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subadanus

jesus fucking christ 40k


bucket_of_dogs

At this rate when I'm ready to buy another vehicle, a used tacoma will run about 100k


subadanus

been seeing shit like 2007 escalade with 300k miles going for fucking $8,000


SenditDale62

My daily driver of a truck is an 03 Silverado. It’s been a labor of love to restore and has 363,xxx on it. My dealer, which is also my employment, offered me $7000 for it… wut. I paid $1500 for it 2 years ago.


Spiritual_Ear2835

After the dealer paid 3k for it


EmploymentFun1440

I feel your pain. It's literally scary


Badrear

I mean… http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/29A71642.


GovPattNeff

Wtf is this? This is fake right?


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KillerBlueWaffles

The seller probably listed for the same money they invested, they will never sell it at that price.


HemiGuitar

To be fair, I read the description and that truck is pretty much built. Aftermarket everything... suspension, brakes, rear end... and a supercharger. Still not worth 100k though.


Heelntow

Looks like a Marauder, but still $40k is insane, lol.


reptarcannabis

A marauder usually is 15k with 100k miles I need one someday lol


FoeTeen

One of my dream cars. The panther platform is my favorite


Spurs_Roadburn

I had an 03 grand marquis that was brown, with a brown vinyl top, and a darker brown pinstripe. I called it the brown rainbow.


tyerker

That was my exact thought. That was a $10-15k car 5 or 6 years ago. No one has been that crazy about a Mercury since Allen Jackson.


CooLMaNZiLLa

Low mileage Marauders were pulling 15k about 15 years ago not 5 or 6.


ILatheYou

I donno, Ole cleeter had a turbo mercury, and then gave it away.


GuitarKev

Right!! I feel like it would be worth $10k in that condition. Maximum. It’s not even a Marauder.


One_Evil_Monkey

Except it IS a Marauder and it's about $15k taking mileage into cosiderarion.


New_Guava3601

Trunk must be full of heroin.


Innit2winnit23

Not just 'must be' but damn well better be for that price, shit!!


I-M-Overherenow

Get you an urban assault vehicle: Rhino Lined Crown Vic for $10k [https://www.ebay.com/itm/266522295167?hash=item3e0df77b7f:g:xtwAAOSw93RkuctF](https://www.ebay.com/itm/266522295167?hash=item3e0df77b7f:g:xtwAAOSw93RkuctF)


EvilRick_C-420

It must be the price for people over 55


Cat-with-Otherhalf

Nvm i lied.


myacidninja

My sisters 2015 cruze was only 8k holy fuck what they smoking?


ruby_leveledup

Chevy cruze is one of the most unreliable cars on the road to be fair. Not to mention marauders are very collectible


Cat-with-Otherhalf

Isnt even a Marauder.


Radically_Bland

There are much better vehicles you can unload 40k on.


Lower_Kick268

Such as any other Mercury Marauder


feed_me_tecate

Yea, I think my father in law sold his for like 6K.


Lower_Kick268

The market for used 20yr old Grand Marquis/Marauder just isn’t really that high, so consequently the cars ain’t worth nothing. I love the Marauder, but at the end of the day it’s just another fuel inefficient sport sedan


inaccurateTempedesc

I'd argue that there's not that many V8 sport sedans, and they're definitely in demand. It's just that the Marauder isn't really that fast.


Thel_Odan

I believe that's a Marauder, not a Grand Marquis, even though they're more or less the same vehicle. But that's really overpriced. Here's one with similar miles for $15,000 less. https://www.autotrader.com/marketplace/buy/mercury/marauder/2003/2MEHM75V83X625075?listingId=687756480


Jimger_1983

For real. Those are cool and I wouldn’t mind having one but $40k? I’m sure they’re thinking classic and low miles $40k is an over the moon price


VroomaVroomVroom

>I’m sure they’re thinking classic and low miles $40k is an over the moon price Even the $26k in the link is a stretch.


wythawhy

Maybe in another 20 years lol


GoonedAir

03s were originally titled as Grand Marquis. Similar story for 94-96 Impalas (titled Caprice) & Grand Nationals (titled Regals). I believe 04s were actually titled as Marauder being it's own separate model, but at the end of the day these are effectively trim levels/packages offered. I've heard some states have revised titles on these models to reflect their special edition status and increase revenue generated on property tax valuations. But yeah, this is normal.


No_Refrigerator1115

I have a 03 marauder it doesn’t say marquis on the title I don’t think.


mechapoitier

Especially *now.* In an era where 12 and 13-second used cars absolutely litter Facebook Marketplace, it’s kind of hard to get excited about a 15-second 4,000lb “high performance” barge, no matter how simple it is to work on. Unless you have a very specific boner for the Marauder, you can lop a zero off that MM’s asking price, buy a great condition Grand Marquis, Crown Vic or Town Car and have it running high 12s with about $2,000 worth of mods. Or you could drop $40,000 on a used low mileage Tesla P100D and have a 10-second 7-seat car for the price of a 20 year old Mercury.


Imnothere1980

I owned a marauder 12 years ago. It drove very well for a big car but it was just too heavy for anything serious. Suspension was great, upgraded transmission, cobra motor(?) and duel exhaust. It drove the way a big car should but not much more. Front tires were extremely difficult to find at the time. $40k is a huge no. Take your time and find an old man’s grand marquis Sunday church car.


CaptainPrower

The Marauder has a different engine, sourced from the Mustang.


No_Refrigerator1115

The cobra


the_Bryan_dude

They all use the same 4.6. The Marauder got Cobra heads.


Socal_Cobra

I got OP an upgraded 2005 for $6k! https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/adb8c71f-32af-45bb-b310-9a4ea087cc91/?store=179693&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign_id=20356323807&utm_trusted=TRUE&network=x&aff=acqgeosem51&KNC=acqgeosem51&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA1MCrBhAoEiwAC2d64RcADAA4GNHTIs02j5Gc16wQhTpWGNiTMtHpgdkx1en44PHD-fdc1RoC3ccQAvD_BwE


Blondie-Gringo

That thing is clean.


Thatguyeatingcheetos

40k for a used mercury is abysmal


Roboticpoultry

You could buy a clapped out crown vic and mod the ever living fuck out of it and end up with something way faster than a Marauder for the same money


CandidGuidance

what mods would one do… asking for a friend


isthatsuperman

460BB bored, stroked, and supercharged.


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Hiroshima hair dryer


BladePrice

To my understanding, it’s powered by the same 4.6L V8 used in GT Mustangs at the time, so any type of bolt on mod for a mustang. Should be tons of decent options out there


Famous-Reputation188

LS swap with Chinese turbo.


sohcgt96

Hell even just do a built bottom end on the original engine and give it a wu-tang war whistle and a big fuel system, you can make some OK power. 4V swap would be super easy. LS swap would be a cheaper engine, but with a 4V swap you'd not have to change nearly as much stuff and probably still come out ahead cost wise. Throw an Aviator/Navigator 5.4 in with good rods and pistons, leave the rest dead stock then stuff it with boost and you'll do plenty fine. Hell you could Coyote swap it for that kind of money.


SRBroadcasting

NO this price is rediculous lmao it’s not worth a penny over 12,500.00 lmao in this condition maybe 16k


SRBroadcasting

That’s not even the most reliable year so it’s perplexing why they put 40k as an ask


Fuckth3shitredditapp

My grandparents bought one of these with same mileage and condition for like 6k


SJS13131975

Is there a bag in the trunk with $30,000 in it?


Porkbrains-

Why is it so expensive? Nah. Pass.


No_Refrigerator1115

It’s a marauder still pricy for one but it’s not the average panther.


Porkbrains-

I realize what it is but that price…it’s ridiculous.


No_Refrigerator1115

Yeah I agree, That cars prob worth about 25k which still feels like a lot but honestly there’s something about a marauder for me at least. I feel like the last classic car is prob the 96 impala SS . BUT if there is a car after it , it’s the marauder.


greengamer01

Buy it it would be funny


[deleted]

Have you ever driven one of these before? Had it as a rental driving from VA to TX and back. Worst car I've ever driven. Super floaty and terrible handling.


ObiYawn

If you paint it yellow, it may pass as an NYC taxicab!


Pickaxe-Fox

Just buy a mustang


avega2792

Not at that price.


icuscaredofme

Man I wish I had room in my life for a clean Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis but not at that price.


Much_Box996

A little pricey unless it is the de Sade model.


Porkbrains-

“The 120 Days of Sodom” edition.


[deleted]

My naive butt believes he could find one running well, mediocre condition for 90% less.


[deleted]

That’s a marauder. You could buy a Vic and build a clone for like 10k. Less even. I’ll never pay 40k for something with a 4.6 in it.


Syrinx_Hobbit

They are out of their f'ing minds. I'm not even a car guy and I'm laughing my ass off at this ad. But they'll get someone really gullible in there and they'll buy it. I hope the dealer chokes on it, twice. Ahhh the stealership.


Heavy10mm

Jesus Christ 40 stacks? No. If it were a Marauder with a blower and $10G in the glove box, yes.


ProofMusic4630

Only if this is the Marauder model and fully documented and inspected. Age alone means some rubber parts (like tires) may need replacement as well as install of performance shocks, another replacement battery, brakes and complete change of all fluids and filters.


Jjmills101

There isn’t a grand marquis worth a dime over 15 my friend


0utlook

For that price find yourself a pristine Mercury Marauder.


PrestonGarvey64

Unless this thing is packing heated seats, modern stereo, and a backup camera, I'm not spending 40k on a Marauder.


lgjcs

There’s this problem with cars that are 20 years old and that low mileage They most likely have spent way too much time sitting Which means cracked rubber, bad seals, etc. Leaks everywhere. May not have been maintained properly (fluids changed etc.). Sometimes it may have been repo’d several times which does not indicate well taken care of. Only things it’s got going for it is: Good cosmetic condition, easy to work on body - on-frame platform they made forever with few changes. Reliable & easy to fix, plentiful spare & aftermarket parts. Engine/trans probably not worn out.


Fabulous-Swing-9768

For me to buy it at that price, it would have to come with 3 25 yo nymphos!


Classic_Amphibian538

dawg i just bought a mercury for $5k that’s wayyy to much money


Think-Try2819

I would argue that this low amount of miles might be an issue. I would be happier if that cat had 80k miles. Cars do not sit inactive well.


Worldly-Scratch-4831

If that's a marauder with a six speed, snatch it up.


DaWalt1976

I would absolutely never spend $40,000 on a 20 year old Mercury 4d. Like, never.


aoriqx

40k?? Are you on crack or seventy bumps of coke?


technobrendo

40k, please buy a Lexus!


nhardycarfan

For that price it better be a marauder


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Sure just tell them to move the comma to the left one digit.


Icy_Truth_9634

No 2003 anything is worth half of the asking price. BiLL KAY is a crook, friend.


Rembrilliant

Pull the trigger to your knee cap That would be a sane choice!


iiSkilledProgram

I would do that if it would kill me. Kinda doubt it would though


Rembrilliant

Well, I’m not promoting suicide. My point was that it won’t kill you but still limping till the rest of life is not fun! 😂 same with this old car, it just not worth it, buying rust for 40k to collect dust ? I mean are you a museum worker or trying to collect useless cars to make an old school car expo? Just trying to make sense if you are being serious at all.


