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These are the ones I like, you can even take your pick between cloth and leather seats:

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Could probably hunt for a private party one for $7500. Epic car for the money, would in some ways have been better for me than RX8 except it has terrible autox classing (competes heads-up with brand new Mustang GT, 2012 Boss 302, new Camaro SS, 2015 Camaro 1LE, and E92 M3 ZCP).
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max225 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:37 pm
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:21 pm since that frame lasts pretty much forever, but engine takes shit. Ellis or coyote swap or even an engine from a Marauder would make a badass sleeper.
Marauder engine isn't a simple swap. I have been in the ford modular world for 10+ years...

I actually almost bought a marauder at one point before the C5.... I test drove one ... but it doesn't fit in my garage. In retrospect, good thing I didn't get one... I can't get past the cop car styling either, and I don't want people to think i am posing as a Narc. These cars do have a stigma associated with them.

Engine hasn't taken a shit in nearly 400k miles, I'd say it is essentially forever in almost everyones eyes. I am more concerned about the trans... but both are very worn at this point.
I assumed that it might be easier compared to say like ellis, coyote, etc. since it is from essentially the same car.

But I also understood why people hate them too, but it does look old enough for people to know that it isn't a cop car anymore.
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troyguitar wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:00 pm These are the ones I like, you can even take your pick between cloth and leather seats:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... Code1=MUST

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... Code1=MUST

Could probably hunt for a private party one for $7500. Epic car for the money, would in some ways have been better for me than RX8 except it has terrible autox classing (competes heads-up with brand new Mustang GT, 2012 Boss 302, new Camaro SS, 2015 Camaro 1LE, and E92 M3 ZCP).
:notbad: they are pretty stout little cars... I'd say they still have plenty of time left to be enjoyed. 5 speed auto and base worn out suspension tho... but with some nice wheels+tires+some suspension pieces they would be fun.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:15 pm
max225 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:37 pm

Marauder engine isn't a simple swap. I have been in the ford modular world for 10+ years...

I actually almost bought a marauder at one point before the C5.... I test drove one ... but it doesn't fit in my garage. In retrospect, good thing I didn't get one... I can't get past the cop car styling either, and I don't want people to think i am posing as a Narc. These cars do have a stigma associated with them.

Engine hasn't taken a shit in nearly 400k miles, I'd say it is essentially forever in almost everyones eyes. I am more concerned about the trans... but both are very worn at this point.
I assumed that it might be easier compared to say like ellis, coyote, etc. since it is from essentially the same car.

But I also understood why people hate them too, but it does look old enough for people to know that it isn't a cop car anymore.
It is easier, but the entire fuel system has to be modified, and the DOHC engine is much bigger than the SOHC. I am not 100% sure that it actually fits under the hood. Also I am not sure that it makes that much more sense, they make similar torque, and power from 1000-3000rpm, which is where these cars basically live.

The SOHC is also more fuel efficient and much more reliable. The DOHC usually dies at 150-200k miles, whereas the SOHC goes 200-300k.
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max225 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:23 pm
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:15 pm

I assumed that it might be easier compared to say like ellis, coyote, etc. since it is from essentially the same car.

But I also understood why people hate them too, but it does look old enough for people to know that it isn't a cop car anymore.
It is easier, but the entire fuel system has to be modified, and the DOHC engine is much bigger than the SOHC. I am not 100% sure that it actually fits under the hood. Also I am not sure that it makes that much more sense, they make similar torque, and power from 1000-3000rpm, which is where these cars basically live.

The SOHC is also more fuel efficient and much more reliable. The DOHC usually dies at 150-200k miles, whereas the SOHC goes 200-300k.
Ok fair enough.
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[user not found] wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:00 pm
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Thinks it's "one of the ugliest cars ever".
I just want a Crown Vic to prowl the highways in and part the seas.
Need a black charger on steelies for that these days.
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[user not found] wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:00 pm I just want a Crown Vic to prowl the highways in and part the seas.
Need a black charger on steelies for that these days.
:neek:

Around here the state cops use gray chargers, locals use white, black, blue, brown depending on the town.
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[user not found] wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:29 pm
troyguitar wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:02 pm :neek:

Around here the state cops use gray chargers, locals use white, black, blue, brown depending on the town.
I :member: when :neek: drove a :doge:
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:mahtroy: luck part 3.

