No I don't have a 2004 Mararuder,

[rumblecity]

but I did just buy a 2004 CV LX Sport and can dream, right? From what I can tell so far I'll be the guy who can buy your 'take off' parts and put them on my car, not to try to equal the MM, but just to make mine a tad better handling, faster, and a little different then your average bear.

Great site, lot's of info. Hope you don't mind non-MM owners posting!
WTS

[Rider90]

but I did just buy a 2004 CV LX Sport and can dream, right? From what I can tell so far I'll be the guy who can buy your 'take off' parts and put them on my car, not to try to equal the MM, but just to make mine a tad better handling, faster, and a little different then your average bear.

Great site, lot's of info. Hope you don't mind non-MM owners posting!
WTS
Congats on the new buy! There are many CV owners and past CV owners that now own Marauders around this joint. Welcome to the site!

[marauderboi]

:congrats: and enjoy the site and your car

[jakdad]

:congrats: and enjoy the site and your car Congrats on the CV Sport. I really do not understand why Ford doesn't use the Marauder package on the CVS. They could put a catchy name on it like "Police Interceptor". I like the CVS and almost bought one before we got the 04 MM. Good luck.

[rayjay]

Welcome, lots of info here and check the classifieds for parts.

[RF Overlord]

rumble, welcome to the board...we have a few of you non-Marauder-having types already... :D

Seriously, congrats on the CVLX Sport...one bad thing, though, is that you already HAVE most of the compatible goodies we might take off, like sway bars, control arms, exhaust, airbox, zip tube...most of the engine pieces aren't interchangeable, although 3.55s are available fairly often as more and more of us go to 4.10s.

Stick around, go to some meets and get to know people...most of us are pretty bizarre, but a few are OK... ;)

[rumblecity]

Yea I'm already thinking about the 3.55's with the limited slip, that would be nice! The car only has 5,900 miles on it, and I've only driven it about 20 miles so far, but this weekend I'm driving it 1000 miles to my new job so I'm looking forward to it.

You mentioned that lots of the parts are the same already, but I thought the rear antisway bar was thicker in the MM?
WTS

[Marauder2005]

Welcome, you have a great car! Post some pics if ya can. I almost

got a Black CVS before the MM. Again, welcome to the site!

[Bradley G]

Congrats on the CV!
upgrading your Vic, you just hit the Jackpot! PM me for parts
Fuel injectors, 3:55's, air filter (bought by mistake)colder plugs. Nitrous Kit! :eek:

[Rider90]

Congrats on the CV!
upgrading your Vic, you just hit the Jackpot! PM me for parts
Fuel injectors, 3:55's, air filter (bought by mistake)colder plugs. Nitrous Kit! :eek:
Can you tell he was a car salesman, folks? :baaa:

[RCSignals]

................. you already HAVE most of the compatible goodies we might take off, like sway bars, control arms, exhaust, airbox, zip tube...................

RF, I didn't think the exhaust, airbox, and anti-sway bars were the same. Or is it an '04 thing?

[RF Overlord]

I believe the exhaust from the cats back is the same (other than the tips) and so are the rear sway bars (the Sport is the same as the old HPP)...but you're right about the airbox; I was thinking of the CVPI that now uses the Marauder airbox and MAF...thanks SHERIFF.

[Bradley G]

Just remember, I have the parts and resources to make his car a beast.:coolman:
Can you tell he was a car salesman, folks? :baaa:

[bigjon]

welcome to the site!

fyi, you already have 3.27 gears. you ought to go to 3.73s to feel a difference. but, then again, 3.55s could probable be had purty cheap here.

enjoy the ride!

[jakdad]

3.27s to 3.55s is not worth the expense or labor. you would do better with 3.73 and up for daily driving. 3.73 would probably be the best.

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. If you get a chance, thumb through the site and look for the Vortech setrup being down on a 2005 CV Sport. It should be cool.

[juno]

Nice CV!! Enjoy the car and the site!

[rumble]

but I did just buy a 2004 CV LX Sport and can dream, right? From what I can tell so far I'll be the guy who can buy your 'take off' parts and put them on my car, not to try to equal the MM, but just to make mine a tad better handling, faster, and a little different then your average bear.

Great site, lot's of info. Hope you don't mind non-MM owners posting!
WTS

Congrats on your CV and welcome to the site. Where are you located?