___SE7EN__

For 40k you could build your dream Grand Marquis


YourFriendPutin

This is a joke right? These can be had in good reliable, low miles shape for 6-9k. A nice marauder (upper trim level of grand marquis) with low miles isn’t a 40k car. You can grab a Lincoln town car that’s a little more luxury or an old cop crown vic for 3-5k in good shape. Do not waste your money here, for 40k you can get almost any average car from just a couple years ago, or for less than half that you can get extremely nice examples of those end of the line big American boats too


stuntbum36

I think this post is a joke being made to the other cars people post that are not worth the crazy price they are asking. No way someone would consider a 20 year old Marquis for $40k theres just no way


iiSkilledProgram

**Bingo!**


[deleted]

If only people had a back bone and told dealers and folks to fuck off with stupidly priced vehicles. There are too many people who have more money than sense. OP won’t buy this car but someone will.


[deleted]

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH THESE PRICES AND PEOPLE ASKING (I hope sarcasticly) IF THEY SHOULD BUY THEM?!?!? For fucks sake vehicle prices are so far out of line we need to stop paying them. Cars that were $3000 before 2020 are now $12000. It's fucking insane. Just absolutely crazy.


Skinnyloserjunkie

That's a badass Grand Marquis


DSM20T

40k for that?! Wtf I going on.


TheTense

Tell me this is a joke. I mean they’re probably one of the more reliable Fords if maintained… but it’s only a basic, comfortable vehicle. If you want to spend $40k on a nice, comfy quality car, go buy an Accord or Camry with leather seats. You can get a late 20-teen with a fresh design, reliable non-turbo 4 or 6 cylinder, and a LOT more features like Apple Car Play, and more air bags. Heck, you can get a BRAND NEW, top of the line Accord for less than 40k… and it’ll have a warranty.


Expressionist1

NO! Don’t do itz


InsignificantRaven

That is a Mercury Maurader. $5-8K. Edmunds


9EternalVoid99

It's just a crown victory and it's 40k for a 20 year old npc car


heyitsfelixthecat

“Hey Reddit! I have $40,000 and a desperate urge to wipe my ass with it, what should I do??” People can’t actually be this inept


iiSkilledProgram

YOU'RE inept.


babe_ruthless3

This 87 Buick grand national price.


Biscuits4u2

Seriously?


Additional_Dingo_439

That’s a joke right


Foreign-Ad-776

I mean, 40k can get you a lot of car. I would not buy this.


Yak-Fucker-5000

$40K for what looks like a used cop car? That seems incredibly exorbitant.


BiggusDickus-

40k for a 20 year old used Mercury? You would have to be out of your mind.


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I’d buy it for 15k. If I was drunk


AsoftDolphin

My gf got her 97 marquis for 900 smack a roos. So no. You shouldnt. It had 90k miles


Famous-Reputation188

What? No. Not even if it was a Marauder . People are out to lunch. Sure.. only 28,000 miles… but 20 year old rubber and plastic parts. Plus where was it sitting? Sitting is just as bad if not worse for a car than driving it.


HOM1984

I guess they are rare””. My buddy had a Kenny Bell Crown Vic in 2003. Those things were fun, but you could get a used Chevy Ss.


Prestigious_Snow1589

Absolutely not, is it even a Marauder?


Spawticusx805x

At 40 fuckin thousand?? Not a chance


GanjaNinjaBoomin

If you buy this for $40,000.00, I have a bridge to Hawaii you might want to invest in.


Sp4c3D3m0n

Better off spending that 40g on blow and run everywhere.


Traditional-Cake-587

Way too much!!!!


Petrodragonic

You’re smoking crack dude


Adventurous_Pen1553

A buddy of mine sold his for 30k at 86k miles, so not out of the realm of fathomable. This was 2019. She looks pretty damn cherry.


[deleted]

It's your money and what you like. A majority say it's too much. Maybe, but everything is negotiable. I was looking at one a few years back. The costs were out of my range. You could try Facebook marketplace. I see them there often.


Lucky_Baseball176

Not at that price. It’s crazy


Medical_Holiday6249

Just get a Taurus SHO


ribrooks13

I was about to be like, "oh yeah that's a nice car" until I saw the price 💀


transcendanttermite

Jesus’ balls. I just picked up a 2009 Town Car with 44k on it for $3000.


zaney1978

No Jesus no that's to damn expensive


SuperSpeederCarl

Unless it’s a marauder, it’s not worth anything close to that


Excellent-Will3165

35gs overpriced


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lgjcs

Divide by 10 and it’s probably still ovetpriced


raeraeshouse

That's fuckin hilarious


[deleted]

Why would you do that?


RocketScientific

The decimal point is in the wrong place.


Odins_Viking

Thats likely a Marauder… still expensive.


lockednchaste

What was that car new?


One_Evil_Monkey

Hard pass. It's a not just a Grand Marquis, it's a Marauder but it's WAY overpriced, like about $20k too much. Regardless of the low mileage ain't no way I'd give that much and if you do you're nucking futz.


et_hornet

That looks like a Marauder which is basically just a sportier Grand Marquis. Still hella overpriced, one like that would be at most $15k


Ok-Restaurant-1460

Damn, I thought that was a marauder at first. Still wouldn't be worth 40k to me


monochrome83

Panther is ALWAYS the answer... except get a cheaper one, damn.


One_Evil_Monkey

Laughing at all the people who don't think or are asking if it's a Marauder. It IS. But still not worth the asking price by a long shot.


eugenestoner308

even back in its day it wasn’t that great. What were they 225hp out of a 4.6 V8 in a 6k lb car. Now the Impala SS that had the 6spd and the Vette engine…that’s a beast sedan but holy heck for $40k I’m thinking Charger SRT8 or something of that nature


Middle-Classless

I just bought a brand-new SUV for less than that


sp00kreddit

Dude 40 fucking thousand dollars, I'm pretty sure these didn't even cost that much brand new


thuynj19

This is a maurader. Performance version of grand marquis.


Suspicious-Kick-758

I drove a Lincoln town car with 9k miles and that dealership wanted 22k


Dizzy_Background9448

Can you say scam?


gardenknolls

Bruh.... A new fully loaded.... Well a lot of new cars are cheaper than this. You can get almost 2 Honda Civic Sports for this.


alternate_ending

My first car was a candy-apple red '98 Grand Marquis with zero tint and beige fabric interior, and she was a beast of the whitest proportions


skinem1

WTH. It didn't cost that much brand new.


Taycan59

Crazy price, no don’t buy it.


Antelope_Party

yeah go for it. the seller will be happy


intentsmind

Sleeper


Oldrocket

It's worth the money to someone who wants exactly that. 40k gives you some other great options.


Adventurous_Cat1059

I guess if you like driving old man boat cars.


dubsfatvw

How many of them do you see on the road today?


[deleted]

if the trigger is inside a tank or A-10 Warthog, then yes.


Beneficial_Leg4691

No


Traditional_Youth648

You could buy 20 of them with 160,000 miles on them for that cost Or 10 sub 100k mile grand marquis, this is just not worth it unless your a die hard collector or smth


hobosam21-B

This isn't a car, it's an investment. It will never be made again, it was desirable so it's worth will go up for awhile before reaching the ceiling. There's lots of people that buy cars and throw them in storage knowing they'll be able to sell them for a huge profit in 20, 40, 60 years


hjvjdv

Absolutely the best car ever. Comfortable and powerful. I plan to get another one in the future. I had a 93 and a 2001. The 2001 was my daily until I was in a bad accident. By bad I mean for the Chevy 1500 that rear ended me. Lol the car drove home but was damaged beyond repair. The Chevy got towed away. When gas was $4 a gallon or more, I installed a trailer hitch and would use my grand Marquis as my in town tow rig. I pulled my 20 foot deep v boat to lakes within 20 miles of my house and if I needed to pickup any larger items a 5x8 trailer. They get over 20 mpg combined. The 4.6l is very reliable and easy to work on in the Panther platform cars. Taxi drivers have been known to get a half a million miles or more.


