Finally pulled the trigger the other way... [Archive]

SID210SA

01-28-2014, 08:58 PM

It is a bittersweet day....

Today I sold my beautiful 1 owner SB...

Congrats to the new owner whom I am sure will chime in sometime soon. She will be shipped later this week.

Thanks for the great memories with the local meets, state meets, and MV's that I have been too.....she is a great car and will be missed by myself and my family...

Mike

Embassy

01-28-2014, 09:11 PM

Sounds like she is going to a good home.

Motorhead350

01-28-2014, 09:14 PM

If you will and your family will miss it, why on earth would you sell it?

I don't get it.

whitey

01-28-2014, 09:19 PM

Im not sure if many people know this, but this forum is like a gang. You cant just get out without permission....we will find you!

Jeronimojc

01-29-2014, 12:43 AM

Congrats to the new owner whom I am sure will chime in sometime soon. She will be shipped later this week.

Mike

Thanks Mike! I am thrilled to be the new owner of such well cared for vehicle. Many on this site have such high regard for you that I felt comfortable doing business with you on a virtual "hand shake." You are a true gentleman. Blessings.

I can't wait!! :banana:

SID210SA

01-29-2014, 06:34 AM

I hope she brings you many miles of smiles as she has given me......you will absolutely love her. Us both being novices at buying and selling over the web, I think we worked it out pretty well.....Enjoy!!

It was certainly a pleasure working things out with you over the phone....I just hope I can fit the swaybar in the car. The other "goodies" you will love too.

Mike

Mike

SID210SA

01-29-2014, 06:40 AM

If you will and your family will miss it, why on earth would you sell it?

I don't get it.

I just wasnt getting the pleasure that I once was.....I havent really "driven" her in about 4 years or so years.....I have only put about 18K on her since 2009, and just under 2K in the last year and only 4K in the last two years. It was sad sometimes just to see her sitting there and collecting dust....plus I would like to purchase a house instead of renting a house.

I know it sounds crazy to give up on 10 years with the best car, mechanically or otherwise, I have ever owned hands down.

Mike

SID210SA

01-29-2014, 06:43 AM

Im not sure if many people know this, but this forum is like a gang. You cant just get out without permission....we will find you!

Well, plenty of people know where I live...so I will be waiting for the consequences.;)

guspech750

01-29-2014, 08:50 AM

Thanks Mike! I am thrilled to be the new owner of such well cared for vehicle. Many on this site have such high regard for you that I felt comfortable doing business with you on a virtual "hand shake." You are a true gentleman. Blessings.

I can't wait!! :banana:

Whooooopieeeeeeeee for the new owner:burnout:

Love it when a good plan pans out well here!!

Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

Ms. Denmark

01-29-2014, 07:54 PM

Best of luck to you, Mike! Sorry to see you leave the fold so to speak, but I wish you well. Glad you found a great new home for your SB. It was nice having you around and you will be missed.

mrjones

01-29-2014, 08:20 PM

Congrats on the sale Mike.

TAKEDOWN

01-30-2014, 10:10 AM

Another MARAUDER going to a good home or should I say paradise... HAWAII

I should be smuggled in that trunk!

whitey

01-30-2014, 10:27 AM

Purchasing a house instead of renting.....thats using your dipstick jimmy!

Brent

01-30-2014, 01:47 PM

Well, plenty of people know where I live...so I will be waiting for the consequences.;)

Mike,
Congradulations on long distance sale. Roof overhead, without risk of increasing rent, sounds good. Glad to hear of your good rep here helping make deal work.

Perhaps you should be named a Former Owner of Marauder. Is there such a subgroup section?...yet.. Hang around, You may again own a Marauder.

Brent
DTR friend of fast

Jeronimojc

01-30-2014, 02:19 PM

Another MARAUDER going to a good home or should I say paradise... HAWAII

I should be smuggled in that trunk!

Actually, I am getting transferred back to the Northwest. That's where the car is headed. Trucking got a bit complicated with the cold weather in much of the US. :depress:
Do you still want to be smuggled in the trunk?

TAKEDOWN

01-30-2014, 03:45 PM

I'll stay here in Chi-Beria or Chi-Laska!

Motorhead350

01-30-2014, 09:35 PM

Not liking the Marauder anymore?

I do not understand.

Jeronimojc

01-30-2014, 11:01 PM

Not liking the Marauder anymore?

I do not understand.

On the contrary. I can't wait for it to show up. I was just clarifying that the car is not headed from Texas (where it is) to Hawaii (where I live). It is headed to he Northwest (where I am getting transferred to). Unfortunately, transporting the car there is taking longer than I wanted because of the bad weather.

Motorhead350

01-30-2014, 11:44 PM

Well it's going to someone who actually loves it.

Remember, rev in neutral or gun it on dry pavement.

Jeronimojc

01-30-2014, 11:53 PM

Remember, rev in neutral or gun it on dry pavement.

LOL. A good reminder when living in the NW. I have traction control now though. That may save me from myself.

SID210SA

01-31-2014, 12:36 PM

Well it's going to someone who actually loves it.

Remember, rev in neutral or gun it on dry pavement.

Believe me...if I didnt love it....it wouldnt be in the great condition it is for the last 10 years I have had the car.....which is more than I can say for you....I am not the one that put kerosene in my car.

SID210SA

02-07-2014, 06:10 AM

TP Derrick D

02-07-2014, 07:02 PM

She left on the transport yesterday.....making a tour around the country....Houston, Dallas, OKC, Seattle, then off to Portland for its drop off point....she has the number one seat on the truck above the driver...so if you see her, give her a wave!! :wave:
Ah man! what did it take from the bank account shipped to Portland? I'm in Dallas/Ft Worth but was looking at shipping from up that way.

SID210SA

02-08-2014, 07:45 AM

I dont know how much it was....the buyer paid for the shipping.

Taemian

02-08-2014, 09:38 AM

I had my SB shipped from Tennessee up to Vancouver (Canada) for 1600 USD, and it also sat up front on top of the rig. The bug splatter took three washes with Dawn soap to come off!

71cyclone

02-09-2014, 08:05 AM

Im not sure if many people know this, but this forum is like a gang. You cant just get out without permission....we will find you!

You can't Leave 'M'Block and go to 'D'Block Inmate ,We are all Lifers:beer:

Jeronimojc

02-10-2014, 11:09 AM

SID210SA

02-10-2014, 12:34 PM

You can't Leave 'M'Block and go to 'D'Block Inmate ,We are all Lifers:beer:

Well, we got permission from 'A' block 'B' cause we needed it...so 'C' that MS. 'D' gave here blessings on this transaction.

lol

68MercuryM250

02-10-2014, 06:03 PM

Congrats on your adoption....I hope to go pick up my SB I just adopted within the next 6 to 12 days..........anticipation is killin me too!

SID210SA

02-20-2014, 06:02 AM

Bigdogjim

02-20-2014, 06:25 AM

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37 408&stc=1&d=1392055403

Yup she is in a very prominent position. Shipping cost was $1200 if I recall correctly. I heard yesterday weather in the NW is crazy also. 6" of snow in Oregon! Hopefully delivery won't be affected.
It's looks good sitting up there! I know it must have been hard to say goodbye :bigcry:

Most of us understand life's curves and the thing we need to do to get around them. Please stop by to visit whenever you can ;)

SID210SA

02-20-2014, 09:53 AM

It's looks good sitting up there! I know it must have been hard to say goodbye :bigcry:

Most of us understand life's curves and the thing we need to do to get around them. Please stop by to visit whenever you can ;)

It wasnt at first.....I had wished for a little longer drive to meet the "rig". It didnt affect me until he put it on the truck. I do miss her but not as much as I thought I was going to.....I guess that is due to the fact that I really hadnt driven her much in the last 3 years.....I believe I only put about 6K on her in that time. I didnt drive her for weeks at a time....

Jeronimojc

02-20-2014, 11:24 PM

So when are you gonna post pics of your new ride???

I hadn't posted, but she made it to its final destination in great condition. Not a scratch and not even dirty! I love the SB color and really like the moon roof. I have hardly driven it as I had to fly out. She is up in Oregon :alone: for another 3 weeks. I ordered Nitto's 55s for the rear last night. I'll install the new tires and then find a nice spot in Oregon or Washington to shoot some pics. I know a few in the area were talking about getting together. That may be a good time to shoot some pics. :burnout:

jwibbity

02-21-2014, 06:45 AM

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37 408&stc=1&d=1392055403

Yup she is in a very prominent position. Shipping cost was $1200 if I recall correctly. I heard yesterday weather in the NW is crazy also. 6" of snow in Oregon! Hopefully delivery won't be affected.

thats about the most depressing view I've ever seen....:alone::alone:

SID210SA

02-21-2014, 10:23 AM

thats about the most depressing view I've ever seen....:alone::alone:

Guess that depends on which side of the coin your are looking at.....

jwibbity

02-21-2014, 11:06 AM

Guess that depends on which side of the coin your are looking at.....

true but as much blood sweat and money was put in mine, i couldnt imagine watching it leave no matter how much i was getting compensated.....

Anthony84

02-21-2014, 11:56 AM

I'll install the new tires and then find a nice spot in Oregon or Washington to shoot some pics. I know a few in the area were talking about getting together. That may be a good time to shoot some pics. :burnout:

You just let me know when and where; I'll bring the shiny DTR:) I also have a neighbor with a black Trilogy. Now who around here has a blue???