'03A For Sale

[Raudermaster]

Well, the time has come to say bye to my MM. I love it to death, I've had my fun with it, and now I'm on to my next car to have fun with. I'm still young, there will most definately be another MM in my future. I'm the 2nd owner of it, had 13k on it when purchased, first owner was a retired 50+ year old couple that also lived in my town. The car only has 32k on it. Inside and out is immaculate. Never smoked in. It's never, ever been to a track and it gets driven when nice out only. The following modificiations are on it:
Interior:
A3GR Godshead steering wheel badge
Kenwood eXcelon MP3 cd player w/ XM
Ford Ambient Lighting kit
Kenwood eXcelon 1600w amp
Kicker 12" CVR
Autometer UL d-Pic on pillar pod
Autometer UL boost gauge on pillar pod
Exterior:
3.5" non resonated tips
255/55/18 BFG KDW2's on rear, 235/50/18 BFG KDW2's on front, have less than 10k on them. (carfixer specs)
8000k HID headlights/8000k HID foglights
35% tint on all windows except windshield
Badgeless grille
S281 badge on trunk lid
PHP control arms
Addco front and rear sway bars
Performance:
Ford GT fuel pump
DR Cobra kit with Flowmaster Flugger's
DR Vortech NOIC kit(not even 1k on it)
Stock 3.55's
I think that's it, I'm sure I forgot a couple little things though. I will have pics when I get it all cleaned, but I'm sure you all know what a black MM looks like :rolleyes:. Car hasn't been tuned yet, should be going on this Friday I'm hoping. My price is $17k. I'm sure the NE'rs will vouge for my car. Thanks for looking. BTW, I'm NOT leaving .net, this is my home. Just because I'm selling my car, that doesn't mean the bond is gone between the people.

[Blackmobile]

As another DR SC recipient, I'm a little confused. What's wrong, the car too fast for ya now?

[Raudermaster]

Nope. There is nothing wrong with this car at all. As stated, I've had my fun with it and I want the next car on my list.

[Raudermaster]

Forgot to also add car has a Viper remote start/alarm system.

[KillJoy]

Good luck w/ the sale!!

:up:

KillJoy

[TiTo35]

Wow...

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[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

Wow, I can't believe that w/ the number of self professed die hards on this board, how many people are simply dropping out when gas prices have not been high for all that long yet. This isn't even the beginning.

Good luck? (I am getting scared)

[sd8683]

Wow jarod!! I didn't see that coming!! Please tell me your not gonna buy an srt-4 or a cobalt SS?? Good luck with the sale..

[Blackmobile]

Nope. There is nothing wrong with this car at all. As stated, I've had my fun with it and I want the next car on my list.

I wasn't referring to anything being wrong with the car, I'm quite sure it's ready to run:burnout:, more so the car being wrong for the driver. ;) No cow bell inside.

[Raudermaster]

Wow, I can't believe that w/ the number of self professed die hards on this board, how many people are simply dropping out when gas prices have not been high for all that long yet. This isn't even the beginning.

Good luck? (I am getting scared)

I could care less about gas prices, I don't travel far, so this hasn't really affected me. My next car/truck will still have a V8 with most likely forced induction already.

Thanks Steve, Ed, and Sean. And no, I'm not getting a SRT-4 or Slowbalt. If it doesn't sell, I have no problem whatsoever with keeping it. I just don't want to trade it in, and end up in the hands of someone who doesn't appreciate the Marauder, and more or less another lost MM since it will most likely be blown up by stupid lot boys who don't know how to drive it if I were to trade it in.

[Blackened300a]

Awwwwww! Too many of the regulars are selling their cars. Good luck with the sale, Hope it goes to a good home.

[Local Boy]

Sorry to hear the news Jarod...

Good luck with the sale...

ALOHA

[Egon Spengler]

I wish I could get rid of mine! I owe more than it is worth though!!!

[LordVader]

Say it isn't so..sorry to hear about your soon to be loss. Hope you love your next ride like you did this one.

