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[05crownsport]

Good morning all!
I just joined and look forward to sharing experiences and learning from everyone out there. I do not own a Marauder currently, but hope to remedy that in the future. I do however own a 2005 Crown Vic Sport, a 2002 Crown Vic LX with touring and handling suspension, and a couple of Mustangs. I am actually trying to sell one of the Mustangs. Thanks for having this great club to allow for the appreciation of one of the greatest cars ever produced both past and present by Mercury. *statements made are opinion only, and you may not feel that way, but you have been wrong before, right?:D

[CBT]

Good morning all!
I just joined and look forward to sharing experiences and learning from everyone out there. I do not own a Marauder currently, but hope to remedy that in the future. I do however own a 2005 Crown Vic Sport, a 2002 Crown Vic LX with touring and handling suspension, and a couple of Mustangs. I am actually trying to sell one of the Mustangs. Thanks for having this great club to allow for the appreciation of one of the greatest cars ever produced both past and present by Mercury. *statements made are opinion only, and you may not feel that way, but you have been wrong before, right?:D
Hi, sailor! :wave:

[05crownsport]

Thanks for the warm and fuzzy.

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[05crownsport]

I am a new member that currently owns a 2005 Crown Vic Sport. I hope to one day purchase a Marauder. I always respected the car since its introduction in 2003, yet have not had the oppurtunity to buy one.

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[camelgrundle]

New Member, but not new Marauder driver. For now its in dealership getting a new heart transplant. connecting rod blew at 48,0000. I guess i should break in the new motor right haha!

[LeoVampire]

New Member, but not knew Marauder driver. For now its in dealership getting a new heart transplant. connecting rod blew at 48,0000. I guess i should break in the new motor right haha!

WOW big damage for low mileage!
But welcome to the site!

[CBT]

New Member, but not knew Marauder driver. For now its in dealership getting a new heart transplant. connecting rod blew at 48,0000. I guess i should break in the new motor right haha!

Hi, sailor! :wave:

[knine]

New Member, but not new Marauder driver. For now its in dealership getting a new heart transplant. connecting rod blew at 48,0000. I guess i should break in the new motor right haha!
:welcome: Avoid anyone named CBT :rolleyes:

Good luck with the transplant

[camelgrundle]

I thought he looked strange stairing at me in that chair. Haha

[Papillon]

^^ Hahahaa! The irony! Lol


Hey, welcome to the site! :cheer:

Make sure you check out Carlisle in June http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=108 and Marauderville in October!! http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=119

[CBT]

I thought he looked strange stairing at me in that chair. Haha

If you only knew.....:cool:

[knine]

If you only knew.....:cool:
:lol: .....................

[camelgrundle]

I Guess i dont know! This forum is getting creepy haha

[MM2004]

Just approved...

01LXHPP

Antonio Ribeiro

cjones5349

DarkCloud03
DaveG

dimitri

gotboost

jesseman

jimmyngk

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low87bowtie

pem

PurpleClient

Welcome to the Mercury Marauder Machine!

[MERCMAN]

mercma'am
Now if she will just post so she isn't removed when i "houseclean" :)

[Ms. Denmark]

mercma'am
Now if she will just post so she isn't removed when i "houseclean" :) She's one of my favorite people too!! :cool:

[05crownsport]

The family keeps growing! Yayyyy! The more the merrier.

[rocky]

New MM owner here...bought mine yesterday! I'm parts mgr at my local Ford dealer and this lil black one came in on trade and I had to have it. HVBOM says its a 300B...I have RDS and a hood light. Tires are black, seats are rare leather from Yugoslovian virgin Llamas, and it IS the ultra rare police interceptor version I know this from the dot matrix windshield.
OK some of that is BS hope some of you have a sense of humor, this site is very informative and thanks for letting me onboard.

[Bluerauder]

New MM owner here...bought mine yesterday! I'm parts mgr at my local Ford dealer and this lil black one came in on trade and I had to have it. HVBOM says its a 300B...I have RDS and a hood light. Tires are black, seats are rare leather from Yugoslovian virgin Llamas, and it IS the ultra rare police interceptor version I know this from the dot matrix windshield.
OK some of that is BS hope some of you have a sense of humor, this site is very informative and thanks for letting me onboard.

Welcome to the MM.Net :welcome1:

Those virgin Llama seats are very rare. ;)

[71cyclone]

Welcome Long lost Cousins, For it is written the" Marauders shall inherit the HI-ways"
Welcome to the Family of Fine Motor Cars.

[Emoney81]

Hey just wanted to introduce myself. I'm brand new to the Marauder community and just recently purchased a '03 MM courtesy of PonyUp. I must say it's a step up from my '96 Impala SS. Hopefully some of you vets can school me on the in's and out's of the car.

[Papillon]

Hey just wanted to introduce myself. I'm brand new to the Marauder community and just recently purchased a '03 MM courtesy of PonyUp. I must say it's a step up from my '96 Impala SS. Hopefully some of you vets can school me on the in's and out's of the car.

:cheer: WELCOME!!!

[PonyUP]

Hey just wanted to introduce myself. I'm brand new to the Marauder community and just recently purchased a '03 MM courtesy of PonyUp. I must say it's a step up from my '96 Impala SS. Hopefully some of you vets can school me on the in's and out's of the car.

Welcome aboard

Emoney is stand up people so lets make him feel welcomed

Earl, be weary of CBT and Guspech, they often hang around rest areas at night parked backwards, just saying


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[TAKEDOWN]

Welcome to the site and your new addiction, I must say that a 96 Impala SS or an 87 Buick Grand National are awesome stable mates that compliment our MARAUDER!

[mike01pat]

Hey everyone, glad to finally join the group. Got a stock 03 with 27043 on it. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place! Too nice to drive and to nice to let sit!.. Bought it new. I have a SHO.. 85 mustang lx 347/485 and a 90 Festiva with a B6T engine, so it so it doesn't hurt as much to let it sit. I'm retired and have some time on my hands. Have been researching for a supercharger system to install on the merc. Does anyone have personnel knowledge as to which one would work out the best? Your imput would be appriciated.. Thanks everyone.. Mike Lynchburg,Va

[fomocoslag]

Hello!

My name is Kevin, I drive a 2003 Crown Victoria. It is j modded, has kooks headers to two and a half inch piping with and open H pipe and straight through magnaflows. The plenum is ported and polished with a 70mm bbk tb, and a Mercury Marauder air box and 80mm maf. It runs beautifully on a Blue Oval Chips brain. Has addco sway bars, which are a great bang for the buck.

I also have all for a 3.73 rebuild, waiting for spring to come. I have a couple friends in the city, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, and a few with crown vics.

Last summer, first summer drag racing, i was running mid fourteens on 255/50/16 bfg g-force sports. amazing tires, of course some mickeys will do me better on the strip, but all around good tires, a very good purchase.

I also drive a 1972 Mercury Cougar with a 351Cleavland that my baba bought in 1972.

I am on the crownvic forum more often, glad to spend some time here for first time. nice cars.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c97/Kslagger/003-1-1.jpg

cheers!

[guspech750]

Hey just wanted to introduce myself. I'm brand new to the Marauder community and just recently purchased a '03 MM courtesy of PonyUp. I must say it's a step up from my '96 Impala SS. Hopefully some of you vets can school me on the in's and out's of the car.

Hey there, and welcome aboard. I know that MM you bought. I have been in the back seat before!!!!

[guspech750]

Hey everyone, glad to finally join the group. Got a stock 03 with 27043 on it. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place! Too nice to drive and to nice to let sit!.. Bought it new. I have a SHO.. 85 mustang lx 347/485 and a 90 Festiva with a B6T engine, so it so it doesn't hurt as much to let it sit. I'm retired and have some time on my hands. Have been researching for a supercharger system to install on the merc. Does anyone have personnel knowledge as to which one would work out the best? Your imput would be appriciated.. Thanks everyone.. Mike Lynchburg,Va
Hey there. Welcome to the circus here!! Boy, you just missed out on the last of the Trilogy supercharger kit hat was designed specifically for our cars. You can always do the Eaton swap which is basically using some parts off the 03-04 Cobra and other related parts and building your own kit. I am sure others know of where to get a centri blower for our cars too. Post up what your looking for in the Power adder section and im sure youll get lots of replys.

[05crownsport]

Hey everybody! My big brother is joining the site! Welcome him with open arms and lotsa good vibes... he's even cooler than me! His screen name is olep71dude...so when the mods approve him, he'll post up.

[guspech750]

This is a pre-hello to Olep71dude.

Hello.......................

I welcome you with an open mind.

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[05crownsport]

This is a pre-hello to Olep71dude.

Hello.......................

I welcome you with an open mind.

http://img.tapatalk.com/6390a14b-e48e-72af.jpg


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And other stuff too!!!:banana:

[kelly1608]

Just picked up an 03 black marauder 52000 miles from original owner who bought it for his 50th birthday back in 02....its an early model born on 05-30-02 and is # 220 of 7838 total and 220 of 7093 in black....would love to meet up with some marauder owners in the jersey area...im a ford nut and own a 2012 ford focus titanium in tuxedo black and 2006 ford expedition limited....also just got my new police vehicle 2012 ford explorer police package....only minor mods to marauder so far cant wait to start playing with it

[CBT]

Just picked up an 03 black marauder 52000 miles from original owner who bought it for his 50th birthday back in 02....its an early model born on 05-30-02 and is # 220 of 7838 total and 220 of 7093 in black....would love to meet up with some marauder owners in the jersey area...im a ford nut and own a 2012 ford focus titanium in tuxedo black and 2006 ford expedition limited....also just got my new police vehicle 2012 ford explorer police package....only minor mods to marauder so far cant wait to start playing with it

What's up, welcome to Marauder.net :beer:

[CBT]

Hey everyone, glad to finally join the group. Got a stock 03 with 27043 on it. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place! Too nice to drive and to nice to let sit!.. Bought it new. I have a SHO.. 85 mustang lx 347/485 and a 90 Festiva with a B6T engine, so it so it doesn't hurt as much to let it sit. I'm retired and have some time on my hands. Have been researching for a supercharger system to install on the merc. Does anyone have personnel knowledge as to which one would work out the best? Your imput would be appriciated.. Thanks everyone.. Mike Lynchburg,Va

Hello there! :banana2:

[MM2004]

4 new members approved:

hermes - Arkansas
KOURKE - Georgia
mooky24 - Pennsylvania
oleharleyboy - Louisiana

Welcome to the site!

;)

Mike.

[Sgt. Smoke]

2003 Marauder owner from east texas, been frequenting the site for a couple of years, it has been very helpful with some mod projects, finally decided to join!

[Ozark Marauder]

Welcome............:banana:

OZ

[BCMARAUDING]

New(ish) been on the site for a bit now, just wanted to add my name to the list! This place is great, lotsa good help! Surrey BC Canada here!

[Charged]

whats up from kalamazoo mi newby :drive:

[FoxStang]

Hi guys new to the site, i have two stang's and my fathers got the marauder. Kinda a joint membership. :coolman:

[Mr. Man]

:welcome: to all the new members.

[guspech750]

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[yeahSHEPASSEDU]

Hey, was here in 2010 but i decided to come back and actually be an active member. I from DC and I'm here to meet fellow rauders and transformers. I also wanna get some tips on repairing and tuning.

[guspech750]

Hey, was here in 2010 but i decided to come back and actually be an active member. I from DC and I'm here to meet fellow rauders and transformers. I also wanna get some tips on repairing and tuning.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/uby3udyz.jpg


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[WhatsUpDOHC]

Hey, was here in 2010 but i decided to come back and actually be an active member. I from DC and I'm here to meet fellow rauders and transformers. I also wanna get some tips on repairing and tuning.

Welcome back!!!

[CBT]

Hey, was here in 2010 but i decided to come back and actually be an active member. I from DC and I'm here to meet fellow rauders and transformers. I also wanna get some tips on repairing and tuning.

Welcome aboard. Always nice to see women Marauder-ers post stuff and stuff. :beer:

[PonyUP]

Hey, was here in 2010 but i decided to come back and actually be an active member. I from DC and I'm here to meet fellow rauders and transformers. I also wanna get some tips on repairing and tuning.

Welcome back, busy season ahead

Louisville meet in April
Blue oval Classic in Charlotte in May
Carlisle in the Capital Area I believe in June (there is a thread and that is up your way)
Marauderville XI in Atlanta in September

Lots of good tubing advice and other mod advice here


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[Haggis]

Welcome back, busy season ahead

Louisville meet in April
Blue oval Classic in Charlotte in May
Carlisle in the Capital Area I believe in June (there is a thread and that is up your way)
Marauderville XI in Atlanta in September

Lots of good tubing advice and other mod advice here


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Don't forget in CAM land in Oct. is the Autumn Brewery Tour III.

And TBA Marauders go a Haunting Tour.

[Mebot]

Don't forget in CAM land in Oct. is the Autumn Brewery Tour III.

And TBA Marauders go a Haunting Tour.

Last night on the Travel channel they had ghost stories and featured the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, which is one stop on the Haunted tour.

also we need to go to Flinderation Tunnel which is 30 minutes from the Asylum

[MMcactusflower]

A HUGE WELCOME back to all previous members and another HUGE WELCOME to new ones...I too was a newbie a couple of years ago and am more than happy to have joined up here...this site is not only a wealth of useful and critical information but a source of 'family pride' when we all talk about our MMs and share ideas and thoughts.
A great way to find out things we do not know about and a great way to offer help about things we do.
And it is fun too.

[Mercbaby]

Just bought my 03 black 74k, New here and new to panthers I'm getting my certificate tomorrow to find out what number it is. I think it's pretty early (manufactured 9/02) only problems so far are am/fm don't work and cruise doesn't work

[rocky]

Just bought my 03 black 74k, New here and new to panthers I'm getting my certificate tomorrow to find out what number it is. I think it's pretty early (manufactured 9/02) only problems so far are am/fm don't work and cruise doesn't work

Welcome aboard!


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[rayjay]

Just bought my 03 black 74k, New here and new to panthers I'm getting my certificate tomorrow to find out what number it is. I think it's pretty early (manufactured 9/02) only problems so far are am/fm don't work and cruise doesn't work

Welcome! Sounds like a nice find. 10K less than my 04 that has not been driven that much since 08 when gas went knuts the 1st time. :rolleyes:

[axe]

I just got a 2003 Silver Marauder from the original owner (74,111). I am new to Ford muscle, I have some Mopar vehicles: 70 Cuda, 70 Baracuda Gran coupe, 67 Plymouth Convertible, 69 Fury VIP, and a reworked 87 5th Ave. The car came with worn out tires and I can't find any of the OEM tires. Have you guys found a workable solution to getting at least the same performance out of other tires or better? I would prefer to benefit from your knowledge and jump in on 20 inch wheels so I have options in the future. I know from the 2011 Challenger that came with 245/45/20's and the 235/55/18's for winter I put on the speedo runs true, so the 245/45/20's should work on back. So is it best to go 245/40/20's up front or 245/45/20's all the way around? Does any one make much stiffer springs and twin tube hydraulic shocks with much more dampening ability than stock for this car?
After driving the big merc and reading reviews on the tires it seems possible the flaws in the tires make some of the fun of the car possible, just my humble opinion. Any easy upgrade info would be appreciated, I can provide Mopar info in return.

Scott

[guspech750]

I just got a 2003 Silver Marauder from the original owner (74,111). I am new to Ford muscle, I have some Mopar vehicles: 70 Cuda, 70 Baracuda Gran coupe, 67 Plymouth Convertible, 69 Fury VIP, and a reworked 87 5th Ave. The car came with worn out tires and I can't find any of the OEM tires. Have you guys found a workable solution to getting at least the same performance out of other tires or better? I would prefer to benefit from your knowledge and jump in on 20 inch wheels so I have options in the future. I know from the 2011 Challenger that came with 245/45/20's and the 235/55/18's for winter I put on the speedo runs true, so the 245/45/20's should work on back. So is it best to go 245/40/20's up front or 245/45/20's all the way around? Does any one make much stiffer springs and twin tube hydraulic shocks with much more dampening ability than stock for this car?
After driving the big merc and reading reviews on the tires it seems possible the flaws in the tires make some of the fun of the car possible, just my humble opinion. Any easy upgrade info would be appreciated, I can provide Mopar info in return.

Scott

Hello fitness friend to the North. Welcome to the show. Silver Merc is such a nice color.

Nice list of rides you have. Perhaps you can post some pictures?



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[lji372]

Welcome to the modness!! And congrats on your new ride!!

Yes, pics would be awesome.

Read the tire forum. Opinions are just that. One thing for sure, get the carfixers alignment setting or front tires will wear prematurely on the inside. Boink your alignment guy in the head if he says he can't do it. If you are going with 20's let me be the first to say $8.00 for the stock wheels :D
And if you want a full dose of the marauder family come to Atlanta in september:beer:

[MMcactusflower]

Welcome to all the new folks...give a shout out if you get to driving in the Texas hill country this spring...mighty pretty hereabouts.

[mrvic04]

Just wanted to say Sup to all the Marauder owners from Alfred and the Grandview, MO area... Don't own one, but I guess I have the next best thing. 2004 LX Sport Crown Victoria

[L.Mark]

Welcome...love the Sports!!

[axe]

Hi new member need help. Want to go with 20 inch wheels and was wondering what works best at about OEM width and performance level or a little better. Any help would be appreciated. I recently got a 2003 silver Marauder with bald tires and with 74,340 miles and on its 9th set of tires I would like a little better wear and performance.

[Bluerauder]

Hi new member need help. Want to go with 20 inch wheels and was wondering what works best at about OEM width and performance level or a little better. Any help would be appreciated. I recently got a 2003 silver Marauder with bald tires and with 74,340 miles and on its 9th set of tires I would like a little better wear and performance.

There's something wrong with that Silver MM. Check alignment per ^^^^^. I'm at 93,000 and on my 3rd set of fronts and 5th set of rears. Pressures at 35 psi front and 38 psi rear. If you have traction control, rears must be 3-6% taller than fronts. Get a performance tire with stiff sidewalls. Several choices.

[super3960]

Well after a year of looking almost everyday I finally found a Marauder. I just picked a 2003 Blue with 37k on her. Took it today to get inspected and not a thing wrong. Can't wait to take a road trip or two in this baby.

[Mr. Man]

Well after a year of looking almost everyday I finally found a Marauder. I just picked a 2003 Blue with 37k on her. Took it today to get inspected and not a thing wrong. Can't wait to take a road trip or two in this baby.
Welcome to MM.net.

If you can come out to Carlisle All Ford Natl this weekend. Otherwise keep your eyes on the NJ/NY or CAM boards as we do get together frequently.

We have a meet in NH this Aug 1-4 if you can make it. Love to have another Blue. :)

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Well after a year of looking almost everyday I finally found a Marauder. I just picked a 2003 Blue with 37k on her. Took it today to get inspected and not a thing wrong. Can't wait to take a road trip or two in this baby.
Congrats!!!

