Winter Beaters: post pics of your 'alternate' transportation plan.

[fastcar]

For those of us that don't have the bling for a nice second car, but want to save our Marauders the horror and damage of driving in the snow, this thread's for you... :)

Here are a couple of shots of my winter beater. 1994 Town Car Executive. I picked it up last week for $650. It's missing a radio, the driver door needs hinges, it has a leaky pitman arm seal, and the ABS light is on.

Other than that, it runs great!:beer:

My criteria: A winter beater should look at least respectable, it should pass inspection, and it should cost less that $1000, repaired. I figure I'm going to need to put $100-$200 into it, just to get it tolerable. I haven't decided whether to replace the steering box, or just keep adding fluid.:D

Weather permitting, I'll flip it in April.

If you have thought about loving your Marauder this winter with a nice set of jack stands, and a car cover - go for it! There are lots of cheap rides out there, and you can probably get your money back in the spring.

What are your winter beater plans?

fastcar:burnout:

[sachez04mm]

I have a 1986 mercury capri 5.0 that i have since high school that the car i drive when the marauder is hivernating for winter.

[BAD MERC]

I have a 2006 Ford Taurus that I use everyday (since Florida winters do not exist) and keeps the miles off the Marauder and prevents aging and damage. Don't laugh - it's paid for!

[kcsd823]

Here is my new DD-1998 Durango (My '99 lx and wifes '04 squad are behind it) My 'oo P71 is in the garage, driveway is blocked during repairs on the roof.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g86/kcsd823/1998%20Durango%20SLT/100_0462.jpg

[fastcar]

I have a 1986 mercury capri 5.0 that i have since high school that the car i drive when the marauder is hivernating for winter.

Dude, do you even NEED winter beater in CA???

fastcar:confused:

[fastcar]

Here is my new DD-1998 Durango (My '99 lx and wifes '04 squad are behind it) My 'oo P71 is in the garage, driveway is blocked during repairs on the roof.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g86/kcsd823/1998%20Durango%20SLT/100_0462.jpg

OK, now your just BRAGGING. That ride is definitely NOT a winter beater...

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

I have a 2006 Ford Taurus that I use everyday (since Florida winters do not exist) and keeps the miles off the Marauder and prevents aging and damage. Don't laugh - it's paid for!

Really nice second ride. No way you'll get me to laugh. Looks better than my Lincoln...

I want to see a WINTER BEATER! Come on. You know the kind. Typically they look like crap and cost a few hundred dollars. You ditch them in the spring. No one done this! What is this? A rich man's forum...:bigcry:

fastcar:burnout:

[Tom Doan]

'89 Jeep Wrangler, the rust queen lives a hard life at Cape Hatteras, moved it up here last week for repairs. Found a blown U joint yesterday that I thrashed back to new and made the CAM meet at the Marine Corps Museum just in time. Today I pulled the dash and replaced the heater core so now I got heat and the defroster to work. Bead blasted the battery tray, redid the cables, put in a new driver seat, fixed the radio,worked on some rust, a good day all in all, now where's that pig? Time to watch the Redskins and NASCAR, cook pig and drink a Steinlager.Tom

[kcsd823]

I usually have them, just not at this time. SORRY! ;)

[CanadaMarauder]

It's usually covered in mud....oh and for you guys down south...the white stuff is snow...hahaha
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r126/jfriberg/PA040141.jpg

[CRUZTAKER]

It's usually covered in mud....oh and for you guys down south...the white stuff is snow...hahaha


Awesome pic!!!
No snow here yet. It just spits sleet and the occational flurry that sticks to NOTHING. Ground is still above 50, and night time temps are just hitting 30's.


My winter beater without its snow shoes on yet.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/6/FOCUS003Large_672740.jpg

[KillJoy]

1988 Pontiac Grand Am SE - Front Wheel Drive - Quad Four Engine.

Paid $400 - Had a blown Head Gasket.

Replaced the Head Gasket.
Repalced the Water Pump (It was cheap to buy, and a PITA to get to, did it when the Head Gasket was replaced).
Replaced the Battery (The one in it was ORIGINAL!!!)
Plugs, COPs, Air Filter, Fuel Filter...all the normal Tune Up stuff.
New Tires all around.
New Brakes all around.
Replaced the Alt (it died).
Replaced the Rear Shocks.
New Struts are coming next Spring.

A total of $1200 is in this car, including it's purchase. After the Struts, it will be about $1350.

I took this car from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY and back. It averaged 28MPG! Not too bad for a Beater!!!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/6/6/88GrandAm.jpg

KillJoy

[Blackened300a]

Ill get some pics of my POS tomorrow. Its rough looking but it runs strong, is great in the snow and on gas, so I cant complain.

[Leadfoot281]

Here's my winter beater. I bought it two weeks before the Marauder in 8-04 for $400. Not counting oil changes, I've spent about $20 on it since then (one set of plugs and an air filter). There's no exhaust on it past the transmission pan and it still gets 20 mpg. The carpet is begining to fall through the floor so this might be the last winter for it. Think I should break out the Sawzall and make a four door convertable for spring?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010094.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010094.jpg)

Here's a shot of the Panther Ranch. On the far right is my '89 CVPI which served as winter beater/burnout machine from 2000-2003. I paid $400 for that one after talking him down from $850. I've since sold off $200 worth of parts. Chicks hated it, cops hated it, friends were embarrased by it. Most fun I've ever had with $400 in my whole life!

To the left is my '89 CV dailly driver (from the first pic) and my '04 SBMM.


