Help me with some suggestions...

[buttsandwhich]

With me turning 15, I'm saving up my money for my first car, anything under 10k I know I want V8 RWD that means anything from a Marauder to a Duramax. I need it to be reliable, fast would be good, but not too fast

I have some options
1. 5.0 Foxbody cheap with bolt ons can be scary fast
2. 1996-2001 Dodge Ram with a 5.9 4x4 Gas Hogs but I love them the hard part is finding one is decent condition
3. Lincoln Mark VIII pretty much a two door marauder except with a cast iron block

(If I'm lucky my dad might hand over the keys to the MM but thats in a few years when I graduate...but for now I need something to hold me and use as a DD that'll last for a few years, and can take my abuse)

Any suggestions?

If I had the money it'd get a Perfect Mint 2004 300B with monroof spoiler and off course slap a trilogy in it or a Brand New Duramax and drop a Dana 60 in there (I needa stop day dreaming)

[TiTo35]

Man I wish a MM was on my mind at 15...get yourself a mustang and call it a day...

[freakstatus]

You could afford a higher mileage MM if you don't mind driving a larger sedan. Then save up for the Trilogy later.

[arejayesss]

Good luck finding a 2004 300B Marauder!! They are as elusive as the 'police interceptor' marauder;)

[2,4shofast]

I would go with a mustang as well, you can find parts anywhere and mechanics everywhere can work on the fox bodies, you will have plently of extra money for maintenance items as well.

[Raudermaster]

Get a fox body, you'll be happy.

[sd8683]

Get a nice notchback mustang

[sd8683]

Even though I'm not a big mustang fan, Get a notchback most bang for buck

[fastblackmerc]

Before you get a car, take your abuse out on your bike.

[MyTMerc]

Buy a Mustang and save up for the tickets.:burnout:

[DOOM]

Good luck finding a 2004 300B Marauder!! They are as elusive as the 'police interceptor' marauder;)

I didnt realize the 300B's were that hard to find.

[Aren Jay]

My First car was a Mustang too.

I don't miss my Mustang anymore, now that I have my Marauder.

Sounds like you need a Marauder.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?rdpage=thumb&car_id=240232978&dealer_id=621333&car_year=2004&model=MARAUDER&num_records=&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=100&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=MERC&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Ais psearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=02201&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=25

Have a carfax and Oasis run for you from RoyLpita and MarauderMark.

04 300A (all 04's are 300A's).

[ckadiddle]

Get a CVPI at auction, save up the rest of your cash towards mods on the Marauder down the road.

[buttsandwhich]

Before you get a car, take your abuse out on your bike.

Haha I already do that. 4 bent rims within 3 months.

[Blackened300a]

I didnt realize the 300B's were that hard to find.

all 04's are considered 300A's but they are all like 300B's If this makes sense.

[Mike Poore]

Grandpa here. :geezer:
DO NOT BUY A 5.0 FOX. It's by far, too much car for an inexperienced driver to handle.
Get a pickup, although for longevity's sake, an F-150 might be a better choice.
Crown Vic. is another safe, low dollar starter car, but as a parent/grandparent I don't like the idea of your being able to get 5 other guys in the thing helping you find ways to get into trouble.
The PU has enough room for you and the GF, that's about right. :D

[Ms. Denmark]

Have to agree with Mike Poore about the risk of driving a powerful car with your inexperience and your natural lack of self control and good judgement. You run a very high risk of killing someone or yourself in an auto accident. Don't risk you life and your future. Get something you can enjoy, like a pickup. Best of luck!

[fastblackmerc]

Have to agree with Mike Poore about the risk of driving a powerful car with your inexperience and your natural lack of self control and good judgement. You run a very high risk of killing someone or yourself in an auto accident. Don't risk you life and your future. Get something you can enjoy, like a pickup. Best of luck!

Yeah, all we need is another Marauder totaled!

[Agent M79]

V8? RWD? Not 'too fast'?

Consider an older Lincoln LS.

[Ms. Denmark]

Yeah, all we need is another Marauder totaled!
My thought exactly!;)

[xopher]

Get a CVPI at auction, save up the rest of your cash towards mods on the Marauder down the road.
^^^ +1 Bump ^^^

I "potty-trained" on a 1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom Cruiser wagon (with a bored out Chevy small block, of course). After a few years of--um--creative driving in that boat, I was prepared far better behind the wheel of many vehicles. CVPI is a great option, and all your peers will be impressed when they find out you have a cop car.