New Marauder Driver

[FLGTO]

Hello Everyone. Found the web site and wanted to say hello. I do not own a Marauder, but I am a driver of one. I must say, this car is much more luxurious than I thought it would be. You owners are very lucky to say the least.

I have some questions, and I guarantee it is a repost of some type, but please don't bash me on my first post. When I got my training on the Marauder, they mentioned a Marauder convert. I searched and found the prototype pictures. Was this a one off car?

Also, my Marauder is silver. What is the exact name of the color? The interior is the light grey leather, which I assume also has a fancy name.

The Marauder did not come with a owner's manual. How do I set the door code?

Well, as I said, I am new to the board. I hope you all are as friendly and helpful as the ls1gto.com group. Thanks in advance!

-Chris

[marauder307]

The official name is Silver Birch. Not too many of those around. Welcome to the forum!

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard.

The official interior color is Light flint.

There are a couple ways to find out the door code. One is to have the dealer use the NGS machine to get the code. The other would be to remove the driver door panel and look for a 5 digit code on the module on the bottom rt area of the door.

[marauderboi]

Welcome,


The marauder convertable was a one and only it is only for show also It can only go 15 mph, I hope this helps

[Mike Poore]

When I got my training on the Marauder, they mentioned a Marauder convert. I searched and found the prototype pictures. Was this a one off car?
-Chris
Hey, Chris! Welcome.:welcome:

That car, according to Steve Babcock, at MMVlll, was a test mule, and was dangerous to drive, and could never be licensed for use on the road. It couldn't be safely driven beyond 35mph. They should have crushed it, but it was sold to a dealer in NJ (I believe) who's been trying to dump it, without success, as it's strictly a museum piece.

Perhaps I should buy it and park it next to the '93 Mustang we're storing.:D

[MM03MOK]

:welcome: Chris!!
Are you a member of the FHP? Florida has a very active membership that meets monthly in different areas. Please put your location in your profile....what new friends sprout up! ;)

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Production numbers for the Mercury Marauder:
2003 - 7839 (328 Blue, 417 Silver, rest black .. 7094)
2004 - 3213 (980 DTR, 997 Silver, 1236 Black)
Total production, 03 and 04 was 11,052

Black exterior. (As of June 2004):
1059 with charcoal interior, 842 have CD changers, 873 have heated seats.
147 with flint interior, 105 have CD changers, 100 have heated seats.
Dark Toreador Red exterior. (As of June 2004):
565 with charcoal interior, 457 have CD changers, 505 have heated seats.
398 with flint interior, 293 have CD changers, 270 have heated seats.
Silver Birch exterior. (As of June 2004):
525 with charcoal interior, 422 have CD changers, 439 have heated seats.
<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->448 with flint interior, 332 have CD changers, 304 have heated seats.

[Rick-n-Miami]

Yeap, Silver Birch with Light Flint interior; the same as I have. I take it from the name, you're in Florida. Where about? Are you driving one of the FHP Marauders?

If you're in south Florida, our next meet is Friday, October 21st at the Tower Shoppes in Davie (around 6pm - 8:30ish). You're more than welcome to swing by!

[jgc61sr2002]

Welcome to the MM site. :D :welcome:

As far as the door code there should be a sticker on the inside of the trunk lid.(5 digits I believe)

You can purchase an owners manual from Helm on line or Ray the dealer a member of this site.

[FLGTO]

Thanks for the information and quick reposnes. You all figured it out. I am driving a FHP unit and I am based out of St. Augustine...spending most of my time on I-95. I saw a black Maruader in the rest area yesterday. Once I finished my traffic stop, I pulled into the rest area to check it out. However, shortly after I arrived the young driver got into it and took off. Either he is not very sociable...or has something to hide. If anyone is on 95 up here, make sure you wave!

Also, I have the orignal door code. Is there a way to make one for myself. I remember I could do that on the Taurus SHO I had.

[marauder307]

see post below...duplicated my posts, sorry!

[Two Hawks]

:welcome: Chris

To enter a personal keyless entry code:
1. Enter the factory code
2. Within five seconds press the 1-2 button to enter the programing mode
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code, each number must be entered within 5 seconds of each other
4. Press the 1-2 button to store your first personal code
5. The doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new code

To store a second personal code:
1, 2, 3,. Same as above
4. Press the 3-4 button to store your second personal code
5. Same as above

To store a third personal code:
1, 2, 3,. Same as above
4. Press the 5-6 (or 7-8, or 8-9) button to store your second personal code
5. Same as above

Tips:
Factory set code will always work
Setting a new personal code (1, 2 or 3) will erase the old personal code.

To Erase personal codes:
1. Enter the factory code
2. Within five seconds press and release the 1-2 button
3. Press and hold the 1-2 button for two seconds. The doors will lock and unlock to confirm erasure

[marauder307]

ALL RIGHT! It's good to hear from one of LE driving brethren there in Florida!

I'm somewhat familiar with the St. Augustine area...lived in Daytona for 4 years while I was working on my Master's at ERAU (1999-2003); flew into that airport a number of times. Purchased my particular example at Daytona Lincoln-Mercury; it was my last act in that town before I hired on at my current job and moved away. I miss the place; plan on getting back to Daytona some day....

You, sir, are most welcome here! I for one will be interested to vicariously see the service life of one of the "Reinhart specials"...

