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Replying to: joel0622 (Dec 31, 2008 6:42 am) I am still undecided over which car I want (enclave, flex, pilot) and I don't want to scramble over the next 3-4 days to test drive all three and work a deal and eat 2 lease payments. I guess the good news is that my "heart" is not set on any particular vehicle this time around. I just need an 8 passenger mid-size SUV at a decent price. |
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Replying to: jmonroe (Dec 30, 2008 7:40 am) He says these Marauders are "collectors cars". I vaguely remember them when they came out. I guess in its current iteration, it was only made for two years (03-'04). To me, there's probably a good reason for that. But, I guess it had a Mustang "tuned" V8. Merc put some higher rate springs and shocks in it. Tightened up the steering and tried to sell it as a "middle aged" hot rod. The interior wasn't much different than the one in my Father's '96. Except, it had bucket seats, floor mounted shifter, and a few more gauges in the console. Asdie from that, not much difference. He told me the specs. I guess the motor had 300 HP (compared to the regular 230HP) and a bit more torque than standard. Still, how collectible can this thing be? It's a Mercury. Apparently, one that didn't sell well. And, one that has a ton of miles on it. I don't think I'll live long enough for it to be considered collectable. That said, it's his money. That's not something I'd do. If he wants to spend $12K on what essentially is a slightly "souped up" Grand Marquis, who am I to argue? Then again, he's got another "collectable", too. It's a '64 Ford Falcon with a straight 6 and "3 on the tree". He says that's worth big dollars too 
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Replying to: graphicguy (Dec 31, 2008 7:56 am) It's a Mercury. Apparently, one that didn't sell well. And, one that has a ton of miles on it. It didn't sell well because, among other things, it just wasn't all that fast. The Impala SS would blow its doors off.
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I finally pulled the trigger and helped the economy. I got the Mazdaspeed 3 (2009 Black Sport model). I feel I got a good price and was treated very well, so I am very happy to finally have this car. I know rb has not had good luck with his, but I am hoping for better fortune. Here was the deal - 2009 Mazdaspeed 3 Sport with wheel locks. MSRP $23460 paid $22K plus $299 doc fee, dmv fees of $170 and tax (6% in CT). They also have a service special which I will go back and purchase for $299 (includes 8 oil changes, 8 car washes, 4 free rental cars for major services every 15K miles, tire rotations, free body shop estimates) I kept my old Corolla - it's worth about $800 trade, so I'll drive it when the weather is bad. I can't wait to give the dealer all excellent marks on the survey - they are close by, and I would definitely go back! |
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Replying to: percussionist (Dec 31, 2008 1:32 pm) |
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 31, 2008 12:43 pm) they were pretty pricey, about 35k new. a dealer near here has one for sale for 12K. 36,000 miles on it. last fall i saw a private party ad for one with 5k on it for sale for 22,500. the ad was only out for 1 week. |
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Replying to: percussionist (Dec 31, 2008 1:32 pm) |
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Replying to: percussionist (Dec 31, 2008 1:32 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Dec 31, 2008 7:56 am) I've seen several '63-'64 Falcons on craigslist asking anywhere from 4K to 35K. I can't figure that. They weren't that special looking new and age hasn't improved the looks any.
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Dec 31, 2008 2:46 pm)
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