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Swannie92183
10-10-2005, 02:43 PM
My fiance was driving home from school today and was switching lanes on the Garden State Parkway in NJ. He didn't notice that the car in front of him had stopped and he smashed into the back of a 2005 Chrysler 300t. His grill ended up in the fast lane with people running over it. He needs the grill, one headlight, side marker light and the piece that is above the bumper on the hood but is not yet the hood. Does anyone know around how much he is going to need to spend to fix it? I'll try and attach a pic later because my computer is giving me a hard time.
jgc61sr2002
10-10-2005, 03:05 PM
Sorry about the accident, hopfully no one was injured.

For parts you can check with Ray the dealer a member of this site.
I don't think you can beat his prices.
the_pack_rat
10-10-2005, 03:07 PM
That sucks.

Can I assume Martin & those in the other vehicle are ok ... being that wasn't brought up ?.

Hopefully Ray(TheDealer) will see this & chime in.

If not ... get in touch with him.

He'll be your best bet.
Bigdogjim
10-10-2005, 03:20 PM
Does anyone know around how much he is going to need to spend to fix it? I'll try and attach a pic later because my computer is giving me a hard time.
PM or call me 609.672.6809....anytime. I have a bodyshop that will work with you:) Just across the river.

They know the Marauder very well:)

Let me know if I can help.
Swannie92183
10-10-2005, 04:14 PM
Martin was fine and the other driver was fine, the chrysler had pretty much just a few scratches on it because martins marauder is lowered in the front so it pretty much just went under the chrysler....for those of you who don't know who "Martin" is...he is darknight..... thanks guys for the help, i know ray and ill try and call him....and ill have martin call you bigdogjim!!!! Thanks Guys!!!
FordNut
10-10-2005, 05:08 PM
... and the piece that is above the bumper on the hood but is not yet the hood.
Header panel.
the_pack_rat
10-10-2005, 05:46 PM
Martin was fine and the other driver was fine, the chrysler had pretty much just a few scratches on it because martins marauder is lowered in the front so it pretty much just went under the chrysler....for those of you who don't know who "Martin" is...he is darknight..... thanks guys for the help, i know ray and ill try and call him....and ill have martin call you bigdogjim!!!! Thanks Guys!!!Yea ... I pieced it together almost immeadiately who you were refering to.

I used to live in Hamilton NJ ... so that word kind of "jumps" out at me, as well as I recall him saying he was going to get married.

And to confirm my suspicions ... I clicked on your profile to see your previous postings ..... & sure enough I was right !.

Glad to hear everyone is ok ..... I'm sure you guys will get fixed up soon enough.
Dark_Knight7096
10-10-2005, 06:46 PM
Yea everyone it was me, looks like my member title is now more true than ever before. It's not that bad, just came at a bad financial time, and is more than a little annoying. I'll get some pics tomorrow morning and get them posted up here. Poor Marauder :(
Dark_Knight7096
10-10-2005, 07:37 PM
Funny little side effect, the accident knocked out my grille and drivers side headlamp, now EVERYONE (besides me I haven't really heard it) swears that my car is louder somehow than before. I asked them howso do you mean? Is it the exhaust note that is louder, can you hear incresed engine noise, what? They say they think it's my exhaust although they can't put their finger on it. Also under heavy acceleration or highway cruising speeds i notice a slight CAI sound to the car now. Very interesting, although to be short lived to say the least, I am visiting an insurance adjuster wed morning and tomorrow afternoon i'm running all over the place getting estimates from various body shops, I will also be calling ray to see if he'd be willing to talk to Northeast's out of site body shop for me. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.
Bigdogjim
10-10-2005, 07:53 PM
Martin was fine and the other driver was fine, the chrysler had pretty much just a few scratches on it because martins marauder is lowered in the front so it pretty much just went under the chrysler....for those of you who don't know who "Martin" is...he is darknight..... thanks guys for the help, i know ray and ill try and call him....and ill have martin call you bigdogjim!!!! Thanks Guys!!!
No need to thank us! That's why we are all here.

I have said it before and I'll say it again.

It's about the people!

ps: Martin all ready checked in with me.

We'll have him up and running in no time:burnout:
LCSO34
10-10-2005, 10:16 PM
Funny little side effect, the accident knocked out my grille and drivers side headlamp, now EVERYONE (besides me I haven't really heard it) swears that my car is louder somehow than before. I asked them howso do you mean? Is it the exhaust note that is louder, can you hear incresed engine noise, what? They say they think it's my exhaust although they can't put their finger on it. Also under heavy acceleration or highway cruising speeds i notice a slight CAI sound to the car now. Very interesting, although to be short lived to say the least, I am visiting an insurance adjuster wed morning and tomorrow afternoon i'm running all over the place getting estimates from various body shops, I will also be calling ray to see if he'd be willing to talk to Northeast's out of site body shop for me. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.
Could it be because the air intake is right behind the driver side headlight?
the_pack_rat
10-10-2005, 10:30 PM
Could it be because the air intake is right behind the driver side headlight? Makes sense to me.

Now the next time you wanna try the "Barry" mod ..... use some hand tools eh ? ... it's a lot less stressful.

;)

Just trying to lighten up a less than ideal situation.
DEFYANT
10-11-2005, 12:33 AM
Did I read this correct... Did you crash into a 300C? If so, does anyone else see the irony?
metroplex
10-11-2005, 02:41 AM
The 300C didn't even have a scratch!
Dark_Knight7096
10-11-2005, 06:05 AM
It wasn't even a 300C, it was a step down. It was a 300 Touring AWD, and the 300 just had a couple of scratches on his rear bumper because my car was lowered in the front so i slid right underneath his rear. For some odd reason i can't get the pics i'm tryin to send to go to the comp, I took pics of the accident (3 of my car 1 of his) at the scene but my phone won't send them to my SN right now for some odd reason, i'm working on it and i will get them up to show you whatthe damage looks like, Jim will probably be the first to see it though.

I was thinking that, about the air intake right behind the light, looks like I have ram air now!!!!! The sound is enough to make me wanna get the JLT intake now, cause it def does sound louder,and if getting the JLT will makeit sound like that once it's fixed, i'm down!
Haggis
10-11-2005, 06:42 AM
Yea everyone it was me, looks like my member title is now more true than ever before. It's not that bad, just came at a bad financial time, and is more than a little annoying. I'll get some pics tomorrow morning and get them posted up here. Poor Marauder :(
Glad to hear you were not hurt in the accident. The Marauder can be fixed and with Bigdog backing you up no one is going to give you a hassle.
ckadiddle
10-11-2005, 07:22 AM
Geez Martin, be carefull!! Glad noone was hurt. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for the Marauder.
STLR FN
10-11-2005, 07:50 AM
Glad to see noone was hurt. To answer your question though around 3500. Ask me how I know or better yet check my gallery.



http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=3267
Dark_Knight7096
10-11-2005, 11:21 AM
Glad to see noone was hurt. To answer your question though around 3500. Ask me how I know or better yet check my gallery.



http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=3267
Wow, how strange, your car looks just like mine except red and your damage was on the opposite side, here are the pics:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/10-10-05_1611.jpg


Sorry about the bad quality on this pic
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/10-10-05_1612.jpg

This is the other guys 300, once again sorry about the poor quality
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/10-10-05_1614.jpg

Not too much damage done to that 300 compared to mine, jeez, 300: 1, Marauder: 0. I just got out of work and i'm going around to a few body shops now to get estimates for the claims adjuster, also my father is a cop and works with a guy who is very close personal friends with the adjuster so he's gonna try to talk to him so he won't err on behalf of the insurance co, but make it more fair.
Marauder2005
10-12-2005, 04:00 PM
Looks like you went right under his bumper so that would explain the

no damage on his part. Does anyone know if those cars are BOF or Uni-body

construction?
metroplex
10-13-2005, 04:26 AM
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/10-10-05_1611.jpg

The good news is, it looks like a Dodge Charger now.
DEFYANT
10-13-2005, 08:07 AM
Dark Knight,

Is you car lowered? This looks like it should have been a very minor accident. Your damage should be similar to the 300C.
FordNut
10-13-2005, 08:13 AM
Dark Knight,

Is you car lowered? This looks like it should have been a very minor accident. Your damage should be similar to the 300C.
I reckon you didn't see this one.

From post #15

"because my car was lowered in the front so i slid right underneath his rear"
X369
10-13-2005, 09:07 AM
Glad that you weren't hurt, Martin. Are you thinking about going badgeless when you replace the grille?

Ron
Marauder2005
10-13-2005, 09:46 AM
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/10-10-05_1611.jpg

The good news is, it looks like a Dodge Charger now.
I don't know if you want to take that as good news LOL
DEFYANT
10-13-2005, 09:49 AM
I reckon you didn't see this one.

From post #15

"because my car was lowered in the front so i slid right underneath his rear"

Whoops! You reckon right :o .


Nevamind:D
RCSignals
10-14-2005, 12:05 AM
The 300C didn't even have a scratch!


yes it did


.................... the chrysler had pretty much just a few scratches on it because martins marauder is lowered in the front so it pretty much just went under the chrysler.....
RCSignals
10-14-2005, 12:07 AM
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/10-10-05_1611.jpg

The good news is, it looks like a Dodge Charger now.

What is it with you metro?

Why don't you just finally get rid of that CV of yours and get a Marauder......
metroplex
10-14-2005, 02:48 AM
What is it with you metro?

Why don't you just finally get rid of that CV of yours and get a Marauder...... My Vic is slightly faster than a bone stock Marauder. I'd be losing a lot of money switching to a Marauder and then spending money to upgrade a Marauder. It's a decent car but if I were to switch vehicles, I'd probably fancy a DCX Hemi 4-door sedan instead. If it were 3 years ago and I was looking for a new car, I'd probably have gone with the Marauder! :burnout:Hey you started it by asking, I'm just replying.

I'm glad everyone is ok though!!
Marauder2005
10-14-2005, 08:29 AM
My Vic is slightly faster than a bone stock Marauder. I'd be losing a lot of money switching to a Marauder and then spending money to upgrade a Marauder. It's a decent car but if I were to switch vehicles, I'd probably fancy a DCX Hemi 4-door sedan instead. If it were 3 years ago and I was looking for a new car, I'd probably have gone with the Marauder! :burnout:Hey you started it by asking, I'm just replying.

I'm glad everyone is ok though!!
You would be better off getting a low mile MM and S/C it. Thats if you

actually like the Marauder. (knowing your comments) But, if you like the

style of the charger, hell the world full of bad choices ;)
Dark_Knight7096
10-21-2005, 06:10 AM
Sheeeeeeeee's back!! The Dark Knight rides again. Finally got the check back from the bank, was at the body shop this morning when they opened, handed the insurance check over, and now my car is back!!!! It's such a beautiful thing! Thanks to everyone for all their help in the matter, Jim thank you so much for all your help too, thanks everyone!
Bluerauder
10-21-2005, 07:13 AM
Sheeeeeeeee's back!! The Dark Knight rides again.
Congrats ....... feels like Christmas Morning doesn't it?? :santaw: :xtree: