to this story. :dunno: Impounded for flat tires?? Seems to run OK since it got to operating temps before it was shut down. K&N filter. 167K miles. This doesn't seem to make sense that the owner would let it go for just tire pressure. I suspect health issues or hospitalization may be involved somewhere. Hope a family member come forward to claim it.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Gotta be more to this story. :dunno: Impounded for flat tires?? Seems to run OK since it got to operating temps before it was shut down. K&N filter. 167K miles. This doesn't seem to make sense that the owner would let it go for just tire pressure. I suspect health issues or hospitalization may be involved somewhere. Hope a family member come forward to claim it.

this ^ or the guy got locked up, in which case i hope you get it lol

[TFB]

Good luck, guessing since it's set long enough to have flat tires, it will not be missed by the owner...

The owner has money if he has a vanity plate. I don't see this staying in your possession much longer.
I've had vanity plates on about everything I've owned(Marauder excepted) and don't "have money"... Of course in VA they are ONLY $10 extra per year...

[RoyLPita]

Nice find.

PM responded.

[Murked03']

Looks like it just needs a little TLC. Congrats and best of luck getting it Thanks dude!

[Murked03']

Nice find.

PM responded.Brian thanks alot for helping me with that info, its
good to know ppl here in the MM community are willing to lend a helping
hand...

[Murked03']

Normally I would be all against the way you are getting this. In this case if it goes into the Marauder community, it will be a better place for the car.

The owner has money if he has a vanity plate. I don't see this staying in your possession much longer.C'mon bro gimme some luck over here ya never know... I might get lucky!:D

[Murked03']

Gotta be more to this story. :dunno: Impounded for flat tires?? Seems to run OK since it got to operating temps before it was shut down. K&N filter. 167K miles. This doesn't seem to make sense that the owner would let it go for just tire pressure. I suspect health issues or hospitalization may be involved somewhere. Hope a family member come forward to claim it.Yeah blue your right I personally think the guy is involved with something,judging from all
the citation's in the vehicle and the guy's pretty young also, but ya never know if i'm lucky I'll definately bring her back to life...

[Blk04MM]

Yeah blue your right I personally think the guy is involved with something,judging from all
the citation's in the vehicle and the guy's pretty young also, but ya never know if i'm lucky I'll definately bring her back to life...

Maybe he didn't want to drive it due to the citations (the right thing to do) and probably can't/couldn't afford to get them taken care of to get the car back on the road. Great find NOT BEING NEGATIVE HERE but Maybe try contacting the owner and informing him what's about to go on rather then being overly excited to get someone else's car not knowing the situation. Could a be a good person who fell on a hard time is all I'm saying.

Good luck to you or him.

[Vortech347]

Intake spacer and optima battery too.

Wonder if it has gears.

[TFB]

As long as it isn't a family/health issue, screw 'em... The car wasn't being cared for, probably someone who was only interested in go fast and cared little about maintenance or the car it'self...

[CBT]

If that's the impound of the year, I'd hate to see rest.

[Mac-MerC]

If that's the impound of the year, I'd hate to see rest.

i was thinking the same thing :beer:

[babbage]

As long as it isn't a family/health issue, screw 'em... The car wasn't being cared for, probably someone who was only interested in go fast and cared little about maintenance or the car it'self...

Great, so if the guy is overseas in the military... and the tires are a little low means anyone with a tow truck can take the car?

Wow that is so wrong.

[mrjones]

In pic 5, is that what the seat looks like after the side airbag has gone off, or has it just come unstitched?

[Marauderjack]

Great, so if the guy is overseas in the military... and the tires are a little low means anyone with a tow truck can take the car?

Wow that is so wrong!!

^^^+10^^^ (I fixed it for ya in red babbage)!!;)

How is this not just stealing or am I missing something??:confused:

[Murked03']

To all that's asking the private gated community called my company out to tow the vehicle for being cared for in poor condition,(goes to show why i wouldn't live in a gated community)per the property mgr,wanted the vehicle gone after multiple violation stickers, guy still continued notto do anything about it, so they finally called us out to tow the vehicle per State statutes, so it's all legal, thanks for all your comments you guy's are tuff on lurker......

[CBT]

To all that's asking the private gated community called my company out to tow the vehicle for being cared for in poor condition,(goes to show why i wouldn't live in a gated community)per the property mgr,wanted the vehicle gone after multiple violation stickers, guy still continued notto do anything about it, so they finally called us out to tow the vehicle per State statutes, so it's all legal, thanks for all your comments you guy's are tuff on lurker......

It's not that we are tuff on lurkers, but some of us don't share your excitement at anothers (possible) misfortunes.

[boatmangc]

Interesting it has a PBA tag on it

[cat in the hat]

In a "gated community," I'm sure they know who the owner is and exactly what's going on with the car.
Also, isn't the salvor is usually obligated to take specific steps to contact the owner before any final disposition can be made on the vehicle ?

