The thrill is gone.

[Embassy]

Got the Marauder out of hibernation for the first drive since Oct.

I admit, I didn't get the thrill I used to get when driving her.

This just reinforces that it is time to sell her to someone else who will enjoy her like I did for many years.

Hopefully someone at the KY meet will make me an offer.

Link:
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95596 (http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95596)

Many great memories with this Marauder and she is my Mona Lisa. I know I'll never again have a vehicle as perfect, clean, loaded, and detailed like this but it is time to move on.

[Zack]

I'm the same way. Blue may come out and the original black will probably stay on the lift yet another year.
I need to sell them.

[Bob Mathis]

I can still say that I get the thrill when I drive her. But I do see what you are saying. When it is gone it is hard to get back.

[Curless]

Umm, turn up the boost!

[MMBLUE]

Sorry to hear that. Now sell that car to me already !!! I'll take good care of her.

[Embassy]

You are welcome to buy her. Make an offer. :)

[lji372]

Umm, turn up the boost!

what she said :run:

[Blaine B.]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

[RR|Suki]

I'm the same way. Blue may come out and the original black will probably stay on the lift yet another year.
I need to sell them.

Seems like everyone who wants to buy a Marauder is broke. I've gotten more than a few people ask me if I take payments :shake:

[Zack]

No one will ever buy either of mine.

Best I can do is talk about selling them .

[tbone]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

32valve MOTOR??? :confused:

[RubberCtyRauder]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

Say what? A vomit comet same as Embassy 's marauder ? Not even close

[RubberCtyRauder]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

My guess is you don't even own a marauder based on your previous posts.

[Blaine B.]

I drove a 2003. It's a nice car with leather, but it's the same thing with 16 extra valves and slightly louder mufflers, a Grand Marquis front clip, Crown Victoria rear, and an exorbitant price tag for a 12 year old car. No offense to the Marauder fans, I just don't understand all of the hype. I very much like my Panther, but they are apples to apples. Same platform, drive train, etc. etc. etc....endless similarities, because they are the same car, all in all.

16 valves, 24 valves, or 32 valves, a 4.6 still has 281 cubic inches of displacement. Anybody can throw a turbo or super charger on any 4.6 just the same.

[tbone]

My 87 Buick Regal V6 was the same as a Grand National too.

[Gerry24]

Im sorry to hear to that,,, I have the FEVER... 2 each its own

[kirk]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

There's also no difference between a 1964 Fairlane and a Thunderbolt.

[tbone]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.


Bring a Crown Vic PI to a car show and watch the people gather 'round....

[RF Overlord]

So Steve...when do you take delivery of the Hellcat?

[MOTOWN]

I feel you on this thread , im really ready to sell my car , and move on as well.

[MOTOWN]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

You sound like a complete full blown clown! Cvn.net still broken?

[Blaine B.]

My thoughts exactly. Same car, different name, and the public goes ape-sheiza for one and not the other.

Just like how the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego struggled with sales between 2005-2007, but in 2008 they used the same body style, added a half-liter of motor displacement, and re-named them the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, and sales increased. Go figure!

[BeanSS]

My 87 Buick Regal V6 was the same as a Grand National too.

Lol, damn right!:banana2:


Hey I owned one of those too!

[Chi Stallion]

Don't sell your Marauder. Who cares if it doesn't feel the same. Go outside give her a big hug and kiss. You don't pick the Marauder, The Marauder picks you.

[Blaine B.]

Buick Regal vs. Grand National is like Grand Marquis vs. Marauder.

Same car, one has more power. The power differential between the Regal and Grand National is a lot more substantial vs. another 16 valves. Just saying! Don't bite my head off of anything.

[MOTOWN]

Buick Regal vs. Grand National is like Grand Marquis vs. Marauder.

Same car, one has more power. The power differential between the Regal and Grand National is a lot more substantial vs. another 16 valves. Just saying! Don't bite my head off of anything.

Please! You are clueless! Go away

[Embassy]

So Steve...when do you take delivery of the Hellcat?

I wish. Instead we are "taking delivery" of another child this summer. :cool:

[Zack]

I wish. Instead we are "taking delivery" of another child this summer. :cool:

:puke::down:

[tbone]

Buick Regal vs. Grand National is like Grand Marquis vs. Marauder.