[Rocknthehawk]

you know if the car is still around in the end of july, i may have the funds to do it....do i still get the discount? :P

[KB-Marauder-S]

Nope. There is nothing wrong with this car at all. As stated, I've had my fun with it and I want the next car on my list.

I think your crazy for selling it now, after all that ***** waiting for parts and finally you got it going and it's for sale ??
We have not even gone to a show / meet or even hit the dragway yet !!

Must be a real good project you got lined up , if it is better than your MM.

Mike

[BruteForce]

From my cold, dead hands!

:bs:

[Raudermaster]

From my cold, dead hands!

:bs:

I know, you caught me.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Geeze everyone selling their 'beloved' MMs, :shake:

[Raudermaster]

Guys, this is a AD, not a badgering thread. If you don't have anything good to say, then don't.

[DOOM]

Good luck with your sale bro.

[sd8683]

Are you gonna post what you plan on buying??? And who's badgering you??

[Raudermaster]

No one really, but all this "beloved MM, till death do us part crap." I LOVE this car, and if it doesn't sell, so be it. I plan on buying an '03/04 Cobra, or a turbo'd Mach 1.

[DOOM]

Sounds good to me.

[sd8683]

No one really, but all this "beloved MM, till death do us part crap." I LOVE this car, and if it doesn't sell, so be it. I plan on buying an '03/04 Cobra, or a turbo'd Mach 1.

Well good luck with the sale, I can vouch for jarods car it is absolutely beautiful inside and out, and is a steal at $17,000, I just wish I had some money to throw around cause I'd buy it in a heartbeat!! Mustangs are nice but you can throw a rock in any direction and hit 2 or 3 of em, and I'm not badgering, just my 2 cents

[Bigdogjim]

Mustangs are nice but you can throw a rock in any direction and hit 2 or 3 of em, and I'm not badgering, just my 2 cents


Yep! Over 9,000,000 sold since 1964:)

Nice line there:up:

[Raudermaster]

Oh I know Sean. Can't compete with a Cobra's mod for the dollar though. For an extra 100hp in a Cobra, would probably cost a little less than $1k. In a MM it would cost $4k. I was even thinking of a Z06 too.

[TAKEDOWN]

NNNNNoooooooooooo0000000000000 000OOOOOOOOOOOO! not another one!

[Davesvt2000]

I plan on buying an '03/04 Cobra, or a turbo'd Mach 1.

PM sent ...........

[gmtech]

I plan on buying an '03/04 Cobra, or a turbo'd Mach 1.
good choice & good luck withe sale

[Paul]

Hey Jarod: can I have your SC air pipes? Just the intake and discharge?

[offroadkarter]

No one really, but all this "beloved MM, till death do us part crap." I LOVE this car, and if it doesn't sell, so be it. I plan on buying an '03/04 Cobra, or a turbo'd Mach 1.


I knew it, thats the only reason you'd sell your car

Good luck with the sale, really unexpected, i had to read over who was posting this 3 times until i realised who it was.http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif

[Raudermaster]

Thanks Ryan. Come on, sell this thing for me! You should know plenty of people who want it.

[Raudermaster]

Hey Jarod: can I have your SC air pipes? Just the intake and discharge?

Uhhh.......the blower is ON the car, and it's NOT coming off. You bought a kit from DR, he's responsible for getting you the rest of your kit, not me.

[offroadkarter]

Thanks Ryan. Come on, sell this thing for me! You should know plenty of people who want it.

Sorry, i dont think alex has the money to buy your car :lol:

[vkirkend]

Didn't you recently say you would never sell the MM? Ahh the exuberance of youth....:eek:

[Davesvt2000]

BUMP for the seller :beer:

[Raudermaster]

Thanks Dave. I'm upset the Mustangs Vs. Corvette's was cancelled today :(. I'm still at work now bored. You going to go on the 20th?

[Glenn]

I have beaten at least a dozen Cobras at the track - no big deal!!! I find it difficult to understand why you want to sell a car that at your level of mods can easily put away most Cobras??? Why sell a car that is faster then the one you plan on buying. O'well good luck.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Mercury-Marauder-vs-03-SC_166582.htm

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Mercury-Marauder-vs-Pro_166581.htm

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Mercury-Marauder-Trilogy_122502.htm


Glenn :burnout:

[Raudermaster]

THanks Glenn.......still up in the air I suppose.

[Darkside]

I have beaten at least a dozen Cobras at the track - no big deal!!! I find it difficult to understand why you want to sell a car that at your level of mods can easily put away most Cobras??? Why sell a car that is faster then the one you plan on buying. O'well good luck.
Glenn :burnout:
A heavily modded car of any type will beat a near stock Cobra. But a few bolt ons later and its a different story. Pulley, tune, catback, and DR's = 11.7 on my last Cobra. My current Cobra would tear my old one up in a bad way.

Its apples to oranges. I couldn't see myself giving up my Cobra for any Marauder on this board. No offense to the Marauders, but they are totally different cars. Good luck with the search if you do decide to look for a Cobra.

[Glenn]

Did you look at the above videos - I ran two worked Mustangs one a '03 Cobra and beat them both. I have never run a stock Cobra they are all worked to some degree.

Glenn :burnout:

[Darkside]

A Cobra running 12.75 is not worked, if it is then it needs a driver mod. I've seen stock Cobras run better times. I understand your temperatures aren't ideal for drag racing, but thats a horrible time for a modded Cobra.

Sorry for going off topic. Good luck with the sale.

[Glenn]

That's not the point - my MM and the Cobra were both off our normal times due to the heat and spinning our tires The Cobra had cams, gears and pullies and I am sure more HP. A MM win is the point. Nearly all Cobras I run have more HP, it's the win that counts regardless of the Cobra's time.

Glenn :burnout:

[Darkside]

More HP + less weight and they lose. This equals bad driving, don't blame the car. I won't bench race with you since we are very far apart. But I do believe Barry recently got blown. I'd be happy to race his blown Marauder with my inferior Cobra.

Lets get back to topic on selling a nice car.

[Zack]

Cobras are faster then Marauders 99% of the time.

The reason you see a slow Cobra is due to the driver, 99% of the time.

[Raudermaster]

Exactly what Zack said. There's a kid in town with a KB on it, and he only runs 12.8 with it. I've driven the car before, and it feels like it's a 11.xx car easily.

[Glenn]

I guess I just run slow Cobras with poor drivers.

Glenn :burnout:

[Zack]

A Cobra only needs around 450rwhp to run mid 11's or better.

Driver, Driver, Driver!

Find me a Cobra that doesnt have 450rwhp!

[OneBADLsE]

PM sent......

[Raudermaster]

PM replied ;).

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

Its apples to oranges. I couldn't see myself giving up my Cobra for any Marauder on this board. No offense to the Marauders, but they are totally different cars. Good luck with the search if you do decide to look for a Cobra.

My dad has an 01 w/ 6,500 miles on it that I am slowly trying to get out of him

[Breadfan]

Exactly what Zack said. There's a kid in town with a KB on it, and he only runs 12.8 with it. I've driven the car before, and it feels like it's a 11.xx car easily.

There is an '03 local to me that runs 10.6x with the Eaton, non ported, and no nitrous. The S/C Cobra's have great potential even with just a pulley change and the right tune!

[Raudermaster]

It's going to get tuned tomorrow...

[Raudermaster]

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[OneBADLsE]

did you get dyno sheets with AF???

[Raudermaster]

Seems like my tuner keeps blowing me off.....All it has now is a revised shift schedule/T/C lockup. I hope nothing happened to him, he wouldn't do this on purpose. I'll keep you in the loop Lenny.

[Raudermaster]

Car made 445rwhp and 408rwtq today.....Uncorrected was 451 and 413.

For some reason I can't get my YouTube video embedded, so here are the links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dVLt9FYCOI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0DlVMFTMoU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es8tO1gY5Sk

[ImpalaSlayer]

sweet numbers man

[sd8683]

Great numbers jarod!

[Blackmobile]

Pulls 2 & 3 were Phat, congratulations on some great numbers.

[Raudermaster]

Thanks guys! It is a monster now. Surprisingly, the KDW2's hold up good, for now....

[Raudermaster]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/JARODDYNO.JPG

[Blackmobile]

Thanks guys! It is a monster now. Surprisingly, the KDW2's hold up good, for now....

Don't worry, your views on those tire will change, unless you like ice skating.

[Raudermaster]

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[BSinCO]

Pics of the cars current condition and a little more cowbell.

Sounds like a good price and would be interested.

Thanks
Blake

[Rocknthehawk]

Pics of the cars current condition and a little more cowbell.

Sounds like a good price and would be interested.

Thanks
Blake


I can back up anybody that says this car is BEAUTIFUL.

shoot...jarod barely drives it. he won't even come out to play if it looks like there's rain.

[sd8683]

I can back up anybody that says this car is BEAUTIFUL.

shoot...jarod barely drives it. he won't even come out to play if it looks like there's rain.


^^^^+1^^^^what he said

I'm amazed it hasn't sold yet! IMO its th best deal out there

[OneBADLsE]

I dont believe anyones MM will be moving anytime soon. Its sad to say that the economic situation has a stranglehold on their value.

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

Don't say anyone's, some of the guys on this board have had some success selling their cars. The $$s may not be where they were a year ago, but at some price there are going to be people looking for a bargain in this market.

[Raudermaster]

Pics of the cars current condition and a little more cowbell.

Sounds like a good price and would be interested.

Thanks
Blake

Sorry it's taken me a while, been on Vacation, and will be leaving again tomorrow. Just how much more cowbell would you need? :P Those are really the only "up to date" ones that I have. I can try to get somemore for your tomorrow before I leave. What's your email?

[Raudermaster]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/mm001.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/mm003.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/mm004.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/mm005.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/mm006.jpg

[Zack]

Holy uneven crossover tube.

[Raudermaster]

Thanks Zack.http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/loser1.gif
I really can't understand why you have to be a douche in someone's for sale thread. And if you want to really know the reason why it was crooked in that picture, was because Dennis forgot to send me the aluminum rings that the crossover tube sits in, so I had to rig something up temporarily so I could get my car out of my friends garage.

[MarauderTJA]

I guess I just run slow Cobras with poor drivers.

Glenn :burnout:

It has to do mostly with Cobras being stick cars Glenn You cannot outshift an automatic. AT least most cannot.

Jarod, sorry t0 hear you want to sell her. Take some time to think this all over. You may have serious regrets down the road. No room in the Cobra at all compared to the Marauder. You can add a few more mods to your car down the road at reasonable costs and smoke most Cobra's. Also, everyone has Mustangs and Corvettes, but how many have Marauders? Either way I respect your decision and best of luck.:beer:

[Raudermaster]

Thanks buddy, but right now a Cobra looks to be put on hold, as I probably won't be able to afford that with my student loans once I'm done, and a place of my own. I may end up keeping her, who knows.

[OneBADLsE]

Thanks buddy, but right now a Cobra looks to be put on hold, as I probably won't be able to afford that with my student loans once I'm done, and a place of my own. I may end up keeping her, who knows.


:stupid: Keep'er

[Raudermaster]

$16,500!
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[offroadkarter]

$16,500!
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Did you finish your trip down here yet? I havent seen you in a week so i assume thats a yes.

[Raudermaster]

lol yup got back Saturday night. MM was great the entire way, except filling up in Connecticut. About 650 miles total.

[offroadkarter]

lol yup got back Saturday night. MM was great the entire way, except filling up in Connecticut. About 650 miles total.


D@mn, shoulda let me known :( Me and Dark Knight were gonna meet up with you somewheres.

