Usa Today

[Murader03]

LM ran a full page add in the USA Today this morning. Several models were shown in the add, but again, there was no mention of the Marauder. And they wonder why they can't sell this terrific family performance sedan. Go figure!:stupid:

[MAD-3R]

Feet in the door. You know some hen pecked husband is going to go into those showrooms looking for an Aviator because his wife saw the add, and there under the lights, sits the Black Beast. First he dismisses it as a Grand Marque. Then, as his eye slids down the sides, he sees those big 18" wheels. He looks closer. Around the back he spys the Chrome Pipes just pokeing out from the rear. Checking the door, he finds it unlocked, so he opens it, and runs his hands across the leather... ohhh yeah. Wait whats on the back? Embossed? nice...... He slides into the drivers seat, and his hand drops to the shifter in a insticual move. Deep inside, baried under the kids dental appointments and soccer camp, something almost primal sters... not awake, but shifts.

The salesman comes over, seeing the wife talking at her husband, him engrossed by the beast knows why there here. SHE wants the SUV. The salesman smells the sale, and hears the profit from the truck. As he starts to introduce himself, the man cuts him off and asks for the keys to the Beast. His wife is indignant. We are not getting a car!! He looks at her with a look on his face he hasn't worn in almost 15 years. The look that she missed with out realizing it. Yeah, she says, get him the keys. Out in the lot is another Beast. A test driver. He slides into the seat, his wife into the passanger side. Key in the ignition, and with a twist, the V8 comes to life, and the ..something raises IT's head. Not awake, but not asleep ether. Sliding into drive and easy it to the street. At the light, IT opens IT's eyes. Yes, this is it. GREEN! and the foot hits the floor. IT is awake, and IT roars!! On the return frm the test drive the decition has been made. THe Beast comes home with them.

[SergntMac]

Originally posted by MAD-3R
Feet in the door. You know some hen pecked husband is going to go into those showrooms looking for an Aviator because his wife saw the add, and there under the lights, sits the Black Beast. First he dismisses it as a Grand Marque. Then, as his eye slids down the sides, he sees those big 18" wheels. He looks closer. Around the back he spys the Chrome Pipes just pokeing out from the rear. Checking the door, he finds it unlocked, so he opens it, and runs his hands across the leather... ohhh yeah. Wait whats on the back? Embossed? nice...... He slides into the drivers seat, and his hand drops to the shifter in a insticual move. Deep inside, baried under the kids dental appointments and soccer camp, something almost primal sters... not awake, but shifts.

The salesman comes over, seeing the wife talking at her husband, him engrossed by the beast knows why there here. SHE wants the SUV. The salesman smells the sale, and hears the profit from the truck. As he starts to introduce himself, the man cuts him off and asks for the keys to the Beast. His wife is indignant. We are not getting a car!! He looks at her with a look on his face he hasn't worn in almost 15 years. The look that she missed with out realizing it. Yeah, she says, get him the keys. Out in the lot is another Beast. A test driver. He slides into the seat, his wife into the passanger side. Key in the ignition, and with a twist, the V8 comes to life, and the ..something raises IT's head. Not awake, but not asleep ether. Sliding into drive and easy it to the street. At the light, IT opens IT's eyes. Yes, this is it. GREEN! and the foot hits the floor. IT is awake, and IT roars!! On the return frm the test drive the decition has been made. THe Beast comes home with them.

Then he wakes from his fitfull sleep on the couch, wondering again, what he said or did that was so wrong, and just how long he will be locked out the bedroom this time...

[MAD-3R]

BURST A BUBBLE NEXT TIME!!

:lol:

J/K

[Dave Compson]

Wow, feels like dejavu. Except for the wife part.

[martyo]

Two things: First, Mad-3R has the flair that might let him write for Penthouse (c'mon, we all know which column I am talking about!). Second, Mad-3R were you at the dealer when I bought mine??? You really got the facts right. Scary!!

[Bigdogjim]

MAD-3R: Yeh I see that happening. Well put sir. Good read. Some times the dog house is worth it!!

Big Dog
(permant resident,hehehe)

[Mark McQuaide]

If they decide to cancel the MM, someone should package up some of the prose written in this forum and send it on to Bill Ford.

MAD-3R you should be in the Mercury marketing department, hell, you should BE the Mercury marketing department.

They're running Lincoln-Mercury TV commercials lately advertising the $4K cash back, with shots of shiny GMs and Sables in the showroom, and not a 'Rauder in sight. It looks like they already gave up on it.

[prchrman]

What's wrong with being hen-pecked? 2 lines going into heaven, 1 line for hen-pecked that is miles long with big tough men, other line for not hen-pecked w/1 little man in it, St. Peter looks him over and asks what he is doing in not hen-pecked line, little man says his wife tolded him to be there!...don't talk to tough...wife might hear...

[LincMercLover]

Damn... deep... Almost wanted to buy another one after all that!

[Mikeenh]

They say it's easier to get forgiveness than permission. :banana:

[vaderv]

MAD!!! You ROCK!! ; )-

[RCSignals]

Originally posted by Mark McQuaide
If they decide to cancel the MM, someone should package up some of the prose written in this forum and send it on to Bill Ford.



Someone should do that anyway

[Beadhead]

Methinks the only prose BF understands is the prose on a dollar bill.

[mad man]

:D ;) I liked that

[prchrman]

While watching my tarheels get spanked last night..ugh..saw a commerical from LM and did not mention MM but saw one silver one setting in the middle of it all..looked better than the rest but did not even rate a comment..

[CRUZTAKER]

They ALWAYS DO THAT. I think it's for OUR account. The Merc. Mountaineer comercial......it's driving down the street and it passes....
a MARAUDER.
:confused:

[Patrick]

I think the future of Mercury is going in a differant direction! Smaller cars that will be fast, fun to drive and DARE I SAY, RICER!:cry: . They replaced the Mark VIII with the Lincoln LS. I owned a 98 LSC and test drove the LS. Just not the same! I think what they have done is two things, 3 things, 1) were are going in a differant direction, 2) But we will build a car for those that luv full size rear wheel drive cars and you tweak anyway you want!!,,, And 3 not to adverstise to the point where everyone has one! Oh theres another MM:rolleyes: . They bilt it for true car lovers. They werent expecting great sales. That wasnt thier intension! Never was! They bilt a car that would attract attention and keep the Mercury name on the map!. Heck thier are in bussiness to make money and cars. Cant fault them for that! Hope that doesnt open a can of worms! It will.

I luve my MM and I like being asked about it!!!!!!!

Its it Big Black and Bad to the Bone!!!!!!!

Thanks for your time!!!!!!! :flamer: If you want just ny Opinion!

Patrick!