New Marauder owner

[Rlutterb]

Just picked up an 03 with 8900 miles on it. It is showroom new. Totally beautiful. Bought it from a consigner, so i don't know what fluids have been changed. Would it be advisable to change the tranny fruid?

[8UWITH6]

If you are capable, change all fluids and start driving it immediately. :) Nice find.

[RF Overlord]

Transmission fluid doesn't need to be changed on a time basis unless severely abused, so I would say no.

[RubberCtyRauder]

i would change all fluids on a nearly 14 year old car. congrats on purchase!

[Rlutterb]

I bought it to drive every day but with such low miles, I hate to start rolling to odometer. But its soooo fuuunnnn.

[8UWITH6]

Drive the car.

[1Marauder]

More specs and data please... 8,900 miles? Really? Color? Options? Photo?

[Ambitious1]

Congratulations and Welcome! :) Any pictures?

[FordNut]

Change the oil and drive it.
Great find, with such low miles.
I'd like to find another one like that to set aside in storage until I need another one.
Just hit 279k on one of mine.

[JBeezy]

Drive it. Too pretty of a car to keep hidden. Plus it will boost your ego once all the compliments start. I'm sure most of the members here will agree to that. I get compliments almost every time I drive mine.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

[crownvic97]

Nice find! Congrats!

[jsignorelli]

Congrats on the new toy (baby). Can you make it to the Carlisle "All Fords Weekend" this June?

Jim

[sailsmen]

I got dibs on the OEM Mats!

Sell them to cover the cost of having all the fluids changed.

[TORINO]

Drive it if not your are just saving it for the next guy. I know I have some like that. But would be sad to see this car on the salty winter roads. Save all the driving for the good weather.

[tobiasg1995]

Change all the fluids and drive it. Bring her up to Dayton so I can see this unicorn.

2006 GMQ, 2010 CVPI

[Lowndex]

Let the 'modness' begin.

[Rlutterb]

Congrats on the new toy (baby). Can you make it to the Carlisle "All Fords Weekend" this June?

Jim

Not been a classic ford guy so tell me more about this event?

[Rlutterb]

More specs and data please... 8,900 miles? Really? Color? Options? Photo?

Honest 8900 miles, first owner had it ten years, put 7000 miles on it, second owner had it just a few years.

I think the few options it does NOT have are sunroof and heated seats.
I drove a really nice grand marquis about 12 years ago that I liked, always liked large body cars, but the new wife hated it so we sold that move on to other cars.
Finally convinced her to let me get another Marquis, t
hen I kinda did a switch on her and got the MM. LOVE IT.
Still workin on how to put pics here in a post. Every forum is a bit different but i did create an album so far and added pics.

[Rlutterb]

45056

45057

45058

45059

45060

[SpartaPerformance]

Welcome to the site. Have fun with the car

[Shaijack]

Change the tail light fluids. It goes bad

[88CuttyClassic]

4 years ago my car had 12k on it.. its got 105k now.. I drive the hell out of it because its a fun car for a daily. sure its takes a lot of abuse paint wise from the highway but its not some rare ferrari, this car was meant to be driven.

[Rlutterb]

I've seen mention of 'model 300' on this forum. How can I learn more about that, as well as what would be stock on my particular car. For example is my air intake stock, are my drilled and slotted calipers stock. I 'THINK' it's stock, looking for location on this forum where I can understand more.

[RubberCtyRauder]

your air tube is not stock, it is a jlt cai, drilled and slotted are not stock either.

here is some 300a vs 300b details
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31102

[Turbov6Bryan]

I've seen mention of 'model 300' on this forum. How can I learn more about that, as well as what would be stock on my particular car. For example is my air intake stock, are my drilled and slotted calipers stock. I 'THINK' it's stock, looking for location on this forum where I can understand more.

I want to see pictures of these drilled and slotted calipers :lol:

[NXSBOB]

Change the tail light fluids. It goes bad
??????????????????????? :confused:

[jgc61sr2002]

Congrats - Was your Marauder from Louisville, Ky?

[Black&Gifted]

congrats and great find. I found my second one a few months ago and it had 15k on it. So I completely understand not wanting to drive it!

it looks to have the common mods for the car. Put it on a lift to check exhaust, sway bars and rear control arms. With the intake and drilled/slotted rotors, I wouldn't be surprised if it also has some suspension upgrades.

Other things I would check for would be tune and 4:10s, as they are common upgrades as well. Although, you can't exactly look for them...

[Mr. Man]

Not been a classic ford guy so tell me more about this event?
Ford Carlisle is the largest gathering of Ford and related car show/gathering in the World. We usually get around 50 Marauders up on Marauder Mountain. It's a fun weekend the first weekend in June. Once we get a little closer to the date there will be more posted about it.

here is some general info.

http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-ford-nationals/

You may also be interested in the annual regional Marauder Louisville Ky. gathering. I think it's in April 2017. Info for that is starting to be posted.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=103065

[Rlutterb]

??????????????????????? :confused:
that was a test to see if the noob was an idiot. I ignored

[Rlutterb]

Congrats - Was your Marauder from Louisville, Ky?

yep, the one that was a gateway classic cars forever. I looked and looked to find one as nice as that one, never could so I finally drove down and got it.

[Rlutterb]

congrats and great find. I found my second one a few months ago and it had 15k on it. So I completely understand not wanting to drive it!

it looks to have the common mods for the car. Put it on a lift to check exhaust, sway bars and rear control arms. With the intake and drilled/slotted rotors, I wouldn't be surprised if it also has some suspension upgrades.

Other things I would check for would be tune and 4:10s, as they are common upgrades as well. Although, you can't exactly look for them...

I would now know what stock vs mod sway bars or exhaust look like unfortunately. Somebody got into the computer though as the shifts are super hard. Knocks the tires lose going into third if I get on it all the way.

[Black&Gifted]

I would now know what stock vs mod sway bars or exhaust look like unfortunately. Somebody got into the computer though as the shifts are super hard. Knocks the tires lose going into third if I get on it all the way.

Its tuned. Did the car come with a programmer (SCT XCal 3, X3 or X4, for example)?

Measure the diameter of the front/rear sway bars. We'll be able to tell you if stock or not. Could also take a picture and we may be able to tell. For rear control arms, check to see if they are beefier billet style. Could also take pic and we can tell you right away.

For exhaust, most people remove the rear cats. or change mufflers. If only one set of cats, then there was exhaust work. I have pics from when I did this recently in the exhaust forum. The stock mufflers look ugly and I believe are "ribbed" on the outside. If there are smooth mufflers, then it has aftermarket mufflers. Usually aftermarket mufflers have the manufacturer printed right on them.

[Rlutterb]

I want to see pictures of these drilled and slotted calipers :lol:

Here ya go............
45061

[Rlutterb]

Pics of the underside. Front control arm is about 4.5 inches in circumfrance

[Mr. Man]

Not stock rotors and from the pic the C/A's look like Metco's. Hard to tell about the sway bars w/o knowing the dia. in mm. I don't remember if Addco is stamped on the bigger bars. Can't see the Watt's link but if the C/A's are Metco the Watt's link probably is as well if it was changed.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Those look like stock lower control arms

Look how thin they are


If they were metco, they would be billet aluminum not stamp steel

Maybe tell us how skinny the rear lower control arms are??

[Black&Gifted]

Agree with Bryan, the rear control arms look like the stamped stock ones.

Exhaust looks stock as those are the stock mufflers.

Can't tell on sway bars. Addco's aren't stamped with their name but everyone that I've seen usually have a white sticker with the part number. 690 for the rear and 2196 for the front. In doing a close up on one of the pics, the rear end links look stock, but that's not to say they weren't reused.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[justbob]

Looks like everything underneath is stock. Stupid clean stock.

Drive it, sitting kills cars.


Sent from my iThrone using Tapatalk

[MOTOWN]

Amazing to see such a low mile pristine Marauder in almost 2017! Enjoy!

[stevengerard]

wow, nice find, congrats on splurging on a car you wanted in such nice condition.

[Ambitious1]

Looks like everything underneath is stock. Stupid clean stock.

Drive it, sitting kills cars.


Drive it nicely, I may want to buy it off you one day. :D

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Honest 8900 miles, first owner had it ten years, put 7000 miles on it, second owner had it just a few years.

I think the few options it does NOT have are sunroof and heated seats.
I drove a really nice grand marquis about 12 years ago that I liked, always liked large body cars, but the new wife hated it so we sold that move on to other cars.
Finally convinced her to let me get another Marquis, then I kinda did a switch on her and got the MM. LOVE IT.
Still workin on how to put pics here in a post. Every forum is a bit different but i did create an album so far and added pics.


[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1521826]

Congrats on a low mileage Marauder!!!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/d0c28b48efcbf77793156727dbbe87 aa.jpg

^^^^^^^

What are the last 6 digits of the VIN?

[Catfish]

Looks clean. I bought mine last Feb. with 40k and I thought my miles were low! Congrats on the find and welcome to the site.

[Rlutterb]

[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1521826]

Congrats on a low mileage Marauder!!!



^^^^^^^

What are the last 6 digits of the VIN?

Will get it tonight, why do you ask?

[Rlutterb]

where should I but standard black floormats so I can preserve the originals?

[Catfish]

I just bought some of the rubber trim to fit ones at Walmart, laid my originals on top as a template, and cut them to match. Worked out well.

[2,4shofast]

Incredible find! Happy Maraudering!

[Rlutterb]

[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1521826]

Congrats on a low mileage Marauder!!!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/d0c28b48efcbf77793156727dbbe87 aa.jpg

^^^^^^^

What are the last 6 digits of the VIN?

610199

[Baconbit]

RlutterB

Where in Cincy do you live? My sister lives in West Chester and I am always down in that area. Maybe one day we can meet up and I can show you my MM to give you some ideas. Congrats on the purchase and you WILL NOT be disappointed.

[Rlutterb]

Just outside of Loveland not far from West Chester.

[Rlutterb]

[QUOTE=WhatsUpDOHC;1522011]

610199

What do you think these numbers all mean on the radiator cover pic above? are they factory?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1522333]

What do you think these numbers all mean on the radiator cover pic above? are they factory?
The numbers and the orange/red paint on your differential made me wonder if you had a "pre-production" car.

Your VIN, I think, would have started with a 600.

[Rlutterb]

[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1522522]
The numbers and the orange/red paint on your differential made me wonder if you had a "pre-production" car.

Your VIN, I think, would have started with a 600.

My VIN is 2mehm75v63x610199.

[Mr. Man]

[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1522522]
The numbers and the orange/red paint on your differential made me wonder if you had a "pre-production" car.

Your VIN, I think, would have started with a 600.Based on the spreadsheet it looks like his car would have been in the 300 range.

To find out what # car you have and get the official certificate go to www.fordshowparts.com (http://www.fordshowparts.com) and click on the Certificate of Authenticity link, find the Marauder link and follow the directions.

[Rlutterb]

[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1522522]
The numbers and the orange/red paint on your differential made me wonder if you had a "pre-production" car.

Your VIN, I think, would have started with a 600.

My VIN is 2mehm75v63x610199.

[Mr. Man]

[QUOTE=WhatsUpDOHC;1522527]

My VIN is 2mehm75v63x610199.The vin doesn't tell you directly what number car you have. To find out what number your car it is out of 11,052(total 2003-2004 Marauders) built go to the above link and order your certificate.:)

[WhatsUpDOHC]

[QUOTE=WhatsUpDOHC;1522527]

My VIN is 2mehm75v63x610199.
^^^What Mr. Man said. Give Ford a call to get your certificate. Will be about $50 and you'll find out where your car is in the build sequence.

Sometimes (depending on who answers the phone), they will give you the build number.

Still cool to have the certificate.

[Black&Gifted]

[QUOTE=Rlutterb;1522522]
The numbers and the orange/red paint on your differential made me wonder if you had a "pre-production" car.



Curious as to what is a "pre-production" car?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

[QUOTE=WhatsUpDOHC;1522527]



Curious as to what is a "pre-production" car?
See posts 1-6 here:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14785

Unsure if there are other threads that have more information.

[kirk]

[QUOTE=WhatsUpDOHC;1522527]



Curious as to what is a "pre-production" car?

They are the early cars built to test the car design and assembly process. Very early cars are typically destroyed, while later pre-production cars get sold at auction. I think there were 25ish pre-production 2003 Marauders sold?

[Rlutterb]

[QUOTE=WhatsUpDOHC;1522527]Based on the spreadsheet it looks like his car would have been in the 300 range.


Noob here.......what spreadsheet? where is it?

[Bluerauder]

[QUOTE=Black&Gifted;1522555]



They are the early cars built to test the car design and assembly process. Very early cars are typically destroyed, while later pre-production cars get sold at auction. I think there were 25ish pre-production 2003 Marauders sold?


IIRC ... CheeseHeadBob had one of the Pre-production Marauders. He sold it to HotRodLincoln back in 2010. Not sure where it is now.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

[QUOTE=Mr. Man;1522531]

Noob here.......what spreadsheet? where is it?

See post 1 and "2003 list" link

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83677

[Ozark Marauder]

Drive it...you'll like it....

OZ

[RoNiN77]

Keep it out of the snow/salt. Nice find!!