Same car, one has more power. The power differential between the Regal and Grand National is a lot more substantial vs. another 16 valves. Just saying! Don't bite my head off of anything.


I bit your head off? Sensitive much?

Your logic does not make any sense at all. I could give many examples of car models that were/are made in different versions from plain to really cool. The Marauder is one of them. Is it for everyone? No, and that's why it's for me. :burnout:

Enjoy your Crown Vic.

[Comin' in Hot]

People that say marauders aren't worth it, normally can't afford them

[MERCULES]

:baaa::baaa::baaa::baaa::baaa: :baaa::baaa::baaa::baaa:

[Guittard22]

People that say marauders aren't worth it, normally can afford them




Let me fix this for you I'm not sure how to edit people's post or if you can but the Joker that says: the cars the same can't afford them . When I went from a p71 to a marauder and my 200 road trip to take her home ... The 1st stop I made a older guy came up to me and said take care of this fine baby ... Yes I know what you have here a marauder :D

Members on here like to say night and day the 2 cars !

The op here has an amazing car ! He's lucky ... I wish I had the money to buy his car . But if I wanted to try to make an offer he would tell me go buy a crown Vic for that offer :beer:

[RubberCtyRauder]

Buick Regal vs. Grand National is like Grand Marquis vs. Marauder.

Same car, one has more power. The power differential between the Regal and Grand National is a lot more substantial vs. another 16 valves. Just saying! Don't bite my head off of anything.

Go an enjoy your 2v panther and buy your fix it parts at autozone. Slap a blower on your 2v and I"ll still whip your a$$ and mine isn't even tuned to the top end..cause a 2v just isn't going to get much more than 400 hp or so, whilst dohc on this very site have pushed 500, 600, 700 hp and still are steet driveable. One guy even spanked a crotch rocket..

If you don't like Marauders, then stay the F away from here.

[CWright]

Wonder who spanked the crotch rocket!:D

[CWright]

I drove a 2003. It's a nice car with leather, but it's the same thing with 16 extra valves and slightly louder mufflers, a Grand Marquis front clip, Crown Victoria rear, and an exorbitant price tag for a 12 year old car. No offense to the Marauder fans, I just don't understand all of the hype. I very much like my Panther, but they are apples to apples. Same platform, drive train, etc. etc. etc....endless similarities, because they are the same car, all in all.

16 valves, 24 valves, or 32 valves, a 4.6 still has 281 cubic inches of displacement. Anybody can throw a turbo or super charger on any 4.6 just the same.

Really, LMAO!!!:lol:

[fastblackmerc]

People that say marauders aren't worth it, normally can't afford them

+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :up: :up:

[stevengerard]

I feel you, especially with all the great iron out now, though being away from mine for so long I'm looking forward to it again.

I get what Blaine is saying to a point but I ultimately disagree as well, its like saying my W30 is just a Cutlass - umm, no, not really. But I do laugh at how much of a premium is put on the value of a 442 vs a Cutlass. There are so many examples even recently a V6 Challenger vs a SRT8 - same car to many, those that know, know better.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Wonder who spanked the crotch rocket!:D


Umm, I dunno:dunno::D I had heard it from the party of the first part that mentioned it to the party of the second part in relation to the party of the third part

[O's Fan Rich]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

I have to LOL at this....
After selling mine, I bought my 2004 Vic LX Sport. Yep, black, charcoal interior, etc.
Regular gas!!!!! Yes!!!!
Love the car... really do... except for when I am lined up next to ... almost anything....
It's awful hard to go from about 500rwhp.... to what? about 220?
And then , to top it all off, to add to the hurt...I am always being asked "Is that a Marauder?" Or "Hey!Nice Marauder!".... ouch.

[RF Overlord]

I wish. Instead we are "taking delivery" of another child this summer. :cool:Well...I guess that's a valid reason.... ;) Congrats

[Blaine B.]

Please! You are clueless! Go away

Explain to me. Is the frame stronger? Are the seat frames different? Is the body different?

It's all the same crap. Why do you think Ford disintegrated the Mercury brand? And General Motors did the same with Saturn, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Geo, etc. etc. So much overlap that it's kinky!

I would have to say General Motors was the worst with brand overlap than any of the automotive builders, though.

[MarauderMatt200]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

i havent been on this forum for that long but ummmm.....:flamer:

[chief455]

No one will ever buy either of mine.

