2004 SB, 57,000 miles

[ixlr8]

Hey I am thinking of selling my car to get a '67-'70 Cougar 'vert. I've wanted one for a LONG time and I think I am ready to move forward.

I have a set of uninstalled FR 4.30 gears I will let go with it.

Reply here or PM if interested. I'm thinking I will post pictures this weekend after I get it cleaned up. I'd like to know how much interest I have here. We're talking about a bone stock 2004 MM with only a drop-in K&N filter. The tires have about 85% tread left and the fan speed contoller module for the a/c has been replaced (a common panther problem). Rear tires are 255/55-18 Goodyear Responsedge - they've been awesome tires. Front are stock size BFG's.

I will consider reasonable offers - ESPECIALLY if there is a Cougar convertible trade involved....the thing is I owe about $9k on it, and I'd like to get enough cash out to spend $6k-9k on a good DD Cougar so...do the math.

I hope someone here gets it and takes good care of her, she's been a great car - I'm just ready to go back to classics for a while. :D

[stryker]

:confused: Pictures and price

[ixlr8]

Let the games begin...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=200325933410

[Croozer]

That is a good looking car.

[ixlr8]

That is a good looking car.

I'm sure someone will enjoy it as much as I have!

[BATMOBIL]

Hey i still have GA. chatham plates on my MM here in CALI, gets me out of a lot of window tint tickets. :D

[jdenning002]

what is the reserve?

[ixlr8]

what is the reserve?

Only time may tell...

It's reasonable. The answer is actually hidden in post 1...on the low side of the range given.

[ixlr8]

Relisted non-auction style. I'm a little surprised that there was only one bid.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=200328513555

[Marauderjack]

Nice car there but I'm afraid you won't get but $12K-$13K for it in today's economy!!!:shake:

Good Luck!!:beer:

[rayjay]

Nice car there but I'm afraid you won't get but $12K-$13K for it in today's economy!!!:shake:

Good Luck!!:beer:

+1, shes a beauty for a DD. For once someone actually posted well taken, very helpful photos with a ad, Kudos :beer:

[ixlr8]

Nice car there but I'm afraid you won't get but $12K-$13K for it in today's economy!!!:shake:

Good Luck!!:beer:

That's what I'm afraid of. I just am blown away that the auction started at $10k and never moved forward.

That's also why I gave the option of "make offer". I'd like to see what the offers look like.

[ixlr8]

+1, shes a beauty for a DD. For once someone actually posted well taken, very helpful photos with a ad, Kudos :beer:


Thanks - and videos! - I did whatever I could to make a potential buyer feel comfortable with bidding.

[W4LTD]

Nice car there but I'm afraid you won't get but $12K-$13K for it in today's economy!!!:shake:

Good Luck!!:beer:

http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/bin_15x54.gifUS $16,750.00


I just paid slightly over $14k for mine (which was probably high, but it is showroom condition), no dings or scratches - 41k miles - from a Ford dealer no less. Good luck, you may get it.

[ixlr8]

http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/bin_15x54.gifUS $16,750.00


I just paid slightly over $14k for mine (which was probably high, but it is showroom condition), no dings or scratches - 41k miles - from a Ford dealer no less. Good luck, you may get it.

The price may be a bit inflated...but I will entertain offers. BTW - Excellent buy on yours!

[W4LTD]

BTW - Excellent buy on yours!

Thanks, that is comforting, I wasn't sure if I offered too much! :banana2:

[gcgarner]

I saw this car on Ebay. I have been looking. I would consider making an offer on it, but I have driven all over the country for cars before (just to come home empty-handed because I am disappointed when I get there), and now the wife forbids it. This is exactly what I'm looking for though. Anybody got any idea how much shipping might run on something like this?

[BhamMarauder]

Hi. Did you contact me through the mercurymarauder.org website about this car? I couldn't tell if the email was legit or a hoax. Please advise. Thanks!!!

[ixlr8]

I saw this car on Ebay. I have been looking. I would consider making an offer on it, but I have driven all over the country for cars before (just to come home empty-handed because I am disappointed when I get there), and now the wife forbids it. This is exactly what I'm looking for though. Anybody got any idea how much shipping might run on something like this?

I could maybe meet you somewhere...how far are you from Atlanta? I'm about 5 hours. Does that help?

It's worth the drive for someone who will take care of it...(as long as the price is right :P)

[ixlr8]

Hi. Did you contact me through the mercurymarauder.org website about this car? I couldn't tell if the email was legit or a hoax. Please advise. Thanks!!!

I think I did - didn't you say you already had one when I asked if you were still looking? I know I contacted someone......

Wait - mm.ORG? No, that wasn't me.

[gcgarner]

I am also about 5 hrs. from Atlanta. I'll need to give it some thought. I love all the info you posted on Ebay (pics, vids, etc.) Very nice.

[ixlr8]

I am also about 5 hrs. from Atlanta. I'll need to give it some thought. I love all the info you posted on Ebay (pics, vids, etc.) Very nice.

I tried to post as much information as possible. Let me know if you have any other questions or maybe would like to see more pictures of anything in particular.

[gcgarner]

Just saw that your auction on Ebay ended. Did you sell the car, or did time run out? I would make an offer on the car if you still have it. Just have to get rid of my wife's Volvo first :-)

[ixlr8]

Just saw that your auction on Ebay ended. Did you sell the car, or did time run out? I would make an offer on the car if you still have it. Just have to get rid of my wife's Volvo first :-)

No sale - still have it. Didn't get one offer, not even a redicuous one. :rolleyes:

[gcgarner]

Tough time to sell a car. If you still have it whenever we dump the Volvo, I'll make you an offer.

[ixlr8]

Yeah I haven't decided if I want to do ebay again...this time as a no reserve auction.

Sure, let me know when you sell it.

[gcgarner]

If you do no reserve, I'll be all over it lol. Before you do that, why don't you just let me have it for 10k? LOL.

BTW a friend of mine has a very nice 68 or 69 Merc Cougar XR-7 convertible. Red w/ black top & interior. NICE cars!! I don't blame you for wanting one.

[ixlr8]

If you do no reserve, I'll be all over it lol. Before you do that, why don't you just let me have it for 10k? LOL.

BTW a friend of mine has a very nice 68 or 69 Merc Cougar XR-7 convertible. Red w/ black top & interior. NICE cars!! I don't blame you for wanting one.

$10k + your friends Cougar and you've got yourself a deal...:D

I don't suppose he is interested in selling is he?

[gcgarner]

Doubt it very seriously. He hasn't had it very long. It used to be green. Now here it is:

[ixlr8]

YIKES! That's not a 69-70...NO DEAL!!! :lol:


FYI - I will be reposting the Marauder tonight - I will post the link when I am done. This will be an auction with NO RESERVE starting at $14k.

[gcgarner]

Haha. 72 I think. I'm not on the up-and-up with my old Mercs. I've always been a GM guy. But the Marauder "tickles my fancy" lol.

[ixlr8]

Ok, here we go again...round 3. Different type of auction each time.

First bid takes it! Good luck to all, gcgarner maybe you can take it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200331767270

[rayjay]

Ok, here we go again...round 3. Different type of auction each time.

First bid takes it! Good luck to all, gcgarner maybe you can take it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200331767270


Good luck with the sale, but I still believe you are going to be a victim of the economy. Be patient, if you sell it cheap you will be kicking yourself later.

[ixlr8]

I refuse to be a victim!!! LOL

We'll see. If nothing else, I still intend on picking up a '70 Cougar convertible next weekend.

[gcgarner]

I saw it on there this morning. Good luck!

[ixlr8]

I saw it on there this morning. Good luck!

C'mon...you know you can borrow 4-5k from someone and get this thing....:D

[timfromme]

Hello,
Sorry to say that your Marauder would not get that price you are looking for. Our cars suck in value somehow. I do not know why. There are several cars selling for $9500 that I have searched on the internet. My car has less mileage than yours and more options and yet won't get near your asking price. Have you checked the book value recently? Don't want to cause trouble, just I wish our cars were worth more too.
Sincerely, timfromme

[ixlr8]

Hello,
Sorry to say that your Marauder would not get that price you are looking for. Our cars suck in value somehow. I do not know why. There are several cars selling for $9500 that I have searched on the internet. My car has less mileage than yours and more options and yet won't get near your asking price. Have you checked the book value recently? Don't want to cause trouble, just I wish our cars were worth more too.
Sincerely, timfromme

You have contributed nothing with this post. :rolleyes:

[W4LTD]

YIKES! That's not a 69-70...NO DEAL!!! :lol:


FYI - I will be reposting the Marauder tonight - I will post the link when I am done. This will be an auction with NO RESERVE starting at $14k.

You're car is easily worth that amount, but the problem is that most people who see these beautiful machines simply think it's [just] a Grand Marquis that someone "pimped" out. Most people do not realize that these cars came from the factory with both looks and performance in mind. Unless it's someone who knows their cars, the average person probably would not spend double-digits for "simply a pimped-out Grand Marquis". Therein lies the problem, in my personal opinion, these cars are better to hold on to, rather than sell, because their future value may be in the "collectable" aspect and only those who are "in the know" about these machines would be willing to pay what they are truly worth... Just my 2-cents worth...

[ixlr8]

You're car is easily worth that amount, but the problem is that most people who see these beautiful machines simply think it's [just] a Grand Marquis that someone "pimped" out. Most people do not realize that these cars came from the factory with both looks and performance in mind. Unless it's someone who knows their cars, the average person probably would not spend double-digits for "simply a pimped-out Grand Marquis". Therein lies the problem, in my personal opinion, these cars are better to hold on to, rather than sell, because their future value may be in the "collectable" aspect and only those who are "in the know" about these machines would be willing to pay what they are truly worth... Just my 2-cents worth...


Now that's a contributing post! :stupid:

[W4LTD]

Now that's a contributing post! :stupid:

Are you being sarcastic? I was just giving an "opinion", as mentioned. :rolleyes:

[ixlr8]

No sarcasm intended!

[W4LTD]

No sarcasm intended!
OK, that's cool, the "emoticon" threw me off.... :)

[CoreyM75]

Do you still have the car? PM if you do.

[ixlr8]

PM Sent :)

[ixlr8]

:bump:

Thread bumped - autotrader ad link added to sig.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Such a nice SB. IMO No reason a rare car like this, with this mileage, should not be holding at least at $18k.

[ixlr8]

Such a nice SB. IMO No reason a rare car like this, with this mileage, should not be holding at least at $18k.

Thank you! That would be nice, but unfortunately not realistic. :(

I've had a couple of bites from AutoTrader. We'll see what happens. :rolleyes:

[SID210SA]

I thought the SB's were 1 of 1,414 not 1,404...

[ixlr8]

Sold

$13,500

[Ms. Denmark]

Congrats on your sale but sorry to loose a Silver Birch from the site. Did you PM the VIN to RoyLPita so we can keep track of whose car is sold? Hope the new owner will come aboard. And best of luck with your new ride!

[ixlr8]

Congrats on your sale but sorry to loose a Silver Birch from the site. Did you PM the VIN to RoyLPita so we can keep track of whose car is sold? Hope the new owner will come aboard. And best of luck with your new ride!

No but I will do that for the sake of the database! :beer:

I did mention the site to the new owner, I said that it was an outstanding resource for anything he wanted to know about the car. If you see a new member from Mobile, AL with a SB, it's most likely mine! Or was mine...:bigcry:

[scout79]

very interested can you give me a call at 214-801-7470 david