now i wait.

[the fat bastid]

so i might acutally get a marauder.

i went to a dealer about 30 minutes away and had a really good experience, test drove it, and was surprised at how nimble the car is...i didn't notice much of a change between it and my honda (thats a good thing) and never felt it was ***bersome like my mom's buick lesabre.

anyways, even though they arent moving it is still a hard sell.....$28,000 at the end of the day.

now i just hope the loan comes through.

my mom says its too much. my father says its a good price. i tell them that i'm old enough to piss money down the toilet as i see fit :)

[jrzygrl]

What kind of "extras" for the $28 ?

[the fat bastid]

the changer and the trunk organizer thing.

also, its a 300a

he showed me his price sheet and it had on there that his invoice price was 32555...seemeed high to me but it made negoiating really hard

[FordNut]

28 k is a good deal. I wish the local dealers around my home would have given me a deal like that. I drove 800 miles to get one for 27,500 and surely wouldn't have done it for 500 difference.

Congrats. Enjoy it.

[jgc61sr2002]

the fat bastid - Sounds like and excellent deal. Go for it, you won't regret it. John:up:

[RF Overlord]

deleted by author as it was meant to be a PM to the fat bastid and contained information of a highly classified nature...

[jrzygrl]

Paid $33 and some odd change for all you see in signature,
$28 seems fair, also they didn't charge me for the 7000 we were over on mileage on a Navigator lease.

[jrzygrl]

.....or did they? LOL

[martyo]

Fat: Just in case, there are dealers here in NY that are down to $28K and below. I think you are in NJ (correct??). Come up here if neewd be....

[the fat bastid]

i sure am in nj isnt it on the...<checks location, sees it blank> oh, heh

i saw an add for 27,500 in pa but it was one of those 'only .1% of anyone on earth can qualify for any of this' what have you in up there?

RF: thanks man for the reasurance. i'm nervous about the price because , like mr.delorean, its my first new car. haggling is much different then a used car.

[phil]

god i guess i got the deal of the life time,im a 12 year tech at the same dealer and they had a used marauder with 4500 miles,sticker said 26995,and employee price was 100 dollars over there cost in trade,my price 20,100 checked the car out on oasis and ford site and even talked with the original own who trader for a stock cv,said it rode to rough for him 51 years old,so is the car going to keep it's value??? hope they do not make the 2004 model phil

[RCSignals]

Leather Jacket (L) too big...

jrzygrl, they may exchange that for you if you need a different size.

[martyo]

fat: the ad was in the NY Post (the locals will know that that is not exactly a high brow paper) and ad indicated "100% credit approval, etc., etc." So, maybe this is not one of the places that is jerking you along. The prices was $26,995.00 in April 4, 2004.

Check your PM an I will send you the dealer's name (I don't want to run afoul of the vendor rules here). And, I have no relationship with this dealer.

[jrzygrl]

Originally posted by RCSignals
jrzygrl, they may exchange that for you if you need a different size. I never thought to ask...thanks

[jrzygrl]

I also stand corrected, we payed $30 for all before tax, title..blah blah blah, I have been informed to correct my post by my significant other. Anyone have a Medium jacket they want to trade up?

[martyo]

jrzygrl: Here is one step further along: Call Alan Pinter @ the Bienstock Group (they do the order fulfillment for Mercury). He is a nice guy and I am sure he will hook you up (trust me, I know). His number is either 248- 643-8438 or 248-458-5122 (I can't tell from my notes which it is and it may be either one).

[jrzygrl]

Thanks, I'll give him a try. If I was really nice I'd ask for an XL
in exchange and give it to my husband for Father's day.....NAH.
I had a hard time getting the jacket from the dealership to begin with. By the way FAT congrats on the purchase!! I'm from north too...Linden/Rahway actually.

[RCSignals]

Originally posted by jrzygrl

I had a hard time getting the jacket from the dealership to begin with.

You got the jacket from the dealer? Didn't you get a card in the mail from Mercury to send for it?

[jgc61sr2002]

Originally posted by phil
god i guess i got the deal of the life time,im a 12 year tech at the same dealer and they had a used marauder with 4500 miles,sticker said 26995,and employee price was 100 dollars over there cost in trade,my price 20,100 checked the car out on oasis and ford site and even talked with the original own who trader for a stock cv,said it rode to rough for him 51 years old,so is the car going to keep it's value??? hope they do not make the 2004 model phil phil - You surely got the deal of a lifetime. Congrats and good luck with your new ride. John:up:

[jrzygrl]

Originally posted by RCSignals
You got the jacket from the dealer? Didn't you get a card in the mail from Mercury to send for it? No, just had to pull teeth to get them to send me the information to get one. I told them it clearly stated the jacket was standard equipment. Salesman had to call his boss, etc, etc. The salesman didn't even know what I was talking about.

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

Lynn, you should have received a post card in the mail from Mercury about two weeks after purchasing your car. All you had to do waas verify your address and send it back, I got my jacket about a week after I sent the card back. If you didn't I would call Mercury.

Tim

[RF Overlord]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
Salesman had to call his boss, etc, etc. The salesman didn't even know what I was talking about.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :rolleyes:

[Fourth Horseman]

Originally posted by RF Overlord
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :rolleyes:

"I don't believe the Grand Marquis comes with a leather jacket, ma'am."

:uzi: :D

[jrzygrl]

Isn't this thread about Fat's new ride?Did he get it? Although, I do like being the center of attention and the talk of leather, well you know.....

[jgc61sr2002]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
No, just had to pull teeth to get them to send me the information to get one. I told them it clearly stated the jacket was standard equipment. Salesman had to call his boss, etc, etc. The salesman didn't even know what I was talking about. Thats about par. Discribes many dealers. John:(

[cruzer]

Got my MM, got the card from Merc, mailed it , 10 days later got my jacket (2XL) fits great Now I have to wait for cold weather in Texas !!!.

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
I also stand corrected, we payed $30 for all before tax, title..blah blah blah, I have been informed to correct my post by my significant other. Anyone have a Medium jacket they want to trade up?
Hey anyone got a 6 XLT my 5XL is too small:mad2: :help: :

Big Dog

ps When are they selling the conv.:flamer:

[Bigdogjim]

the fat bastid: Hi! But the MM worry about money later. If you need help beating up your dealer PM me. I live for that. Be glad to help.

Have Marauder will travel
Wire Big Dog
Philadelphia, Pa.:cool:

[jrzygrl]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
Anyone have a Medium jacket they want to trade up? Never mind, even though the sleeves and shoulders are way too big I'm afraid a smaller size may not accomodate
"other" body parts...thanks guys.:D

[TAF]

Uh.......Um......Ahem....*clea ring my throat*

WELCOME ABOARD!!!:D

[RF Overlord]

Originally posted by TAF
Uh.......Um......Ahem....*clea ring my throat*

Now see what you've done, jrzygrl...you've embarassed our resident "Southern Gentleman"...

"This heah's a family, I say, FAMILY site, ma'am..."

:lol:

[jrzygrl]

Well, I was trying to be "delicate" about it, SORRY. I'm just a poor dumb farm girl................

[prchrman]

jrzygrl...do they offer women's jackets...you know w/darts...

[jrzygrl]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
I'm afraid a smaller size may not accomodate
"other" body parts...thanks guys.:D I was afterall just trying to cover up the fact that it wouldn't fit my BIG OLD BEER GUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA (No I don't believe they come with darts cause' they think only MANLY MEN drive this car).

[prchrman]

yeah that's the ticket...I am a manly man...

[the fat bastid]

time to re-threadjack this thing.
anyways, the loan got approved and the car should be here soon!

although last night i had a dream where i was driving in my marauder and it was raining so i flew off the road and died because i didnt have t/c. man, talk about making it hard on myself...

anyways,
i acutally saw my mm on ebay before i bought it, thats how i found out about it. i went and bought it for $28, then bidded on it for $27...just to see if that would get the reserve. no luck.

i told the guy when i was picking up the car and everything but they still didnt take down the auction. now it ended and i get an email from them saying 'we've had alot of interset in them, and to be fair to all bidders we are letting you all know we will sell them for $28'

bah!!!!

i donno what to think about this but it seems shifty.

[RCSignals]

Originally posted by the fat bastid
although last night i had a dream where i was driving in my marauder and it was raining so i flew off the road and died because i didnt have t/c. man, talk about making it hard on myself...



didn't anyone ever tell you not to eat cheese before going to sleep?

[the fat bastid]

clarification deemed nessacary! correct spelling isnt!

heres the point by point story:
1) went to local dealer, got treated like trash. left
2) came home, checked ebay...noticed 2 'rauders on there..check the location. local to me, neat! it must be a sign
3) go to dealer, wheel and deal, settle on $28k and say 'need to wait for the loan to come through' deposit $100
4) go home, bid on MY rauder (same vin) up to $27k...seeing if i could get 1k off ;)
5) reserve not meet. auction goes on
6) i tell them i will take the car, all is well (called the dealer about real car..nothing to do with ebay)
7) auction continues to go on.
8) auction ends with my bid of 23k as the highest (wasnt pushed to 27)
9) get an email from the dealer(auction) saying 'this was sent to all bidders, first come first serve, lots of intrest car, will go for $28k'
10) i get email, am shocked that auction wasnt closed and my car is apperently free game to anyone that wants if for the price i negoiated.
11) i am confused and a little dismayed.

the end.

[RCSignals]

don't feel bad. $28k is a good deal. Plus you like the car. Get it and enjoy it

[jrzygrl]

:rock:
Yeah Fat...you the manly man!!!!!!!!!

[RF Overlord]

Man, I need to go lie down now...

I'm even MORE confused...(people on my "LIST" need not reply)...

Your dealer was running the car on e-Bay at the same time he was negotiating with you?! And he took a deposit from you?! That would seem unethical at best...

$28k IS a good price, but man...if your dealer is that shady up front, I'd be hesitant about bringing it back for any servicing...

:shake:

[prchrman]

Buy the car...but watch the deal very carefully and do not let them slip something in on you...some think they have sold to cheap and try to sweeten the deal for themselves...w/extras like protectants, yadda yadda yadda...correction: a lot of them will try to sweeten the deal for themselves...you will be smiling with the Black Beast...raud on...

[jgc61sr2002]

Originally posted by RF Overlord
Man, I need to go lie down now...

I'm even MORE confused...(people on my "LIST" need not reply)...

Your dealer was running the car on e-Bay at the same time he was negotiating with you?! And he took a deposit from you?! That would seem unethical at best...

$28k IS a good price, but man...if your dealer is that shady up front, I'd be hesitant about bringing it back for any servicing...

:shake: RF That's done all the time. They usually have a disclaimer stating they can end the auction early if the car sells due to local adveretising. John