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Lawrider
02-21-2005, 08:17 PM
Picked up an 03' Marauder (i suspect a 300A from reading this board). The car was in terrific shape, formerly owned by a cop who traded it for a CTS-V :) The car came with two new rear tires put on by the dealer, and the PO had already tinted all 4 side windows, and never had the front bumber drilled for a plate. I am extremely anal about cars, and the condition of this one was very, very good with 16k on the odo.

I traded in a almost brand new TSX for it (6 months old). I made the mistake of buying a car with my head, not my heart, so i ended up with it. Quick, pleasant, and reliable, but i found myself very frustrated with that thing, and realized i wanted a V8 for a daily driver...and of course the Marauder started occupying my thoughts. This board was a great resource to learn about the MM and realize at the very least i will do a reflash/intake and some exhaust work (seriously thinking about electric cutouts, or at least some mufflers since this car sounds waaaaayyyy to tame stock). I do not intend to do 4.10's since i do want to keep highway performance over standing-start power...

Was a great drive home...even got my first kill off a lowly Lexus ES300. I was afraid to get on it because these things are so slow stock...but figured what the heck :) I am horrified by the fuel economy, the stupid gauge dropped after only putting 25 miles on it! :) They really do move smartly on the highway though, gets up to 100mph pretty well for 4200lb.

My other car is a big turbo'd, rollbar, big brake'd Miata that runs high 12s to low 13s on street gas. It makes ~250rwhp with ~2500lb. The two cars look so...different sitting in the garage together. I really wanted the daily driver to be a big hotrod, and the Marauder is the perfect car to fit that need.

I keep replaying scenes from the Blues Brothers when sitting in this thing...what a thrill...i feel very lucky that i picked one of these up. There are about 10 available in the Chicago area, and the first three i called on were already sold...i think people are starting to look into Marauders.

Cheers,
Sameer

MyTMerc
02-21-2005, 08:40 PM
Welcome aboard Lawrider. As many will tell you, you can find out anything you what to know just by asking. Best to use the search engine first to avoid a random flame, although they are relatively rare on this site. Excellent group of folks. Happy Maraudering!

martyo
02-21-2005, 08:42 PM
Welcome aboard. Lawyers are generally hated around here. Leave while you can.

Sactown
02-21-2005, 08:43 PM
Welcome to the board and enjoy the new ride. Lots of resources here. Keep reading...

Marauder2005
02-21-2005, 08:43 PM
Glad you like her so...but cmon its not that slow stock :D

A Super charger will "wake a sleeping giant" :cool:

TAF
02-21-2005, 08:44 PM
Welcome aboard. Lawyers are generall hated around here. Leave while you can.Not all lawyers....just New York ones.......


Oh, welcome aboard Lawrider.....

Sactown
02-21-2005, 08:44 PM
Welcome aboard. Lawyers are generall hated around here. Leave while you can. Yea, I guess you would know.

dwasson
02-21-2005, 10:00 PM
Welcome aboard. Lawyers are generall hated around here. Leave while you can.

Not all lawyers....just New York ones.......

Not even all New York lawyers ... just Marty.

AzMarauder
02-21-2005, 10:01 PM
Was a great drive home...even got my first kill off a lowly Lexus ES300. I was afraid to get on it because these things are so slow stock...but figured what the heck :) I am horrified by the fuel economy, the stupid gauge dropped after only putting 25 miles on it! :) They really do move smartly on the highway though, gets up to 100mph pretty well for 4200lb.

Cheers,
Sameer
Welcome aboard. I have a 300A I just recently got. Don't be worried about the gas useage. In stock trim I get 25-27 mpg. The gas gauge just doesn't "fibb" like most cars do. On the highway I get about 100 miles per 1/4 tank. If I'm in a long distance cruise.. you know like Vermont to Arizona :rolleyes: I found the gas useage was consistent. I could tell how well I was doing on my gas mileage based on how much over or under 100 miles per 1/4 tank went. And yes... you can get over 400 miles in a tank full.

:banana:

wsmylie
02-21-2005, 10:02 PM
Congratulations Lawrider...is yours the black one with the IL temp tag my "informants" keep seeing on Cicero lately???

AzMarauder
02-21-2005, 10:05 PM
Ah.. Lawrider... before THIS thread gets crazy also... take Martyo with a grain of salt. :P

I think the boy's unbalanced... but he is generally well tolerated here. :fishing:

Lawrider
02-21-2005, 10:55 PM
Hehe no worries guys, I am a Criminal Prosecutor (State's Attorney) so i fight the good fight... my "clients" are the violent scum we all hate!

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have been reading all posts before i start newb posting...though i do admit i have not seen much at all on electric cutouts...thought they would be a bit more popular around here?

Cheers,
Sameer

Bigdogjim
02-21-2005, 11:40 PM
Well you picked the right car ofr the job:up:

I guess it all good? Second time around it a blast too:)

Bigdogjim
02-21-2005, 11:42 PM
Welcome aboard. Lawyers are generall hated around here. Leave while you can.
Hey don't be hard on yourself.

That's what we for:rofl:

Are you coming to the meet in Long Island on 3-13?

That's where it all started :burnout:

David Morton
02-22-2005, 12:05 AM
Not all lawyers....just New York ones.......Tell me about it brother!

One winter in Macon I was comin' up on a bridge, it was 18 degrees, and you know how slick them bridges git when it freezes. Well I be darned if there wasn't a bunch of them New York lawyers settin' on lawnchairs next to the bridge takin' lessons!