Start a new thread with your story and let's see some pics!

Can you come to Carlisle?

Mark

[guspech750]

Well after a year of looking almost everyday I finally found a Marauder. I just picked a 2003 Blue with 37k on her. Took it today to get inspected and not a thing wrong. Can't wait to take a road trip or two in this baby.

Why hello fitness friend. Welcome to the show stopping mind numbing extravaganza.


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[super3960]

Can't make Carlisle but maybe done of the other local events.

[maraudergt]

Hi My name is Sergio, I m from Spain
Thank you to added me at this forum.
I just got a 2004 Silver Marauder from the original owner 91000 miles.
It looks new..... very good apperance.
I try to learn all I can here.
Now I m looking to upgrade the car....I dont know wich is the best choice.

Nice to meet you
Regards

[guspech750]

Hi My name is Sergio, I m from Spain
Thank you to added me at this forum.
I just got a 2004 Silver Marauder from the original owner 91000 miles.
It looks new..... very good apperance.
I try to learn all I can here.
Now I m looking to upgrade the car....I dont know wich is the best choice.

Nice to meet you
Regards

Wow!! A Merc tearing sht up in Spain! Awesome:burnout:

Welcome to your new addiction man.

What mods are you interested in?
Do you have a budget in mind?


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[WhatsUpDOHC]

Hey Sergio!!

You have great taste in cars.

How about some pictures of your SB with Spain as a background?

[DMVProduct]

Hey what's up my name is Brandon and I have been lurking for a coupled years I am from the bmore-dc area residing in bmore been in love with marauder. Since 03 and panther platforms since 1998 don't own one yet but ASAP will do.as I am closing on a house and have to get wife expo el for the kids peace and be safe

[BillFromSC]

Hi everybody,

Just posting to introduce myself. Have been lurking for a week or so, and this looks like the place to be to take care of my new love, a 2003 Black Marauder. I'm in the Charleston, SC area. Looking forward to meeting others who also love these cars.

Bill

[guspech750]

Hi everybody,

Just posting to introduce myself. Have been lurking for a week or so, and this looks like the place to be to take care of my new love, a 2003 Black Marauder. I'm in the Charleston, SC area. Looking forward to meeting others who also love these cars.

Bill

Welcome to your new found addiction.

If I recall. Quite a few MM folks in the Carolina's.


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[rayjay]

Welcome BillfromSC, I'm in Myrtle Beach.

[345HP87SSAC]

New guy from Missouri. http://www.cardomain.com/usernew/galleries/edit.aspx?id=1151210

http://www.cardomain.com/usernew/galleries/edit.aspx?id=1151210#http://http://www.cardomain.com/usernew/galleries/edit.aspx?id=1151210#

[95chickn]

Hello Marauder fam my name is Jermaine from savannah Ga. Just stopping by to say hello. Ive been part of the 4.6 club for a while now, I love my Thunderbirds. I dont own a Marauder yet but soon. My dream Marauder would be 04 black, light flint, sunroof, eaton. I would like to buy from member instead of craigslist etc. Anyways Happy to be here.

[wickedmerc]

Hello Marauder fam my name is Jermaine from savannah Ga. Just stopping by to say hello. Ive been part of the 4.6 club for a while now, I love my Thunderbirds. I dont own a Marauder yet but soon. My dream Marauder would be 04 black, light flint, sunroof, eaton. I would like to buy from member instead of craigslist etc. Anyways Happy to be here.

Welcome to the site Jermaine!! My geography isn't too good but, if you're not too far away, there's several dozen Marauders massed in Atlanta right now (Marauderville!!). If you want to speed up that desire to get 1, go see a whole bunch together :cool:

[chrislindy]

Enjoy your Marauder!! Great car. I'm a purist (stock). You do what you desire and ENJOY!!!:)

[freddrick]

Hi my name is fred iam new hear iam from vancouver island bc i all so own a auto detailing business so if any of you guys need any detailing tips i will be happy to help hope to talk to a few of you guys.

[lji372]

welcome to the modness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you own a marauder? pics pleeeeease :D

[davidshiel]

Hi everybody,

Just posting to introduce myself. Have been lurking for a week or so, and this looks like the place to be to take care of my new love, a 2003 Black Marauder. I'm in the Charleston, SC area. Looking forward to meeting others who also love these cars.

Bill

I have a 05 MGM Ultimate which I am upgrading. Wish it was an MM, but alas ! Ilove the MGM. Just got rid of an 01 Vette vert. MGM is most enjoyable and user friendlycar I have owned for daily driving.
Dave

[smokin03]

Hi all, just purchased an 03' with 67k, BONE STOCK. This is my 2nd, first was an 03' with 4k on it in 04' and finally found one I wanted.

[L.Mark]

Welcome to the bar!!!

[guspech750]

Hi all, just purchased an 03' with 67k, BONE STOCK. This is my 2nd, first was an 03' with 4k on it in 04' and finally found one I wanted.

What do ya know. Another local!! Welcome to the madness stranger.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[lji372]

Welcome to the modness !!!! See you at mv12!!!!:D


Welcome to the bar!!! that only serves tea :lol:

[L.Mark]

Welcome to the modness !!!! See you at mv12!!!!:D

that only serves tea :lol:


...of the Long Island variety...:cool:

[BlkBeauty]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to put up my first post since I just got my '03 today!!!!:banana:

[L.Mark]

Congrats!!!
Welcome to the bar...

[jwibbity]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to put up my first post since I just got my '03 today!!!!:banana:
come to Louisville!!!!, oh wait you already live there.....come out to play then!!!

[lji372]

come to Louisville!!!!, oh wait you already live there.....come out to play then!!!

What ^^^^^^ he said :banana2:

Welcome to the modness :beer:

[L.Mark]

come to Louisville!!!!, oh wait you already live there.....come out to play then!!!


Yeah!!!! Another local Louivillian...I'm in Mt Washington...

[Tannerm]

Welcome all! I joined this here board to assist in my search for info and possibly pick up a marauder. Posting up my 85 mustang GT as well. Any tips and pointers are much appreciated. Feel free to pm if u have some advice on my search. Thanks!

[guspech750]

Welcome all! I joined this here board to assist in my search for info and possibly pick up a marauder. Posting up my 85 mustang GT as well. Any tips and pointers are much appreciated. Feel free to pm if u have some advice on my search. Thanks!

Welcome to crazy town. If you are looking for a Marauder as a DD. I would advise against it. As parts are hard to find and some are non existent. If you get into an accident. Many Marauders have simply been totaled by the insurance company's due to rear bumpers not available and front bumpers being scarce and rims no longer available too.

But they are sure fun. :)


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[chief455]

Hi all, just purchased an 03' with 67k, BONE STOCK. This is my 2nd, first was an 03' with 4k on it in 04' and finally found one I wanted.


Hello everyone! Just wanted to put up my first post since I just got my '03 today!!!!:banana:


Welcome all! I joined this here board to assist in my search for info and possibly pick up a marauder. Posting up my 85 mustang GT as well. Any tips and pointers are much appreciated. Feel free to pm if u have some advice on my search. Thanks!

Welcome from a 4 month member of the Insane Marauder Modifier Club!!

Throw any plans of keeping your car stock out the window now :banana:

[TP Derrick D]

Welcome all! I joined this here board to assist in my search for info and possibly pick up a marauder. Posting up my 85 mustang GT as well. Any tips and pointers are much appreciated. Feel free to pm if u have some advice on my search. Thanks!


Another DFW MM owner-possibly... hey if you looking for one, I know a guy got a black one for sale, I'm sure he will give you a good deal. I just finished leaving him a PM about it, not for you a guy lives down my street tried to buy mine.".HELL NO!!! but I know someone got one for sale". Plus he want to go for a ride in mine to see how it runs with an Eaton on it. Anyway, forget that non-DD stuff, if you want one get one ,you can find used parts if you look. I DD mine, its supercharged and its my 2nd one after totaling my first. Some of the guys think they will be collector cars because of the limited number made. I don't think so, and if so by that time I'd be too damn old to care. The '60's cars aren't big collector cars so I don't think these will be either so I drive mine as needed, not saving it. Welcome and contact me if you got a question. Look at my signature and you will see I have a 'Stang also.

[Embassy]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to put up my first post since I just got my '03 today!!!!:banana:

Hello from another Louisville Marauder owner.

As others said, come to the Kentucky meet.

[fbird18]

Hello everybody! New member here. I'll be picking up my '03 on saturday. 2003 300A I believe, 112,xxx miles for $8400. Can't wait. Never even driven one, and have been wanting one for 10 years! As far as the daily driver stuff goes, this is going to be my DD. Is there any reason other than scarcity of parts in the event of an accident, that some guys wouldn't want to use it as a DD?

[fbird18]

Also, any other Minnesota owners out there?

[Guittard22]

Seems like we been getting alot of new members that is great !! Welcome guys enjoy the site !

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Hello everybody! New member here. I'll be picking up my '03 on saturday. 2003 300A I believe, 112,xxx miles for $8400. Can't wait. Never even driven one, and have been wanting one for 10 years! As far as the daily driver stuff goes, this is going to be my DD. Is there any reason other than scarcity of parts in the event of an accident, that some guys wouldn't want to use it as a DD?

Welcome!!

We try not to think about it. Just keep an eye on your rearview mirror.

[chief455]

welcome to one of the best forums you will find on the net! And an awesome car as well.
hard to find parts is probably the only reason to fret driving a Marauder daily.

And the FACT that you WILL want to modify it :)

enjoy!