[rumblecity]

Congrats on your CV and welcome to the site. Where are you located?
Currently in Boston Ma, car is in Washington DC, and I'm relocating to South Florida next week.
WTS

[jgc61sr2002]

Welcome to the MM site. :D Enjoy your new ride. Congrats. :D

[ckadiddle]

Currently in Boston Ma, car is in Washington DC, and I'm relocating to South Florida next week.
WTS
There are a bunch of us all over Florida. You'll have instant buds to hang with.

[Marauder2005]

Currently in Boston Ma, car is in Washington DC, and I'm relocating to South Florida next week.
WTS
Florida? You trader ;) :)

[ex00p71]

Welcome, from another CV person.

[RCSignals]

I believe the exhaust from the cats back is the same (other than the tips) and so are the rear sway bars (the Sport is the same as the old HPP)...but you're right about the airbox; I was thinking of the CVPI that now uses the Marauder airbox and MAF...thanks SHERIFF.

SHERIFF,
No problem :P

I thought the MM rear anti swaybar was very slightly larger, and mufflers were also different. I know the system on the 2003 CVPI doesn't look the same.

[seans]

Welcome aboard, I would like to see some pics too.

[RoyLPita]

Currently in Boston Ma, car is in Washington DC, and I'm relocating to South Florida next week.
WTS

Where in South Florida are you relocating too?

[rumblecity]

Where in South Florida are you relocating too?
Not sure where we will actually buy a house, but I'll be living in Boyton Beach for a hort time until I find a place.
WTS

[RoyLPita]

Not sure where we will actually buy a house, but I'll be living in Boyton Beach for a hort time until I find a place.
WTS

Well, I work in Delray Beach which is one town south of Boynton. So at least you know that there will be a member close by.

[Hotrauder]

:beer:
but I did just buy a 2004 CV LX Sport and can dream, right? From what I can tell so far I'll be the guy who can buy your 'take off' parts and put them on my car, not to try to equal the MM, but just to make mine a tad better handling, faster, and a little different then your average bear.

Great site, lot's of info. Hope you don't mind non-MM owners posting!
WTS
Welcome! I Traded a 2003 CV LXS on my 2004 MM. Loved the CVS but needed "just a little more." Found a lot! I am new here but have found more info and advice in a couple of weeks than I have ever found before, anywhere! I don't know anybody yet but feel like I am among friends here. Welcome to Fl. from a MM, MM.Net and Florida newbie also. Be sure to bring all your cold weather clothes like I did :-) Dennis:burnout:

[bigjon]

hotrauder

i love your name... i hope yout get that as a license plate! :D

[rumblecity]

So, who all is in South Florida? I am finally in Boynton Beach and you might see me driving around in the rig (below). I need to find out about shops, car washes and other resources down here! I've been to Maroone Ford for an oild change, that is about it.
Todd
http://rumblecity.fatcow.com/cars/thebeast.jpg


hotrauder

i love your name... i hope yout get that as a license plate! :D

[Hotrauder]

So, who all is in South Florida? I am finally in Boynton Beach and you might see me driving around in the rig (below). I need to find out about shops, car washes and other resources down here! I've been to Maroone Ford for an oild change, that is about it.
Todd
http://rumblecity.fatcow.com/cars/thebeast.jpg
Pretty car, Rumble. I traded one exactly like it (2003) in on my MM (04) I really liked the car but found it a bit floaty at higher speed and definately reluctant to change direction crisply.too. I was about to install upgraded front and rear sways to help with that when I stumbled on the Marauder. You can do a lot with the CVS and more than a few guys here will make suggestions and sell parts. Welcome aboard and have fun here and in your new wheels. Dennis:beer:
PS you have a lot of company down there. ROYLPITA is probably closest and and a good guy. Give him a PM or for that matter any of the rest of the gang will help out.

[Smokey]

I too wanted a Marauder, but not a black one. I have had 1 black car and that was enough. I was trying to find a Silver one, but finally gave up and got an '04 LX Vic instead. I have made a few mods to it, like Sport wheels, Marauder steering wheel, 3.55 Trac Lock w/aluminum D/S. SCT Xcal2 tuner, covered up the fake woodgrain with carbon fiber. AM/FM/6 disc in-dash Ford changer. I still want a Silver Birch Marauder, maybe one of these days.
http://www.panthergallery.com (http://www.panthergallery.com/)

http://www.panthergallery.com/files/2004_CV/smokeys_04.jpg

http://www.panthergallery.com/files/2004_CV/carbon_fiber_dash.jpg

http://www.panthergallery.com/files/2004_CV/marauder_steering_wheel.jpg

[RoyLPita]

So, who all is in South Florida? I am finally in Boynton Beach and you might see me driving around in the rig (below). I need to find out about shops, car washes and other resources down here! I've been to Maroone Ford for an oild change, that is about it.
Todd
http://rumblecity.fatcow.com/cars/thebeast.jpg

You've been to Maroone Ford? When?? I work there. BTW pic looks nice.

[GreekGod]

After looking at a black Crown Victoria LX side by side with my black MM I came to the conclusion there isn't really much difference between the two cars, including price :eek: . Two owners on this thread mentioned seemingly small differences. I don't worship :bows: the "MM image" to the degree some of us do as I try to be (maybe) a little more realistic :alone: in realizing a MM :burnout: is just a fancy cop car (literally in Florida) :director: or a hopped-up taxi cab :rasta: , or a hopped-up dechromed Gran Marquis :pimp: . A 4.6 SOHC LX Sport @ 240 hp with a supercharger and tuned to the MM's 305 hp should equal or exceed the performance of the MM. Certainly the differences would be further reduced with chassis upgrades (shocks, sway bars, tires, etc.) to the CV. The 65 Mustang was really 'just' a reskinned Falcon, the Mustang II was just a reskinned Pinto, and our MM is 'just' a family man's Town Car! Ford's of the 1950's (and before and since) have always been a lot of car for the money! The Mercury's were originally an upgraded Ford and the differences have nearly evaporated today-as evidenced by the oh-so-close base retail prices of CV's and Gran Marqs. When adjusted for inflation, todays prices are nearly the same as the 1950's and equiptment is immensely better (radios, radials, ride, rust protection, etc.). I would also contend the Panther platform is 'just' a refinement of the 1965 to 1968 LTD/Galaxie chassis which got bloated from 1970 to 1978 and then 'down-sized' in 1979 to the Panther.

[rumblecity]

Roy, I was at Maroone last Wed, just getting oil and rotation done (9kmiles now). They were very friendly (some blone woman service writer, can't think of her name) and I will absolutly be back. What do you do at the dealer?

I'm driving up to Tallahassee tomorrow and won't be back until Friday of this week, this car is going to see a #$load of miles covering this state.

I did by a house in Boynton today!, on the Delray line, on the lake ida canal system. Looking forward to getting my wife and the rest of my life down here soon!
Todd

[huot5]

welcome once more. yeah, those LXSports are nice; esp. if they're still in production for '06.

[Marauder2005]

After looking at a black Crown Victoria LX side by side with my black MM I came to the conclusion there isn't really much difference between the two cars, including price :eek: . Two owners on this thread mentioned seemingly small differences. I don't worship :bows: the "MM image" to the degree some of us do as I try to be (maybe) a little more realistic :alone: in realizing a MM :burnout: is just a fancy cop car (literally in Florida) :director: or a hopped-up taxi cab :rasta: , or a hopped-up dechromed Gran Marquis :pimp: . A 4.6 SOHC LX Sport @ 240 hp with a supercharger and tuned to the MM's 305 hp should equal or exceed the performance of the MM. Certainly the differences would be further reduced with chassis upgrades (shocks, sway bars, tires, etc.) to the CV. The 65 Mustang was really 'just' a reskinned Falcon, the Mustang II was just a reskinned Pinto, and our MM is 'just' a family man's Town Car! Ford's of the 1950's (and before and since) have always been a lot of car for the money! The Mercury's were originally an upgraded Ford and the differences have nearly evaporated today-as evidenced by the oh-so-close base retail prices of CV's and Gran Marqs. When adjusted for inflation, todays prices are nearly the same as the 1950's and equiptment is immensely better (radios, radials, ride, rust protection, etc.). I would also contend the Panther platform is 'just' a refinement of the 1965 to 1968 LTD/Galaxie chassis which got bloated from 1970 to 1978 and then 'down-sized' in 1979 to the Panther.
Ya and the Chevy Chevelle was a glorified Malibu. My point? who the hell

cares, A Chevelle is badass in all the ways a Malibu is not. Same goes

for the Caprice/Impala SS , and yes the CV/Marauder. Plus a S/C Marauder

will run circles around a S/C CV and without the body-roll ;)