Sent my corrected "date" page in last wed. Called monday... didn't get it... called tuesday.. they said they got it and were "reviewing" a page with my signature and date.

Called today. :rage:
Person #1 told me they didn't receive it. :wtf:
Person #2 told me they didn't receive it, I :rage: 'ed and they went and found it... now they claim Peter Poon is missing info. They claim they told him yesterday ? :wtf: I contacted poon and he hasn't heard from them.

So... we continue to wait...
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max225 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:26 pm :mahtroy: luck part 3.

Send my corrected "date" page in last wed. Called monday... didn't get it... called tuesday.. they said they got it and were "reviewing" a page with my signature and date.

Called today. :rage:
Person #1 told me they didn't receive it. :wtf:
Person #2 told me they didn't receive it, I :rage: 'ed and they went and found it... now they claim Peter Poon is missing info. They claim they told him yesterday ? :wtf: I contacted poon and he hasn't heard from them.

So... we continue to wait...
WOW. At least Poon can't blame you for all of this :bs:
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Update #2.
:fullretard: BMW said Poons account wasn't "current" even though his due date is 3/3 he paid it early today to get the process going... However he is leaving next tuesday for a week... so I hope that I can get this process over with more quickly.
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max225 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:44 pm Update #2.
:fullretard: BMW said Poons account wasn't "current" even though his due date is 3/3 he paid it early today to get the process going... However he is leaving next tuesday for a week... so I hope that I can get this process over with more quickly.
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max225 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:26 pm :mahtroy: luck part 3.

Sent my corrected "date" page in last wed. Called monday... didn't get it... called tuesday.. they said they got it and were "reviewing" a page with my signature and date.

Called today. :rage:
Person #1 told me they didn't receive it. :wtf:
Person #2 told me they didn't receive it, I :rage: 'ed and they went and found it... now they claim Peter Poon is missing info. They claim they told him yesterday ? :wtf: I contacted poon and he hasn't heard from them.

So... we continue to wait...
What in the actual hell is going on with this? Last transaction was rather smooth with BMW financial, no?

Ultimate leasing. :gag: Can [user not found] do the paperwork for you for a $20 spot? :fax: it to him and see if he can get it through to Munich?
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:51 am
max225 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:26 pm :mahtroy: luck part 3.

Sent my corrected "date" page in last wed. Called monday... didn't get it... called tuesday.. they said they got it and were "reviewing" a page with my signature and date.

Called today. :rage:
Person #1 told me they didn't receive it. :wtf:
Person #2 told me they didn't receive it, I :rage: 'ed and they went and found it... now they claim Peter Poon is missing info. They claim they told him yesterday ? :wtf: I contacted poon and he hasn't heard from them.

So... we continue to wait...
What in the actual hell is going on with this? Last transaction was rather smooth with BMW financial, no?

Ultimate leasing. :gag: Can [user not found] do the paperwork for you for a $20 spot? :fax: it to him and see if he can get it through to Munich?
Last transaction took 2 weeks. This one is taking 3 with no end in sight.

They need all original shit. I can’t fax them anything. That’s the worst part
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max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:48 am
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:51 am
What in the actual hell is going on with this? Last transaction was rather smooth with BMW financial, no?

Ultimate leasing. :gag: Can [user not found] do the paperwork for you for a $20 spot? :fax: it to him and see if he can get it through to Munich?
Last transaction took 2 weeks. This one is taking 3 with no end in sight.

They need all original shit. I can’t fax them anything. That’s the worst part
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:05 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:48 am
Last transaction took 2 weeks. This one is taking 3 with no end in sight.

They need all original shit. I can’t fax them anything. That’s the worst part
:rolleyes:
called them today... they said to let poon know they need to talk to him about the payment.

:wtf: I dunno anymore... ima just step away maybe? I just kind of want to push this process, so I was going to call every day and check status since they don't say shit and just sit on it. It has been 3 weeks and he is leaving for another week in 4 days. I kind of want the car before then.
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max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:52 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:05 pm

:rolleyes:
called them today... they said to let poon know they need to talk to him about the payment.

:wtf: I dunno anymore... ima just step away maybe? I just kind of want to push this process, so I was going to call every day and check status since they don't say shit and just sit on it. It has been 3 weeks and he is leaving for another week in 4 days. I kind of want the car before then.
Or, you know, THEY can talk to him about the payment... I'd just grab a lollipop, kick my feet up, and wait for the phone call that it's all done and ready to go. Tell Poonman if he wants to sell his car he's gotta make some calls and take this over the finish line because BMW ain't dealing with you on it.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:10 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:52 pm

called them today... they said to let poon know they need to talk to him about the payment.

:wtf: I dunno anymore... ima just step away maybe? I just kind of want to push this process, so I was going to call every day and check status since they don't say shit and just sit on it. It has been 3 weeks and he is leaving for another week in 4 days. I kind of want the car before then.
Or, you know, THEY can talk to him about the payment... I'd just grab a lollipop, kick my feet up, and wait for the phone call that it's all done and ready to go. Tell Poonman if he wants to sell his car he's gotta make some calls and take this over the finish line because BMW ain't dealing with you on it.
He called them and they told him no issue... there is a serious lack of common sense over at BMW and the agents should be assigned to individual cases. That's the main issue. I get a different :derp: every time so it is groundhog day every time I call.
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max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:14 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:10 pm

Or, you know, THEY can talk to him about the payment... I'd just grab a lollipop, kick my feet up, and wait for the phone call that it's all done and ready to go. Tell Poonman if he wants to sell his car he's gotta make some calls and take this over the finish line because BMW ain't dealing with you on it.
He called them and they told him no issue... there is a serious lack of common sense over at BMW and the agents should be assigned to individual cases. That's the main issue. I get a different :derp: every time so it is groundhog day every time I call.
I hope this gets worked out soon. Crazy. Its quite a simple deal these days.......hang in there!
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Davestr wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:37 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:14 pm

He called them and they told him no issue... there is a serious lack of common sense over at BMW and the agents should be assigned to individual cases. That's the main issue. I get a different :derp: every time so it is groundhog day every time I call.
I hope this gets worked out soon. Crazy. Its quite a simple deal these days.......hang in there!
I want the car by tuesday... I spent 1500 miles in a 390k mile vehicle and I am starting to like it... one more month of this and I'll cancel the tranfer :gaydance:
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max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:43 pm
Davestr wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:37 pm

I hope this gets worked out soon. Crazy. Its quite a simple deal these days.......hang in there!
I want the car by tuesday... I spent 1500 miles in a 390k mile vehicle and I am starting to like it... one more month of this and I'll cancel the tranfer :gaydance:
Does the vic have a bench seat? Dat road head access doe :hubba:
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max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:43 pm
Davestr wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:37 pm

I hope this gets worked out soon. Crazy. Its quite a simple deal these days.......hang in there!
I want the car by tuesday... I spent 1500 miles in a 390k mile vehicle and I am starting to like it... one more month of this and I'll cancel the tranfer :gaydance:
I certainly understand the limitations of time!! :like:
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:45 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:43 pm

I want the car by tuesday... I spent 1500 miles in a 390k mile vehicle and I am starting to like it... one more month of this and I'll cancel the tranfer :gaydance:
Does the vic have a bench seat? Dat road head access doe :hubba:
Yep front bench couch seats. Supreme comfort...

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Davestr wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:47 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:43 pm

I want the car by tuesday... I spent 1500 miles in a 390k mile vehicle and I am starting to like it... one more month of this and I'll cancel the tranfer :gaydance:
I certainly understand the limitations of time!! :like:
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max225 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:52 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:45 pm

Does the vic have a bench seat? Dat road head access doe :hubba:
Yep front bench couch seats. Supreme comfort...

I will be going from

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