Looking for a little help from the mm family!

[Egon Spengler]

Hey guys,
I have been sitting back and looking at my marauder and trying to decide what to do with her. She has 105k and I don't want to say I have lost interest in her, but I am starting to have to put money into it and it is kind of getting annoying. As the time for her to be paid off approaches in the next year or so I am torn as to what to do with her. There are dents and scratches all over and a little rust showing by front driver's wheel and the front bumper has a tear in it from a hit and run trailer hitch, and the rear bumper has chipping off paint from a hit and run as well both in parking lots. She is in pretty tough shape but still shines up decent and get compliments! What should I do with her???

I was thinking either park the marauder and get another car and fix up the marauder and use it as a weekend whip or getting rid of the marauder and move on to something else. My main idea right now is getting a crown vic or grand marquis and parking the marauder. If not, I was thinking about getting rid of the marauder and getting something else. All input is welcome. I really hate that I let my marauder go, but that thing has a black cloud over it and just finds trouble!

Any input is greatly appreciated. Tips for fixing her up as well!

Thanks everyone! I really APPRECIATE IT!:beer:

[SC Cheesehead]

Keep the Marauder fix up the minor dings and dents, buy something else to use as a DD.

Years from now, when somebody says, "Hey mister, that's a neat car, what is it?" You'll thank me for that advice. ;)

[bawazir]

If i were you, i wont spend any money on the engine, Just get a complete cobra engine which comes with an Eaton, J-Mod, and re paint where it needed and call it a day,

[Haggis]

Take it out into a field and put a bullet through the engine block and put it out of its misery.

[Blackened300a]

Keep the Marauder fix up the minor dings and dents, buy something else to use as a DD.

Years from now, when somebody says, "Hey mister, that's a neat car, what is it?" You'll thank me for that advice. ;)

+1 Thats what I did.


If i were you, i wont spend any money on the engine, Just get a complete cobra engine which comes with an Eaton, J-Mod, and re paint where it needed and call it a day,

The point was that he didnt want to put much more money into it. You are talking putting close to $10k into the car.

[Egon Spengler]

Take it out into a field and put a bullet through the engine block and put it out of its misery.
I'll tell ya what... how about we park and you and I walk out into said field together...:P

[Egon Spengler]

The point was that he didnt want to put much more money into it. You are talking putting close to $10k into the car.

I am thinking this could be my "toy" and just do it up almost like a restoration (yes it is that bad) and just use it as a project car and put a little money into it with each year.

I have a payment on my car at the moment which means I have full coverage, so I was thinking of putting in a claim for a bunch of the body issues and then anything after what they will cover, I will pick up myself... Anyone ever done this before?

[Blackened300a]

I am thinking this could be my "toy" and just do it up almost like a restoration (yes it is that bad) and just use it as a project car and put a little money into it with each year.

How bad? Is it mechanically 100%? If you are getting tired of the car then it may not be worth it to you to invest a lot of time and money into it. You wouldn't want to get deep into the car and then just say the hell with it. I already been down that road with a past project and it was a expensive learning experience.

[Egon Spengler]

How bad? Is it mechanically 100%? If you are getting tired of the car then it may not be worth it to you to invest a lot of time and money into it. You wouldn't want to get deep into the car and then just say the hell with it. I already been down that road with a past project and it was a expensive learning experience.
To be honest, the only reason I am tired of it is because it has gone down hill so quickly (like I said, black cloud)... When it was nice I loved it and would love it again if I could get it to 100 and use it SUMMERS ONLY! This thing has been through 3 New England winters with me and it shows! Mechanically she is in great shape, but would love to do some gears and a tune, etc. Just want to like the car again and have it be real nice. Show car even.

[Bluerauder]

Sell it or give it away to charity so it will find a home with someone who will take care of it. ;)

[Haggis]

I'll tell ya what... how about we park and you and I walk out into said field together...:P

Your starting to sound like CBT now. :eek:

[Egon Spengler]

Sell it or give it away to charity so it will find a home with someone who will take care of it. ;)
Bite your tongue! haha... Haven't decided, but if I do decide to sell, it is going up on here first. Give the mm FAMILY first dibs on her.

[CBT]

Bite your tongue! haha... Haven't decided, but if I do decide to sell, it is going up on here first. Give the mm FAMILY first dibs on her.
Speaking of dibs. Yep. Floormats. Gimme.

[Haggis]

Speaking of dibs. Yep. Floormats. Gimme.

How many sets do you have now?

[CBT]

How many sets do you have now?

And you thought I went out to your garage just to admire your Harley, muhahahahaaaa.....

[Haggis]

And you thought I went out to your garage just to admire your Harley, muhahahahaaaa.....

That's ok I snagged yours before you left.

[massacre]

Tough to say-

Do you have a lot of mods on your car?

[Egon Spengler]

Tough to say-

Do you have a lot of mods on your car?
I have no mods. The only thing not marauder is my CAI. Other than that, she is bone stock.

[CBT]

I have no mods. The only thing not marauder is my CAI. Other than that, she is bone stock.

Oh well heck, trade it for 2 DTR's then. :beer:

[Speed]

Just keep it if it is mechanically sound unless it is going to be a financial hardship and buy DD (under 3k). Create a MM paint fund and when you have enough repaint the whole car.

[Haggis]

I have no mods. The only thing not marauder is CBT sticking bananas up my exhaust pipe. Other than that, she is bone stock.

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[knine]

How many sets do you have now?
He doesn't even have one set :shake::shake: the wife has them................and she lets the cat play with them.

[Paul T. Casey]

Raffle it off here, $5 a ticket.

[Haggis]

Raffle it off here, $5 a ticket.

I still say take it out in a field and shoot the damn thing.

[Egon Spengler]

I still say take it out in a field and shoot the damn thing.
See that short pier over there? Take a long walk off it...:shake:

[Egon Spengler]

Just keep it if it is mechanically sound unless it is going to be a financial hardship and buy DD (under 3k). Create a MM paint fund and when you have enough repaint the whole car.
This is pretty much my main idea... Getting a beater for 3k or less and park the pig.

[Haggis]

See that short pier over there? Take a long walk off it...:shake:

See that field over there? Take your Marauder out and shoot it. :shake:

[Egon Spengler]

See that field over there? Take your Marauder out and shoot it. :shake:
Why don't you and I walk out there with a banana... :banana2:

[Haggis]

Why don't you and I walk out there with a banana... :banana2:

Now you sound like CBT. :eek:

[1 Bad Merc]

I cant believe you do not have a tune or gears for the car yet. It makes the car so much more fun to drive and then you wouldnt think of getting rid of it! Get another DD car, put the tune and gears in and start saving for a paint job. They dont make em like the MM anymore! Just my .02.

[Egon Spengler]

I cant believe you do not have a tune or gears for the car yet. It makes the car so much more fun to drive and then you wouldnt think of getting rid of it! Get another DD car, put the tune and gears in and start saving for a paint job. They dont make em like the MM anymore! Just my .02.
I agree. The purpose of this thread was so that you guys would convince me to keep her and also give me some advice on how to get her back to 100!:beer:

[Paul T. Casey]

I agree. The purpose of this thread was so that you guys would convince me to keep her and also give me some advice on how to get her back to 100!:beer:
Well why didn't you say so up front? I'll be home in a few weeks, and can help provide you with guidence.

[Egon Spengler]

Well why didn't you say so up front? I'll be home in a few weeks, and can help provide you with guidence.
OK! Everything is for sale for the right price just for the record...:rolleyes:

[1 Bad Merc]

I thought with the way your dad does the Old school Nova's that you would already be supercharged with Flames!!!!!

Seriously, go get a tune and gears and then let us know what you think of the difference. The way the car will feel is like night and day and it will inspire you to save money for the new paint job. That's the order I would go in.

[Egon Spengler]

I thought with the way your dad does the Old school Nova's that you would already be supercharged with Flames!!!!!

Seriously, go get a tune and gears and then let us know what you think of the difference. The way the car will feel is like night and day and it will inspire you to save money for the new paint job. That's the order I would go in.
I had actually PM'ed Dennis about his tune and I just need to pull the trigger on it. I would like to put gear in first though. Is that the right order? I am horrible with this tuner crap. Give me a carbeurator! haha

[Paul T. Casey]

Go ahead and buy a hand-held Tuner from someone. Have that someone install his tune on it (you mentioned Dennis). Do this first. There should be some user parameters to adjust for gears when you get to it.

Better idea. Go see Dez.

[1 Bad Merc]

Do the gear first and then get a tune for the gear ratio you choose. Most vendors will give you a tuner with a program for the 4:10 (or whatever you choose) which also corrects your speedometer. It is really easy to plug the tuner in and download the tune -Plugs right under the dash by the steering wheel. Dont wait any longer and pull the trigger on this! You wont regret it!

[1 Bad Merc]

I just read Paul's message and you can do it either way! I just thought it would be easier for you if you are not tuner inclined to have the tune for the gear ratio you are going to run already in the tuner. This is the must do upgrade for the Marauder!

[Egon Spengler]

Go ahead and buy a hand-held Tuner from someone. Have that someone install his tune on it (you mentioned Dennis). Do this first. There should be some user parameters to adjust for gears when you get to it.

Better idea. Go see Dez.
Who is Dez?

[Haggis]

Who is Dez?

Dez nuts......:lol:

[Egon Spengler]

Dez nuts......:lol:
That is what I was thinking... Was waiting for that! haha

I have the t-shirt for "Deez Nutz"... I am going to dig that out...

[Paul T. Casey]

Just the bestest tuner in all of New England. http://newengland-motorsports.com/forums/ These guys can direct you there. I think he's in the general Worcester area.

[Mr. Man]

Your bringing it to NH next week so I'll take a look at it with Haggis and you can buy us a few beers and we'll tell you the best course of action.:beer::D

[Egon Spengler]

Your bringing it to NH next week so I'll take a look at it with Haggis and you can buy us a few beers and we'll tell you the best course of action.:beer::D
I still hope I can make it. Some stuff is coming up that I am not too happy about that might detour me away from it. I sure hope it doesn't!!

[LOWBUCKMM]

Buy a xcal 3 and then the gears. Its the best bang for the buck I did for my car.

[ImpalaSlayer]

my offer still stands :D

[CBT]

Your bringing it to NH next week so I'll take a look at it with Haggis and you can buy us a few beers and we'll tell you the best course of action.:beer::D
I can see it now:
Mr. Man - "Hey tj, I recommend you....hang on Mrs. D wants me, be right back."
Haggis - "Here, tj. Drink this. Don't stand near an open flame."

[TAKEDOWN]

You'll have $ome extra money to $pend once she's paid off, so keep her, slowly put her back together again, and she'll be brand new in NO time!

[Windsor58]

+1 on 4.10s and a tune. You will love it enough again to save up for more expensive stuff like paint, blower, etc...
And the DD is a good idea, too, so you won't have to be concerned about down time - another plus.

[Egon Spengler]

my offer still stands :D
Your gas mileage still sucks too!:P

[Egon Spengler]

I can see it now:
Mr. Man - "Hey tj, I recommend you....hang on Mrs. D wants me, be right back."
Haggis - "Here, tj. Drink this. Don't stand near an open flame."
It sucks... I have a bad feeling I won't be able to make it...:flamer:

[CBT]

It sucks... I have a bad feeling I won't be able to make it...:flamer:
Orly? Why not? Too far of a drive?

[Pat]

After reading all the posts, paying particular attention to how you refer to the car, there is a discernable negative trend. In the words of BB King, "The thrill is gone".

Sell the car for what you can get and buy a something that will rekindle the fire.

Cheers,

[guspech750]

Sell it and buy a really nice one.

[Egon Spengler]

Sell it and buy a really nice one.
This is exactly what I don't want to do... It almost would feel like I was giving up on mine. I really do love my car... just not in the state that it is in! I think I would enjoy parking it and using it as like a restoration. I think it would be a fun project to bring her back to life!

[n00bkiller944]

Sell the car to me!!!!!!! Please?

[Egon Spengler]

Sell the car to me!!!!!!! Please?
I'll keep you in mind! haha...

Sounds like first dibs if I decide to! haha... I wouldn't hold your breath though..

[Mr. Man]

Is this thread still going on.:eek: What part of buying me booze:drink::party1: and I'll tell you what to do:bop1:, don't you get:shake::fishslap::D

[Big Black Beast]

100k is nothing. Do you have somewhere to put it, other than letting it rot in a field?
Pay it off, buy a $1000 clunker to drive to work, and spend the extra money fixing it up.

[twin03]

Keep the Marauder bro. Getting a nice DD after the Marauder is paid off.

[Haggis]

Your bringing it to NH next week so I'll take a look at it with Haggis and you can buy us a few beers and we'll tell you the best course of action.:beer::DSound good to me, remember cheap booze, cheap advice.

I still hope I can make it. Some stuff is coming up that I am not too happy about that might detour me away from it. I sure hope it doesn't!!WHAT!!!! You're going to pass up an opportunity to meet Mr. Man and myself.

I can see it now:
Mr. Man - "Hey tj, I recommend you....hang on Mrs. D wants me, be right back."
Haggis - "Here, tj. Drink this. Don't stand near an open flame."
And if we pour it into your gas-tank you will get better mpg and more 100 more hp and tq.

It sucks... I have a bad feeling I won't be able to make it...:flamer:What are you getting scared now? Or just whipped?

Is this thread still going on.:eek: What part of buying me and Haggis booze:drink::party1: and I'll tell you what to do:bop1:, don't you get:shake::fishslap::DRead above; 'Cheap booze, cheap advice'.

[Paul T. Casey]

DEZ racing
1761 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA USA 02771
(508) 336-6588

Enhanced Street Performance in Sterling MA

DSG in Norwood

Manny's Complete Auto Repair
(781) 331-4858
631 Washington St, Weymouth, MA 02188


Slowhawk Performance
Bridgewater


http://www.nedyno.com/

Some of that family help you asked for. Dez is real good, Enhanced, DSG and Manny's I know nothing of, Slowhawk is a stand-up guy who knows what he's doing, and I've used New England Dyno, another outstanding group. IIRC, we had a Marauder dyno day with NE way back when you still were riding you big wheel.

[Egon Spengler]

Some of that family help you asked for. Dez is real good, Enhanced, DSG and Manny's I know nothing of, Slowhawk is a stand-up guy who knows what he's doing, and I've used New England Dyno, another outstanding group. IIRC, we had a Marauder dyno day with NE way back when you still were riding you big wheel.
Thanks! Sterling is the next town over from me!
As for the big wheel comment, I was driving my 2000 Ford Ranger back in 2003 on until I bought my marauder, so I was probably driving that... it did have big wheels! haha 16" baby!

[CBT]

haha 16" baby!

That's what she said!

[Egon Spengler]

That's what she said!
Yes she did....:cool: :banana2:

[Paul T. Casey]

Thanks! Sterling is the next town over from me!


I know. I figured I owed you one for the "ghey" comment. The Ranger comment almost got you a form though. ;)

[Egon Spengler]

I know. I figured I owed you one for the "ghey" comment. The Ranger comment almost got you a form though. ;)
Hahaha... Thank you for the family type help! That is what my family is like too. You get help, but it comes with a smart ass comment as well!

[dakslim]

Forget about the gears if your'e not going to race it. I installed the Xcal II in mine and the difference was unbelievable!:D Smoother shifting was the biggest difference. Keep the car, man. I really don't want to hang out with anyone driving a pink Prius!:shake:

[Egon Spengler]

So, I see a bunch of people posting pics of their marauders looking like glass. Should I post some pics of my marauder looking like a$$???

[Phrog_gunner]

So, I see a bunch of people posting pics of their marauders looking like glass. Should I post some pics of my marauder looking like a$$???

Might as well keep the a$$ theme going and show your face in the pic too.

[Egon Spengler]

I am thinking about making a Bawazir video and posting it up on here of all the issues with my marauder. Would you guys give me feedback on where to go with it?

[CBT]

I am thinking about making a Bawazir video and posting it up on here of all the issues with my marauder. Would you guys give me feedback on where to go with it?
Yep. Bend over, I'll show ya.

[Egon Spengler]

Yep. Bend over, I'll show ya.
A little rusty trombone action?
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[Rocknthehawk]

370z> marauder

buy a fun car before you have kids with the little lady.




just kidding....a little. your car still looks great when I drive by it. put a little time and money into it. remind yourself why you bought it.

1. sell the bike
2. supercharge marauder
3.????
4. profit