[bill64]

To all that's asking the private gated community called my company out to tow the vehicle for being cared for in poor condition,(goes to show why i wouldn't live in a gated community)per the property mgr,wanted the vehicle gone after multiple violation stickers, guy still continued notto do anything about it, so they finally called us out to tow the vehicle per State statutes, so it's all legal, thanks for all your comments you guy's are tuff on lurker......
so you would not like to live in a gated community because an action like this could happen to you? what ironry

[bigmerc'03]

ok guys give him a break im sure the car had to be sitting there for quite a while for the tires to go down and for the apartment complex to call and say come get it and who knows he probably abanduned the car and the apartment BUT FACT OF THE MATTER IS THE MARAUDER IS NOT GOING TO THE CRUSHER OR SOMETHING IN THAT NATURE SHE WILL HAVE A NEW OWNER AND BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF hell she may even join the boost club( CROSSING MY FINGERS)!!!! WE'LL SEE

[Vortech347]

HOA's are evil. I can tell you all sorts of horror stories from what I've seen as being a Realtor.

[MrBluGruv]

I can't think of taking another person's car like that.

I couldn't even damage another person's car because they did something wrong to me just to get revenge.

I feel like I'm hurting a pet or a family member doing that, there are just certain things that you don't do to a person.



As a side note, I think this thread spells out rather clearly how frankly obsessive some people are about these vehicles; I mean really, because he didn't regularly pray at the altar of Marauder, he doesn't deserve to have it? And more specifically, he deserves to have it TAKEN from him with no compensation?

[BeanSS]

Great, so if the guy is overseas in the military... and the tires are a little low means anyone with a tow truck can take the car?

Wow that is so wrong.

Well seeing as how we are offered Free and greatly discounted Long Term Storage when we're deployed. This is clearly not the case.

And yeah bruh...low tires can and will get your car cited and towed if not corrected out here in the 7 Cities....I stay in Virginia Beach, and you don't even have to stay in a gated community or a place with a Housing Association to have that happen to you.

Buddy more than likely has gotten bagged, short on bread, or came up on something else that caught his interest and left the Mighty Mo' on the back burner. Wish I could come up on a find like that...I'd sell it and get my Eaton Swap going!

[Murked03']

In a "gated community," I'm sure they know who the owner is and exactly what's going on with the car.
Also, isn't the salvor is usually obligated to take specific steps to contact the owner before any final disposition can be made on the vehicle ?You are right sir after 5 consecutive days in storage, a certified letter goes out to the current registered owner of the vehicle informing the owner that the towed vehicle is in fact in storage,like I said before we're following all the state statutes according to the state of FL. Not trying to rip off the public, or anything I'm just saying if no one claims the precious jewel it within the allotted time, it would make me a very happy towman to own the beauty, that's all I'm sayin....

[Motorhead350]

I suspect health issues or hospitalization may be involved somewhere. Hope a family member come forward to claim it.

Not every Marauder owner has a health problem. :rolleyes:



I've had vanity plates on about everything I've owned(Marauder excepted) and don't "have money"... Of course in VA they are ONLY $10 extra per year...

I'm calling B.S.. You had the money for vanity plates even if it's ten dollars. That was ten dollars you didn't have to spend, but you didn't it anyway. If you don't have money, the tag would expire and you would park it backwards to a wall ton hide the plate to avoid finding a ticket on your car. Ask me how I know.

[Bluerauder]

Not every Marauder owner has a health problem. :rolleyes:

No one said they did. :rolleyes: Just seems odd that the car would sit unattended long enough for the tires to go flat and no one bothered to contact the Impound Lot. I didn't even consider the "Jail" or "Military" angle. Maybe I should have. ;)

[Motorhead350]

No one said they did. :rolleyes: Just seems odd that the car would sit unattended long enough for the tires to go flat and no one bothered to contact the Impound Lot. I didn't even consider the "Jail" or "Military" angle. Maybe I should have. ;)

Okay smartypants, "health issues".

[TFB]

Not every Marauder owner has a health problem. :rolleyes:



I'm calling B.S.. You had the money for vanity plates even if it's ten dollars. That was ten dollars you didn't have to spend, but you didn't it anyway. If you don't have money, the tag would expire and you would park it backwards to a wall ton hide the plate to avoid finding a ticket on your car. Ask me how I know.

What's a didn't it???

For all you bleedin' hearts that are pitying the owner, don't go to a city auction, most of the stuff there will be impounded for one reason or another...

[Motorhead350]

What's a didn't it???

It's a result of White Castle consumption. Example: "After having one slider, it came right out of you didn't it?"

[cat in the hat]

You are right sir after 5 consecutive days in storage, a certified letter goes out to the current registered owner of the vehicle informing the owner that the towed vehicle is in fact in storage,like I said before we're following all the state statutes according to the state of FL. Not trying to rip off the public, or anything I'm just saying if no one claims the precious jewel it within the allotted time, it would make me a very happy towman to own the beauty, that's all I'm sayin....

