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  1. 05-27-2021, 12:46 PM #1
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    Cool I'm baaack!

    After a long, Marauderless absence; I just snagged this 300A this morning from a nice 75 year old gentleman in Olympia; which he delivered to me in Vancouver, WA no less for one last drive. I knew I wanted my next (and last) Marauder to be a black one; the way I drooled over it in high school and now that I'm a bit more older; I wanted to keep it all original as a time capsule for special drives. I found the one that fit that bill and my budget.

    Sorry to be so sparse on info but I *am* at work

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    116k miles
    Only mod; Borla CV system...luckily the Megs tips are in the trunk so those will be going back on ASAP; debating about putting the whole system back to original. Its so quiet
    All 4 tires are brand new BFG in the same size because he didn't like the staggered look and tire rotation difficulty - also HIGH on priority to fix. (Probably buy 4 new Coopers again like I had in the past)
    Original head unit had a failed tuner (and is in the trunk); but cassette and CD still work - he swapped in a unit from an 06 MGM to have a radio but that doesn't look right at all so I need the factory radio repaired or just deal with CDs
    Everything works but the compass; no display.

    More to follow as I dig in and bring back the shiny bits to their potential. But it looks good after a 100 mile drive to me this morning in the pouring rain.
    Current cars:

    2003 Marauder (*mostly* all original)
    2020 Kia Niro Hybrid (wife’s car & our commuter)

    Previously owned a 2004 DTR and a 2003 DBP…and 76 other vehicles but we don’t have time to list all that.
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  2. 05-27-2021, 05:37 PM #2
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    Can you post a sound clip of exhaust, I was wondering how Borla would sound

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  3. 05-27-2021, 05:58 PM #3
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    Nice find!

    Enjoy!!

    BTW: I have NO idea why anyone would delete the OEM Megs tips.
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  4. 05-27-2021, 07:18 PM #4
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    Thank you!

    I also totally agree. The shotguns out the back are a Marauder trademark. Can’t wait to get them back on. Plus the proper tires.
    Current cars:

    2003 Marauder (*mostly* all original)
    2020 Kia Niro Hybrid (wife’s car & our commuter)

    Previously owned a 2004 DTR and a 2003 DBP…and 76 other vehicles but we don’t have time to list all that.
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  5. 05-27-2021, 07:19 PM #5
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    I will try; but to be honest it’s as quiet as what my 2004 Grand Marquis was.

    Really no growl…I guess the benefit of a Borla is mandrel bends and longevity?
    Current cars:

    2003 Marauder (*mostly* all original)
    2020 Kia Niro Hybrid (wife’s car & our commuter)

    Previously owned a 2004 DTR and a 2003 DBP…and 76 other vehicles but we don’t have time to list all that.
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    Welcome back. Looks to be in good shape. Pedals work?
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  7. 05-27-2021, 07:45 PM #7
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    Of course not. �� Don’t think I’ve driven any Panther with functional pedals since 2009.

    Forgot to add that with the compass.
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    Previously owned a 2004 DTR and a 2003 DBP…and 76 other vehicles but we don’t have time to list all that.
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    Check in with Curless to see if he has any "Curless cures" left to fix the stupid plastic gear that fails.
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    Just put in a 2005-07 escape or mariner Audiophile radio..sounds better, looks oem, plug n play, steering wheel controls work, has in dash 6 CD player. Trunk CD will not work .
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    Congrats man!


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    Congratulations! Sounds like a good car
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    What's up Anthony! Good to hear from you again and welcome back! Black looks clean AF

    you still down in Vancouver? Let's get the PNW group back for a cruise soon. Hope all is well
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    Congrats Welcome back.
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