Marauder ID

[54deuce]

New here, I dont own a marauder, would like to maybe in a year or so, it would have to be a daily driver for me. I joined the sight to find out as much info as I can on the marauder. Are the cars numbered? Does the vin state its a marauder or just has engine code for the dohc mill. Any special interior codes marauder only stuff? How are they in the snow? Any drive train issues and such?

[Bluerauder]

New here, I dont own a marauder, would like to maybe in a year or so, it would have to be a daily driver for me (mine's a daily driver). I joined the sight to find out as much info as I can on the marauder. (Lots of info here -- the search is a good thing.) Are the cars numbered? (No) Does the vin state its a marauder or just has engine code for the dohc mill. (The '04 MM had a Marauder specific VIN. The '03 MMs were identified by the V engine code for the 4.6L DOHC. Don't worry, the insurance companies know. ) Any special interior codes marauder only stuff? (No- only 2 color interiors -- Dark Charcoal or Light Flint). How are they in the snow? (Just like any rear wheel drive car -- the BFGs are not real good in snow. A winter tire package like Blizzaks helps alot). Any drive train issues and such? (Some very early MMs had axle seal issues that were addressed under warranty.).
Welcome to the MM.Net. :welcome1: and don't wait too long to get one. :D

[Bradley G]

Welcome!
I drive the Marauder daily(almost).
Where in Il do you reside?
I know of a 12Kmi. 2003 Black, really nice.

[54deuce]

I live in Oak Lawn IL.

[jgc61sr2002]

Welcome aboard.:D:welcome1:

[ckadiddle]

Welcome! Buy a Marauder immediately!!!! heh heh heh

[Cordoba1]

The only disagreement I have with the statements above is regarding "how are they in the snow." My '03 (without traction control, my new one has traction control) was terrible in the snow. I remember one night after about two inches of snow, I tried to get out of my driveway. I really tried for about a half hour - and couldn't get anywhere! With the stock tires and no traction control, my Marauder was absolutely worthless on un-plowed streets if there was any measurable snowfall.

[whoskal]

Welcome to the site

[Go Mifuni]

The only disagreement I have with the statements above is regarding "how are they in the snow." My '03 (without traction control, my new one has traction control) was terrible in the snow. I remember one night after about two inches of snow, I tried to get out of my driveway. I really tried for about a half hour - and couldn't get anywhere! With the stock tires and no traction control, my Marauder was absolutely worthless on un-plowed streets if there was any measurable snowfall.

Welcome aboard! :beer:
I put on 16" steel wheels with 70 series snows on them and 3, 60# bags of tube sand in a rubbermaid tub in the trunk.
I have no problems at all.
I have an '03 w/o T/C btw. The key to driving in the snow is knowing HOW to drive in the snow. Start off in second gear and use neutral when slowing rapidly or going down a hill.
In the odd chance I do get stuck, I have the sand with me.
This has been my DD for 4 1/2 years.

[Bluerauder]

I live in Oak Lawn IL.
You're welcome. :rolleyes:

[knine]

:welcome: aboard !! Get a BLUE one !!

[Aren Jay]

Snow is all about tires. Get snow tires and it is night to day different vs the BFgoodrich tires.

With snow tires my Marauder runs great in the white stuff.

[my_rodder]

I use mine as a DD, just have to be smart, if it looks like I might get stuck and I dont have to go there, I DONT. I love my car and dont think I will ever get rid of her.:D Welcome!