03 Black 300A Listing NO RESERVE on eBay Tues 6PM

[rphdiego]

2003 black/black with just under 112K miles. 3 Previous owners. First owner had it for a year. Second for 3 years. And third for 6 years. Tires are like new. All stock except K&N cold air intake and twin A-Pillar scan gauges. It also includes a Diablo tuner but currently running with stock original tune. Tires are like new and I have just installed 4 new rotors and pads (the drilled/vented kit offered on eBay). Last owner (for 6 years) was a Church Pastor and drove it lightly. Sale includes all service records from past 2 owners, a bunch of original advertising literature, a Marauder wall clock, Marauder coffee mug, the Ford Performance Certificate, and more. There is some 'checking' in the hood paint and a few minor scratches here and there but nothing serious. I just had the complete car wet sanded and polished/waxed. A 1" tear in the base of the driver seat nothing major. The compass display is currently blank. Has the trunk lip spoiler and the trunk floor organizer option. I will Smog test if for California buyers and can arrange shipping for out of state buyers. I have 100% positive feedback on eBay. Thanks.
Ryan
Fontana CA

[ctrlraven]

Might help if a link is provided.

[rphdiego]

Was not able to provide a link as the listing does not start until 6PM today pacific time. Its a 5 day listing that ends Sunday at 6PM. Just search eBay for '2003 Marauder'. There are only 1-2 currently available. Thanks.

[lji372]

Might help if a link is provided.
ditto............

[BlkonBlkmerc]

Might be a good deal !!!

[Socal Sam]

I drove this car last weekend. Ryan is a nice guy but frankly, the car wasn't ready to show or even ready for the road. The car vibrated badly under braking. In fairness, he has since told me he replaced the rotors and pads which he thought was the cause. Hopefully, this solves the vibration problem. However in my experience, cars that vibrate under braking put a lot of strain on the front suspension and steering linkage so I'm out. There were some other electrical faults that hopefully have been sorted out.

When I saw the car, it did not meet expectations nor was it in the mechanical condition described. (Cosmetic condition was a strong point for this vehicle.) Ryan is a nice guy so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. He did email to inform me he has corrected many of the faults. The next guy who test drives will likely have a better experience with the car.

[rphdiego]

Thanks Sam. I think. Yes the brakes (4 vented slotted rotors with ceramic pads) are done now and I took the car out for a long drive today to properly bed the ceramic pads. There is no more judder under braking at any time. The only other electrical faults were a blank compass (fixed today it was a loose connection), and the air bag was on after blinking code 12. I have the new module ordered and it will be repaired before the new owner takes delivery. Please keep in mind this is a 10 year old car with 112000 miles. THIS CAR IS NOT NEW AND I AM NOT DESCRIBING IT AS NEW. It has always been in a dry climate and when it was on the lift I poked around under it to check everything. I welcome inspection and a test drive by any interested parties. I would rather sell this car to somebody here on the list but have used ebay in the past with success. I have up until 6AM Sunday to end the listing within ebays guidelines and if I have a good offer with a deposit I will do that.
Ryan
Fontana,CA

[Socal Sam]

The car looks great in person. The motor and transmission drove fine. I'm sure if the car had a "dealer prep" done prior to my test drive, I would have had a better first impression. As I said before, Ryan is a nice guy and I have little doubt he will make the next owner happy.

BTW, your car has a Mach 1 spoiler that looks even better in person than in the picture.

[rphdiego]

eBay item # 171036764590

[Spectragod]

link............

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-RESERVE-2003-MERCURY-MARAUDER-ENDS-SUNDAY-6PM-PDT-/171036764590?ru=http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=171036764590&_rdc=1&forcev4exp=true

[rphdiego]

Car has sold!

[NXSBOB]

Car has sold!
Did you sell it yourself? It wasn't supposed end until Sunday.

[rphdiego]

As I mentioned in my previous post. If I got my $8900 price I would end the ebay listing early. Thanks.