Marauder Hunting... value Question

[En4cer71]

Hoping to finally pull the trigger on a purchase after wanting one for a few years now. I was wondering what I should be looking for as far as pricing. Seems from what I seen they run from one extreme to the other. I'm looking for something without dents/scratches/damage, clean interior and less than 30k miles. Was thinking in the $15-18k range... sounds right?!?

How available are the models with sunroofs? Been kinda wanting one but, they seem a little rare. Worth the wait or am I secretly trying to squash my convertible fetish? lol

[En4cer71]

Also, any sources for cars that I should look in other than the obvious ones? (Autotrader, ebay...). Any thoughts from experience on driving her home or transporting? Not sure about costs... thanks...

[tremblay]

Not trying to be a smartass or anything but there is also a SELL/BUY section on this site. I would think this would probably be a great spot to find some mint marauders....

[jstevens]

Thats a loaded question. If you want one fully modded or stock. Stock is most likely cheaper. Depends if you turn your own wrench or not as well.

[SC Cheesehead]

Getting harder and harder to find low mileage Marauders. Keep in mind that the cars are quite reliable, and there are quite a few guys here with well over 100K on the clock, and their cars are still running strong.

Moonroof cars are pretty rare. Option was only offered on the '04s and I believe there were fewer than 200 that had 'em.

[F8LBITEva]

You didnt metion color but this one is in your price range and has a sunroof. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=283308393&dealer_id=65498465&car_year=2004&rdm=1289144101444&model=MARAUDER&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2004&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&search_type=both&distance=500&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=MERC&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Ais psearchform&min_price=500&drive=&default_sort=newsortbyprice_DE SC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&sort_type=priceDESC&address=22003&advanced=&end_year=2004&doors=&transmission=&max_price=50000&cardist=395&standard=false

[SlkMerc]

I bought #2 300a with 30k on it, interior immaculate and paint, etc acceptable for a 7 year old car. $13900.00 - one owner car in Calif.

[Spectragod]

2 years ago when I bought mine with 13k on it, I paid 21k. It had all available options + the factory extended warranty and some cosmetic mods and a tune. Additionaly, mine is a DTR with a sunroof, which is a low build car, even though I wanted Silver Birch, I thought it was a good deal.

I looked on Auto Trader, various publications and Ebay, I wound up here on the board buying from a member here. IMHO, this or MCM is the 2 best places to find a quality MM. The people on these boards are enthusiasts and love and care for their cars, that's who you want to buy from.

As it was stated above, modded or unmodded, you can find both here. If you buy unmodded, set aside some $$$$, because your gonna want the toys after the purchase......:D

[Ms. Denmark]

I bought #2 300a with 30k on it, interior immaculate and paint, etc acceptable for a 7 year old car. $13900.00 - one owner car in Calif. Mr Man looked for a couple of months before finding his stock 300a (with roughly half the miles) at about this price point, in a neighboring state. He drove it home about a month ago with a big grin on his face. :cool: It was exactly what he wanted. No dents but a few minor paint issues and the interior looks brand new.... even still has a faint new car smell. LOL! They are out there so don't settle.... get what you want. But be ready to jump on it fast if you are looking for something very rare. It helps to have cash in hand for sure. Happy hunting!

[En4cer71]

Bagged one!! Flying out tomorrow to pick it up. I'm worried about it living up to the ad. Well, if all goes well, at this time tomorrow I will be headed down I-95 towards Miami with a big @$$ smile on my face. :banana:

[CWright]

Bagged one!! Flying out tomorrow to pick it up. I'm worried about it living up to the ad. Well, if all goes well, at this time tomorrow I will be headed down I-95 towards Miami with a big @$$ smile on my face. :banana:

Congrats! I remember that smile when I drove mine home. Hope it's exactly what your looking for.

Have a BLAST!:beer:

[F8LBITEva]

good luck man.

[Ms. Denmark]

Bagged one!! Flying out tomorrow to pick it up. I'm worried about it living up to the ad. Well, if all goes well, at this time tomorrow I will be headed down I-95 towards Miami with a big @$$ smile on my face. :banana:Congratulations!!

[stryker]

Now we are two, I'm looking for a Marauder or a Grand Marquis 2003 to 2006.

[En4cer71]

http://tapa.tk/mu/a6890ac7-cd33-f4cc.jpg

There she is. With a whopping 4k miles. She's a beaut!

[MOTOWN]

congrats bud...its practicaly brand new!

[Ms. Denmark]

Beautiful car....enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bigdogjim]

Nice find with only 4K on the clock!

Enjoy the ride and welcome aboard.........:up:

[Cobra25]

Congrats on the rare find. Bring it by the Tower shops on friday.

[J-MAN]

WOW! :eek: You're a lucky guy!

[dohc324ci]

Nice Congrats!