[Embassy]

Hello everybody! New member here. I'll be picking up my '03 on saturday. 2003 300A I believe, 112,xxx miles for $8400. Can't wait. Never even driven one, and have been wanting one for 10 years! As far as the daily driver stuff goes, this is going to be my DD. Is there any reason other than scarcity of parts in the event of an accident, that some guys wouldn't want to use it as a DD?

Welcome.

Bring your "new" Marauder to the regional Kentucky Meet next month.

[fbird18]

Thanks guys! Don't think I can make it to the kentucky meet, but I do enjoy these things, so I'll try to make it to some.

[HotRaud90]

Hello all. I'm a new member and am hoping to be an owner by the end of next month. Seriously considering a black 2003 300A with 62k miles for 11.5k. Guy let me test drive it and encouraged me to punch the pedal a few times. I don't think there's any goin back for me. I'll be postin some noob like questions in some of the forums, especially pertainin to the gear ratios and tunes that go along with them. I know a bit about that stuff, but this car has had some peculiar changes made to it. Hope to gain some good insight from you guys. Glad to be here!

[rayjay]

Hello all. I'm a new member and am hoping to be an owner by the end of next month. Seriously considering a black 2003 300A with 62k miles for 11.5k. Guy let me test drive it and encouraged me to punch the pedal a few times. I don't think there's any goin back for me. I'll be postin some noob like questions in some of the forums, especially pertainin to the gear ratios and tunes that go along with them. I know a bit about that stuff, but this car has had some peculiar changes made to it. Hope to gain some good insight from you guys. Glad to be here!

Welcome Hotraud90. What are the peculiar changes or mods? Most common gear ratio change is to 4.10 Best tune is from MartyO @ Mo's Speedshop.

[HotRaud90]

Welcome Hotraud90. What are the peculiar changes or mods? Most common gear ratio change is to 4.10 Best tune is from MartyO @ Mo's Speedshop.

The owner put 3.27 gears in the rear end and it hasn't been tuned for it. He also has 255s as the rear tire size, which is an option many people use, but I don't think it's been tuned for that either. He has 4.10 gears that haven't been installed, so I'm seriously considerin just poppin those in there and not even worryin about tuning for the 3.27s.

Thanks for the welcome!

[rayjay]

The owner put 3.27 gears in the rear end and it hasn't been tuned for it. He also has 255s as the rear tire size, which is an option many people use, but I don't think it's been tuned for that either. He has 4.10 gears that haven't been installed, so I'm seriously considerin just poppin those in there and not even worryin about tuning for the 3.27s.

Thanks for the welcome!

Out of curiosity where did this car come from? I know of only one car that went 3.27 gear, but that was SC'd.

[HotRaud90]

Out of curiosity where did this car come from? I know of only one car that went 3.27 gear, but that was SC'd.

Well, no S/C here, but it's here in Palmetto, FL. Owner lives in Spartanburg, SC but he agreed to leave it down here at his winter home so the purchase will be easier for me. It hasn't been tuned for it so it's pretty lackluster in the "wow" department. Used to have 4.10s, he had 3.27 installed.

[rayjay]

Well, no S/C here, but it's here in Palmetto, FL. Owner lives in Spartanburg, SC but he agreed to leave it down here at his winter home so the purchase will be easier for me. It hasn't been tuned for it so it's pretty lackluster in the "wow" department. Used to have 4.10s, he had 3.27 installed.

Put the gears in and get tuned by Mo's Speedshop in Atlanta. You won't be disappointed. It will be a different car.

[MMdriven]

Just dropping in to say hello and see whats up with my car... I own a 2003 that I bought off the trailer in So Cal in Oct 2002. All 73k are "MY" miles. Garage kept in the winter and enjoyed in the summer... she's allergic to the North Dakota snow donchaknow... bone stock except for rechargeable filters and bigger set of meats for ride comfort...

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Out of curiosity where did this car come from? I know of only one car that went 3.27 gear, but that was SC'd.

I was thinking the same thing: Shamu resurfaced.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Just dropping in to say hello and see whats up with my car... I own a 2003 that I bought off the trailer in So Cal in Oct 2002. All 73k are "MY" miles. Garage kept in the winter and enjoyed in the summer... she's allergic to the North Dakota snow donchaknow... bone stock except for rechargeable filters and bigger set of meats for ride comfort...

'Bout time you showed up!!!

Welcome!

Post up to the Original Owners thread

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91973

[L.Mark]

Hello everybody! New member here. I'll be picking up my '03 on saturday. 2003 300A I believe, 112,xxx miles for $8400. Can't wait. Never even driven one, and have been wanting one for 10 years! As far as the daily driver stuff goes, this is going to be my DD. Is there any reason other than scarcity of parts in the event of an accident, that some guys wouldn't want to use it as a DD?


The only thing would be gas mileage. But you bought it so that doesn't even apply...enjoy it daily, I do...:beer:

[tmwlch1]

Hi All from Ohio here

[2mercs]

Welcome there are a few Ohioans around here. I'm one of them.

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[bronconut73]

New member here.
'04 MM
Owned since '08.
At approx. 89,000 miles she kind of let me down....
No oil pressure. Knocking.
Keeping it.
Maybe a 5.0 Coyote crate engine from Ford.
Looking forward to learning a lot here.

[zrschaef]

New member from Ohio. I just picked up my Merc on Saturday, I am loving it so far! I've only noticed a few issues, the LCM relay is acting up as I've had to "help" the headlights come on once with the blinker stick, and the AC blows out of the defroster vents for the first 5 minutes then act normal. Otherwise she drives great!

[MOTOWN]

Welcome bubs! get ready for some good old MADNESS!!!!!

[MercThunder]

Hi everyone, from sunny southern Ontario. New to the forum, just got my MM less than 2 weeks ago. Have seen a wealth of suggestions and knowledge here, hoping to put all that info to good use. Thanks for having the site, it's pretty cool to be a member of such an exclusive club. Cheers!:beer:

[cpe6]

Welcome, Allen from Chicago CPE6

[Jigginadeal]

I've been creaping around this website for a couple months now and doing my due diligence, but I'm now a MM owner. I went to Dallas last weekend and picked up a clean 2003 for 10K, and had a 4 hour ride home to the Houston area. I'm stoked... what a car! I'm now looking for a MM club in the Houston area so I can pick the brains of the MM professionals. I appreciate this website as it allowed me to make an informed purchase and pick a good one. You guys rock!

[rayjay]

Welcome! :banana:

[1Marauder]

I've been creaping around this website for a couple months now and doing my due diligence, but I'm now a MM owner. I went to Dallas last weekend and picked up a clean 2003 for 10K, and had a 4 hour ride home to the Houston area. I'm stoked... what a car! I'm now looking for a MM club in the Houston area so I can pick the brains of the MM professionals. I appreciate this website as it allowed me to make an informed purchase and pick a good one. You guys rock!

GREAT job,

I've found the ride home to be the very best part!!!! Pic's, specs, etc... We all want to know!!!

[Jigginadeal]

Thanks guys. I'm working on getting some pictures and specs together to post this week.
Awesome website!

[03blackvegas]

Thanks for that vote of confidence!;)

I just bought my Marauder this past Saturday. It's a red 04 with only 36,000 miles. It was love at first site and I have plans to add a performance item (or two or three, heh heh). Hopefully I can learn a few things on this list and make some MM friends.:beer:

Please don't take this the wrong way Debbie, but you car is not "Red", it is a Maroon Pearl, Red is the color of a Fire Truck.

[Bluerauder]

Please don't take this the wrong way Debbie, but you car is not "Red", it is a Maroon Pearl, Red is the color of a Fire Truck.

Maroon Pearl ???? :rofl: The official color is Dark Toreador Red (DTR).

[lji372]

Maroon Pearl ???? :rofl: The official color is Dark Toreador Red (DTR).

And it looks it's best when in an unlit garage with the door shut :2thumbs:

[Kcmo300a]

New member here. I have been reading and researching for eaton swap. Thanks to all those great write ups here, I got a few more things to get but hope to have it started in a couple months. I'm in the Kansas City area and have a 2003 Black one with 46,000 miles.

[8UWITH6]

New member here. I have been reading and researching for eaton swap. Thanks to all those great write ups here, I got a few more things to get but hope to have it started in a couple months. I'm in the Kansas City area and have a 2003 Black one with 46,000 miles.

PM me would be happy to help with your swap.

[Kcmo300a]

Cool thanks man I will

[Turbov6Bryan]

I have been lurking in the cars for sale section for 6 months, these cars are beautiful!

8uwith6 is a good friend of mine, I got him hooked on those buicks when he was just a youngster.

I'd be happy finding a low mileage marauder that needs a engine

[Big Mercur]

Welcome to the Fam!!!

[8UWITH6]

I have been lurking in the cars for sale section for 6 months, these cars are beautiful!

8uwith6 is a good friend of mine, I got him hooked on those buicks when he was just a youngster.

I'd be happy finding a low mileage marauder that needs a engine

Yes. We need to find you a Marauder!

[Stugotz]

Hi everyone. New member from Long Island, NY here. Just picked up my 03 black #2824 of 7838 new baby. Was posted in the for sale section. Thanks MM.net ! Got it from a guy in CT. Came with a brand new Ford crate motor and $6000 worth of receipts in the glove box. Winning !!! Car flies like the wind and rides like new. I can't stop smiling. :banana: looking forward to modding the hell out of it.

[lji372]

Hi everyone. New member from Long Island, NY here. Just picked up my 03 black #2824 of 7838 new baby. Was posted in the for sale section. Thanks MM.net ! Got it from a guy in CT. Came with a brand new Ford crate motor and $6000 worth of receipts in the glove box. Winning !!! Car flies like the wind and rides like new. I can't stop smiling. :banana: looking forward to modding the hell out of it.