Best I can do is talk about selling them .
Same here, thus far. No one will pay for it.
I'd sell my daily driver to afford a newer muscle car, but my gut tells me I'd regret having no Marauder.

[lji372]

Not gonna lie.
I have seen some very very nice cv's :bows:

They are similar in a lot of ways but they are not a marauder my friend:beatnik:

[Mr. Man]

Wonder if the OP posts the same baloney on the Mustang, Camaro, Challenger sites too.

[stevengerard]

Explain to me. Is the frame stronger? Are the seat frames different? Is the body different?

It's all the same crap. Why do you think Ford disintegrated the Mercury brand? And General Motors did the same with Saturn, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Geo, etc. etc. So much overlap that it's kinky!

I would have to say General Motors was the worst with brand overlap than any of the automotive builders, though.

OK now you're just trolling, and taking this thread way off topic. tell anyone that owns a GTO Judge that it is basically a Malibu or those that own a Buick GSX is just a Cutlass, or a Superbird is just like any other plymouth - you crazy

[chief455]

Explain to me. Is the frame stronger? Are the seat frames different? Is the body different?

It's all the same crap. Why do you think Ford disintegrated the Mercury brand? And General Motors did the same with Saturn, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Geo, etc. etc. So much overlap that it's kinky!

I would have to say General Motors was the worst with brand overlap than any of the automotive builders, though.
Is a car produced for 2 model years only, in 4 colors only, all standard with maximum offered luxury options and a special performance engine, unique cosmetics such as headlights, side lights, grille, bumpers, tail lights and exhaust tips - is that more WORTH OWNING than it's 'same platform' counter cars, offered for over a decade, millions everywhere CVPI and Grand Marquis?

Is a 67' Shelby GT350 more WORTH OWNING than a 67 Mustang fastback 289? Same cars under the skin, right?:shake::shake::shake:

[RF Overlord]

Gentlemen, this thread was about Embassy offering up his immaculate car. Let's try to get it back on track.

If y'all want to argue CV vs. MM, V6 Challenger vs. Hellcat, or slant 6 Barracuda vs. Hemi 'cuda, etc please start another thread.

[Quasar3210]

OK now you're just trolling, and taking this thread way off topic. tell anyone that owns a GTO Judge that it is basically a Malibu or those that own a Buick GSX is just a Cutlass, or a Superbird is just like any other plymouth - you crazy

You guys should also be aware, that he bought a Grand Marquis.. Completely converted the entire car over to LOOK like a P71 and put a Laptop etc, in it...

But a Marauder is the same as a P71. Right!!!

I admit I have only had my Vic, But someday I hope to have enough spare cash to get one of the really nice remaining Marauders. Someday!! Someday!!

[Shaijack]

You guys have talked my into selling all my 8 marauders. They just are not the same as driving my SmartKar.
Good luck on the sale of a great example of a great vehicle...

[Chayton]

Is a car produced for 2 model years only, in 4 colors only, all standard with maximum offered luxury options and a special performance engine, unique cosmetics such as headlights, side lights, grille, bumpers, tail lights and exhaust tips - is that more WORTH OWNING than it's 'same platform' counter cars, offered for over a decade, millions everywhere CVPI and Grand Marquis?

Is a 67' Shelby GT350 more WORTH OWNING than a 67 Mustang fastback 289? Same cars under the skin, right?:shake::shake::shake:

THANK YOU! This guy is absolutely hilarious to me :lol: You're either a troll or a fool, bud. I have em both p71 and my 2003 Marauder. You CANNOT compare! in fact, my marauders been down for 6 months now. Im stuck driving the crown vic and you know what? Im going through damn withdrawals. its like a tease almost. The crown vic is similar in the most blandest way, and knowing what I've been missing out on for the past half a year is damn near heart breaking haha. You take a crown vic and a marauder, set em side by side, and take turns sitting in the drivers seat. Its just not the same. not to mention what chief said ^^

[03blackvegas]

My 2 cents, before I bought my 2nd Marauder recently, I was willing to spend around $25,000.00 on a car, I looked at old cars, muscle cars, late model cars, the whole spectrum . What I wanted was a reliable, unique, comfortable, well optioned, american performance car, the only week point of a Marauder is the lack of low end power, so supercharger was the solution, I could not be more happy. I also keep the car in proper perspective, it's a big heavy car, with a solid rear axle, it will never be a sports car, that's why I'm content to leave well enough alone.

[Bigdogjim]

You know I feel the same way some days. But then I look at what's offered for a guy my size and no thanks I'll keep the merc:)

[tbone]

Gentlemen, this thread was about Embassy offering up his immaculate car. Let's try to get it back on track.

If y'all want to argue CV vs. MM, V6 Challenger vs. Hellcat, or slant 6 Barracuda vs. Hemi 'cuda, etc please start another thread.

Actually, it's not in the for sale section. It's about his thrill being gone. So it naturally progressed to this.....
VVVVVVVVV

[1Marauder]

Wonder who spanked the crotch rocket!:D



Let me just say, "Can't touch this"...

[1Marauder]

Explain to me. Is the frame stronger? Are the seat frames different? Is the body different?

It's all the same crap. Why do you think Ford disintegrated the Mercury brand? And General Motors did the same with Saturn, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Geo, etc. etc. So much overlap that it's kinky!

I would have to say General Motors was the worst with brand overlap than any of the automotive builders, though.


Blaine,

Many of us have owned the CV Sports -- which are still even better than a p71 -- while also owning Marauders, I can tell you without any question, complete different feel, torque, spin, yaw, rake, look, and drive. Best auto analogy I can make: Mercedes vs Mercedes AMG; they look the same, and that's about it!

No trample off eh????

[Gerry24]

Nice thread.... Owned an 08 MGM LS And it was classy on some nice 22 rims... My 03 MM is aggressive and the total opposite of the MGM

[WPG_Merc]

Link:
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95596 (http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95596)

Many great memories with this Marauder and she is my Mona Lisa. I know I'll never again have a vehicle as perfect, clean, loaded, and detailed like this but it is time to move on.[/QUOTE]
"Awesome Ride & Great Pics" :bows:
Evan for me I thought of that too,I had mine since 07 & only recognized because of her.
It is hard to let go when putting a lot in to it,I hope it finds a good home.

[FastMerc]

Well it is sad how some lose the passion but I get it. My passion is in my blood I guess! I had mine out this past weekend with a grin and foot plant on the gas! And some thumbs up from others..

I have my 1st car wich I got in1983 and it is now under going a full resto and I cant wait to drive it again, so my passion may be deeper than others. :)

Those who are looking to sell best wishes and goodluck!

[345HP87SSAC]

I feel your pain. Nothing wrong with your car, you are just bored. I have the same problem with my 87 Aerocoupe. I've had it since 2001 and been looking for a different toy to go with the wife's Rauder.

Put a sign on it with a high price and set it out side. Last year I found out that when others started looking at my car, I got a little of the fire back (jealous ex syndrome I think.)

[J-MAN]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

No more for you!!!! :rasta:

[sailsmen]

And a B is the same as a C and a 4" is the same as a 6".

Put him on "ignore" and forget about it.

[sailsmen]

Best cure is to wash it and enter a car show.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1439765#post1 439765

[loud2004marquis]

Not gonna lie.
I have seen some very very nice cv's :bows:

They are similar in a lot of ways but they are not a marauder my friend:beatnik: +1 Best way to put it

[lifespeed]

You CANNOT compare! in fact, my marauders been down for 6 months now. Im stuck driving the crown vic and you know what? Im going through damn withdrawals. its like a tease almost. The crown vic is similar in the most blandest way, and knowing what I've been missing out on for the past half a year is damn near heart breaking haha.

What happened to your car?

[detrailers]

did Blaine get banned for his blasphemy lol

[MGDriver]

Sorry to hear this, yours has always been one of my favourite cars in the entire Panther community but all that put aside I can see where you are coming from, I guess after having the same car for a certain length of time you will simply get bored of it no matter how good of a car it is, you want a change at some point. I believe it will happen to everybody sooner or later.

[Embassy]

Thanks, gentlemen.

I really appreciate the kind words.

[cheaneyt]

Thanks, gentlemen.

I really appreciate the kind words.
I would keep her you said yourself there won't be another car as clean and well maintained. You have any pics? I don't own a marauder but want one. I know I'll never sell my 96 town car executive.