Their goes my last chance to get a 5 finger discount on a vort..., err meet Jarod in a nice MM, oh well's

[Raudermaster]

$15,500 or its gone forever on Saturday.

[Blackmobile]

$15,500 or its gone forever on Saturday.

OK, I'll bite, Where is it going on Saturday? And it best be after Saturday morning cartoons, because every Marauder needs it's Saturday morning cartoon fix.:D

[sd8683]

$15,500 or its gone forever on Saturday.


Jarod, why such a low price? Just be patient and wait for the right deal, I see threads every other day of new guys lookin for marauders, if you wait you'll get what you want for it, or you can just keep it:)

Oh BTW for those of you that are looking for a beautiful MM this is the one, it is absolutely FLAWLESS!!

And at $15,500 is a steal!

Good luck with the sale jarod

Sean

[Raudermaster]

It will be going off to auction on Saturday. If it doesn't sell by then, I'll hold on to it and keep it up for sale until it's gone. I'm just trying to be aggressive and move it.

[OneBADLsE]

Auction????

[Raudermaster]

Bump.......................

[Vortech347]

I'm intrested....Even though I'm scared to get another black one.

How is the paint? do you have any crows feet at all?

[offroadkarter]

I'm intrested....Even though I'm scared to get another black one.

How is the paint? do you have any crows feet at all?

His car is mint, i doubt it ;)

[Taemian]

So how much did it sell for at the auction?

[Raudermaster]

It didn't go, I'm holding onto it until it sells. My paint is excellent, no orange peel what so ever, no crows feet, just a few tiny scratches that I'm buffing out when the car does sell.

[OneBADLsE]

Was my estimate in the PM right about what it'd bring?

[Raudermaster]

It didn't go to auction, but I can tell you how much they wanted to give me! They can go ***** themselves!

[OneBADLsE]

It didn't go to auction, but I can tell you how much they wanted to give me! They can go ***** themselves!


+1 on that!

I'll give ya a ring later. I'm sure they used the SC as a negotiating tool. :mad2:

[Raudermaster]

Yea give me a call later on we'll talk about it. You still got my # right?

[OneBADLsE]

Yea give me a call later on we'll talk about it. You still got my # right?

......Yes'r!

[hot-rauder]

well this dummy sold her..... waitning for pics of Your DTR beauty now lol

[sd8683]

What did he buy

[offroadkarter]

You finally sold it?

[hot-rauder]

What did he buy


You finally sold it?

ill give you a hint... its DTR... Rear wheel drive and made by FoMoCo

:D;)

[sd8683]

ill give you a hint... its DTR... Rear wheel drive and made by FoMoCo

:D;)


I didn't know they made windstars rear wheel drive? That's the only others ford product I've seen in DTR:)

[94_302]

ill give you a hint... its DTR... Rear wheel drive and made by FoMoCo

:D;)

Marauder, F150?

There were no DTR Mustangs (at least not from the factory)

[hot-rauder]

Marauder, F150?

There were no DTR Mustangs (at least not from the factory)


F150 would be correct sir... 06 crew cab 6ft bed and the 5.4 triton.


sean nice burn! lmao

[Raudermaster]

Sean laughs......until I roll past him in the '150. There is a Trilogy/Roush in its future. I could have gotten the Crossfire and left you 3 cars off the line, I would have dropped an AMG TS on that ***** for free. Gotta love a $900 blower.

[sd8683]

Sean laughs......until I roll past him in the '150. There is a Trilogy/Roush in its future. I could have gotten the Crossfire and left you 3 cars off the line, I would have dropped an AMG TS on that ***** for free. Gotta love a $900 blower.


You should have got the crossfire! You would have got WALKED just like you did on
RT-1:)

Did you sell it to another member?

[Rocknthehawk]

Sean laughs......until I roll past him in the '150. There is a Trilogy/Roush in its future. I could have gotten the Crossfire and left you 3 cars off the line, I would have dropped an AMG TS on that ***** for free. Gotta love a $900 blower.

Are you gonna supercharge the truck and then sell it too?

:flamer: