Low Production, High Mileage: NP or CP?

by "Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
Published 09/05/2017 at 13:19

Tags: NP or CP ; Mercury ; Marauder ; Panther
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I happened to drive past this little used car dealership the other day and saw this gem sitting out front. The price is amazing for a Marauder, especially considering it’s a one-owner. But it’s got 227k miles on it. I know when speaking in general terms of the Panther platform, that’s nothing. My ‘97 Vic LX has 243k and I’ve only had to worry about general wear items. But the Maruader is a “performance” version, so I don’t know how kindly they take to higher mileage. Carfax on it comes back clean. The only thing that worries me is that the last odometer reading that Carfax has was for 60k back in ‘06. It seems strange that Carfax hasn’t gotten an updated mileage on it in 11 years. My guess is the owner did any maintenance themselves, or took it some local mechanic. Would this be worth looking in to seriously?

Replies (7)

"Party-vi" (party-vi)
09/05/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 1

Regular Cars said they’re tanks, but the one they reviewed had a new engine in it, so...

"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
09/05/2017 at 13:44, STARS: 1

The 2 valve 4.6L is unkillable (unless boost), not sure about the 3 valve but if the RCR car needed an engine, I’m sure there was a good reason behind it and it might be an issue with them all.

The problem is Marauders don’t typically SEE that kind of mileage, nor do many of the other FoMoCos the 3v was put in.

"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
09/05/2017 at 13:49, STARS: 0

The Marauder is 4v.

"someassemblyrequired" (someassemblyrequired)
09/05/2017 at 13:58, STARS: 0

Isn’t it the same engine as in the Lincoln Aviator? I mean if it grenades, it’s a mod motor, there are options. They got a nicer interior, better steering and 18" wheels, so probably worth a good premium vs. a standard car. But a standard 220K mile GM is maybe worth 500 bucks??

"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
09/05/2017 at 14:21, STARS: 0

I derped.

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
09/05/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 0

It’s worth a closer look! Maybe a lot of those miles were highway miles, in which case, I’d say NP.

"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
09/05/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 0

CP.

You can find them with half the miles for a similar price if you shop around.

Though 220 miles on a mod motor in a panther is something I wouldn’t worry about, as long as it wasn’t abused too much. Make sure it runs and drives without issue and prepare for the inevitable replacement of the long wear parts (ball joings, bushings, u-joints, etc).