As for the door code, I would agree with Roy in his post above...or you could look for the card in the owner's manual binder. When I purchased my vehicle, it came with a black ballistic-cloth zipper binder that held the owner's manual, the instruction/warranty manuals for the stereo/tires/other misc. stuff, and there was a credit-card sized slip in there with the factory door code (I changed mine to something more personalized at the time of purchase). Now...I don't know how LE vehicle issue works; I'm guessing that the owner's manuals/binders may be all swept out of the gloveboxes and held by the maintenance facility. If that's the case, it would be worthwhile to go back and try to get your specific binder. Or if it's still in the glovebox, just go there instead.

Hope this helps!

[Hotrauder]

WELCOME ABOARD, CHRIS! DOES THIS MAKE 79 SUNSHINE STATE MARAUDERS? I HOPE SO! SMOKIE HAS PUT TOGETHER A TEST AND TUNE AT BRADENTON RACEWAY ON THE 29TH OF OCT. 2005. IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE WILL BE A LARGE CROWD FROM ALL OVER THE STATE THERE. IF YOU CAN MAKE IT PUT IT ON YOUR TO-DO LIST. KEEP US POSTED WE WILL BE VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR REPORTS ON THE MARAUDER IN SERVICE. SEE YOU ON 95. SAY HI. WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE AND LIKE TALKING ABOUT OUR CARS. AGAIN, WELCOME HOPE TO SEE YOU IN BRADENTON. DENNIS:beer:

[Cobra25]

Chris your more than welcome to join us at any one of our monthly meets or special events any time you like. Hope to meet you one day in the future.

[FLGTO]

Thanks for the open arms from eveyone. I started using the car last week. It has proven itself to be an impressive unit. I have had the B4C Camaro, the Crown Vic, and now the Marauder. It is a treat to drive the unmarked Marauder, especially at night. When you pull over a driver and tell them that they were speeeding (4 points on license), making improper lane changes (3 points), following too close (3 points), failing to maintain their lane (3 points), and not using their turn signal (3 points)...and it is all on camera...they don't seem to argue with their ticket(s). I would say about 50% of drivers can pick up on the Marauder as an unmarked car. I do not have my rear radar setup to clock vehicles catching up to me yet, so I have to wait until they go by and pace clock them. I do see some go by, and see the passenger looking out the back window checking if it is a police car. Too late and they get to see the LED blues/reds.

Performance wise-I have been impressed. Now the car is not like the Camaro, that was just pure brute power. The Camaro threw you back in the seat, told you to hold on, and probably would break a few parts trying to catch someone...ahh the fun. However, this Marauder is more defined. The power is smooth, although I have noticed some hesitation in the third to fourth shift. The car has no rattles and seems rock solid, something I could not say for the Camaro.

I hope I could get further information on what modifcations were made to the cars. No one can give a positive answer and the cars are quite a mystery. However, since I am now the one who has to answer the questions at the fuel pumps to curious people, I need to know!

With the Camaros, people would always ask about the police package. Some guys would tell them put superchargers, turbos, etc. just to throw people off. I told the truth, Camaro police package...a bigger dome light and three cigarette lighter plugs.

[FLGTO]

What kind of events do you guys hold? I obbiously could not bring my Marauder out of my area, but I could bring my personal car (04 GTO)....hopefully I will still be welcomed! Any northeast Florida events coming up?

[Cobra25]

What kind of events do you guys hold? I obbiously could not bring my Marauder out of my area, but I could bring my personal car (04 GTO)....hopefully I will still be welcomed! Any northeast Florida events coming up? North east events would be in Casselberry Florida. The central group meets their on the second saturday of every month. Malo03 makes the posting when the event comes close. As far as mods to FHP Marauder's send Dennis Reinhart a pm or call him at 904-276-2092. He 's the vendor that works with FHP on their Marauders. As far as bringing your 04 GTO when you get their just let them know who you are, our group will always welcome you.

[DEFYANT]

I've been waiting for one of you guys to come aboard.

Welcome.

Some more usless info for ya, Marauder means:

marauder
n : someone who attacks in search of booty

Thats not you is it :D

[Bigdogjim]

I hope I could get further information on what modifcations were made to the cars. No one can give a positive answer and the cars are quite a mystery. However, since I am now the one who has to answer the questions at the fuel pumps to curious people, I need to know! Marauder had no police package from the factory.

Dennis Reinhart he 's the vendor that works with FHP on their cars call him at 904-276-2092.

We were just down in OrangePark, Fl on Sept 16/19:)

Enjoy the ride:up:

Be Safe!

[StevenJ]

Thanks for the information and quick reposnes. You all figured it out. I am driving a FHP unit and I am based out of St. Augustine...spending most of my time on I-95. I saw a black Maruader in the rest area yesterday. Once I finished my traffic stop, I pulled into the rest area to check it out. However, shortly after I arrived the young driver got into it and took off. Either he is not very sociable...or has something to hide. If anyone is on 95 up here, make sure you wave!

Also, I have the orignal door code. Is there a way to make one for myself. I remember I could do that on the Taurus SHO I had.
I saw a black Marauder FHP guy pull over a Trailblazer with an overloaded trailer on I75. I was right behind them when they pulled over. I had to get around them since they stopped to a crawl. It was pretty funny though. The officers in the FHP car were staring at my ride. I guess they thought I was back up or soemthing. I waved at them anyway and they waved back. Was a pretty funny experience. I was wondering if the FHP had any silver Marauders and now I guess I know that they do. Oh yeah we, the Sunshine State Marauders, are meeting at the Tower Shops on October 21s which is two fridays from the time of this posting. Feel free to join.