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010019.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010019.jpg)

[jdando]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/winterbeater.jpg

Here is all I have....Lets hope we do not get a lot of snow :)

jeremy

[ImpalaSlayer]

here you go 76 f250 cost a lil more then 1000 but i love this thing. goes through anything. 360 small block. mpg dosent exist with this truck but ohwell.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/HPIM0547-1.jpg

[Leadfoot281]

here you go 76 f250 cost a lil more then 1000 but i love this thing. goes through anything. 360 small block. mpg dosent exist with this truck but ohwell.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/HPIM0547-1.jpg

Nice truck!!! I'm totally jealous. Care to sell it? :D

[Raudermaster]

Here WAS mine,
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2589/legacynf1.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=legacynf1.jpg)
That was before we took the ski rack off.
And here's my new one,
http://www.cccpaa.com/100_0932.jpg

Not mine, but exactly the same except mine's black.

[fastcar]

Awesome pic!!!
No snow here yet. It just spits sleet and the occational flurry that sticks to NOTHING. Ground is still above 50, and night time temps are just hitting 30's.


My winter beater without its snow shoes on yet.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/6/FOCUS003Large_672740.jpg

What the hell is that? Man, I'm glad your saving your Marauder, but, AT WHAT PRICE? :rofl:

fastcar:burnout:

Just kidding, man, really. Honestly, it's too shiny to be a winter beater;)

[fastcar]

1988 Pontiac Grand Am SE - Front Wheel Drive - Quad Four Engine.

Paid $400 - Had a blown Head Gasket.

Replaced the Head Gasket.
Repalced the Water Pump (It was cheap to buy, and a PITA to get to, did it when the Head Gasket was replaced).
Replaced the Battery (The one in it was ORIGINAL!!!)
Plugs, COPs, Air Filter, Fuel Filter...all the normal Tune Up stuff.
New Tires all around.
New Brakes all around.
Replaced the Alt (it died).
Replaced the Rear Shocks.
New Struts are coming next Spring.

A total of $1200 is in this car, including it's purchase. After the Struts, it will be about $1350.

I took this car from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY and back. It averaged 28MPG! Not too bad for a Beater!!!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/6/6/88GrandAm.jpg

KillJoy

NOW THAT'S THE SPIRIT!

But, I bet you won't be selling it in the spring!:D

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

'89 Jeep Wrangler, the rust queen lives a hard life at Cape Hatteras, moved it up here last week for repairs. Found a blown U joint yesterday that I thrashed back to new and made the CAM meet at the Marine Corps Museum just in time. Today I pulled the dash and replaced the heater core so now I got heat and the defroster to work. Bead blasted the battery tray, redid the cables, put in a new driver seat, fixed the radio,worked on some rust, a good day all in all, now where's that pig? Time to watch the Redskins and NASCAR, cook pig and drink a Steinlager.Tom

Man, that thing is a real beater. Any pics???

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

Here's my winter beater. I bought it two weeks before the Marauder in 8-04 for $400. Not counting oil changes, I've spent about $20 on it since then (one set of plugs and an air filter). There's no exhaust on it past the transmission pan and it still gets 20 mpg. The carpet is begining to fall through the floor so this might be the last winter for it. Think I should break out the Sawzall and make a four door convertable for spring?

Man, no exhaust past the tranny? :eek:How do you get it stickered each year??:confused:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010094.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010094.jpg)


Here's a shot of the Panther Ranch. On the far right is my '89 CVPI which served as winter beater/burnout machine from 2000-2003. I paid $400 for that one after talking him down from $850. I've since sold off $200 worth of parts. Chicks hated it, cops hated it, friends were embarrased by it. Most fun I've ever had with $400 in my whole life!

To the left is my '89 CV dailly driver (from the first pic) and my '04 SBMM.


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010019.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010019.jpg) Dude, you have one winter beater for each one of the next 3 years, and you wouldn't have to use the same one twice!

So far, you are by far the winter beater King. I like your style!:D

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/winterbeater.jpg

Here is all I have....Lets hope we do not get a lot of snow :)

jeremy

Hah, I got a good laugh. Thanks,

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

here you go 76 f250 cost a lil more then 1000 but i love this thing. goes through anything. 360 small block. mpg dosent exist with this truck but ohwell.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/HPIM0547-1.jpg

This thing is PERFECT. Doesn't even LOOK like a winter beater. It's a dream winter beater. I tried for about a month to find a lifted 4x4 for around 1200-1500, but it was just too hard, and time running out. Most of them were complete ROT BOXES. Incredible find. :cool:

I'd almost want a winter beater for my winter beater, if you know what I mean. :)

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

Here WAS mine,
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2589/legacynf1.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=legacynf1.jpg)
That was before we took the ski rack off.
And here's my new one,
http://www.cccpaa.com/100_0932.jpg

Not mine, but exactly the same except mine's black.

Raudy baby, you the man. You always have it all figured out. Looks like you will be warm this winter... Just don't tangle with any SUVs ;)

fastcar:burnout:

[Raudermaster]

LOL. I seriously hope that thing can make it up my hill on my street. Things a real dog, the automatic tranny doesn't help it either. So much for an economy saver, I think I waste more fuel trying to get UP TO speed with traffic! I really wish I didn't have to sell my SHO.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r255/HomeyG745i/IMG_0114.jpg

[Commodore Crap]

Paid $1650 for it 10/06
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/daf2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/b174.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/e9e9.jpg
and the one time the marauder was caught outside....
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/168296842757_3300_1.jpg

[Motorhead350]

I have my 1990 K5 Blazer as you see in my pic. It's doing just fine, but I haven't been driving it lately due to two blown radio speakers and music is really important to me. I've been riding the train to school and sometimes will go 5 days without even steping into a car. The truck isn't great on gas, but I don't care... it's worth it to me.

[offroadkarter]

Trying to get this as a winter beater, would be nice

For sure the MM is going in the garage next to it

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e185/offroadkarter/Blade/P9090176.jpg

Best part, its a 5spd :D

[Leadfoot281]

Man, no exhaust past the tranny? :eek:How do you get it stickered each year??:confused:


So far, you are by far the winter beater King. I like your style!:D

fastcar:burnout:


Stickers? We don't need no stinkin stickers! Lol!!!

"Winter beater King"...OMG, Mind if I print this out and send it to my 4th grade teacher? She always said; "Lead, you're stupid and you'll never amount to anything".
Looks like I just proved her wrong! :banana:

[Zack]

Here's my beater:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/BlueMM009.jpg

My other Marauder has accumulated more rust than all 3 MM's Ive owned by sitting most of its life.

Im gonna drive this Blue into the ground, but I imagine it will take a REALLY long time.

[arejayesss]

Paid $1650 for it 10/06
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/daf2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/b174.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/e9e9.jpg
and the one time the marauder was caught outside....
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/168296842757_3300_1.jpg
Hmmm.. NaCl = Sodium Chloride = SALT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Larry Staunton]

Your Town Car looks great. I particularly like the chrome outside mirrors. A really nice touch, I wish more cars had them today. Good luck with it.

[courtmarshall]

cold air intake, superchips tune, 17 Cobra R rims. PI intake, dual exhaust x pipe

[ckadiddle]

Ours looks like this:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f129/ckadiddle/MVC-654F.jpg

[ImpalaSlayer]

This thing is PERFECT. Doesn't even LOOK like a winter beater. It's a dream winter beater. I tried for about a month to find a lifted 4x4 for around 1200-1500, but it was just too hard, and time running out. Most of them were complete ROT BOXES. Incredible find. :cool:

I'd almost want a winter beater for my winter beater, if you know what I mean. :)

fastcar:burnout:

i paid 3500 for it with about 56k but i think it was worth every penny and wont ever sell it unless i really have to. rust is pretty low on this one which is why i bought it. gona have to put some money into it soon tough shes getty pretty old.

[fastcar]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r255/HomeyG745i/IMG_0114.jpg

Dude, you got the exact same setup as me! :rock:

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

I have my 1990 K5 Blazer as you see in my pic. It's doing just fine, but I haven't been driving it lately due to two blown radio speakers and music is really important to me. I've been riding the train to school and sometimes will go 5 days without even steping into a car. The truck isn't great on gas, but I don't care... it's worth it to me.

I had an 1985 K5 Blazer and LOVED it. What a small turning radius. Something you NEVER get on Ford products... Nice beater!

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

Trying to get this as a winter beater, would be nice

For sure the MM is going in the garage next to it

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e185/offroadkarter/Blade/P9090176.jpg

Best part, its a 5spd :D

Offroad,

You could always take the kart! :rofl:

Seriously, I really hope you are able to make an arrangement. What a shame to have a garage, and not be able to put your beautiful DTR up on blocks in there...

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

Stickers? We don't need no stinkin stickers! Lol!!!

"Winter beater King"...OMG, Mind if I print this out and send it to my 4th grade teacher? She always said; "Lead, you're stupid and you'll never amount to anything".
Looks like I just proved her wrong! :banana:

|o| Dubious crown... LOL

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

Here's my beater:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/BlueMM009.jpg

My other Marauder has accumulated more rust than all 3 MM's Ive owned by sitting most of its life. No, no, no, Zack. Stick to you story... You bought it from Minnesota, where it had spent most of it's life. That's the only explanation for it...



http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02951.JPG

Actually, this is a great example of why we want winter beaters. Poor Marauder:bigcry:

[fastcar]

Your Town Car looks great. I particularly like the chrome outside mirrors. A really nice touch, I wish more cars had them today. Good luck with it.

Thanks, Lar,

They do look great on that car. But glad my Marauder didn't come with them!

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

cold air intake, superchips tune, 17 Cobra R rims. PI intake, dual exhaust x pipe

The ultimate 'winter beater' car. That is sweet!

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

Ours looks like this:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f129/ckadiddle/MVC-654F.jpg

Bragger! :mad2:

fastcar:D

[Motorhead350]

I had an 1985 K5 Blazer and LOVED it. What a small turning radius. Something you NEVER get on Ford products... Nice beater!

fastcar:burnout:

Why thank you and your right about that turning radius nothing can beat it and it's the most easy thing to park that I have ever driven. It's pretty clean, but my rockers are rusting again. I wanna paint it bright red, but a lot want to keep it the stock color. It's mine, but the others might have a point. I don't know what color to paint in in the next few months.

[fastcar]

Why thank you and your right about that turning radius nothing can beat it and it's the most easy thing to park that I have ever driven. It's pretty clean, but my rockers are rusting again. I wanna paint it bright red, but a lot want to keep it the stock color. It's mine, but the others might have a point. I don't know what color to paint in in the next few months.

32X11.5s look really good on that truck (that's what I had), though if I bought them, I'd probably just go with 33-12.5s

It's your truck. Paint it whatever color makes you happy. Life's too short, man.

fastcar:burnout:

Caveat Emptor: if you drive it aggressively, red does get you more 'attention', if you know what I mean $$$$$

[ckadiddle]

Bragger! :mad2:

fastcar:D
Yah, this winter weather we are having the last couple weeks is making the wife take the convertible top down on her way home from work. Sad, really. Messes up her hair something awful.

[Bluerauder]

I just stay home or go in late. :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WhiteMarauder1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/MMSnow10.jpg

[fastcar]

I just stay home or go in late. :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WhiteMarauder1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/MMSnow10.jpg

I see a garage behind it. Man, you are just plain heartless :shake:

fastcar;)

[Commodore Crap]

there was this one time......http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/109154471685_3300_1.jpg

[Ken]

Yah, this winter weather we are having the last couple weeks is making the wife take the convertible top down on her way home from work. Sad, really. Messes up her hair something awful.:rofl::rofl:

Ken

[offroadkarter]

Offroad,

You could always take the kart! :rofl:

Seriously, I really hope you are able to make an arrangement. What a shame to have a garage, and not be able to put your beautiful DTR up on blocks in there...

fastcar:burnout:

Well for sure the DTR is going in there come hell or high water, but.....


Luck has it, my brother decided to buy another car and keep his explorer as a 2ndary vehicle, so if its still available in 2 years i know what truck im borrowing :D

Yes the buggy would be flippin sweet, but NJ state police would take it away even before i left my town limits.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e185/offroadkarter/Explorer/6733Clean_003.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e185/offroadkarter/Explorer/6733Clean_008.jpg

[offroadkarter]

there was this one time......http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c393/shadz39/109154471685_3300_1.jpg



Holy crap! Why does that remind me of a time when..... :rofl:

[CRUZTAKER]

What the hell is that? Man, I'm glad your saving your Marauder, but, AT WHAT PRICE? :rofl:
fastcar:burnout:


Uhh...it's an '06 Ford Focus SES loaded with blizzacks on all 4.

But what concerns me most is that you approve of this, over that.

http://www.cccpaa.com/100_0932.jpg

Any gay tendencies in your day to day we should NOT know about....?

Oh yeah...just kidding of course. :P

[fastcar]

Uhh...it's an '06 Ford Focus SES loaded with blizzacks on all 4.

But what concerns me most is that you approve of this, over that.

http://www.cccpaa.com/100_0932.jpg

Any gay tendencies in your day to day we should NOT know about....?

Oh yeah...just kidding of course. :P

Oh, oh. Raudy boy is NOT going to like that. Not one bit. I'm outta here, man. :hide:

fastcar;)

[SHERIFF]

This is what I will be driving in the snow. But it's not going to get "beat" on. I prefer to call it my winter ride.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/194/729/130844.jpg

[ctrlraven]

DD with winter setup.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/marauder/PHOT0049Medium.jpg

Soon to be the new clear weather DD. (89 5.0 lx sport)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/89%20LX%20Mustang/DSCF1403Medium.jpg

Got my little collection of Fords lol. Marauder, Mustang and 98 F-150 4.9L straight-6 with a 4spd manual, 289,xxx miles, 4x4.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/89%20LX%20Mustang/DSCF1408Medium.jpg

[fastcar]

This is what I will be driving in the snow. But it's not going to get "beat" on. I prefer to call it my winter ride.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/194/729/130844.jpg

Show off!

fastcar:burnout:

[Bigdogjim]

1995 F-150 with a Mark-III converson. Bright red:) 51,000 miles grage keep till got it :up:

Looks showroom new, shame to drive it.

[fastcar]

DD with winter setup.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/marauder/PHOT0049Medium.jpg

I love those wheels. Urban assault vehicle! What size are they. They REALLY fill up the wheel wells.


Soon to be the new clear weather DD. (89 5.0 lx sport)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/89%20LX%20Mustang/DSCF1403Medium.jpg

Man, you are betraying your MM to make your 89 the clear weather ride:confused:


Got my little collection of Fords lol. Marauder, Mustang and 98 F-150 4.9L straight-6 with a 4spd manual, 289,xxx miles, 4x4.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/89%20LX%20Mustang/DSCF1408Medium.jpg

I like your collection! Your F-150 should be the winter ride. Surprised your MM isn't up on blocks for the winter season...

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

I just stay home or go in late. :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WhiteMarauder1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/MMSnow10.jpg

'I just stay home or go in late.' lol

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

1995 F-150 with a Mark-III converson. Bright red:) 51,000 miles grage keep till got it :up:

Looks showroom new, shame to drive it.

Wow, what a winter ride. You can pull over and sleep, or make yourself breakfast. Take a shower... lol

fastcar:burnout:

[n00bkiller944]

1995 F-150 with a Mark-III converson. Bright red:) 51,000 miles grage keep till got it :up:

Looks showroom new, shame to drive it.

Id love to see pics! Exterior and interior is possible!

[Raudermaster]

Damn you Barry. Hey, it's free. Spring time I'll get something I like. I'm shootin for a V8 SHO.

[quota]

My winter, summer, spring and fall beater is a MGM LSE. Studded tyres during the winter. Goes everywhere and brings me back home (I live in the Laurentian mountains, on top of a big hill) everyday since I bought it 2 years ago. Actually, that car gives me lots of fun in the winter.

My MM ? I had no problem when I drove it with "Blizzack" during its first winter here. But the roads are getting so dirty and so salty that I decided to use another member of the Panther family.

[CRUZTAKER]

Show off!

fastcar:burnout:

You mean SHEW off.

I doubt he even owns that any longer...saw that pic a few years ago.

[CRUZTAKER]

Damn you Barry. Hey, it's free. Spring time I'll get something I like. I'm shootin for a V8 SHO.

Just don't let the Marauder see it on your property and all be be ok. ;)

[Raudermaster]

I know, it will never let me get inside.

[rayjay]

My winter DD is my DTR. Got through last weekend's two day snow event just fine. We had 10" on the ground and 9 degrees above. MVAs everywhere. A wee bit early for that, even here.

[Bradley G]

I'll be supplementing the Marauder with a '92 Taurus MTX SHO White/White, to match the snow.
The Marauder with snows, has worked out pretty well the last four winters.

[Dr Caleb]

For the past 10 years, I've been driving a 1992 CV. Nice car, but it's starting to show it's age, lots of little problems that I just don't see are worth fixing.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=10258&c=3&userid=953

A buddy has a couple of these, and I'm considering buying one off him. Toyota Hilux Surf - 4.3l Diesel, twin turbo. Basically a 4-Runner 4WD, but diesel. And, in case you miss it - Right hand drive. ;)

[Peter]

-----------------------

[Eric91Z]

The last 2 winters has been the Marauder with the Pirelli Snow and Ice tires. Did great, went anywhere, but subjected to too much abuse with salt, sand, and other crap.

So, I now have the '03 CVPI as my daily drive/winter car. The winter wheel/tire setup from the Marauder just got put on this car this past Monday and good thing as we are heading well in to 6 hours of snow so far today with 2-3 inches on the ground. I do think I will need to add a little weight in the back of this car, though (never had to in the Marauder).

http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/gallery/files/1/1/9/IMG_0056.jpg

[ctrlraven]

I love those wheels. Urban assault vehicle! What size are they. They REALLY fill up the wheel wells.

Front is 235/70-16 WinterForce M+S, rear is 255/70-16 (same tire brand). I followed suit from Dragcity. Yeah I would def call it the Urban assault vehicle, tire combo lifted the whole vehicle up an inch, no problem driving up over curbs or around in the mud lol.



Man, you are betraying your MM to make your 89 the clear weather ride:confused: Just giving the MM a break. It's been a DD for the past 2 yrs and has racked up 43K miles on top of the 40k that were on it when I bought it.




I like your collection! Your F-150 should be the winter ride. Surprised your MM isn't up on blocks for the winter season...

fastcar:burnout:MM up on blocks? LOL It's a car that is meant to be driven. Last year when we had a decent amount of snow it was a blast driving around in it, big tires just plowed right through the snow. The F-150 needs some new tires before it goes out in the snow, that's like the last chance emergency vehicle if I need to get out, otherwise it's just 2nd backup and weekend dump runner.

[fastcar]

But the roads are getting so dirty and so salty that I decided to use another member of the Panther family.

Good plan! MGM, is a nice winter ride!

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

My winter DD is my DTR. Got through last weekend's two day snow event just fine. We had 10" on the ground and 9 degrees above. MVAs everywhere. A wee bit early for that, even here.

DTR is your winter ride :eek:

Man, it's not about how the car performs in the snow, it's about SAVING THEM! :lol:

Oh, man, your making me :bigcry:

Poor DTR...

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

Damn you Barry.

:rofl:

fastcar:D

[fastcar]

For the past 10 years, I've been driving a 1992 CV. Nice car, but it's starting to show it's age, lots of little problems that I just don't see are worth fixing.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=10258&c=3&userid=953

A buddy has a couple of these, and I'm considering buying one off him. Toyota Hilux Surf - 4.3l Diesel, twin turbo. Basically a 4-Runner 4WD, but diesel. And, in case you miss it - Right hand drive. ;)

Really nice winter 'beater'. Right hand drive :eek:

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

My MM will be getting it's winter tires so no beater.
BUT next year my MGM will be fixed and that will become my new DD and winter beater :)

Even a plan is better than nothing. You've got the right idea :banana:

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

MM up on blocks? LOL It's a car that is meant to be driven. Last year when we had a decent amount of snow it was a blast driving around in it, big tires just plowed right through the snow.

No doubt, man. No doubt. I just hope they don't use salt in your neck of the woods ;)

fastcar:burnout:

[Leadfoot281]

Here ya go Fastcar. As requested in a previous thread, my 1983 F150 (aka "The F Bomber").

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010010.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010010.jpg)
This was given to my friend about 7 years ago. He didn't use it so he gave it to me. Hasn't been registered since 2000. This one has a 4speed (with granny gear) and a 300i6. It ran over my cell phone last month. It bounced off the dash and hit the gound (there's not much floor left in it) and was hit by the rear tire. The phone still works.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010008.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010008.jpg)

My outdoor wood boiler burns about 200 lbs wood/day in the winter. This rig has hauled 100% of it. That's about 210,000 lbs of wood. It's done that without an air filter or oil change.

I've had it up to 45 mph... it's got more, just don't want to find out how much more. The AM radio sounds great and the driverside headlight still works despite not having any glass left in it.

The box scrapes against the cab as I drive it which makes a downright hideous sound. The battery is held in with weed wacker line which I found in the bottom of my tool box.

With the repairs I've done in the last two weeks (rebuilt carb, new battery, and battery cables) I now have $115 wrapped up in it.

How's that for a winter beater?

[KillJoy]

blah blah blah


DAYUUUUM John!!!!

You BY FAR, win the WINTER Beater vehicle contest!!!!

Looks like that 'ol rig is in the need of new tires ;)

KillJoy

[Leadfoot281]

DAYUUUUM John!!!!

You BY FAR, win the WINTER Beater vehicle contest!!!!

Looks like that 'ol rig is in the need of new tires ;)

KillJoy

They're still round aren't they?! Besides, with 4-wheel low and granny gear, you don't need tire tread.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010107.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010107.jpg)
Mmmmm... Fall colors! The leaves turn pretty shades of red and orange. The truck, well, that just turns brown...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010134.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010134.jpg)
Squeak, squeak...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010119.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010119.jpg)
Hello, Boyd Coddington? Have I got a resto job for you!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010123.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010123.jpg)
Now there's something you don't see everyday! At night, yes, a little...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010120.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010120.jpg)

I've got many more pics of this thing. It's just so photogenic! Much like J-Lo's butt, you just can't take a bad picture of it. ;)

[fastcar]

Here ya go Fastcar. As requested in a previous thread, my 1983 F150 (aka "The F Bomber").

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010010.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010010.jpg)
This was given to my friend about 7 years ago. He didn't use it so he gave it to me. Hasn't been registered since 2000. This one has a 4speed (with granny gear) and a 300i6. It ran over my cell phone last month. It bounced off the dash and hit the gound (there's not much floor left in it) and was hit by the rear tire. The phone still works.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010008.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010008.jpg)

My outdoor wood boiler burns about 200 lbs wood/day in the winter. This rig has hauled 100% of it. That's about 210,000 lbs of wood. It's done that without an air filter or oil change.

I've had it up to 45 mph... it's got more, just don't want to find out how much more. The AM radio sounds great and the driverside headlight still works despite not having any glass left in it.

The box scrapes against the cab as I drive it which makes a downright hideous sound. The battery is held in with weed wacker line which I found in the bottom of my tool box.

With the repairs I've done in the last two weeks (rebuilt carb, new battery, and battery cables) I now have $115 wrapped up in it.

How's that for a winter beater?

Holy Crap! THAT IS THE KING OF ALL CONTESTANTS. Leadfoot writes: 'The box scrapes against the cab as I drive it which makes a downright hideous sound.' :rofl:
This could be the grand daddy of the winter beaters. But, there may be a problem... Leadfoot, are you actually driving this thing as your DD during the winter months, or is it actually a YARD TRUCK? :eek:

I THINK IT'S REALLY A YARD TRUCK, in which case it must be DISQUALIFIED!:nono:

Man, you can't have punched out front lights and drive to work lol Dude, it's registered, but you have to be DRIVING it, like, to work, or wherever it is you go. If you RELY on this thing for transportation during the winter months, then, YOU TAKE THE CAKE...:bows:

But, if this is just hauling wood to your kiln from the forest in your back yard, I'm sorry man... Nice try!:o

fastcar;)

[KillJoy]

Holy Crap! THAT IS THE KING OF ALL CONTESTANTS. Leadfoot writes: 'The box scrapes against the cab as I drive it which makes a downright hideous sound.' :rofl:
This could be the grand daddy of the winter beaters. But, there may be a problem... Leadfoot, are you actually driving this thing as your DD during the winter months, or is it actually a YARD TRUCK? :eek:

I THINK IT'S REALLY A YARD TRUCK, in which case it must be DISQUALIFIED!:nono:

Man, you can't have punched out front lights and drive to work lol Dude, it's registered, but you have to be DRIVING it, like, to work, or wherever it is you go. If you RELY on this thing for transportation during the winter months, then, YOU TAKE THE CAKE...:bows:

But, if this is just hauling wood to your kiln from the forest in your back yard, I'm sorry man... Nice try!:o

fastcar;)


He works on a farm.

It is a farm truck.

You do the math ;)

KillJoy

[Leadfoot281]

Let's see here. This guy has a chainsaw, a large German Shepard, is listening to Rush Limbaugh, and smells like Sasquatch. Wanna pull him over?

Highway legal? Probably not. I highly doubt any cop in this state that would write me up in this rig though. I believe driving between farms, on a county road, at 15mph, during day light hours, is considered 'farm vehical" useage. It's akin to driving a tractor or combine.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010139.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010139.jpg)

Also, if a cop seen this thing on the road, he's probably REALLY, lost. :D

[offroadkarter]

Let's see here. This guy has a chainsaw, a large German Shepard, is listening to Rush Limbaugh, and smells like Sasquatch. Wanna pull him over?

Highway legal? Probably not. I highly doubt any cop in this state that would write me up in this rig though. I believe driving between farms, on a county road, at 15mph, during day light hours, is considered 'farm vehical" useage. It's akin to driving a tractor or combine.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/th_I3010139.jpg (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/leadfoot302/I3010139.jpg)

Also, if a cop seen this thing on the road, he's probably REALLY, lost. :D


It looked like you still had the plates on there to, they'd probably buy it unless they were really looking for a ticket. Then your screwed :eek:

But that thing, by far is the biggest (yet coolest) piece of crap ive ever seen!

How much do you want for it? Its modern art :D

[ctrlraven]

No doubt, man. No doubt. I just hope they don't use salt in your neck of the woods ;)

fastcar:burnout:

Oh they do, I just make sure to wash the undercarriage after each trip out in it.

[CRUZTAKER]

But that thing, by far is the biggest (yet coolest) piece of crap ive ever seen!



Not sure if we were actually looking for a winner...but by God...we have one!

:up: :up: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/6/cool.gif

[Aren Jay]

I have been looking at these:
http://www.ridejudge.com/rides/00030520.jpg
http://www.partstrain.com/images/The_Auto_Blog/fortwo.jpg
http://www.nctd.com/07/07-sx4-hero.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/spinaroundtown/02.pontiac.aztek/02.pontiac.aztek.camp.500.jpg

[Bigdogjim]

Wow, what a winter ride. You can pull over and sleep, or make yourself breakfast. Take a shower... lol

fastcar:burnout:


Sorry it not a van converson. They put wide tires, running boards, and real wood on the dash and added leather seats:) Truck also looks lower? I will try to post pictures soon.

[Richy04]

I usually punch her in the face if the food isnt on the table when I come home.. Sometimes i kick her while she is asleep if the laundry isnt clean,folded and put away..

Oh, shame on me... I thought this thread was about wife beaters.. Nevermind..

[fastcar]

Not cool, man.

fastcar:shake:

[jgc61sr2002]

I usually punch her in the face if the food isnt on the table when I come home.. Sometimes i kick her while she is asleep if the laundry isnt clean,folded and put away..

Oh, shame on me... I thought this thread was about wife beaters.. Nevermind..

Yea Right.:lol:

[KillJoy]

I have been looking at these:
http://www.ridejudge.com/rides/00030520.jpg





DSM FTW!!!!


Gotta love AWD + Boost :D

KillJoy

[Drewstang]

Here is mine:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/Drewstang/DSCF0083.jpg

[Richy04]

HOLY COW!! You cans store your Marauder on its roof while you drive.. Now thats ****g James Bond Kewl!!!