[Hadamustang1]

I would keep her you said yourself there won't be another car as clean and well maintained. You have any pics? I don't own a marauder but want one. I know I'll never sell my 96 town car executive.


click on link in sig... ;)

[cheaneyt]

click on link in sig... ;)
Just saw pics and vid I would never let that car go she's beautiful.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Your family is growing Steve , congrats! So send it to Kindig It Designs custom shop in Utah and have them make it into a wagon. Rear fab and some paint and you'll have a bad a$$ soccer mom/dad vehicle .

[RF Overlord]

Actually, it's not in the for sale section. It's about his thrill being gone. What he said was:


This just reinforces that it is time to sell her to someone else who will enjoy her like I did for many years. Hopefully someone at the KY meet will make me an offer.Sounds like it's for sale to me...

[tbone]

But, it's not in the dedicated FOR SALE section, it's in the Community Discussion, so no need to lecture and shut down the conversation, imho.

I guess we could just start another thread on oil filters, or something new, like the controversy surrounding K cups....riveting stuff guaranteed to keep interest levels here high. :banana2:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I drove a 2003. It's a nice car with leather, but it's the same thing with 16 extra valves and slightly louder mufflers, a Grand Marquis front clip, Crown Victoria rear, and an exorbitant price tag for a 12 year old car. No offense to the Marauder fans, I just don't understand all of the hype. I very much like my Panther, but they are apples to apples. Same platform, drive train, etc. etc. etc....endless similarities, because they are the same car, all in all.

16 valves, 24 valves, or 32 valves, a 4.6 still has 281 cubic inches of displacement. Anybody can throw a turbo or super charger on any 4.6 just the same.

Lol couldn't find a Marauder seller that would take payments I see..

:lol:

[Pat]

I still have my thrill, but I really need to get into the 12's with a bona-fide time skip, maybe next month in Lufkin. I'm sure I have the equipment and tune, just need a drag strip close by that's open when I arrive.

[88LTDCV351]

Ford doesn't make anything I'm interested in right now so I'm keeping my Marauder. Hellcat Chargers are tempting but I'd rather bleed Ford blue if possible. Now if Ford ever came out with that 2007 Ford Interceptor concept or that 2002 Lincoln Continental Concept, I might reconsider but would be keeping the Marauder also. :-)

[Marauderjack]

FORD has really gone downhill IMHO......right direction for "Tree Huggers" who like little FWD cars but wrong for folks like me who like bigger RWD cars and some "POWA"!!:shake:

Mustangs are COOL but too damn little and I'm not sure they are headed in the right direction with their appearance......"hey Tom, let's hang some more spoilers on next year's model and slant the headlights more!!" JEEZ-A-LOO!!:shake:

My Marauder and me will stay together from now on I guess since her new motor cost about what she was worth before the motor blew.......PLUS....IT'S REALLY STRONG & FUN NOW!!:burnout:

[L.Mark]

The good thing is that when Steve does decide to get back into this craze...the people that have garage queens and sell them will afford him the opportunity to get back, condition wise(well maybe...) what he's looking for...

[RR|Suki]

Lol couldn't find a Marauder seller that would take payments I see..

:lol:

:lol: Well played

[Embassy]

The good thing is that when Steve does decide to get back into this craze...the people that have garage queens and sell them will afford him the opportunity to get back, condition wise(well maybe...) what he's looking for...


One can only hope so. ;)

[88LTDCV351]

Mustangs are COOL but too damn little and I'm not sure they are headed in the right direction with their appearance

Let's not forget to mention the direction the price has gone, especially if you want a V-8.

[LSp8]

FORD has really gone downhill IMHO......right direction for "Tree Huggers" who like little FWD cars but wrong for folks like me who like bigger RWD cars and some "POWA"!!:shake:

Mustangs are COOL but too damn little and I'm not sure they are headed in the right direction with their appearance......"hey Tom, let's hang some more spoilers on next year's model and slant the headlights more!!" JEEZ-A-LOO!!:shake:

My Marauder and me will stay together from now on I guess since her new motor cost about what she was worth before the motor blew.......PLUS....IT'S REALLY STRONG & FUN NOW!!:burnout:

^^^ LOL tree hugging ppl are catered to very well. There's always Mopar and GM for us real Muscle car lovers. I don't want a mustang either, nice but not for me.

[JBeezy]

I think it's time for another mod. That always help

[lji372]

I still say your going to regret it. Unless your in need of the cash its money in the bank.
Just my .02

Hey, you could hold a raffle in Louisville!!!!!!!!

