Marauder separation is in the midst

[JohnnyCashMerc]

So after a long thought process I have decided that it is time for me to join the ever growing group of individuals parting ways with our Marauders. It took a long time for me to come to this decision. I know I will miss it but I just want something newer. With 103,000 Miles I just feel like its time for something new. My only problem is I don't know what to get now? I wanted to stay with Ford, but I want a full size proformance sedan that is rear wheel drive. Something that ford has moved away from. My next choice is going across enemy lines and going Dodge. I have my eye on the Charger but I'm still unsure. Any suggestions?

[stevengerard]

try the Charger and the Challenger has more room in the back than you realize. Have you tried e new SHO? Its quicker than a stock MM

[JohnnyCashMerc]

4 Doors is a must. I thought about the SHO and I do like the look of it but I want a rear wheel drive car and never really been a fan of FWD or AWD cars, and call me crazy but I feel ford these days have been pricing out of their league.

[stevengerard]

I'm not a fan a FWD but I like AWD, pretty nice, you should at least try it. Agreed its a bit expensive my wife went with a Fusion - totally different car though.

You could always go a bit smaller with a CTS

[Chayton]

Well if you're gonna do it then go big and get an LS3 Chevy SS!! I got to drive one at work the other day... it was fun

[JohnnyCashMerc]

I'm not a fan a FWD but I like AWD, pretty nice, you should at least try it. Agreed its a bit expensive my wife went with a Fusion - totally different car though.

You could always go a bit smaller with a CTS

I'll look into the Taurus a bit more, but as far as the Fusion thats a No Go for sure. I'm 6'5" and not a fan of them.

[JohnnyCashMerc]

Well if you're gonna do it then go big and get an LS3 Chevy SS!! I got to drive one at work the other day... it was fun

Those are sweet but out of my price range.

[Bad_S55]

I've had an idea going through my head for a while about building a much newer Grand Marquis (09-10) into a modern Marauder X100. GT500 5.4, Tremec TR6060, all the crazy goodies. But like most of my plans, they're a little crazy & pretty expensive. If this is something you'd be interested in though, give it a shot, go for it! It'd certainly be unique & force to be reckoned with!!!

[lji372]

fwiw a buddy has an awd charger and loves it

[JohnnyCashMerc]

I've had an idea going through my head for a while about building a much newer Grand Marquis (09-10) into a modern Marauder X100. GT500 5.4, Tremec TR6060, all the crazy goodies. But like most of my plans, they're a little crazy & pretty expensive. If this is something you'd be interested in though, give it a shot, go for it! It'd certainly be unique & force to be reckoned with!!!

That thought crossed my mind as well but being that my mechanically abilities are limited to what I watch in videos on YouTube haha! Thats a bit more than I wanna take on. I'm sure someone is going to do it soon enough if not done already.

[JohnnyCashMerc]

fwiw a buddy has an awd charger and loves it

I live in the Chicagoland area right now and AWD would be nice but will be relocating to Florida in spring so I wouldn't need it. I had a AWD Charger for a police cruiser for a bit and it definitely was nice.

[justbob]

I'm sure someone is going to do it soon enough if not done already.

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[FastMerc]

After my 67 project is done Challenger all the way for me. My garage will house the 67 and Marauder if I still have it the Mach1 and a Challenger, yahoo...

[chief455]

I drove a 2012 Charger R/T loaded and it was a great car. I'm good friends with a 20 year service manager at Dodge and he said no chronic issues, great cars = drive one, you'll love it. He was right! It feels better over the road than Marauder and had equal snot, with some sense of better control. My mechanic, works on everything from tractors to $150k AMG twin turbo cars - said stay away from the SHO - crap drive line quality.
I just bought a new Accord daily driver so can't afford it now, but I will own one. Charger R/T - or SRT8

[TAKEDOWN]

I wouldn't walk away from your MARAUDER, but why not keep it and get a new car... Challenger for me not too big of a fan on newer Charger. How about the Cadillac El Mirage?