Widebody Cougar for Raffle! CANCELED

[PREDATOR]

COUGAR RAFFLE:

Tickets are $10 a piece , with a minimum of 800 tickets being sold and a maximum of 1100 Tickets sold.

10% of the raffle proceeds will be donated to the Air Force Assistance Fund upon raffling the Cougar off!

To keep things legit, a maximum of 50 tickets being sold to any one person. Deadline is set for Labor Day, which is September 1, 2008.

If the minimum amount of tickets are not sold, everyone will get a refund. Once the minimum amount is sold, everything is fair game. If the maximum amount of tickets are sold prior to the deadline, the ticket sales will cease, however, there will not be an early drawing.

The winner will have to pay for shipping, all applicable state taxes and registration. I will provide the winner 30 days to arrange shipping.

A video will be posted on youtube of the drawing for the winning ticket.

I have set up a meet at my house for September 1, 2008. At the meet, a third party member

Immediately following the drawing the winner will be notified via Phone!

This should be a pretty fun event!!

The ticket process will be by hard copy, (Normal Raffle Tickets) instead of online.

Paypal tickets will be available with a 3.5% fee added to cover paypal expenses.

Please PM me or email me at cougar.raffle@yahoo.com for any questions.

If you choose to send check or money order please send an email with your payment method so I can block your spots off.

With all payments, please included the following contact information:

Name:
Address:
Phone: (Good Contact Numbers)
Email Address:

cougar.raffle@yahoo.com has been set up to accept payments!

One more thing, GOOD LUCK! :cool:

The following pictures show the car in it's current state, I will update this first post with pictures of every possible angle as I take more picures:

Previous Sponsers Include: BFGoodrich Tires, Audiobahn & Intricate Lines.

Current Modifications:

Lambo Orange and IS300 Grey

Mileage: 99,823 (Total) Rims/Tires/Brakes 5K Miles; Paint 5K miles; Suspension 10K Miles.

- Custom flares
- Modified SW sides and rear (rear hand indent removed)
- MR2 sidevents
- X1 Fenders
- Custom Modified Xtreme front bumper
- WingsWest Grill Insert
- VIS Invader CF hood
- Custom shaved lower doors (indent removed with metal welded in)
- Frenched Door Handles
- Shaved antenna & rear squirter
- APR CF mirrors
- Custom CF mirror "delete plates"
- 2002 Headlights
- Ford European Tail Lights (Imported from the UK)
- Sparco locking fuel door (Additional metal welded in to make the hole smaller)
- Custom dual exhaust (Passed AZ Emissions in Oct 07)
- Axis Wheel Mesh 2 19x8 inch rims - wrapped in BFG 235/35/19 G-Force 2's (Custom drilled for the car)
- H&R Wheel Spacers (30mm rear and 15mm front)
- 13 inch Baer Brake Kit w/ rears and front ss brake lines
- KONI Adjustable struts
- Ground Control Coilovers
- Momo Steering Wheel
- Custom 1 off gauges w/orange LCDs (graphic matches paint scheme)
- Carbon Fiber Wrapped armrest (flawless)
- Custom 4 Point Rollcage (painted orange and welded into car)
- Grey/Black Racing Seats (both in like new condition)
- Black/Silver Schroth Ralleye 3 racing Harnesses (both in like new condition)
- 300 sq feet of Dynamat which has been laid to entire interior
- 100 sq feet of liquid sound deader which has been applied
- Modified console (HU is where heater controls are and heater controls are where ashtray was)
- Modifed A-pillar with molded in 2 gauge pillar pod (All pillars painted as as interior)
- MOMO shifter and ebrake handles
- brand new Optima Red Top
- Titan CAI
- Aftermarket Battery connections w/digital read out
- The interior has brand new color matched carpet (matches the IS300 color)
- Metal MOMO doorsill plates.
- APR Chrome floor brace
- Mirko Racing Polished RSTB (discontinued 2 inch bar)
- Diamond Plate floor mats (Front)
- Carbon Fiber hub release to detach the steering wheel
- Carbon Fiber Headliner
- Carbon Fiber Door Inserts
- Carbon Fiber Interior Hatch Panel
- VIS Carbon Fiber Hatch w/ glass installed.
- NOPI breathable car cover

Discrepensies: Slight paint chips on lower portion of the front bumper, mainly due to low ground clearance. Slight hairline crack (paint) where door handles were frenched. Hairline crack by rear passenger fender flare on the rear bumper.


Enjoy :biggrin:

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[azbobbybooshay10]

I will say this though, I can't think of anything like this being done on any car forums before. :rofl:

[PREDATOR]

Came across the Arizona Raffling Committee:

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard (http://www.azag.gov/consumer/agrforms.html)

I will register for legality reasons. Other then that, I guarantee a third party member will draw the winning ticket and none of my family members are allowed to buy a ticket ;)

[PREDATOR]

OK! Please review the first post for updated information!

Ticket prices have been reduced to $10/piece!

I will now run a special introductory special of 1/2 off for the first 100 tickets SOLD!

[Bergie_dark by design]

lol, im gonna be in for 20 tickets.

[blustreak]

lol, im gonna be in for 20 tickets.

I'll be in for 20 tickets too if I get in for the half price deal. I like many others have always loved this car. If I get it, it's going MTX with the Vortech.

[PREDATOR]

If you are calling tickets, please let me know what payment method can be expected.

Of course check/money order takes longer then paypal, and I will need to update the list.

So far you guys have the first 40 tickets! :cool:

GOOD LUCK!

[blustreak]

Are you going to do a video of you choosing the winning ticket or something? Not that I wouldn't trust any results, I was just curious.

To make sure cougar.raffle@yahoo.com is where we send the Paypal?

[Comando489]

put me down for 2 (Half off)

paypal

tell me when to send payment...

[PREDATOR]

Yes a video will be posted on youtube of the drawing for the winning ticket.

I have set up a meet at my house for September 1, 2008. At the meet, a third party member (Probably my neighbors kid) will be selected to draw for the winning ticket.

Immediately following the drawing the winner will be notified via Phone!

This should be a pretty fun event!!

Yes, the paypal address is up and running :cool:

[azbobbybooshay10]

John, put me down for 8 tickets. I can pay you cash this week next time I'm on your side of town.

[blustreak]

Money sent for my 20 tickets. I just emptied out the paypal account so you can buy a soda or something with the extra $1.50 :cool:

I may buy more in the future but 20 is good for now.

[FastCougar]

Nevermind, I don't want to spoil anyone's chances of winning with the half-priced tickets. I'll wait till full price comes around. Since you have graciously decided to donate 5% back to NECO and I'm an Air Force Brat (Father retired w/27 years in), I'm going to buy 10 full priced tickets and you can give a full 10% to the Air Force Assistance Fund (I reject the 5% donation ONLY if you increase the percentage to the AFAF). :beer:

[Honzo]

sweet, i got one :biggrin:
i'll probably end up buying more when i have more money though :tongue:

[FastCougar]

Thread pruned of confusing posts due to changes in terms and banter.

[PREDATOR]

Thank You Trevor!

Just an update before signing off for the night, 71 tickets have been sold so far for the 1/2 price promotion! 10 tickets have been sold at full price!

More updates to follow :cool:

[Naturaltal3nt]

John i'll take 2 half pricers i'll pay you cash when i see you. sometime soon i'm sure. i can stop over within the next day or two i'll look at my work schedule and see when i'm available...oh wait i don't any work so whenever you want me to i'll stop over and pay you. lol

[nadthomas]

Ok, since the price has changed I will take 10 of the 1/2 priced tickets. I'll send money via paypal.

Also, just to be clear I need to add 3.5% to $50, making it $51.75, right? Or will paypal do this automatically.

[fordrule]

i'll take 10 @ 50% off. dan i think just add the 3.5% to the 50

[PREDATOR]

i'll take 10 @ 50% off. dan i think just add the 3.5% to the 50

Joey has officially snagged up the remaining tickets for the 1/2 price promotion.

All tickets are now full price :cool:

Thanks Guys for jump starting this and good luck!

[MKXii]

I'll buy some tickets soon, or I may just feel lucky enough to buy one and do work.

[hamill]

Just sent payment for 5 tickets at full price...good luck with the sale man!!

[ironworker]

Just Sent $103 For Ten Tickets Full Price!!! This Is A Great Idea Man, Im Lovin It... All In All...you Get Your Money, The Air Force Gets Some Loot, And Many Many People Wonder For A Couple Months "what If I Win It, Man That Would Be The S!*t...

[h-town-cougar]

I'll buy one ticket. Sending payment in a minute!

[h-town-cougar]

Also, How do we know ahead of time which hard copy ticket is ours? Are you going to email us our ticket numbers?

[Comando489]

do you pay for shipping?

[blustreak]

do you pay for shipping?

......The winner will have to pay for shipping, all applicable state taxes and registration. I will provide the winner 30 days to arrange shipping.....

I would happily pay for shipping of the car if I won. In fact, I think I'd rather fly to it and drive it home.

[PREDATOR]

Yes, the ticket process will be in random order. I will have 1100 tickets mixed up, I will then draw tickets and go down the list assigning ticket numbers to individuals. This process will make the drawing a lot more random instead of having 10 or 20 tickets in a row ;) :cool:

[frenchblueC2]

Will you be driving the car between now and the date of the drawing?

[PREDATOR]

Will you be driving the car between now and the date of the drawing?
I don't drive the car much before I started the raffle.

But if there is a show, or something needs to get done (like today) I'm putting on some new vynals to advertise the raffle...

But to answer your question, it will be minimal ;)


EDIT: Also, the vehicle will remain under full coverage with my insurance company until September 1st.

[Snowboarder]

EDIT: Also, the vehicle will remain under full coverage with my insurance company until September 1st.

So in other words u won't pull a bobby! :tongue:

[marinofan]

I would happily pay for shipping of the car if I won. In fact, I think I'd rather fly to it and drive it home.

x2 Ill be flying in to pick it up. Looking forward to meeting all the AZ people. LOL

[kevxr2002]

Well none of you will be picking up or shipping anything cause my tickets are going to get drawn. lol

[h-town-cougar]

I'd love to drive it home also, See how many looks or stares I can get! I've made a long road trip before so I'm sure From AZ to SC would be fun too :). Only takes one ticket to win ;)

[Naturaltal3nt]

lol if someone from another state wins it you have to move to az to keep the car. You can't take it home you have to come to it! :rofl:

[badkitty99]

So if I want a ticket and I were to win the car...Is it possible to just come get it rather than paying shipping? Cos I would totally fly to wherever you are and drive back.:biggrin:

[Naturaltal3nt]

So if I want a ticket and I were to win the car...Is it possible to just come get it rather than paying shipping? Cos I would totally fly to wherever you are and drive back.:biggrin:

as far as i know you would have to register and insure it before you could drive it unless you have a dealer tag. That would mean having the title signed over and then taking it to your local dmv registering it and insuring it.
Then you could fly out here and drive it home.

[doogo99]

Any booty prizes for runners up? I'm in for 3.

[PREDATOR]

OK, I finally assigned ticket numbers to those who have payed with paypal. I will get those out sometime tomorrow or the next day (I have class tomorrow).

As for driving the car back, that's up to the winner. I know you can get a temporary registration through the DMV down here for 3 days and it cost $1. Check with your local DMV ;)

[nadthomas]

Yeah, you should be able to get a temp tag from the state the car is currently registered in. That's what I did when I bought the silver cougar from PGTATX. Drove out to NJ, bought the car, went to the local DMV, got a temp tag and drove it home. Once you get the vehicle home you can then go through the normal process of registering an out of state vehicle. Of course there is somewhat of a catch because you would have to pick up the car during DMV hours which normally suck.

[blustreak]

...Of course there is somewhat of a catch because you would have to pick up the car during DMV hours which normally suck.

Still completely worth it in my eyes :)

[elraido]

Depends on some state laws. If the state where it is coming from require the seller to keep the plates, you will need a temp licence...if they stay on the car you normally don't since the registration was paid that specefic vehicle. One thing to look at before you pick up the car is getting a gift affidavite. That way you won't have to pay sales tax on the fair market value. Once again it varies from state to state, but look into it. I know in Mn the affidavite needs to be notarized at each signature and they require the MN form.

[nadthomas]

Since its a raffle, I'm not sure it technically qualifies as a gift. Tax should not be a big deal, the value of a 200 cougar with 100k miles is not that much, so you would only be looking about a couple hundred in taxes. Its going to cost more in gas for most people to get it home.

Anyways, less talking more buying raffle tickets. It would suck if enough tickets didn't sell.

[deliveryguy]

I know when I bought my car, I just wrote $50 on the form that determines how much you pay in terms of tax. I'm not sure if this is the same thing - I think that form asked how much you spent as opposed to how much the car is worth. Not positive though.

And I got me 20 of 'em! Can't wait to drive it :biggrin:.

[blustreak]

.....And I got me 20 of 'em! Can't wait to drive it :biggrin:.

As did I but you'll have ask very nicely if you want to drive my future prize :)

[PREDATOR]

OK guys, I have sent out either a PM or an email to the respected parties that have bought tickets.

Good Luck!

Confirmed sales are 130 tickets so far :thumbsup:

[SkorpioLT]

where are you located? arizona? meh.. if i get bored one of these nights ill probably get a couple tix lol

[PREDATOR]

Yup, AZ! Shipping to NJ shouldn't cost more then $700 on an open carrier :cool:

[GR02XR]

Is it strictly a raffle now or is the car still for sale also? I ask this because I saw an updated ad (6/24/2008 12:47:41 AM) on Modified Car Trader.

Are tickets going to be available at Fest? The wife wants to take our daughter to the Indy zoo so I might be able to do a drive by on the Saturday of Fest if they are.

[PREDATOR]

Well, it is a full blown raffle... however, I've only sold 130 tickets soo far. Sales have all but stopped. At this rate the car will not meet the minimum of 800 tickets. I'd hate to do a refund, but if I have to, I will.

I've also posted this raffle on 7 other forums, craigslist, and made windshield stickers. I also plan on hitting up any car shows around to spread the word ;)

[PREDATOR]

Also, I will not be at fest. I'm doing a career change and have to save up my leave :cool:

[mercurycougar]

Sweet! A chance to have a cougar again!

[bubby]

How many tickets sold now John? Are there a lot of people buying them outside of these forums?

[PREDATOR]

NOPE! I might be canceling the raffle... only have 130 confirmed sales. Everyone will receive a full refund.

As for people buying outside of the forums, only one person bought a ticket for $10 :(

[marinofan]

NOPE! I might be canceling the raffle... only have 130 confirmed sales. Everyone will receive a full refund.

As for people buying outside of the forums, only one person bought a ticket for $10 :(

wow .. that kind of stinks.

[PREDATOR]

Raffle Canceled due to low ticket sales. I have decided to put the car back on the market for the low price of $7,000.00

[marinofan]

Raffle Canceled due to low ticket sales. I have decided to put the car back on the market for the low price of $7,000.00

Wow... if thats still for sale come nov or dec I will definitly see if I can get the financing for it.

Is it complete at that price or is that the stripped price?

[The Jamie]

Aw that sucks :(

Good luck on the sale, and the career change though :)

[PREDATOR]

Wow... if thats still for sale come nov or dec I will definitly see if I can get the financing for it.

Is it complete at that price or is that the stripped price?
The only thing I'm taking off is the CF Hatch and putting the metal one back on... fortunetly I bought the CF spoiler back, so that will be put back on also. Oh, and there will be a Jensen Head Unit instead of the touch screen DVD Head Unit ;)

[PREDATOR]

Also, I have refunded everyone who paid through paypal.

Mikyle and Jamie, I will be mailing your refunds via check.

Please let me know if anyone experiences any problems with their refund.

[Naturaltal3nt]

i'm experiencing problems with my refund i didn't get enough back john

[blustreak]

DAMN! I really wanted to fly down there to get my new car in a few months :)

[Unknown2k]

hey john start selling stuff to greg.. I know he would like you hatch and some interior, if he didn't change his mind.. also sell him your wheels with a trade..hmmm. also theres, mark see what he might buy plus stock parts. remember theres alot on that car that people want.. just sell the parts off for $$$ plus stock parts.

[Naturaltal3nt]

hey john start selling stuff to greg.. I know he would like you hatch and some interior, if he didn't change his mind.. also sell him your wheels with a trade..hmmm. also theres, mark see what he might buy plus stock parts. remember theres alot on that car that people want.. just sell the parts off for $$$ plus stock parts.

i told him i'd take the suspension and i'm interested in the hatch. maybe the hood as well can't remeber if its painted or not can't remember.

[blustreak]

...maybe the hood as well can't remeber if its painted or not can't remember.

It's definitely painted.... I might be interested in the Axis Se7ens and BFG's as well as some interior Carbon pieces if it came to that. I'd rather the car stay whole and someone from NECO get it but sometimes things don't work out.

[azbobbybooshay10]

It's definitely painted.... I might be interested in the Axis Se7ens and BFG's as well as some interior Carbon pieces if it came to that. I'd rather the car stay whole and someone from NECO get it but sometimes things don't work out.

Yeah I would hate so see that car parted out.:(

[Crispy]

It's definitely painted.... I might be interested in the Axis Se7ens and BFG's as well as some interior Carbon pieces if it came to that. I'd rather the car stay whole and someone from NECO get it but sometimes things don't work out.


They are Axis Wheel Mesh Site 2 Rims, not Se7ens.

[blustreak]

They are Axis Wheel Mesh Site 2 Rims, not Se7ens.

I apologize :bowdown: I had just been looking at Se7en's and still had them on the brain I guess.