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Ok all,
The Good News - Took a job offer today at the same company to go to work for a friend doing something I like better, know well and best of all....out of management!!!! (No direct reports :-))
Better news - Comany Car with fuel card!!!!
The Bad News - In all probability, the Marauder will have to go
Piece of mind and quality of life are a better thing.
Anyway, just turned 50K on the odo. Anybody need to add a good daily driver to their collection??
RWD only fan
I would keep the MM as a garage queen. Mod it and drive when you like.
(#6178 in black per FPIC)
Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.
MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.
Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.
Rest In Peace:
Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
Rex Weinbender
Peter
See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.
IMHO, this site- the members that I chat with- and the ones that I now Hang with- are like my 2nd family. There is such an ongoing welcome feeling here that even members who don't or no longer own the MM can feel.
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Originally Posted by RoyLPita
x2, if you finances allow.
~Jim
2004 Mercury Marauder SB
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
x3....
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
La Fin du Monde
Then why sell the MarauderOk all,
The Good News - Took a job offer today at the same company to go to work for a friend doing something I like better, know well and best of all....out of management!!!! (No direct reports :-))
Better news - Comany Car with fuel card!!!!
The Bad News - In all probability, the Marauder will have to go
Piece of mind and quality of life are a better thing.
Anyway, just turned 50K on the odo. Anybody need to add a good daily driver to their collection??
Saorsa gu Brath
(Freedon Forever)
Si vis pacem para bellum
(If you want peace, prepare for war)
Μολὼν λαβέ
(Come and take them)
Stann saam of sterf allen
(Stand together or die alone)
Audentis Fortuna Iuvat
(Fortune Favors the Brave)
Antes morrer livres que em paz sujeitos
(Rather die as free men than be enslaved in peace)
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants alike. It is the tree's natural manure." -Thomas Jefferson
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution guarantees our rights as American citizens, the 2nd Amendment protects those rights
"THE BLACK BOMBER"
Silverback
Adam;
Quality of lfe and peace of mind are not, usually, financial issues.
Your concern that a Marauder will turn into a pumpkin when the odometer reaches a certain point is unreasonable.
If you WANT the car keep it and enjoy the experience. If you don't love the car any longer, that's OK too.
But it's not an inherently unreliable or problem plagued car. It's a Marauder.
Pat
Native Texan
Adam, Keep the MM and park the company car in the street!
2005 Dodge 1500 Hemi Quadcab
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
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11/24/04 -'04 Silver Birch, Moon Roof, charcoal Interior,
12/25/05 - Lower grill Mod - Thanks DEFYANT, 12/29/05 - OEM Spoiler - blankenship aero
01/06/06 - Vynal Shades - Executive Signs Ltd., 01/06/06 - Silver Stars - MM.net (thanks everyone)
01/11/06 - Remote start alarm ( North Park Linc. Merc. ), 02/16/06 - Pro Gurard - Reinhart Automotive
02/24/06 - JLT CAI/RAI - JLT Performance(Jay Tucker), 06/14/06 - Godshead logo locking valve caps (Wes)
02/14/07 - XCAL2 tuned by Lidio
VEHICLES AND MILAGE :
04 MARAUDER: 95,XXX (June 09) SOLD 1-28-14
03 IMPALA: 126,XXX (June 09), Died Oct '11 143K
01 SUBURBAN: 87,XXX (June 09) Traded in 9-22-12 123K
07 SUBURBAN LT 4X4 84,XXX (Sept. '12)
07 INFINITI G35 79,997 (Dec. '11) Her Ride!
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Sorry if I confused anyone. I want to keep the car!!!
If at all possible, I will find a way. However, this has been the worst, most difficult experience in the 14 years with this company!!!
I took a "promotion" I was coerced into, started bad and has gotten worse since. Oh, the things they don't tell you!! Like, you're the 5th person to have this job in 2 years because no one else wanted it.
Anyway, I took a small hit on the $$ to get out so not sure the budget can still support the MM habit.
Time will tell. Can I bring the company car to Chuck's?
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$$ hit yes, but u wont be payin for gas anymore... Keep the MM, u know u cant get rid of it
2003a Black Marauder- Procharged, Cobra exaustmanifold, Flowmaster 40s, 4.10s, Widend rear rims and other stuff.
2003a Black Marauder- Nitrous, SCT tune, Detroit TruTrac with ford 4.10s, JLT CAI Totaled in storm 6-18-09
2003 Yamaha R1
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13.488 and you think I'm still talking to you?
Nice time!!!
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sell one of your kids, u could beat that time easy with a SC hehe
2003a Black Marauder- Procharged, Cobra exaustmanifold, Flowmaster 40s, 4.10s, Widend rear rims and other stuff.
2003a Black Marauder- Nitrous, SCT tune, Detroit TruTrac with ford 4.10s, JLT CAI Totaled in storm 6-18-09
2003 Yamaha R1
Senior Member
What's your address, I'll send one to your place!!!
Silverback
Possibilities
Adam;
I know your a family man, educated and hard working and time spent with your wife and kids is valuable. So what commodity do you posses that can translate into income, aside from your 8-5, without adversely affecting your family time.
It's your brain power. Think TUTORING. A no cash outlay enterprise, work at home, set your own hours and rake in the dough. Elementary, high school, college students they all need help. The minimum charge is upwards of $20.00 per hour, depending on locale and demand.
Just think, Public Schools in America are a shambles, fifty percent of households are single parent, mostly women, who work two jobs or long hours. So who's schooling little Johnny or Suzy?
My sainted mother, took in students at home for one hour sessons, three times per week. Her student load varied, but she funded her retirement over her last ten working years.
Dear old Dad took care of the family, in style, but the word "savings" was not in his vocabulary. So Mom tutored and "saved" the bacon.
Just trying to be helpful here. There are other idea's and opportunities.
Pat
Senior Member
Congratulations on the new position.Ok all,
The Good News - Took a job offer today at the same company to go to work for a friend doing something I like better, know well and best of all....out of management!!!! (No direct reports :-))
Better news - Comany Car with fuel card!!!!
The Bad News - In all probability, the Marauder will have to go
Piece of mind and quality of life are a better thing.
Anyway, just turned 50K on the odo. Anybody need to add a good daily driver to their collection??
I had a company car for over 25 years. Had no clue how much money that saved until I didn't have one anymore. A company car can offset a huge cut in pay. It also frees you up to decide, with no pressure on you, whether having the MM is still fun and important to you.
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