[Drewstang]

I wish. They tell me it won't hold a car. I'm going to find out, but not with the MM.

[de minimus]

11927

My 1989 Grand Marquis - acres of red velour, polished fake wood and luxurious Corinthian vinyl.

[SHERIFF]

I wish. They tell me it won't hold a car. I'm going to find out, but not with the MM.

They're pretty much for hauling trailers between U-Haul locations, aren't they?

[Drewstang]

They're pretty much for hauling trailers between U-Haul locations, aren't they?
Yes, when they stay running and don't rust out. Mine has 334k miles on it and counting. It looks to be on the 2nd or 3rd engine and who knows on the tranny. I was promised a new Frieghtliner Sprinter in the spring when I started. We shall see....

[Aren Jay]

I'd be scared to drive my Marauder up on that, and then having to sit underneath it, even scarier.

Although it would be a cool way to take your Marauder camping.

[quota]

Here is my winter beater. Goes anywhere with studded tyres. Faster than lots of impressive SUV on icy highways.

[fastcar]

Here is my winter beater. Goes anywhere with studded tyres. Faster than lots of impressive SUV on icy highways.

Show off!

fastcar:burnout:

[quota]

Show off!

fastcar:burnout:

I live in the Laurentians moUntains and drive 100 miles every day.
Try me.

JP

[Peter]

I live in the Laurentians moUntains and drive 100 miles every day.
Try me.

JP

I was there last summer, wish I knew you were there we could of had a mini-meet...

[fastcar]

I live in the Laurentians moUntains and drive 100 miles every day.
Try me.

JP

:confused:

fastcar:burnout:

'Show off' because your winter beater is as nice as most member's Marauders!

[Vortech347]

My Marauder is my winter car/beater.

[ts-pa]

Here is my winter beater, not as nice as other's here. Good thing I was driving it today, got rear ended by a large sport ute. Someone attempted to steal it, heck if they need it that bad, just ask!

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1531.sized.jpg

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1532.sized.jpg

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1533.sized.jpg

[KLinardo]

88 cogar XR 7

[KLinardo]

Here is my winter beater, not as nice as other's here. Good thing I was driving it today, got rear ended by a large sport ute. Someone attempted to steal it, heck if they need it that bad, just ask!

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1531.sized.jpg

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1532.sized.jpg

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1533.sized.jpg

if that car in the back of one of the pix was a Marauder then i got the wrong one

[fastcar]

88 cogar XR 7

I love those cars! Any pics? Those things had which motor, I can't recall if it was a 4 or an 8...

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

My Marauder is my winter car/beater.

That's betrayal :mad:

fastcar:D

[fastcar]

Here is my winter beater, not as nice as other's here. Good thing I was driving it today, got rear ended by a large sport ute. Someone attempted to steal it, heck if they need it that bad, just ask!


Nice beater! That's a real winter beater. What did they try to steal, your beater or the SUV;)

fastcar:burnout:

[SMOKE]

Got good memories of a '88 XR-7...mom had one when I was in High School...Medium Scarlett Red. That thing was SUHWEET looking! Always found a way to borrow it ;).



Had a recent change of the guard in mclaneland. Had a diehard 1999
Olds Alero with leather and all...leftover from the wife when she got her
truck last year. We've owned it forever and nabbed almost 200K on
the OD....that is until last week on a trip to NJ for work.

Here she is sitting at the dealer lot...after I drove her (her name was
"Clarice") back from NJ with blown power steering. Previous symptoms
included brake pulse from the front discs and the gas gauge quit working
a couple years ago (too expensive to fix for what its worth). I DO take
care of my fleet...but old is old after a while...

Clarice (crappy Treo cam):

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/9/0/Photo_112207_002.jpg


Clarice had to be replaced. :( After all is said and done I can't complain
about the years of service this GM gave me. "That'll do pig, that'll do..."


In with the new (not a beater). Found a good deal on an '07 Murano at my
sisters work (Grossmann in Old Saybrook, CT). My employer even picked up
the tab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I guess I'm worth it and won't be going
anywhere for a while :o).


Changing of the guard...new car's name is Alyssa (Alyssa Murano...
get it?? If not, you didn't grow up in the 80's or were'nt a fan of the
TV show "Charmed" which isn't on the air anymore :P)

Alyssa (more crappy cell cam):

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/9/0/Photo_112207_004.jpg


Alyssa and Smoke (on the left) got to know each other a little better
later on. Smoke isn't too keen on an import being her winter savior...
but I'm sure they will make amends sooner or later. At least the new
car is the RIGHT COLOR :up:!!!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/9/0/Photo_112507_006.jpg


That's all for now. All this over Thanksgiving. Lot's to be thankful for
(more than just cars) on my end.

Best,
Jonathan

[ts-pa]

Nice beater! That's a real winter beater. What did they try to steal, your beater or the SUV;)

fastcar:burnout:

Someone tried to steal the 1991 Lumina, my winter beater. I found the lower dash cover hanging, foam block on the floor along with the instruction sheet that they left behind.

I was rear ended by a SUV today while driving the Lumina, notice the nice big wrinkle on the right rear quarter panel and the slightly lowered bumper.
The girls got off lucky as I said "don't worry about it" and I drove off. I only stopped to see if they were hurt.




if that car in the back of one of the pix was a Marauder then i got the wrong one

If you click on my "dohc" in my sig, you can read about my conversion of the "grandpa mobile" into a "sleeper".

[ts-pa]

88 cogar XR 7

I once had an '86 XR7 with the turbo 4cyl & stick shift, very light, handled nicely. It had over 150K on original motor & turbo when I sold it to my brother. He drove it until 170k with very few problems.

