Why didnt they make Marauders in White?
That is the color I would've bought!
Sal Mennella
Power Surge Performance
Ford Tuning and Performance Specialists
Project MadMax2006 - 2000 Police Interceptor 5.4 Lightning Whipple Supercharger powered
590 rwhp 630 rwtq 11.39 @ 121mph 1.61 60ft 155k Miles
All 01+ have PI engines, not just CVPI for those who may have read that wrong.Either someone did a VIN swap on that car, or someone went through a LOT of trouble to make a 2002 CVPI look like a 98/99. That car has 98/99 taillights, rear trim, front grille, bumper inserts, and 2001 and up CVPIs have PI motors. Your car also has the non-rolled rear wheel well lips, which was 98-00 only.
If someone sold you that car as a 2002, you got duped.
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I'm aware of the civilian street package for the later cars. But he's got the amber turn signal in the lense, which was 98-99 only. He also said he has a non-PI car, which was pre-01. And, his car has the fat rear wheel well lips (like my car does) which was done away with for 01.
Rolled rear fender lips were a 02<>03 change NOT 00<>01
It is most likely a p74 - notice the keypad which was/is not available on Street Appearance Package p71s, and rarely seen on p73s
Also, notice the rear package shelf has the child seat tether anchors - this lets you know immediately it is at minimum a 2000
In addition, the car has the remote fuel filler door release, which became standard again for 2001
This is the second time I've seen you jump all over someone about the year of their car with incorrect information, Sal.....
Yes, the Marauder has tinted CV tailights (with Monochromatic trim, ala LX Sport)And correct me if I am wrong but the GMQ does not share the same style tail lights as the Marauder...only the Crown Vic does right? The GMQ has smooth lights and the Crown vic has the ribbed action?
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Black and Chrome RPM 505 wheels staggered 18x8 and 18x9, Custom tune by ELD Performance, JLT cold air intake, FRPP 4:10 gears, PI 3000 Stall Torque converter, PHP intake spacer, Stainless Works Complete Exhaust, Eibach Pro Springs, Steeda underdrive pulleys, Custom Painted Black factory spoiler, 15% Tint front and rear , Kenwood Excelon 6x8 Front and 6x9 rear Speakers, Pioneer 600w 4 channel amp, Zack and Mack Control arms, Addco Front and Rear Sway bars
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Great looking car.
BTW, my '02 Sport had amber turn signals in the rear.
Better also update your information source on taillights ... 2003 LX Sport came with amber in the turn signals. *Know for absolute certain.Power Surge ... But he's got the amber turn signal in the lense, which was 98-99 only.
Well, I didn't mean to "jump" on the guy. Was just pointing out what I saw odd with the situation. For some reason I thought he converted a CVPI, not a standard issue CV.
Most of the info on differences and such, I get from these forums and CV websites. I guess there's a lot of bad info out there.
My apologies.
Sal Mennella
Power Surge Performance
Ford Tuning and Performance Specialists
Project MadMax2006 - 2000 Police Interceptor 5.4 Lightning Whipple Supercharger powered
590 rwhp 630 rwtq 11.39 @ 121mph 1.61 60ft 155k Miles
I don't know how to decode a VIN but there is a P73 in there. I guess its rare because I do have a keypad. Great
Sal Mennella
Power Surge Performance
Ford Tuning and Performance Specialists
Project MadMax2006 - 2000 Police Interceptor 5.4 Lightning Whipple Supercharger powered
590 rwhp 630 rwtq 11.39 @ 121mph 1.61 60ft 155k Miles
P74 can be just the LX. P70 is the extended Commercial Heavy Duty (taxi). CVs for 2002 were kinda rare because they were only made for 1/2 a year.
Interesting trivia: Did you know that P70 and P72 CVs in NY can get rear a/c?
(#6178 in black per FPIC)
Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.
MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.
Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.
Rest In Peace:
Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
Rex Weinbender
Peter
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A good & nice Panther you have Mang but you must reduce the size of those pics it took many time to upload those pics in the other side post more pics such as interior and engine bay.
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