[tbone]

I think it's time for another mod. That always help

Once every single thing is done, it can lead to boredom. Been there.

[stevengerard]

Here are ways to keep you interested

only drive other cars that are worse than the ones you own
Just add to your collection if you can
Buy something way different - an MM will never be a 911 (or Corvette) but a 911 will never be a MM

Makes you appreciate the MM for what it is and allows you to enjoy the sports car for what its worth

[lji372]

Once every single thing is done, it can lead to boredom. Been there.

Every single thing is never done :frustrating:

[Motorhead350]

Thrill still here.

[tbone]

Every single thing is never done :frustrating:

I was thinking of Harleys, snowmobiles, boats, and other stuff I've had in the past.....

Looks like there's nothing left to do on his MM. It's perfect.

[Marauderman]

Well, Most all know I keep mine covered outside till I choose to drive her---so yeah--the thrill so to speak is gone --especially when I look over and see her under cover---for days and days ---till I get her out and start her up for a day ride to work----or just on the weekend to go loud!!---weather good of course-.
...and then it happens allover again.............

The thought of "WTF"... was I thinking of getting rid of this-----folks still go nuts when they see it at gas fill ups and all over-----so............after backing her in for cover up with a full tank --covered --I say --to her---ok beauty--till next time----a story that just continues to go in circles---.......cause you have to own one to have it and understand..............carry on yall.

[lji372]

I was thinking of Harleys, snowmobiles, boats, and other stuff I've had in the past.....

Looks like there's nothing left to do on his MM. It's perfect.

Forged lower, more boost :D

[tbone]

Forged lower, more boost :D

I didn't see that. I stand corrected. FORGE! :burnout:

[Crown Vicman]

You can always sell the Marauder, buy a Police Interceptor for $3,000, and have the same car for a fraction of the price or hype.

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mebot]

I love driving my Marauder and enjoy modding it, but I am paranoid every time I take it out. I'm paranoid that someone else will hit me or back into me or something unfortunate may happen. Also it depends on where I'm driving. I'm not going to take my car downtown and park on the street overnight, so sometimes that limits when we take the Marauder out. Inclement weather is a factor too. When I lived in Virginia and we used to get snow, the Marauder would be parked all winter. I wouldn't take it out in the salt/snow heaven forbid!

I guess what I'm saying is, the thrill of driving it is still there....but only under optimal conditions.

[tbone]

My MM spent 11 winters driving through the salt. Retired this past winter. While it does have a little rust that I have mostly attended to, I can tell you that the corrosion resistance of these cars is excellent.

My son's 2002 Camry is a rust bucket. So much for "superior" Toyota quality.

[MGDriver]

Mine spent most of its life in Ohio so there's quite a bit of rust underneath it which I'm going to look into relatively soon.

[Mike]

I wish. Instead we are "taking delivery" of another child this summer. :cool:

Congrats!!! :beer:

[tbone]

Mine spent most of its life in Ohio so there's quite a bit of rust underneath it which I'm going to look into relatively soon.

Some areas under the car cannot be stopped from rusting.

Scrape it and spray it with cans of flexible undercoating or truck bed liner.

[Embassy]

Jerry,

I did several mods to her early last year and then barely drove/showed her.

It's just time plus, the money will be applied to education funds.


Thanks, Mike!

[Chevyguy]

Blaine,

Many of us have owned the CV Sports -- which are still even better than a p71 -- while also owning Marauders, I can tell you without any question, complete different feel, torque, spin, yaw, rake, look, and drive. Best auto analogy I can make: Mercedes vs Mercedes AMG; they look the same, and that's about it!

No trample off eh????

Amen, I have a 2004 Crown Vic LX for winter beating and mile eating and always enjoy getting back in the Marauder. The car is a sum of it's parts, the stock suspension allows a good ride and excellent handling for street driving. The car is much more solid in feel more like my old Town cars than a Crown Vic. Having both cars available for back to back use the differences beacome more obvious. Even the seats are so much more comfortable in the Marauder

[jerrym3]

I've lost the thrill of driving my 2003 retro TBird. "Sell or no sell" big decision coming up soon.

But, I never lose the thrill when driving my Galaxie.

[CoreyM75]

Amen, I have a 2004 Crown Vic LX for winter beating and mile eating and always enjoy getting back in the Marauder. The car is a sum of it's parts, the stock suspension allows a good ride and excellent handling for street driving. The car is much more solid in feel more like my old Town cars than a Crown Vic. Having both cars available for back to back use the differences beacome more obvious. Even the seats are so much more comfortable in the Marauder
The seats in my 04 Sport are fairly comfortable, but there isnt a comparison to the Marauders seats. I agree that both cars feel and drive differently enough for me to not get bored with either. Maybe in time that will change.

[88LTDCV351]

Now if Ford ever came out with that 2007 Ford Interceptor concept or that 2002 Lincoln Continental Concept, I might reconsider but would be keeping the Marauder also. :-)

Just saw this article. https://autos.yahoo.com/news/lincoln-continental-debuting-york-220059478.html Will probably be a small FWD car I would assume. A rebadged Ford yet again?

Or maybe, just maybe, something else? :-)

[1stMerc]

Once every single thing is done, it can lead to boredom. Been there.

Only things left are turbine or nitrogen. He could also, got the Tesla/BMW i8 route. Plenty of room to put all those batteries.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Just saw this article. https://autos.yahoo.com/news/lincoln-continental-debuting-york-220059478.html Will probably be a small FWD car I would assume. A rebadged Ford yet again?

Or maybe, just maybe, something else? :-)

They must be hurting in fleet car sales now, hopefully something worthwhile (aka RWD) is being whipped up.

[Granddaddy Marq]

So Steve...when do you take delivery of the Hellcat?


I wish. Instead we are "taking delivery" of another child this summer. :cool:



So your not getting a Hell Cat, your getting a Rug Rat.

I don't know Steve, looks like the Thrill is still there. :D

[Zack]

Jerry,

I did several mods to her early last year and then barely drove/showed her.

It's just time plus, the money will be applied to education funds.


Thanks, Mike!

20k for education funds? What does that buy nowadays, a semester?

[Embassy]

Pretty much.

[Zack]

Pretty much.

Hopefully she won't want to go to college. LOL

[LSp8]

Just saw this article. https://autos.yahoo.com/news/lincoln-continental-debuting-york-220059478.html Will probably be a small FWD car I would assume. A rebadged Ford yet again?

Or maybe, just maybe, something else? :-)

And don't forget to mention 4cyl or if lucky a V6 ecoboost and most likely a hybrid option and $50,000 lol. Something that will compete with the 2016 CTS-V!:banana2:

[stevengerard]

20k for education funds? What does that buy nowadays, a semester?

If your lucky 1.5 semesters. Then there's grad school afterward.

I'd have at least 4 more cars already (and nice ones at that) but wouldn't trade the kids in for anything (well, depends on what mood I'm in)

[88LTDCV351]

They must be hurting in fleet car sales now, hopefully something worthwhile (aka RWD) is being whipped up.

Actually, it looks like the Ford Exploder Intercepter is the winnner on the west coast.

[RubberCtyRauder]

$20k earning 5% compounded will be nice in 18 years. Just gotta know where to invest

[snookey]

check this on''www.carscoops.com''2018 lincoln continental it has suicide doors,rear drive with a 5 liter v8 motor. compete with a BMW 7 and CADILLAC CT6 fighter. Wait and see. tom

[Chayton]

What happened to your car?

I dont want to talk about it :depress: its kind of a sore subject :mad2: Maybe at Marauderville? or our next meet should we have one. On the bright side I get her back sometime this up coming week :)

[RF Overlord]

check this on''www.carscoops.com''2018 lincoln continental it has suicide doors,rear drive with a 5 liter v8 motor. compete with a BMW 7 and CADILLAC CT6 fighter. Wait and see. tomWon't happen. Ever.

Ford doesn't do RWD anymore, other than the Mustang.

[TooManyFords]

Did you ever try calling JD to see if he might want to buy it back? I think his screen name was HwyCruiser.

[Embassy]

He got first dibs but declined.

[88LTDCV351]

Here is some more on the new Lincoln

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/lincoln-continental-concept-revealed-news

[88LTDCV351]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lincoln-continental-car-presidents-returning-040228348.html

[Quasar3210]

Nice looking car. I hope the renaming trend continues. As long as they dont bring back the Lincoln Versailles.


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