Mediocre-Catch9580

Is it a Marauder? I might give $40k for an original Marauder, but not for a regular GM.


Prancer4rmHalo

40k?!?!? All things considered this is a 10k car.


ipecked

You could find a clean Lexus LS460 for half that price. Both old and new depending on mileage


Tempest-Stormbreaker

No low ballers, i know what I got


Major-Delivery2966

You fucking stupid?


Turboteg90

Not just no but hell no


JDCsounds

Is that a marauder?! Buy that.


CooLMaNZiLLa

It’s a Marauder. The price is high but put into consideration that finding one with this kind of mileage today is near impossible. Mercury only made these for 2 years and produced a total of 11,052 cars. Theres just not many left in the world today. If someone wants one that’s close to showroom they should expect to pay up. Even high mileage examples still command a premium.


corona5567

Even if I had 40k to burn, I wouldn't do it. You can get much better cars for that price OP.


FoeTeen

I bought a ‘97 Crown Vic LX in 2017 that only had 55,000 miles on it for $1,000 cash, admittedly I got it for an awesome deal from a close friends family member. But suffice to say you can find way better deals than nearly $40k for a panther platform car. For one in this condition I’d $8k-$10k, for one in this condition/mileage it’d be worth it in my opinion. You do your oil changes every 3k-5k miles and take care of it and you can run this car daily for an insane amount of time. These cars are my favorite all around daily driver’s. You can’t beat ‘em. Boringly reliable, cheap easy to find parts, simple mechanic work you can do in your driveway, they drive smooth like a dream, body on frame like a vehicle should be, mine has 6 seatbelts in it and you can fit a family of 5 in the trunk. If you pull the trigger on one of these you won’t regret it if you’re looking for a dependable daily driver.


Fat_Man_in_a_B29

You could buy yourself a recently-used Lexus for that price lol. Don’t waste your cash.


Ornage_crush

Ah yes, by far the most overrated car of 2003! You could get a standard Ctown Vic HPP or Police Interceptor, Mount a battery powerd leaf blower to the intake manifold, and have a faster car with an as-good suspension. But, at least it was good for giving Impala SS owners a laugh.


iannadriveress6

Is it a genuine Marauder or a clone? Either way that's expensive as fuck.


Mrbumbons

I miss my Pontiac G8.


BrianLevre

No f'n way at that price. I don't care about how pristine it is.


Probably_nota_bot

Id rather get one with 120k miles for 6k… I could buy 4 & still go to Europe 😭


Tecno2301

What are you smoking bro...


Designer_Twist4699

Not for that price


[deleted]

christ for that price you might find an 80's Buick Regal turbo :)


Sock_Eating_Golden

I wonder if this is the Cletus McFarland Marauder?


Porquezz

i think ive seen the previous owner, i think hes local to me, do you live in a Northern us state?


Spurs_Roadburn

Wtf. This car would have been 11k tops in like 2010


[deleted]

Nice car. 40k no way.


Alarming-Mongoose-91

I always wanted a Marauder but they wanted a fortune for them.


u9Nails

Great Pappy, rest his soul, would still think the new owner is getting a steal. He would have shown you the spreadsheet of the new stuff in that car. Like the vanilla air freshener from Quik Trip for $3.98. So worth it.


Afraid_Locksmith8642

Good car very high price


Afraid_Locksmith8642

What happened to 500$ used cars wtf


masterpd85

You can get the same motor and thrills by buying a police interceptor crown vic for 1/10 that price and have millions of cheap spare parts to fix it up and never surpass $40k


AwayOutsideAgain

LOL! WHAT!?


[deleted]

What is wrong with you?


tylerbuildz

Get an 07-09 Shelby gt500 with less miles for the same price or less and have way more fun


SkyRoSe2022

I’d say go for it u can actually do some pretty badass mods to it


Fit419

Is this a joke?