I also had an '88 XR7 with 5.0L V8--this was one of my favorites that I had owned. Kind of like a luxurious Mustang. Unfortunately, I sold it to a very nice older lady friend who proceeded to drive it to it's death, no maintenance done at all once in her hands. All I could do was look away, too painful to watch.

[fastcar]

Changing of the guard...new car's name is Alyssa (Alyssa Murano...
get it?? If not, you didn't grow up in the 80's or were'nt a fan of the
TV show "Charmed" which isn't on the air anymore :P)
At least the new car is the RIGHT COLOR :up:!!!

That's all for now. All this over Thanksgiving. Lot's to be thankful for
(more than just cars) on my end.

Best,
Jonathan

Nice story. Two Mercuries. Funny, I kept getting quotes from an insurer on a Mercury Murano by accident, every time I asked for Marauder!

fastcar:burnout:

[fastcar]

I once had an '86 XR7 with the turbo 4cyl & stick shift, very light, handled nicely. It had over 150K on original motor & turbo when I sold it to my brother. He drove it until 170k with very few problems.

I also had an '88 XR7 with 5.0L V8--this was one of my favorites that I had owned. Kind of like a luxurious Mustang. Unfortunately, I sold it to a very nice older lady friend who proceeded to drive it to it's death, no maintenance done at all once in her hands. All I could do was look away, too painful to watch.

I owned an 88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe, Black with Charcoal gray interior, 5 speed, what a beauty. So much fun to drive, and fun too look at. The only thing I hated was the 4-cylinder. I wish it had the SHO V-6 with a Turbo. Now THAT would have been a dream car:cool:

fastcar:burnout:

[CRUZTAKER]

OMG...they brought a cheat sheet!!!!

WHAT A BUNCH OF MAROONS :baaa:

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1533.sized.jpg

[quota]

I was there last summer, wish I knew you were there we could of had a mini-meet...

You are welcome anytime.
It is more funny in the winter, though. Ski tracks of Mont-Tremblant and of Saint-Sauveur 30 minutes and 10 minutes away from my home, respectively. And skating rings - the roads - everywhere around !
JP

[quota]

:confused:

fastcar:burnout:

'Show off' because your winter beater is as nice as most member's Marauders!

Thanks.
I lilke my MGM a lot. But even more in the winter. Probably because of its "traditional" technology and While heavier and less powerful, it reminds me - behavior wise - the FIAT 131 Abarth that I drove during 3 national rally competitions. That, when I was in Europe...more than 25 years ago.
JP

[ts-pa]

I thought it was hilarious also, that's why I kept it! First of all, why a beat up junker as my 156k miles 1991 Lumina? Not worth the effort in my mind, unless they were just some punks practicing. I wish they didn't bugger up the key slot so bad, now it's a pain to put the key in sometimes.
Second of all, no wires were cut. I guess they were interupted or just could figure out which ones. LOL!

Third, the power steering pump was shot, you would think that the very large oil stain under the car would also be a sign of a junker! If they would of started it, I doubt they would be able to turn at the end of the block! I got sore elbows getting the car to the mechanic to get it fixed.


OMG...they brought a cheat sheet!!!!

WHAT A BUNCH OF MAROONS :baaa:

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/p/pa/pas/pasi/pasig/pasig/albums/album12/IMG_1533.sized.jpg

[ts-pa]

I owned an 88 T-Bird Turbo Coupe, Black with Charcoal gray interior, 5 speed, what a beauty. So much fun to drive, and fun too look at. The only thing I hated was the 4-cylinder. I wish it had the SHO V-6 with a Turbo. Now THAT would have been a dream car:cool:

fastcar:burnout:

Yes, the four definately struggled at times. Good on gas, but had to stomp on it to move anywhere fast.
I don't remember exactly which years, but a Cougar had a blown 6 cyl. that I thought would be a great setup for handling. Never got the chance to drive one though.

My uncle bought a 1983 Cougar LS loaded off the showroom floor. It was the car that I learned to drive on, after a very short time behind a '79 (bobcat?). My brother was very fortunate to buy the '83 from him with very low miles & a great price as his first car. He loved that car. My uncle replaced it with a 1988 Lincoln LSC, then he got a 1989 Mustang GT. My uncle had great taste in cars.:)

[Leadfoot281]

I thought it was hilarious also, that's why I kept it! First of all, why a beat up junker as my 156k miles 1991 Lumina? Not worth the effort in my mind, unless they were just some punks practicing. I wish they didn't bugger up the key slot so bad, now it's a pain to put the key in sometimes.
Second of all, no wires were cut. I guess they were interupted or just could figure out which ones. LOL!

Third, the power steering pump was shot, you would think that the very large oil stain under the car would also be a sign of a junker! If they would of started it, I doubt they would be able to turn at the end of the block! I got sore elbows getting the car to the mechanic to get it fixed.

That's just too funny!

I would have bet a $100 that the last time anyone tried stealing a 1991 Lumina was in 1992. Great winter beater though!

My friend had one. He called it The Zooom-mina.

[ts-pa]

That's just too funny!

I would have bet a $100 that the last time anyone tried stealing a 1991 Lumina was in 1992. Great winter beater though!

My friend had one. He called it The Zooom-mina.

It is nice to know that when the salt trucks are out, this is the car that will be pelted & not my Panther anymore!

This is a true beater, my boss calls it "the ghetto-mobile".
You may have noticed no hub caps, well they were stolen twice. I mind as well gift wrap them for the thieves:rolleyes: No more freebies, that's how it always looks now.

Good thing that this car only cost me $200 to buy :), but about $900 to fix so far, :censor: state inspections! :(

The dash cover is so wavy all around the edges, I wonder how it stays in place.