Welcome to the modness :party:

[Jeronimojc]

^^^ it is highly contagious and nearly incurable.


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[MGDriver]

Hello everybody, first post here checking in from Germany Europe. My name is Marvin and some might already know me from the Crownvic.net forums, I have seen a lot of familiar user names already. I will be taking ownership of a 2003 300A with 86k miles next week, it's bone stock apart from an LPG conversion that was carried out upon import to save money on local fuel ($2.50/gal for LPG vs $6.50/gal regular) I am the third owner of the car in Germany, it originally was imported from Ohio in 2009 and it is unknown how many previous American owners it had. I will post a proper thread in the welcome section once I have the car on my driveway next week but for now I will leave this picture here.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1045734/fullsize/2003-mecury-marauder-005.jpghttp://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1045735/fullsize/2003-mecury-marauder-006.jpg

[RF Overlord]

Welcome to the club.

Where's your left exhaust tip, or is it just the angle of the picture?

And what's with the "3.88 gears"?

[justbob]

Welcome to the club.

Where's your left exhaust tip, or is it just the angle of the picture?

And what's with the "3.88 gears"?


Metric? :) :dunno:


Builder Of Badassery

[RF Overlord]

Metric? :) Metric exhaust tips? You so silly... :rofl:

[chief455]

Hi everyone. New member from Long Island, NY here. Just picked up my 03 black #2824 of 7838 new baby. Was posted in the for sale section. Thanks MM.net ! Got it from a guy in CT. Came with a brand new Ford crate motor and $6000 worth of receipts in the glove box. Winning !!! Car flies like the wind and rides like new. I can't stop smiling. :banana: looking forward to modding the hell out of it.
I drove that car and tried to buy it last fall. It drove better than mine, at that time. That engine was so quiet and smooth, and the exhaust sound perfect. It burned the tires from a stand still and cornered / stopped great.
It made me put new front coil springs and brakes on my car right after driving his.
Nice car, enjoy the upgrades - it is addictive!

[MGDriver]

Welcome to the club.

Where's your left exhaust tip, or is it just the angle of the picture?

And what's with the "3.88 gears"?

Thanks for the welcome!

Don't worry the left exhaust tip is present, I guess it's the angle or maybe the view is blocked by the rear facing fog light that had to be wired in underneath the bumper. This is required by law just like the red reflectors on the bumper but I hate the look of it so I might be trying to rewire it into the left tail or reverse light housings.

The 3.88 rear diff gears were put it by the previous owner, I believe 3.55 is stock if I remember correctly.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1045740/fullsize/2003-mecury-marauder-011.jpg

[Invader]

^^^ it is highly contagious and nearly incurable.


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[Stugotz]

I drove that car and tried to buy it last fall. It drove better than mine, at that time. That engine was so quiet and smooth, and the exhaust sound perfect. It burned the tires from a stand still and cornered / stopped great.
It made me put new front coil springs and brakes on my car right after driving his.
Nice car, enjoy the upgrades - it is addictive!


I saw your write up in his for sale post. I thought that it was too good to be true. When I first saw the car I was pleasantly surprised. Then when I test drove it I had a hard time keeping my poker face on. I wanted to smile from ear to ear, which is not good for the negotiating process. Considering what I paid, the car is awesome.

[MGDriver]

Then when I test drove it I had a hard time keeping my poker face on. I wanted to smile from ear to ear, which is not good for the negotiating process.

This was exactly my problem as well, I just couldn't stop myself from smiling when I test drove it so I had no chance of going into any form of negotiation at all. I managed to talk him down by $250 off the asking price but that was it. At $12k I probably overpaid but importing a similar Marauder from the US would have ran me about the same costs, let alone all the hassle that's involved in the importing process.

[TLE2006]

One new girl from Nebraska

[justbob]

Welcome!


Builder Of Badassery

[WhatsUpDOHC]

One new girl from Nebraska
Yes, welcome!

Tell us your Marauder story and post some pics of your car.

[MGDriver]

I didn't know girls where into this type of cars, maybe I just live in the wrong country. Welcome to you, we would love to see pics of your ride!

[Stugotz]

Not sure why you are posting these "New Members". I guess it is a nice gesture; but I have noticed that lots of these folks are one-shot visitors who come and go in a matter of hours or days never to be heard from again.

Your stuck with me. This site rocks.

[Eastern_Front]

Hi Everyone,
Just picked mine up from Detroit last weekend... You can imagine the pins and needles I went through driving in that bad storm to get there (had 34ft. trailer) The weatherman said the storm was due Monday, it showed its ugly face early! So I loaded it up, had top drive through tons of salt to get back home,,,but its here! I have owned many old cars and a newer Shelby (2008) but I have always been attracted to the Marauder, I don't know, guess I move the beat of a different drum and don't like to drive cars that everyone else have.. I refuse to own a "Beemer" I have eaten a few for Breakfast on the Autobahn in Germany :-) guess those guys never heard of a Shelby, they do now! Wish I could run the Marauder there!

I am in South Carolina now so the car has a nice salt free home! The gentleman said this car was originally owned by a Washington Redskins player, not sure how true that is, he said the player is a personal friend of his.. I am not so concerned about that, I just love the car!

Cheers!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Welcome!!

Man, the Trilogys are coming out of the woodwork!

[smokinjoecali]

Hey what's up fellow Marauder owners. I Have a 03 blk MM. Owned for a little over a year. Recently ran into the previous owner (Drew) at parking lot. It was a pleasure meeting him. I wanted to meet the person that put so much work into the car.. with understandable reasons to let it go. I haven't done much to it as of yet besides adding jlt cia along with tune. I'll be posting now and then asking noobie questions so bare with me. Anyone in Maryland? Let's link up!

[smokinjoecali]

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[95ColdBird]

I joined over here a while back. I'm now seriously looking at a black 03 with lower miles. Is there anything I should particularly look for, specific to this platform or car? Its already got an SCT tune, and 4.10

[RichardP]

Hey what's up fellow Marauder owners. I Have a 03 blk MM. Owned for a little over a year. Recently ran into the previous owner (Drew) at parking lot. It was a pleasure meeting him. I wanted to meet the person that put so much work into the car.. with understandable reasons to let it go. I haven't done much to it as of yet besides adding jlt cia along with tune. I'll be posting now and then asking noobie questions so bare with me. Anyone in Maryland? Let's link up! I'm in middle river

[smokinjoecali]

I'm in middle river
Your a good hour away according to Google. We'll meet one of these weekends coming. Weather finally breaking. What have you done to your Marauder thus far?

[Kiddo1955]

New member who just picked up my first Marauder about a month ago; due to cold weather, snow, etc. just now getting to enjoy the ride. Bought an 03' to take to Cruise In and Car Shows; have had a lot of "potential" buyers already who want to make me a sweet offer, but no thanks. Liking my ride a lot; needs to be cleaned up a little more, but wanted a Marauder for a long time and traded an Audi TT for this. Thanks for the welcome! This was a 60th b-day gift to myself.

[RichardP]

Your a good hour away according to Google. We'll meet one of these weekends coming. Weather finally breaking. What have you done to your Marauder thus far? Just about everything you can do except the brakes haha

[illStateOfMind]

illstateofmind for Chicago, but stationed in Georgia

[2nd one]

Hi all, just bought my 2nd marauder sold first one back in 2006 and have missed it since, but just bought another one 6 months ago was a member here back in 2003. I am building another motor right now for my new ride, have 2005 wap block with arp main and head studs 5.0l stroker crank and rotating assy,eagle rods ross pistons, and bought a steggy ported eaton from one of you members looking for the guy that sells pulley brackets searched around and cannot find contact can someone send it too me thanks Phil

[Gerry24]

Welcome back Phil! Did you check the for sale forums???

[RubberCtyRauder]

Jerry ( member lji372) makes the brackets for eaton swap

[Fly007]

New Member, just picked up a 2003 Marauder, first one I have owned. I have always been a Mustang guy but as I get older find it harder and harder to crawl in and out of the Stangs and with 3 kids the Marauder makes more sense. Wish I would have done it sooner!!! I am from a small town called Bentley just outside of Wichita, KS.

[Bluerauder]

New Member, just picked up a 2003 Marauder, first one I have owned. I have always been a Mustang guy but as I get older find it harder and harder to crawl in and out of the Stangs and with 3 kids the Marauder makes more sense. Wish I would have done it sooner!!! I am from a small town called Bentley just outside of Wichita, KS.


Welcome :welcome1: to the party !!

[Amg07111]

New member!!! First marauder and she is my baby. I even named her Mary. I live in Greensboro and have seen another one but I want to meet with others in the area maybe even do some mods.

[Amg07111]

New member!!! First marauder and she is my baby. I even named her Mary. I live in Greensboro and have seen another one but I want to meet with others in the area maybe even do some mods.

[Bluerauder]

Welcome :welcome1: to the madness. DTR right ??

[fastblackmerc]

New member!!! First marauder and she is my baby. I even named her Mary. I live in Greensboro and have seen another one but I want to meet with others in the area maybe even do some mods.

Welcome to the site!

There are a few of us in the Raleigh / Cary area and a few in the Charlotte area.

Checkout the Carolina Marauders forum.

[Fly007]

New member, been a mustang guy for years, getting too old and fat to climb in and out of stangs for a daily driver so decided to try the marauder, and I LOVE IT!

[Fastbob]

New member, been a mustang guy for years, getting too old and fat to climb in and out of stangs for a daily driver so decided to try the marauder, and I LOVE IT!Welcome to the forum fellow Kansan!

[MGDriver]

I am from a small town called Bentley just outside of Wichita, KS.

Wouldn't you rather drive a Bentley and live in a town called Marauder?! ;)

Just kidding, best car I have ever owned! Welcome to the site from across the pond!

[Fly007]

Marauderville does sound like a cool place to live, I will pass on driving the Bentley though, too snooty for my tastes!

[jsignorelli]

Getting in and out of my Mustangs isn't the problem. I have both old and new generation cars. The problem is the Cobra kit car from factory Five Racing. That fits like a girdle, but it does accelerate like a bat out of hell!

[Xismna]

Oh, Das klingt schlecht!







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[Mr. Man]

Getting in and out of my Mustangs isn't the problem. I have both old and new generation cars. The problem is the Cobra kit car from factory Five Racing. That fits like a girdle, but it does accelerate like a bat out of hell!
We need to go for a ride Jim. Think we could find a big enough shoehorn?;)

[MADMAT]

Just wanted to say hello! New Marauder owner from Glendale AZ!

[jonmac21]

Hello all, I'm Jon. I'm fairly new here, live in Orlando, bought my black '03 back in July.

[JustRight]

Hello, Recently bought a well cared for, one owner 2004 black Marauder. Nice car, but it may be short lived. I now have a kid in need of an emergency move from her nightmare boyfriend 1,000 miles away.

[daddyusmaximus]

Welcome to the forum. I'm new here too and have already started learning... Sorry to hear about the nightmare boyfriend. Would you like to borrow a firearm? I know you would... I would... if I didn't already have several.

[Lowndex]

Welcome Cali member.

[rayjay]

Hello, Recently bought a well cared for, one owner 2004 black Marauder. Nice car, but it may be short lived. I now have a kid in need of an emergency move from her nightmare boyfriend 1,000 miles away.

Welcome. We have Members everywhere and take care of our own. So you say you need a leg broken? :bop:

[JustRight]

Welcome. We have Members everywhere and take care of our own. So you say you need a leg broken? :bop:

Thanks for the thought. I'm no longer up to fighting off Bubba in the hotel with the window bars if it went sour.

I did recommend not going the restraining order route she wanted. That's intended for sane to semi-sane people. That would likely send him over the razors edge he's on. We're hoping she can quitely get out of town. I'm going to have to pay someone to look after her until then because my long road trip days are over and I'd hoped to avoid getting groped and strip searched at the airport ever again. Lots of extra metal parts.

I do like the car. I'd looked at them when they were new, but my local dealer was marking them up 10k over sticker. I just can't see paying extra for the hype. Now that they've calmed down quite a bit, I believe I got a good deal on a gentlemen's cruiser. It's comfortable to drive too.

P.S. I sure hope she picks a good guy this next time around and stops the "bad boy" excitement thing. At 35, it's time to get a grip.

[fastblackmerc]

Hello, Recently bought a well cared for, one owner 2004 black Marauder. Nice car, but it may be short lived. I now have a kid in need of an emergency move from her nightmare boyfriend 1,000 miles away.

I'd call the local P.D. or Sheriff's Department so they can have officers there with you. Maybe she has some friends that can be there too?


Welcome to the forum. I'm new here too and have already started learning... Sorry to hear about the nightmare boyfriend. Would you like to borrow a firearm? I know you would... I would... if I didn't already have several.

You'd just be compounding your problem(s).


Welcome. We have Members everywhere and take care of our own. So you say you need a leg broken? :bop:

We do take care of our own................


Thanks for the thought. I'm no longer up to fighting off Bubba in the hotel with the window bars if it went sour.

I did recommend not going the restraining order route she wanted. That's intended for sane to semi-sane people. That would likely send him over the razors edge he's on. We're hoping she can quitely get out of town. I'm going to have to pay someone to look after her until then because my long road trip days are over and I'd hoped to avoid getting groped and strip searched at the airport ever again. Lots of extra metal parts.

I do like the car. I'd looked at them when they were new, but my local dealer was marking them up 10k over sticker. I just can't see paying extra for the hype. Now that they've calmed down quite a bit, I believe I got a good deal on a gentlemen's cruiser. It's comfortable to drive too.

P.S. I sure hope she picks a good guy this next time around and stops the "bad boy" excitement thing. At 35, it's time to get a grip.

Take the Marauder as it's well suited for long trips. Best way to get acquainted with her.

Welcome to the site!

[01BADMERC]

Hello from NY! Stock 03 picked up from Fairfax,VA about a month ago. Looking forward to a tune and some 4:10's to start.https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/53YWfwjtCngSzarmnIpzl5fvfXhkqR pSG7ebgK18dDPG2whHM1R51Acisla5 rIGD__Jjlh915PbFwRjDttRThLNTtP 7N1ifGfkK4r0VK2OMYXG8BIUugWL4h ZzzDFGz4gbiR-SJ4IVxND7BRS7mNBlpsPD0AXWdnxc4 ViPL7J6R-GyKLlNXkeiAzfd4HJeOf4p3D2-C_J-jhizhP0Yy8KF2Y43_i3MTs9cbKWSSf 9iIFp7QCVlowMoMXhDUGlUipbtoU9K liyNQ418Ubgu0WwJs6K_8yhws_HvlE ENmU5kE5my_fq2cF7CUk_jNBIwMUoM v5NGHxZGkBTFxc8JeHGXIIgiHafwm0 ZYso9roiSRdoB_An-BRI3dnn1KUAvkgsyAL2HqhjyiQFcgE meBhD5T4xmLY0Tl1UJQ1sEfWplZAZA 9s_ed8CqdoRDnXLOmsmC1Nkfa6lUUP Trwc9JHtnEYgVvU4ornLR448vJRI0y Rp_y5_IQ7uh2TPKMh4waKEvmbQa1-x2iGJVLX3QtlruRlxAW0-tFIUE8USUC-6MFqbFRh6B378FX6WkdyjooQ0hHSmL =w2292-h1289-nohttps://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DQ-pCMhKwzGIy96DWd5VUSE4Bkk1_jy4c lZwrkc2JgXmUXJR4WxdhLlruyasJoA mSXPoU0pFfTLq62De_0wCddEaJ4xzV M9Yy7k3iU6a-jAKpITu8oPiDCKmrILQzXBvtwuBWfC 4OCzg61i7MX5emd2Qqcv9OLZHMJW9I 0hWkdeHBkl1pKzNvSTPqFDd0LL2LNX kSJEDo9fjKVWaMkkL7dFYTr7wMP9Ug SQb4YStB5in2vigqOq14ioMZtXRpMq rNNbhltO55kacO37nyNoKXUe54GHpb PmO7VVfuDPTyvLGjCt_9aw4kSAgVL-u6gb8w3LvbHG7UMJS7RLUqKqCSV8UA HrA_j3u4oRwb3jxdX2TS2HKMd68s7k bmtJwwpeUbibecag3fVSEjvAQEPoP3 tOgWyq3QAoOF2TSKZfgp8-HsSvSZ3xyU8vY9wsHm-f2MMV4-udlZkpYxZvmHv8eDmOo4PR7Imts0Y4 HdF1UUL98GmtSHVYSDl6_Yb9JejzmF odAQj79jwL4VRMaFUXKU7hLmVZwzlM dHrRP0QLjRCUyd1gQOiFIaUbffoLQn ezH_bTx=w2292-h1289-nohttps://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YUE87GRcdZT1SRfhjm5JiSDRxP22al Q27xt8PmO68gjG3sfrSpEcs3DVQD_C Z9GQD30rxqBQNuRULz6KSrSG0hm9Fi B2nS1SeXfU6LBfzAJvjaPOpl3daMyD 6I8pBL6m4w4qU9lyheDacNrSH1UpGv zeu_v6Rqhwp8hXBA_q_EIYShSGYVrG 9ETySlw-Y-Rjz4rfRYs_iyhRMIAjZV_wVXwSp07S T7ppSyhVZZO7GrpwqGZLh4QE5AXWuq HPNg-Irk77gDxc6nL2J8gfoG6_DDC8iwzR2 BJY8AdQX0_dOlwFQpnLC5OwBYEdKY4 GYjRey7XxGO2gb1xZtCwNKJARfTGxQ-i17zfNMurJDCYeaOALCmarLyMUjQRa ck4sUHgYIvzIJebsDPoa7uA26f9w3r e1gwQiJeNbZTcspgrp8Jc9MC0eP7lv Q7Q-tfR3oEySbHGF-YPCG9CcjaP5cPUNcHvUbkbcfxht2wv W5a0qMHfYz0IhryXKxk9HoGzc4dlYk HVmSg0m-bmoeb33MrBPR7N35u0e035XKmtsiRc 9xSWl9oCRycoXzg_9YpG5FCRtALNO= w2292-h1289-no

[burgundy04]

Hello everyone. I've been admiring these cars since they hit the road. Not the most ideal situation, but long story short, I am now the proud owner of an '04. Only had it a few days, but feel it's going to be a long and happy relationship.

[Bluerauder]

Hello everyone. I've been admiring these cars since they hit the road. Not the most ideal situation, but long story short, I am now the proud owner of an '04. Only had it a few days, but feel it's going to be a long and happy relationship.


Welcome :welcome1: to the site and Congrats on your Dark Toreador Red (DTR) MM. Lots of good info here.

[ab9sgken]

Hello everyone. My name is Ken and I'm from Hanover Park, Illinois. I'm excited to become part of this group. I bought a 2003 Model 300A assembled on 06/05/2002 #699 of 7838 and #699 of 7093 in black with 50,000 miles on it. As soon as I saw this car was available locally to me, I was drooling all over myself about it. I hope to enjoy the car and learn allot about it on this forum for many years to come. Thank you for accepting me to join this forum.

[justbob]

Hello everyone. My name is Ken and I'm from Hanover Park, Illinois. I'm excited to become part of this group. I bought a 2003 Model 300A assembled on 06/05/2002 #699 of 7838 and #699 of 7093 in black with 50,000 miles on it. As soon as I saw this car was available locally to me, I was drooling all over myself about it. I hope to enjoy the car and learn allot about it on this forum for many years to come. Thank you for accepting me to join this forum.


Welcome from 9.2 miles south. [emoji4]


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[ab9sgken]

Welcome from 9.2 miles south. [emoji4]


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Where do you live? I'm off of Barrington and Irving

[justbob]

One block northeast of the County buildings on County Farm Rd.


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[RubberCtyRauder]

One block northeast of the County buildings on County Farm Rd.


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Just look for the driveway with the burnouts in it :D

[Jtarmyone]

jtarmyone -SC

[ab9sgken]

Right behind the fairgrounds. I've delivered there.

[feravolo]

Hello,

Drove my car out of the Showroom early in 2004 here on Merritt Island, Florida. The people at the Ford Performance Group told me that my car was the 26th car built that year. DTR/Flint.

Looking for the Console Door Assembly in Flint: Part#: XF3Z5406024AAN

[Gerry24]

I don't think the center came in flint...

[MetalGearSS]

How's it going everyone? At work and figured I might as well introduce myself while I poke around for info. Bought my DTR Marauder with 150k miles last week as a daily driver to relieve my project car of that duty. It's a little rough on the exterior: paint chips, couple of mini dents, a low spot on the rear bumper. But it's everything I was looking for and then some: 4 doors, rwd, v8, comfy, with working a/c. Saw it listed on craigslist for a pretty good price and jumped on it.

Just topped off the fluids today, but aiming to change at least the engine oil when I get the chance. Is a trans flush doable in one's driveway, and if not, is it absolutely necessary? Haha, I was hoping to do all the maintenance and repairs myself as much as possible. Also, are there any other major things I should replace given the amount of miles on this car?

Thanks in advance and look forward to meeting other members.

[RubberCtyRauder]

How's it going everyone? At work and figured I might as well introduce myself while I poke around for info. Bought my DTR Marauder with 150k miles last week as a daily driver to relieve my project car of that duty. It's a little rough on the exterior: paint chips, couple of mini dents, a low spot on the rear bumper. But it's everything I was looking for and then some: 4 doors, rwd, v8, comfy, with working a/c. Saw it listed on craigslist for a pretty good price and jumped on it.

Just topped off the fluids today, but aiming to change at least the engine oil when I get the chance. Is a trans flush doable in one's driveway, and if not, is it absolutely necessary? Haha, I was hoping to do all the maintenance and repairs myself as much as possible. Also, are there any other major things I should replace given the amount of miles on this car?

Thanks in advance and look forward to meeting other members.

Welcome!
You can change the trans fluid but not the fluid intq converter in the drive.its a little messy,recommend changing to a pan with drain plug, typically called a uhaul pan or putting a drain kit into the stock pan while doing it. I would recommend changing all fluids, rear, oil, coolant..There is specific procedure to "burp" the cooling system of air whenever it opened. which can be found here http://reischeperformance.com/refill.html. air in the system will cause overheating. I would change the belt too. check brake condition etc..Suspension componets can be wearing out, mostly bushings and shocks.

[MetalGearSS]

Thanks for the info! That's a great link. Looks like I'll be busy for a while. Interesting that the pan didn't come with a drain plug, but it's a cheap fix anyway.

[JustRight]

How's it going everyone? At work and figured I might as well introduce myself while I poke around for info. Bought my DTR Marauder with 150k miles last week as a daily driver to relieve my project car of that duty. It's a little rough on the exterior: paint chips, couple of mini dents, a low spot on the rear bumper. But it's everything I was looking for and then some: 4 doors, rwd, v8, comfy, with working a/c. Saw it listed on craigslist for a pretty good price and jumped on it.

Just topped off the fluids today, but aiming to change at least the engine oil when I get the chance. Is a trans flush doable in one's driveway, and if not, is it absolutely necessary? Haha, I was hoping to do all the maintenance and repairs myself as much as possible. Also, are there any other major things I should replace given the amount of miles on this car?

Thanks in advance and look forward to meeting other members.


Hello, sounds like our deal. :D We bought one with with higher mileage only because it was in our price range for a daily driver, the rarity that it will probably never be worth less than we paid for it and the darn thing is down right comfy and drives like a sports car. A real "little-ol'-lady" had bought it new, had all the extensive service records from being serviced exclusively at Ford, never been hotrodded and looks like it has 60k on it.

For laughs: I have a truck that one of our cats won't let me take out of the garage. This cat is so obsessed with this truck that she guards it with her life. Craziest thing I've ever seen. So, it stays covered with moving blankets to satisfy her mental thing going on---hence the need for a daily driver.

Already spoke with Mo---comes across like a great guy with great info.

I'll be following the same path your on to get more familiar with this particular car. Already got some real good information on this site like changing the oil pressure guage out for the Autometer #4327. Picked a brand new one up on Ebay for $53.74 shipped. Best of luck with yours.

[MetalGearSS]

I'll be following the same path your on to get more familiar with this particular car. Already got some real good information on this site like changing the oil pressure guage out for the Autometer #4327. Picked a brand new one up on Ebay for $53.74 shipped. Best of luck with yours.

I had to Google what the problem was with the stock oil pressure gauge, and it looks like they are indeed "fake" haha. Thanks for the heads up. I kinda figured as much, but it's not a priority fix at the moment, although accurate readings would be nice.

The a/c on mine just went out actually, and I've got a misfire on cylinder 8, and vibration in the brake pedal, so it looks like new hoses, spark plugs, and rotors are in need. I really wanna get a factory service manual soon though so I'm not poking around in the dark, so to speak.

Edit: the cruise control stopped working too, so that's another thing that needs fixing. This thing's keeping me busy, haha.

[JustRight]

Take the Marauder as it's well suited for long trips. Best way to get acquainted with her.

Welcome to the site!



I'm a little late responding, but I have an update.

I didn't enter her life until she was almost 16. If anyone met her father they would understand why the poor kid is so screwed up. Her character was already set in stone and she hasn't changed a lick 20 years later even after 4 kids. So, now she has dumped this abusive ex-con and gone back to the previous loser. The one who pushed her down three flights of stairs when she was 8 1/2 months pregnant with his trophy kid because he didn't want to pay child support and beat the crap out her for five more years.

I wish I could change this somehow. I feel anger, sadness and powerlessness all at the same time. She could have had so much going for her. We certainly have tried our best to change things.:depress:

I did drive up to Cleveland 15 years ago to look for the very first loser, another one that beat her up and threw her out into a busy highway when she was 9 months pregnant with his trophy kid---kid number one. Luckily, he hid well and I couldn't find him. I brought her back to Florida and we were starting to get things turned around. Out of the blue, three years later, she gets a title loan on her paid for car and sends loser number two money to come to Florida to grace her life with his presence. The crap started all over again and has been nonstop ever since.

Thanks for letting me vent.

[RubyBlack]

Hello to all just joined im from calif proud ownwer of 2003 MM came across your forums while searching for additions for my ride... It was the best valentines day gift one can get! I fell in love with my blk MM and are looking forward to posting pics of my car

[RubyBlack]

Hello to all just joined im from calif proud ownwer of 2003 MM came across your forums while searching for additions for my ride... It was the best valentines day gift one can get! I fell in love with my blk MM and are looking forward to posting pics of my car

[RubyBlack]

Welcome, please tell us about yourself and if you indeed own a Marauder :up:
Hello to all just joined im from calif proud ownwer of 2003 MM came across your forums while searching for additions for my ride... It was the best valentines day gift one can get! I fell in love with my blk MM and are looking forward to posting pics of my car

[03blackvegas]

Hello,

Drove my car out of the Showroom early in 2004 here on Merritt Island, Florida. The people at the Ford Performance Group told me that my car was the 26th car built that year. DTR/Flint.

Looking for the Console Door Assembly in Flint: Part#: XF3Z5406024AAN

Your bumper is starting to sag, just a heads-up.

[BRAD]

Hi, I just purchased a 2003 Marauder, black on black. It has 56K miles on it and it is just beautiful. I have owned Marauders from the 1960s, so this is the newest Marauder I've owned. :D

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Hi, I just purchased a 2003 Marauder, black on black. It has 56K miles on it and it is just beautiful. I have owned Marauders from the 1960s, so this is the newest Marauder I've owned. :D
Welcome!! Looks great!

[dohc324ci]

Hi, I just purchased a 2003 Marauder, black on black. It has 56K miles on it and it is just beautiful. I have owned Marauders from the 1960s, so this is the newest Marauder I've owned. :D

Welcome to the site!

[1Marauder]

Hi, I just purchased a 2003 Marauder, black on black. It has 56K miles on it and it is just beautiful. I have owned Marauders from the 1960s, so this is the newest Marauder I've owned. :D

Great looking ride! Post up your specs... Or add to your signature. Your car looks well cared for and lowered a little. Looks awesome, congrats! More pics!

Welcome!

[BRAD]

Thanks for the welcome!!! I know little about the 03 Marauders other than I love it! LOL I was told by the previous owner that it was an early production. It has a 1" lower suspension, louder exhaust, and K/N air filter.

[jakole50]

Hey all! I'm a new maurader owner and happy to be part of the site! I am excited to learn about these sweet cars and how to slightly modify mine to meet my needs ;)

[RubberCtyRauder]

I'm not far from Medina, there is a member who lives in Medina during summer with a black one and Florida in winter.

[Noizy Child]

Hey guys, new to the site. Looking at purchasing a Marauder. A ton of info on this site. I love it.

D

[RubberCtyRauder]

Hey guys, new to the site. Looking at purchasing a Marauder. A ton of info on this site. I love it.

D

Welcome, what sort of Marauder you want? stock, modded, $5k-$35k price, low miles, etc. and we can steer you to some potential ones.

[Noizy Child]

Welcome, what sort of Marauder you want? stock, modded, $5k-$35k price, low miles, etc. and we can steer you to some potential ones.

Thanks for the warm welcome, I've been looking at both stock and modded. Just unsure which route I want to go. I've purchased modded cars that worked and also modded cars that turned out to be headaches....

There's a stock 300a nearby listed at 15,999 with about 25k on the clock. Looking to mod thereafter. I'm looking to spend under 25 grand.

There's also one on auto trader that I've looked at that's modded and assumingly modded properly.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=15235&endYear=2017&modelCode1=MARAUDER&sortBy=mileageASC&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=MERC&startYear=1981&firstRecord=0&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=%5BMERC%5BMARAUDER%5B%5D%5 D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=439564182&Log=0

[RubberCtyRauder]

I have one of the Trilogy kits on mine, does the job fine...only 250 of them made..I don't daily drive mine. Most good engine mods rely on a good tune, especially with a blower...Boosted cars are fun. Trilogy no longer makes them for these cars and there is not really any off the shelf blower kits for them..There is a Centri blower kit thru ADTR.net or it s piece a blower together called an Eaton swap which involves hunting parts thru various online sources. I wonder if that trilogy car has any other mods...rear control arms, sway bars, bigger brakes, trans mods etc..they all sort of go hand in hand. They can be added, but it adds up $$

[Noizy Child]

yeah, I have been looking into the adtr kit as well. The car on auto trader says it has a 5.0 stroker block, built transmission and rear end. not sure what else. Googling the VIN says that it may be the car of a member here named Davey Johnson. Looking at his threads makes me think it may be a good car, I'll message him for more info when I'm closer to my buy date.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Sounds like you are doing it right..Mine too was a members car. There are quite a few long term active members so post up if anyone can vouch for him or has seen the car etc..

[Noizy Child]

Thanks, appreciate the guidance.

[TheHossSauce]

Hi All! I joined up as I am currently in the market for a Marauder and figured that this would be a great place to start to expand my knowledge a bit, find out the things I should be looking for and get some ideas for when I do make the purchase. Any help or guidance you have to offer is most appreciated.

[Scott]

Hi gang - I finally bought a Marauder after lusting after them since they came out. Military service overseas (and military pay) prevented me from getting a new one, so now that I have retired from the Army, I found a 125K mile copy in reasonably good shape for a reasonable price and you know the rest of the story.

Its no garage queen, and as such, I plan to have fun with it. Hopefully down the road, I will have the opportunity to supercharge it and realize it's full potential.

[chief455]

Hi All! I joined up as I am currently in the market for a Marauder and figured that this would be a great place to start to expand my knowledge a bit, find out the things I should be looking for and get some ideas for when I do make the purchase. Any help or guidance you have to offer is most appreciated.
read, research and in your area - watch for rust!

Hi gang - I finally bought a Marauder after lusting after them since they came out. Military service overseas (and military pay) prevented me from getting a new one, so now that I have retired from the Army, I found a 125K mile copy in reasonably good shape for a reasonable price and you know the rest of the story.

Its no garage queen, and as such, I plan to have fun with it. Hopefully down the road, I will have the opportunity to supercharge it and realize it's full potential.

Thank you for your service, and congrrats on the Marauder! :beer:

[kwkbox]

This is an awesome forum I have referenced and followed for years but never joined because I did not own a marauder. Today things have changed and I am now the proud owner of a Black 2004 MM that has everything but a spoiler and trunk organizer. Which I hope to soon acquire with the help of my new fellow members.

I have been a ford enthusiast long before I could drive and I have previously owned a variety of ford, mercury, and lincoln vehicles before getting this fantastic ride.

http://i.imgur.com/qZGL6VP.jpg

[Keith]

Hello Forum,
I'm a virginal newbie to these forums. Like kwkbox I'm a brand-new owner of an old but great car. This is Keith from the Houston area. I was all over these forums during the shopping process, and now that I'm part of the fraternity I look forward to getting to know everyone as an official member. I already have a testimonial: I answered probably 25 big questions that I had when buying, simply by reading the message strings found here. And, in my First Day as a MM owner I have discovered a bent rim. The Forum threads have already saved me from buying the wrong Mustang rim to save $10 and creating a new project for myself. This site is essential for the Marauder Guy, and I'm now proud to be one of y'all. I own a bone-stock DTR 2004 with sunroof, spoiler, 6-CD changer, and part of a Trunk Organizer - gotta make a new lid. Looking eventually to do a few upgrades but first trying to get the car where I trust it and know all its secrets. I'm an old hot-rodder with lots of Detroit Iron in my past, and want to get back to good old Ford Power. Glad to be here folks.

[Jtrip]

Hello Forum,
I'm a virginal newbie to these forums. Like kwkbox I'm a brand-new owner of an old but great car. This is Keith from the Houston area. I was all over these forums during the shopping process, and now that I'm part of the fraternity I look forward to getting to know everyone as an official member. I already have a testimonial: I answered probably 25 big questions that I had when buying, simply by reading the message strings found here. And, in my First Day as a MM owner I have discovered a bent rim. The Forum threads have already saved me from buying the wrong Mustang rim to save $10 and creating a new project for myself. This site is essential for the Marauder Guy, and I'm now proud to be one of y'all. I own a bone-stock DTR 2004 with sunroof, spoiler, 6-CD changer, and part of a Trunk Organizer - gotta make a new lid. Looking eventually to do a few upgrades but first trying to get the car where I trust it and know all its secrets. I'm an old hot-rodder with lots of Detroit Iron in my past, and want to get back to good old Ford Power. Glad to be here folks.

Welcome and congratulations.

:cool:

[Revue]

Hey all, I'm from Chicago. Patiently waiting for a black '04 with a moonroof to come along. Most of the stuff in my price range here is overpriced rusty junk. For now I'm driving a black 08 P71 with the street appearance package. Lots of information on this site!

[JPGUY]

New member here, always owned jeeps (still do), don't know much about the panther platform other than I like 'em. Haven't been able to find a Marauder in my price range so I picked up an all stock '04 MGM LS in July from the original owner. It has 80,000 miles on it. Since the price was right I figured I could wrench on it and drive it for a while, see if I can enjoy driving something other than a jeep. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions for the experts here.

[Merc390]

Hey everyone Im the new guy. My name is Kyle and I just got a project Merc that Im going to be bring back to life within the next four to five months. Pics to come shorty.

Is there a project section within the fourm?

[Grimrepairman]

Hi, everyone. Recently acquired a 2003 marauder with a trilogy kit. Needs some serious cleaning, but otherwise is okay. Took it out last night and it drives great. Figured it made sense to join because I've been looking on here for information since adding it to my collection. Still working on production #s for the car and trilogy kit.

[mad man]

Hi guys I was on this site when it started I had a 2003 black marauder and a silver 04 . I am thinking of buying another one I have had the newer mustangs and challengers but I am older now I like comfort .Any windy city crew still out there .

[yjmud]

THERE ARE A FEW OF US LEFT

[VIMA]

Hello, my name is Scott.
User name - VIMA = Vancouver Island Marauder.
I've had my Marauder since 2006. Its been stored the last 2 years and I just now am getting it back on the road. I will be building it over time. This place is an AMAZING resource of info for a guy like me - well done.
I'll be posting updates and pics as i make my way down mod heaven...

[Mr. Man]

Hello, my name is Scott.
User name - VIMA = Vancouver Island Marauder.
I've had my Marauder since 2006. Its been stored the last 2 years and I just now am getting it back on the road. I will be building it over time. This place is an AMAZING resource of info for a guy like me - well done.
I'll be posting updates and pics as i make my way down mod heaven...
Welcome. Let's start with what year and color is your MM?

[Logan86]

I guess I should have introduced myself here. My name is Stanford Logan (Logan86, born in 1986).

I've wanted a Marauder since I was in high school. I remember seeing an article in one of my dad's car magazines and thinking they were bad to the bone. Kind of FoMoCo's answer to the Impala SS, which I loved as well. Thanks to this forum I am picking up Joe Walsh's 03 Black MM tomorrow. I'm going to try to leave it alone aside from a tune to get it adjusted to the Texas weather and fuel. I'm sure that won't last long though since I am a bit of a gearhead. This forum seems to be a wealth of knowledge so I'll be here cutting my teeth for the foreseeable future.

[crownvic97]

I guess I should have introduced myself here. My name is Stanford Logan (Logan86, born in 1986).

I've wanted a Marauder since I was in high school. I remember seeing an article in one of my dad's car magazines and thinking they were bad to the bone. Kind of FoMoCo's answer to the Impala SS, which I loved as well. Thanks to this forum I am picking up Joe Walsh's 03 Black MM tomorrow. I'm going to try to leave it alone aside from a tune to get it adjusted to the Texas weather and fuel. I'm sure that won't last long though since I am a bit of a gearhead. This forum seems to be a wealth of knowledge so I'll be here cutting my teeth for the foreseeable future.

Congrats on buying a beautiful Marauder!