Looking at a Marauder
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GarageMahal
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Sounds right to memrogerc said:
My girl friend loves taking the MM to the cabin, but she allways laughs at me when I go 3 miles an hour down the old dirt driveway. Too many roots and ruts to risk hurting my baby on.I hope we can meet up sometime. I have not seen the DTR in person and I think I will really like the color.
Now the real question... think you will make it to Indy this year for Marauderville II? I missed last year in Texas and really regret it.
Welcome to the club (or is it a cult
)jta
Congrats on the new DTR MM - I have had mine since Dec '03 and it is great. I have done no mods and am still having a ball with it. The Trilogy guys are great and will take the time to talk you through your questions and concerns on installing a S/C.
BTW I am being teased all the time at work about my maturity level. I am in a position where I must direct many people and they are have fun taking shots at the guy ( old guy) who leaves work doing burnouts and so forth. My 16 year old daughter just got her license and was teasing me at first for buying "an old man's car" - since she has driven it that has all changed and she wants to take my car out.
I take customers and associates out 3-4 times per week and the car is very quiet and comfortable. Most of the time the people with me ae very impressed with the car and encourage me to "get on it" so that they can see what it does.
I am a very happy owner - I hope you like yours as much as I enjoy mine.
Take Care and Drive Safe
BTW I am being teased all the time at work about my maturity level. I am in a position where I must direct many people and they are have fun taking shots at the guy ( old guy) who leaves work doing burnouts and so forth. My 16 year old daughter just got her license and was teasing me at first for buying "an old man's car" - since she has driven it that has all changed and she wants to take my car out.
I take customers and associates out 3-4 times per week and the car is very quiet and comfortable. Most of the time the people with me ae very impressed with the car and encourage me to "get on it" so that they can see what it does.
I am a very happy owner - I hope you like yours as much as I enjoy mine.
Take Care and Drive Safe
I can only answer for your first question. I put two child seats in the back and there is still room for my 10 year old. It is still pretty quiet.
I also like the fact that it is very safe. I know someone who had a Hyundai total itself on a the rear bumper of a Grand Marquis (no other damage) and that is basically the same car.
I also like the fact that it is very safe. I know someone who had a Hyundai total itself on a the rear bumper of a Grand Marquis (no other damage) and that is basically the same car.
mrogerc
Senior Member
The Big Day Arrives!
Today, I picked up my Marauder. It turned out that the timing was perfect: I picked up the car and immediately drove to Bill's (Marauderer's) house to check out what expert mods can do. Todd (HookedOnCV) came later to check out the DTR color.
First of all, Bill frightens me. He knows more about engines and tuning than I could hope to assimilate in two lifetimes. We took a drive in his car, and Bill did a burnout that left a cloud the National Weather Service will be tracking for weeks! His car is lighting fast, faster than anything I have ever been in before, and I was amazed to see any tread left on his tires. And to top it off, he let me drive his car! He is a hell of a guy.
Todd's black CV is classic and beautiful, even in its police interceptor wheels with winter tires. In fact, the cop wheels give his car a menacing look (it would scare the hell out of me to see those wheels passing me when I was, say, 20 over the speed limit), he should post some pictures in that trim.
Bill and Todd basically talked tech while I pretended to understand. Fortunately, Bill sent me some links to begin my education. I look forward to learning from both of these guys as I play with my new toy.
My new toy, by the way, has exceeded my expectations. At first I thought the exhaust rumble seemed a bit loud--within an hour, I learned to love it. My kids are amazed at the size--my younger daughter commented that her elder sister could not even reach her to pinch her! The only downside is that the stereo needs MAJOR improvement.
I am planning to get to know Red for a while, then think about mods. In the meantime, happy Maraudering.
Today, I picked up my Marauder. It turned out that the timing was perfect: I picked up the car and immediately drove to Bill's (Marauderer's) house to check out what expert mods can do. Todd (HookedOnCV) came later to check out the DTR color.
First of all, Bill frightens me. He knows more about engines and tuning than I could hope to assimilate in two lifetimes. We took a drive in his car, and Bill did a burnout that left a cloud the National Weather Service will be tracking for weeks! His car is lighting fast, faster than anything I have ever been in before, and I was amazed to see any tread left on his tires. And to top it off, he let me drive his car! He is a hell of a guy.
Todd's black CV is classic and beautiful, even in its police interceptor wheels with winter tires. In fact, the cop wheels give his car a menacing look (it would scare the hell out of me to see those wheels passing me when I was, say, 20 over the speed limit), he should post some pictures in that trim.
Bill and Todd basically talked tech while I pretended to understand. Fortunately, Bill sent me some links to begin my education. I look forward to learning from both of these guys as I play with my new toy.
My new toy, by the way, has exceeded my expectations. At first I thought the exhaust rumble seemed a bit loud--within an hour, I learned to love it. My kids are amazed at the size--my younger daughter commented that her elder sister could not even reach her to pinch her! The only downside is that the stereo needs MAJOR improvement.
I am planning to get to know Red for a while, then think about mods. In the meantime, happy Maraudering.
GarageMahal
SCMODS
Grats! Wish I could have met up with you all too. I think its time to plan a local get together although I really need to get the car cleaned up after winter.mrogerc said:
Hope to meet you soon,
jta
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Remember family is something you don't choose your friends you do.:up: Congrats on the MM purchase.mrogerc said: