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Red/ Maroon 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0l Awd 108,000 Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:108605
Location:

Norwalk, Iowa, United States

Norwalk, Iowa, United States
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1998 Mercury Mountaineer Fix 'er Upper


For auction is a 98 Mercury Mountaineer. I purchased this vehicle in February of 2013, and about two weeks after I bought it, the front differential went out. As it basically still runs and drives, I parked it beside my barn waiting on the parts. A month or so later, a spring storm came through, and a small limb fell on the windshield. It has since been stored inside the barn. I have all of the parts necessary to get it back to 100%, mechanically speaking, including the front differential, front drive shaft and the passenger side window. I honestly would like to keep it and fix it up to use it as I had intended, but have so much on my plate right now I need to focus on other things.

Right before I purchased it, it had a full tune up, some brake work done, and new shocks installed. It has no mechanical issues what so ever outside of what I've already mentioned. When I first bought it, it drove fantastically. Even though it hasn't been road worthy in a year, I have been starting it regularly and move it from time to time. I treated the gas last fall, and again this spring. As far as I can tell, it leaks and burns no fluids. I didn't have any issues with the battery until today, when I had to jump start it, and it would not hold a charge. The front two tires are in excellent shape, with at least 80% of their tread life. The rear tires, however, only have a little life in them, if any, and the spare tire has a slow leak.

Overall, the body is in OK shape, outside of what I've already mentioned, as can be seen in the pictures. The only other issue was caused when I nicked the rear driver's side with a farm implement, causing a crack in the tail light and some slight damage to the panel behind the rear tire. At some point in time it was in a pretty gentle collision, and the front bumper is missing a piece of plastic, and the foglight is missing. Otherwise, it has no rust, and the paint is not scratched up or faded.

The interior is in excellent condition. As far as I know it has always been a non smoking vehicle. The leather seats have no rips or tears, the power functions all work great. All of the electronics and gauges function properly. It also has keyless entry.

For hauling or pickup, pickup is recommended, but I have a car trailer and would be willing to deliver the vehicle at the cost of $1 per mile throughout the state of Iowa or to Omaha or Kansas City. Theoretically, as the vehicle moves on its own currently, it could be driven, but I would strongly recommend trailering it.

The title is clear and in hand. It is on a small farm south of Norwalk, Iowa, and it is available for showing by appointment. I will require a $500 PayPal deposit within 24 hours of the auction's end. The vehicle must be hauled or picked up within one week of the auction's end.

Thanks!

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