Welcome to the bored! For best results stroke Logan. :D

(Get it? Bored. Stroke. I know, I know. "Don't quit yer day job!")

Check the timeslips page if you wanna get revved-up about your "slow" Marauder. I bet you can't get anything this big and comfortable to go 11.5 seconds in the 1/4 for less money.

STLR FN
02-22-2005, 12:40 AM
Congrats on the purchase there Lawrider. I'm still a noob myself and a amazed at the wealth of info I have found. In fact I find myself reading more than posting. But anyway Happy Maraudering!!!!

mad man
02-22-2005, 03:55 AM
Welcome to the site . And check the Windy City forum for our next meeting lots of good people. And you can see first hand what you can do to these cars. If Mac ,Zack and Big Joe show up you will be in for a treat :D

Mike Poore
02-22-2005, 05:46 AM
Welcome aboard. Lawyers are generally hated around here. Leave while you can.

Just the ones from Philly & New York. :welcome: And whatever you do ...never use the word "Elaine" in any context ...trust me. :D

TAF
02-22-2005, 05:48 AM
Elaine..........

martyo
02-22-2005, 06:00 AM
Elaine..........

You took the word right out of my mouth! :D

Cobra25
02-22-2005, 06:23 AM
Congrats on buying a Marauder & welcome to the site!

RoyLPita
02-22-2005, 06:41 AM
Wlecome aboard Lawrider. Enjoy the site and your new MM.

Ross
02-22-2005, 08:31 AM
You're a prosecutor? Ever run into a kilted cop by the name of Mac McCarthy?

wchain
02-22-2005, 10:11 AM
Welcome aboard. Lawyers are generally hated around here. Leave while you can.
:laugh::rofl:

Gotta watch those guys....hey marty you know this guy?

www.jimadler.com

The Texas Hammer...you should see his commercials...in english and spanish....


Welcome aboard, ejnoy the 03!

Patrick
02-22-2005, 12:15 PM
Welcome!!!! Relax Todd!!!!

MarauderMark
02-22-2005, 01:02 PM
Welcome to the greatest site on the web for our cars..I wonder if thats Sheriff's (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=15317) car...

Lawrider
02-22-2005, 07:52 PM
Thanks again fellas! Real warm place here. Funny how i never registered on a TSX board for the 1/2 year i owned that, but registered here the day i picked up the MM. If anyone cares i am also on Miata.net and Audiworld (used to own a big turbo ~260awhp A4 1.8T Quattro)


Mad Man in particular, i would love to see local MM'ers exhaust setups to decide what I want to do, i can't take the stock exhaust after 2 days with it. I had been agonizing over the various threads here about different setups...the three guys in particular you mentioned, any way to check out their mod lists? Any input as to what sounds great for a daily driver with minimal drone?

Ross - I have not met any kilted cops...i should probably consider myself lucky? :) I deal mostly with Illinois State Police, Will County Sheriff and then most of the southern Chicago local police departments.

I dislike lawyers as well, i get to deal with defense attorneys...very irritating, always trying to get their clients off, rather than let the hammer of justice smash their unworthy clients into submission :D

Cheers,
Sameer

jgc61sr2002
02-22-2005, 09:38 PM
Congrats and welcome aboard. Sounds like you are a prosecuter for the District Attorney.

Murkey
02-23-2005, 06:42 AM
Hehe no worries guys, I am a Criminal Prosecutor (State's Attorney) so i fight the good fight... my "clients" are the violent scum we all hate!

yep, good guess.:D:D:D

Marauder8
02-23-2005, 11:14 AM
Welcome to the board................I',m sure you'll like it as you have so expressed...........

teamrope
02-23-2005, 02:26 PM
Welcome and congrats on your new MM. (I'm surprised Haggis hasn't chimed in yet) :)

Seneca
02-23-2005, 02:37 PM
Welcome!! The Family here is Awsome!.. And now we have another Memember.. :beer: Enjoy the MM!

Bluerauder
02-23-2005, 04:37 PM
... (I'm surprised Haggis hasn't chimed in yet) :)
He's hiding out trying to avoid the D.W. !!! :D :rofl:

teamrope
02-23-2005, 09:40 PM
He's hiding out trying to avoid the D.W. !!! :D :rofl:
Aint she the car part lady? :D

1stMerc
02-23-2005, 10:26 PM
Welcome aboard. I have a 300A I just recently got. Don't be worried about the gas useage. In stock trim I get 25-27 mpg. The gas gauge just doesn't "fibb" like most cars do. On the highway I get about 100 miles per 1/4 tank. If I'm in a long distance cruise.. you know like Vermont to Arizona :rolleyes: I found the gas useage was consistent. I could tell how well I was doing on my gas mileage based on how much over or under 100 miles per 1/4 tank went. And yes... you can get over 400 miles in a tank full.

:banana: Yo Lawrider welcome to the MM club. There is a lotta reading to be had here. I've only recently joined myself, but did a lot of browsing before doing so.

Now AZMARAUDER and any others who care to chime in. You are not serious about being able to get "400" miles off of a tank of gas are you:argue: ? I have an 04 DTR birthdate 03/04 and the best i've been able to do is 216 or roughly 14-15 miles to the gallon before the fuel light comes on with 4 gallons left in the tank and thats without "balls to the seat back" driving.
I notice yours is stock as is mine but i only have 1200+ miles on it.
Do 03's get better gas mileage than 04's. Looooove:banana: the car but the gas mileage sucks. How long do i have to wait for the 22-25