Agreed. There are a lot of laws regulating salvors to make sure they aren't stealing cars - if it gets towed as an abandoned vehicle and everything's on the up-and-up, it is what it is.

And yeah, there's probably some story behind it, "There are eight million stories in the Naked City."

[Baaad GN]

Ya know Chicago has some famous tow companies, hell they even made a song for one of them! Did ya ever notice the drivers and people working at them always look kinda SeedY!

[boatmangc]

I am sure that Murked03 is operating within the law, he responded to a call made by the HOA.
Don't judge the poor guy, if it wasn't him it would have been another tow company.

I sold a 68 H/O to a friend back in the day, he smoked the motor (moron :mad2:) and parked it at the curb in front of his apartment complex in Lake Park Fl.

After it got the 1st towing warning I tried to buy it back.

Eventually it got towed. Somebody scored.....

[RoyLPita]

Keep us posted on any updates.

[Chayton]

the police in my city towed my moms 63 thunderbird off HER OWN property, and two other vehicles. My mom loved that car, but, (like others mentioned) due to health problems, the car sat. Then again, if its her property why should it matter? they towed the car off her own property and wanted hundreds of dollars she didnt have. Now the cars gone and she hasnt seen it since. My mom loved that car and I wish I could get it back for her... its just wrong.

[stevengerard]

I sold a 68 H/O to a friend back in the day, he smoked the motor (moron :mad2:) and parked it at the curb in front of his apartment complex in Lake Park Fl.

After it got the 1st towing warning I tried to buy it back.

Eventually it got towed. Somebody scored.....

OUCH:bigcry:

[Motorhead350]

the police in my city towed my moms 63 thunderbird off HER OWN property, and two other vehicles. My mom loved that car, but, (like others mentioned) due to health problems, the car sat. Then again, if its her property why should it matter? they towed the car off her own property and wanted hundreds of dollars she didnt have. Now the cars gone and she hasnt seen it since. My mom loved that car and I wish I could get it back for her... its just wrong.

Just because it's the law, doesn't mean it's right.

[Jake]

Congrats on a real find.

The majority of the vehicles I lien sale are just POS's!

It is truly rare to see a nice car go lien.

[Marauderjack]

So you respond to a HOA about a car......tow it off and in a few weeks YOU OWN IT??:cool:

How does that work and where is the title....how does it legally belong to you.....delinquent towing & storage charges??:confused:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

the police in my city towed my moms 63 thunderbird off HER OWN property, and two other vehicles. My mom loved that car, but, (like others mentioned) due to health problems, the car sat. Then again, if its her property why should it matter? they towed the car off her own property and wanted hundreds of dollars she didnt have. Now the cars gone and she hasnt seen it since. My mom loved that car and I wish I could get it back for her... its just wrong.

That doesn't sound right if it is on private property, unless its being repo'd. Someone would get shot before taking my car off my property.

[TFB]

I've never seen a case where the owner wasn't giving some time to correct the issues or move the car... In my city the inspector will tag the vehicle and if no effort has been put forth by the owner, it's going to be towed... The police will be called if necessary and can arrest the owner if he gives the operator any grief...

Abide by the law, don't leave inoperable vehicles in plain view, and there are no issues...

[Murked03']

Yes sir will do...counting the days and crossing my fingers.

[Murked03']

So you respond to a HOA about a car......tow it off and in a few weeks YOU OWN IT??:cool:

How does that work and where is the title....how does it legally belong to you.....delinquent towing & storage charges??:confused:No it's not that easy legally after 37 consecutive days of storage you can lien the vehicle owner for not picking up the car in the given amount of time, so to recoup some fees you can auction the car to the public, But I already gave me my boss "dibs" application....BTW I don't believe in anything "deliquent" I love my family and my freedom to much to even risk such a thing for something materialistic....

[Murked03']

That doesn't sound right if it is on private property, unless its being repo'd. Someone would get shot before taking my car off my property. Nowadays, everyone's carrying firearms, so don't think that's always the best way to handle things, ya just gotta be careful in those HOA's because they'll tow you for the stupidest things, it's just a part of my job everyday working in the Parking Enforcement business... SSDD!!!

[Murked03']

I've never seen a case where the owner wasn't giving some time to correct the issues or move the car... In my city the inspector will tag the vehicle and if no effort has been put forth by the owner, it's going to be towed... The police will be called if necessary and can arrest the owner if he gives the operator any grief...

Abide by the law, don't leave inoperable vehicles in plain view, and there are no issues...I see me and you would get along perfect, I tell ya what if I score this 300a I'm coming to your hometown for a nice drink and a Badass Steak!!!!!

[RoyLPita]

Any updates?