2003-2004 Mercury Marauder

[canadasvt]

Finally a place here for us MM owners :tmb: Thanks Greg :allhail:
I can't possibly be the only SVTOA member with one? I know the latest member of the Toronto chapter has one. Have not met him yet, but hopefully he'll show up at the next monthly meeting.

[Greg@SVTOA]

No problemo. :D

[beerkat]

Well glad to know that I am not crazy. I saw first MM today and was not sure it was for real. Is it like a police car platform? I know of some guys that drive the old 94-96 Impalas SS on Auto-cross and at least one of them plans to do a HPDE this year with a Mustang Cobra group. I wonder how the MM would do? So is there an '05 or are there only the '03 and '04?

[jstevens]

Howdy everyone.

Thanks for the spot to post.

[canadasvt]

Hi jstevens.

Good to see another MM owner here. Checked out your car at cardomain. Looks really good.

[canadasvt]

I know of some guys that drive the old 94-96 Impalas SS on Auto-cross and at least one of them plans to do a HPDE this year with a Mustang Cobra group. I wonder how the MM would do? So is there an '05 or are there only the '03 and '04?
There is someone in Toronto that seems pretty serious at Auto-X. He's done some mods to help the car out. Perhaps he'll visit here and let ya know how he's done. I know the first thing I'd need is a different set of tires. The Marauder comes with m+s tires.

[jstevens]

Actually beerkat,

The Merc Marauder was only made for 03 & 04 with a total sell of just over 11,000 units.

Its based on the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis platform but has true dual exhaust with a DOHC 4.6. It features leather and air suspension as well.

Surf over to www.mercurymarauder.net if you ever get a chance.

[wesman]

I have taken mine to a couple auto crosses and one trackday.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12852

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13105

[n4ogl]

...I can't possibly be the only SVTOA member with one?...

Nope - I'm here! Member No. 111 at MM.Net, and Member No. 549915 here. It seems the SVTOA folks get all the good track days, so I joined to gain some experience with all the other hotshoes!

My 2003 Mercury Marauder can be viewed here! (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=111)

Mark

[Defyant]

Howdy all.

MM.net member 2644 here. I am looking forward to running at Sebring to the Florida contingent here at SVTOA

[mchedd]

Defyant - I don't think we've ever had a Marauder @ Sebring. (I have seen a rented Crown Vic but that's another story)

I'll look forward to watching your ride in the event.

I wasn't aware the Marauder was only produced for 2 years. Too bad for folks who want one but great for the folks who own one.

[rheacerdave]

Saw one at the 2003 Detroit Show. Never saw one at a dealer, and then they were gone. Just bought a LS and guy at Detroit show last week says production on them stops in March/early April. Both nice, kinda practical cars with ommmph. :frn: Shame.

[bw14250]

Whats up?

I have 1.

2004 Marauder.

It's like a 4 door mustang lol

[Defyant]

Defyant - I don't think we've ever had a Marauder @ Sebring. (I have seen a rented Crown Vic but that's another story)

I'll look forward to watching your ride in the event.

I wasn't aware the Marauder was only produced for 2 years. Too bad for folks who want one but great for the folks who own one.


So far, it looks like ther my be about 20 MM's including mine running :D

[keilhauer]

Just thought I'd open up this thread again, in case there are any other Marauder owners on site. I have an 03 and ran it at Mosport a couple weeks ago. Handled extremely well for such a large car. My passenger clocked a lap at 1:55, running about 7-8/10's. Could probably dip close to 1:50 in a hurry now that I've made a couple simple changes.