My MM just got vandalized

[MMarauder03]

I was at americade in Lake George, New York. I went out to my car to grab something. When I opened my door I found a rock in my drivers seat. The trim panel that the clock is in is dented to hell, every single window has to be replaced. The windshiel was left untouched but this guy went around my car hit every window with a rock left gauges in my drivers side windows but couldn't/didn't break them, smashed out my back window left a gauge in my front passenger window and smashed out my passenger side rear window. Then threw the roch through the back window so hard the it shattered the glass went all the way through and dented the trim piece. Needless to say the cops were called on the spot at 4 in the morning. What a :censor: :censor: I've never made an insurance claim ever, will I have to pay any kind of money up front to get this fixed? I'm a little strapped for cash right now seeing as a lot of my bills fall around this time of month. I'll post some pics when I get home but I really needed to vent cuz I'm wicked angry!
:cheesed:

[martyo]

Did you piss someone off?

[fastblackmerc]

Sure sounds like you pissed someone off.

[TooManyFords]

He left "gouges", not gauges, unless those were the new AutoMeter rocks.

Sorry to hear of your loss, now go back to school for spelling...

(Of course, if it is due to being 4:51AM then I will let it slide....)

[Bluerauder]

Sure sounds like you pissed someone off.
Dayum shame; but I agree with ^^^^^. Someone was definitely PO'd about something. :(

[Spectragod]

Insurance will generally total them out if all the glass is broken, after the investigation to verify the owner is not trying to commit fraud. It is unfortunate that sometimes people who don't want a car anymore, damage it to the point of a total loss to make the insurance pick up the tab.

I am not saying the OP did this, but the few "bad apples" before him have caused insurance companies to look at all angles.

Sorry for your damages, I will agree with most everyone else, someone was ticked off about something........

[Davesvt2000]

If you have glass coverage, or Fire/Theft/Vandelism, all the glass will be covered.

[jabird56]

If you have glass coverage, or Fire/Theft/Vandelism, all the glass will be covered.

Minus whatever his deductible is...

[MMarauder03]

I already know who it is. They won't admit to it. They can't handle their alcohol and I kicked them out of my car because they were lighting cigarettes and threatened to burn a hole in the leather. But the officer put out an apb for their car and the driver got a DUI. I went back to my hotel room for bed and came out to go out at around 4am and they had just come back and done this. I wasn't a dick about kicking them out, I simply pulled over, said "if you guys aren't going to show any respect to me or any of the things I work hard for then you need to get out of my car."

[dakslim]

Sure sounds like you pissed someone off! I've been to several Americades but always on a motorcycle and never even seen any trouble. Did you cut someone off or something?

[MMarauder03]

He left "gouges", not gauges, unless those were the new AutoMeter rocks.

Sorry to hear of your loss, now go back to school for spelling...

(Of course, if it is due to being 4:51AM then I will let it slide....)

After I had parked and gone into the hotel with some buddies at work there was some Jack daniels involved. I thought gauges were large scratches due to giant rocks slamming into my windows. But when I was driving I hadn't had anything to drink cuz .01=DUI for me

[Juice]

Someone drew a dick on my windshield with their finger.

[dakslim]

After I had parked and gone into the hotel with some buddies at work there was some Jack daniels involved. I thought gauges were large scratches due to giant rocks slamming into my windows. But when I was driving I hadn't had anything to drink cuz .01=DUI for me

Nope, gauges are those thingys that show you temp., fuel level etc. etc.;)

[MMarauder03]

Sure sounds like you pissed someone off! I've been to several Americades but always on a motorcycle and never even seen any trouble. Did you cut someone off or something?

I kicked 2 kids out of my car for threatening to burn the leather after I told them not to smoke in the car. So out they went. Walked straight to hotel to throw rocks through my windows.:mad:

[MMarauder03]

Nope, gauges are those thingys that show you temp., fuel level etc. etc.;)

Lol.... Yeah

[MMarauder03]

Someone drew a dick on my windshield with their finger.

Very tasteful. :lol:

[dakslim]

Very tasteful. :lol:

Dude!!!! Extremely POOR choice of words!:eek:

[JimmyXR7]

I was at americade in Lake George, New York. . . . The trim panel that the clock is in is dented to hell, every single window has to be replaced. The windshiel was left untouched but this guy went around my car hit every window with a rock left gauges in my drivers side windows but couldn't/didn't break them, smashed out my back window left a gauge in my front passenger window and smashed out my passenger side rear window. Then threw the roch through the back window so hard the it shattered the glass went all the way through and dented the trim piece. . . .

Do not let your insurance total the Marauder.
every window and the trim is easly replaceable.
It is not like main body damage which requires welding or straightening.
I am glad they did not damage the leather seats as they are not available. Jim

[Bluerauder]

I already know who it is. They won't admit to it. They can't handle their alcohol and I kicked them out of my car because they were lighting cigarettes and threatened to burn a hole in the leather. But the officer put out an apb for their car and the driver got a DUI. I went back to my hotel room for bed and came out to go out at around 4am and they had just come back and done this. I wasn't a dick about kicking them out, I simply pulled over, said "if you guys aren't going to show any respect to me or any of the things I work hard for then you need to get out of my car."


I kicked 2 kids out of my car for threatening to burn the leather after I told them not to smoke in the car. So out they went. Walked straight to hotel to throw rocks through my windows.:mad:

You probably should have put some of this ^^^^ information into the first post instead of letting us think that it may have been a random event. You obviously knew or suspected who did the damage when you posted up the first time. :P

[rayjay]

Lake George is full of drunken mutts this time of year. :rolleyes: Good luck with the repairs. Who took the report, village PD or NYSP?

[computertech]

Sorry to hear, I hope they can fix your MM back to be as good as new buddy
:burnout:

[MMarauder03]

You probably should have put some of this ^^^^ information into the first post instead of letting us think that it may have been a random event. You obviously knew or suspected who did the damage when you posted up the first time. :P

I was pissed and didn't even think to

[MMarauder03]

Lake George is full of drunken mutts this time of year. :rolleyes: Good luck with the repairs. Who took the report, village PD or NYSP?

It was a sheriff. Gave me his card so I don't get stopped for all the spidered glass

[musclemerc]

Sorry about your MM, I hope it all works out for you in the end.

[Black_Out]

Someone drew a dick on my windshield with their finger.

Roflmao what?

[Vortex]

Sounds like you need a new set of "friends" and maybe an adjustment in lifestyle. Hopefully insurance will cover.

[MMarauder03]

Sounds like you need a new set of "friends" and maybe an adjustment in lifestyle. Hopefully insurance will cover.

I have full glass. This guy was not my friend, he was my roommates acquaintance that happened to be up there. And why are you judging me based off this one event?

[MMarauder03]

Sorry to hear, I hope they can fix your MM back to be as good as new buddy
:burnout:

Thanks man, I'm sure it'll all get fixed

[MMarauder03]

Here ya go, take a looksee

[sailsmen]

I have full glass. This guy was not my friend, he was my roommates acquaintance that happened to be up there. And why are you judging me based off this one event?

Is it "judging" or some advice? If you don't want others to comment, judge or give advice then DON'T POST!

FYI, THE ABOVE SENTENCE WAS ADVICE AND NOT "JUDGEMENT".

[LIGHTNIN1]

Sorry to hear about this. Those guys will get theirs down the road somehow. Hope to hear your car is fixed.

[vtwoodsman]

MMarauder03--- That's a sad situation for sure. Those boys need a serious ass whoppin' to learn their manners.
I was just in the Lake George region last Wednesday, coming back from the Carlisle show, heading to Vermont. I've been to the Americade many many times as a biker and NEVER had any problems. The local police, sheriffs, and state troopers usually keep a very tight lid on things.
Sorry you had to experience this trouble.

[bob6364]

Sorry to hear about this. Those guys will get theirs down the road somehow. Hope to hear your car is fixed.

Yep...is called Karma such a lovely thing to witness sometimes...

You guys are harsh,poor bastard has his car smashed and by the 4th post people are blasting him,he's young and has the good taste to buy a MM over plenty of other cars at that price range,that has to count for something. I know at his age I wasn't looking at no big grand dads car...:P

[MMarauder03]

Sorry to hear about this. Those guys will get theirs down the road somehow. Hope to hear your car is fixed.

Thanks, I'm working on keeping her dry for the moment! :o On the plus side, my exhaust is about 10X louder now. :D

[TAKEDOWN]

How come it always seems to be the friend of the friend of a friend that screws things up? Go figure! Good luck on the fix, hope it's not too expensive and I hope it doesn't happen again... Because that would really $uck.

[MMarauder03]

Yep...is called Karma such a lovely thing to witness sometimes...

You guys are harsh,poor bastard has his car smashed and by the 4th post people are blasting him,he's young and has the good taste to buy a MM over plenty of other cars at that price range,that has to count for something. I know at his age I wasn't looking at no big grand dads car...:P

Well put. I laid down the ground rules. He broke them, and decided he wanted revenge. Nothing more I could have done. Funny part is, he was tryin to tell me his SHO would take my car... its a 96 with 195xxx miles, automatic to boot.

[MMarauder03]

How come it always seems to be the friend of the friend of a friend that screws things up? Go figure! Good luck on the fix, hope it's not too expensive and I hope it doesn't happen again... Because that would really $uck.

Idk, good question... and yes it would $uck! :mad2:

[rayjay]

Thats felony level damage. I assume you want to prosecute?

[MMarauder03]

Thats felony level damage. I assume you want to prosecute?

I'm unfamiliar with the law... sorry. I'd love to but the police officer didn't seem interested in anything other than getting everything settled so i could make an insurance claim.

[1 Bad Merc]

If you know who the guy is then no problem.....just wait outside his' house door one night and when he walks out give him some Marauder justice! That guy deserves it! He is such a pathetic person that he would destroy your property instead of facing you man to man. I have no respect for lowlife's like that! Sorry about your car.

[Blackened300a]

Well put. I laid down the ground rules. He broke them, and decided he wanted revenge. Nothing more I could have done. Funny part is, he was tryin to tell me his SHO would take my car... its a 96 with 195xxx miles, automatic to boot.

OK so you know the guy who did it and this guy hasn't been blasted across the teeth with a baseball bat yet? There would be hell to pay if someone did this to my car.

[MMarauder03]

If you know who the guy is then no problem.....just wait outside his' house door one night and when he walks out give him some Marauder justice! That guy deserves it! He is such a pathetic person that he would destroy your property instead of facing you man to man. I have no respect for lowlife's like that! Sorry about your car.

I'm not gunna try and fight this kid. I should but I'm not even going to waste my time. At the time I would have but I got over it. Some people have no respect for others stuff. There aren't even words for what this guy is. I'd mess with his all mighty SHO (kidding about the almighty) but it might make it better looking

[MMarauder03]

OK so you know the guy who did it and this guy hasn't been blasted across the teeth with a baseball bat yet? There would be hell to pay if someone did this to my car.

I got him arrested for DUI. I think that might be worse than any beating.

[W4LTD]

In reality, this isn't just a simple "Keying" -- this kid has some serious issues to take it as far as he did. I hope you decide to sue him or at least have him arrested for this.

[LeoVampire]

Sorry this happend to you and your Marauder!

Just a bad situation all the way around and I hope he pays dearly for what he did!

You have the right to refuse transport to anyone who will not abide by the rules you want to set for inside of your car.

The kid was drunk pissed off and stupid and unfortunatly you paid for it but I hope you does as well!!

[bob6364]

Don't forget to go for depreciated value of your limited edition car...John Walsh may be able to help with this one :)

[MMarauder03]

John walsh?

[Blackened300a]

John walsh?

Yes, hes Joe Walsh's alter ego. :D

[MMarauder03]

The guy just called me and admitted to breaking all my windows to the police. He got a felony DWI and a felony for my car. He said he'd pay my deductable if I drop the charges but I'm unsure what I should do.

[1 Bad Merc]

F' Em!!!!!! He's lucky your nice and you did not cripple his' ass! Let the insurance company sue him for the deductible anyway as he is now obligated to pay it as he admitted doing the damage to the police. You will have to pay the deductible first to get the work started on your car but then the insurance company goes after him and his' insurance company and as soon as they recoup the money you get your deductible back.

[Intensity]

The guy just called me and admitted to breaking all my windows to the police. He got a felony DWI and a felony for my car. He said he'd pay my deductable if I drop the charges but I'm unsure what I should do.



Now he calls you asking for a favor?

**** HIM.

He did you no favors while he was smashing your LIMITED EDITION, DISCONTINUED, LUXURY automobile.

This isn't a mustang or firebird (nothing against them)

But this car's parts and value aren't anything to be taken lightly.

I wouldn't think twice about pressing charges and recommending the maximum punishment to the judge in trial ( if there will be one)

:soap:

[sailsmen]

You may invalidate your insurance by giving him an implied waiver by dropping charges particularly if he "pays your deductible". Better check with your insurance first.

IF you drop charges he will be back and so will his friends, they will see you as an easy target.

[bob6364]

Yes, hes Joe Walsh's alter ego. :D

oops...what he said:D

[MMarauder03]

Well #*^# I don't have enough for my deductable. Looks like the weather better shape up pretty soon till I get paid. I was not expecting anything like this to happen. I have about 20% of my deductable in usable cash right now

[Blackened300a]

F him. Let him burn for his crime.

[1 Bad Merc]

Borrow the rest...you know your getting it back and this is an emergency. I would ask that friend of yours who happens to be Jack rack's friend for the money since he invited the douche along.

[MMarauder03]

F him. Let him burn for his crime.

In order for allstate to go after him they need the 500 dollar deductable up front. But yes, he will burn for this. 2 felonies in one night... What a scumbag

[MMarauder03]

It's settled, my 2 rommmates that invited him along are payin the deductable Friday. Charges may or may not be pressed depending on how I feel on delivery. I am a pretty forgiving guy but never when it comes to my baby. (still haven't come up with nickname yet)

[PurdueRifleman]

1) Not a friend of yours
2) Threatened to damage your car
3) When you reasonably demanded that he get out, he came back and vandalized the car, and
4) He tried to deny it.

You don't owe him anything. As others have said, **** the bastard. Well, not literally, but you know what I'm saying!

You can't look weak to these types; they will feed off your insecurities. Best of luck in the proceedings.

ETA: I see you've made a decision

[TooManyFords]

I would make him and his friends pay ALL the costs so no claim is made on insurance. If he fixes everything he broke, then move on.

Jeez, it is *only* a car and you are dropping only the charges that affect you. He will still have to contend with the DWI or DUI or whatever your state calls it.

But get the repairs done *before* dropping the charges.

[1 Bad Merc]

Dont be a wussy on this! He did not just throw a rock at your car but smashed all your windows and then made sure the rock bounced off your dash! This was after you had an argument with him about smoking in your car and he threatened to burn a hole in your leather seats! If you wuss out now not only do you look bad to him but now you also look bad to your friends too! You do what you want to do but I am just saying I would not let it go just as he did not let your argument go.

Like I said earlier, he's lucky you are a nice guy because I would have administered some justice to his' ass.

Good Luck in whatever you decide to do and I am sure you will get your car fixed up real nice. Take care.

[MMarauder03]

Dont be a wussy on this! He did not just throw a rock at your car but smashed all your windows and then made sure the rock bounced off your dash! This was after you had an argument with him about smoking in your car and he threatened to burn a hole in your leather seats! If you wuss out now not only do you look bad to him but now you also look bad to your friends too! You do what you want to do but I am just saying I would not let it go just as he did not let your argument go.

Like I said earlier, he's lucky you are a nice guy because I would have administered some justice to his' ass.

Good Luck in whatever you decide to do and I am sure you will get your car fixed up real nice. Take care.

Oh, it'll be better than it was! No more swirls on my trunk and rear quarter! Thank you and everyone else that helped me out. I really do appreciate it. And if he'd stuck around I definitely would have administered some Of my own justice.

[1 Bad Merc]

Good -I am glad you have plans to make it better then it was! Sorry I get so emotional about this subject but I hate to see good people get taken advantage of by people who only care after they are caught!

Good Luck my friend:0)

[justbob]

Don't press charges??? Is this a real question??

1. He's not YOUR buddy who happened to be drunk and stupid
2. He threatened YOU.
3. You owe him NOTHING.
4. Your insurance may not care for this and leave you looking for another company or higher rates!

Man, I could go on and on about this. Sorry for the car.

[MMarauder03]

It's all good justbob, I'm pressing charges

[bob6364]

oh man,This tuff guy is talking **** isn't he?If he talked that much **** before now that you have his back against the wall he must really be throwing the smack talk around,right?

[MMarauder03]

oh man,This tuff guy is talking **** isn't he?If he talked that much **** before now that you have his back against the wall he must really be throwing the smack talk around,right?

Haha, not anymore. I'll just bring up the fact the he bought me new paint for my mm, and all new glass with a darker tint than before. :D

[jakesteel1]

Someone drew a dick on my windshield with their finger.

That was you??? Sorry bro. Had I know it was a forum member...

[rayjay]

Go through your insurance for the repairs. The court can order him to make restitution to the insurance co. They have the means to make his financial life miserable, you do not. This way you get your car fixed and you should not take a hit on your insurance for this type of claim, especially if they can subrogate it to him.

[MMarauder03]

Oh, this kid is getting in a lotttt of trouble. Felony dwi. The police officer just called me today. He wants to know the $$ amount of damages before he arrests the kid on Thursday for felony mischief. And I thought I had a bad night! Could anyone possibly steer me or my insurance company in the right direction for the trim piece in the pics that's messed up?

[RocsMerc]

I bought that piece with the clock and corresponding wire harness used in the parts for sale section of this forum for about $120. I was installing the clock in my 300B with no clock. It took me a while to track the piece down and I had to settle for one with a small dent in it by the passenger door because at the time, Ford's list price was ridiculous. (The real rip off was the price for the clock unit and wire harness so it may not apply to you since you already have those pieces.) If Ford no longer makes the part, your best bet is to watch the parts for sale forum and look for someone parting out a 300A. I still have my old trim piece with no clock, but it's far from perfect condition. The original owner had a carbon fiber overlay sticker on it and I could never get the glue completely off when I transfered the sticker to the new piece.

[MMarauder03]

I bought that piece with the clock and corresponding wire harness used in the parts for sale section of this forum for about $120. I was installing the clock in my 300B with no clock. It took me a while to track the piece down and I had to settle for one with a small dent in it by the passenger door because at the time, Ford's list price was ridiculous. (The real rip off was the price for the clock unit and wire harness so it may not apply to you since you already have those pieces.) If Ford no longer makes the part, your best bet is to watch the parts for sale forum and look for someone parting out a 300A. I still have my old trim piece with no clock, but it's far from perfect condition. The original owner had a carbon fiber overlay sticker on it and I could never get the glue completely off when I transfered the sticker to the new piece.

I will, I just sucks though, cuz everything he broke was absolutely perfect. Had he keyed my hood and roof I would feel a lot better. Lol

[sailsmen]

Oh, this kid is getting in a lotttt of trouble. Felony dwi. The police officer just called me today. He wants to know the $$ amount of damages before he arrests the kid on Thursday for felony mischief. And I thought I had a bad night! Could anyone possibly steer me or my insurance company in the right direction for the trim piece in the pics that's messed up?
You need to bring it to a body shop and get a written estimate.

[MMarauder03]

You need to bring it to a body shop and get a written estimate.

Glass is going in sometime tmrw morning, cost him 75 each for 2 side windows and 100 for the rear window. As for the body, 1200 for paint and clear, 391 for the trim piece. And 50 bucks to vacuum out all the glass that I missed. Lol

[sailsmen]

Those prices are very reasonable.

I had an E150 losse a side glass, List was $1,000.12. Best price was over $400. I got one from the junk yard for $135.

I asked the dealer what the 12 cents was for and he had no idea!

[MMarauder03]

Those prices are very reasonable.

I had an E150 losse a side glass, List was $1,000.12. Best price was over $400. I got one from the junk yard for $135.

I asked the dealer what the 12 cents was for and he had no idea!

Wow!!! That's crazy expensive!! Thank the lord for junk yards! I can't even get my hands on oem glass just because I have to get the glass in by tomorrow. It's been too long without a back window

[hwy73]

Just make sure your insurance policy does not have a clause that requires you to assist with prosecution since the damage was a result of a criminal act and the perpetrator has been identified. Let the insurance company fix your car, let them go after him for restitution.



Then boil the b#stard (b@stard) in oil.

:bop:

[MMarauder03]

I don't have to testify or anything. It's all set I got the check and everything, minus deductable.

[Big Black Beast]

What a cowardly, stupid, BS move.
Hope she's good as new ASAP.

[MMarauder03]

Well the glass all went in today. 606.33 for everything minus tint which still has to be done. But at least she's comin along. Saw the sickest camaro ss today while at the shop. I'll post up pics when I get near my computer. He dynoed at 785 hp