Jalopnik names Mercury Marauder 10th Scariest car ever made

[Black03Marauder]

I'm not just posting this because a Marauder's in it. This has to be the funniest article about cars I've read that wasn't written by Jeremy Clarkson.

http://jalopnik.com/5071242/the-ten-scariest+looking-cars-of-all-time

[Bigdogjim]

It sure had the scariest paint ever put on a car :mad:

[J D]

I think we could have made it to number 9 but I'm happy to see the ol' MM place all the same. Woo!

And if you throw in a zack delete grille you've got yourself a real spook-mobile.

[offroadkarter]

atleast the impala SS didnt make the list :D

[justbob]

Thats cool in all but we all knew it when we bought them.

[ctrlraven]

We have the new Vader ride, forget that GNX lol.

[Vortex]

:party:There are at least three Impala owners whining in the comment section!

[Aren Jay]

If Vader tools around in a GNX and the reaper has a Roadmaster wagon then Satan himself drives around in an Alfa Romeo Montreal. Don't let the name fool you: The greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world that he was a Canadian. As Dante will tell you, the Antichrist is clearly an Italian guy and we don't imagine that his unholiness would drive around in a Ferrari. There's no doubt the Montreal's evil-looking grimace, angry NACA duct and 1970s Italian dependability make it the perfect car for lapping the eighth circle of Hell.

He is Canadian, sort of.

His name is Santa, which you wise few will realize is an anagram for Satan. He lives in Northern Canada and changes the holiday of the birth of Christ into a Holiday of giving and getting gifts. Greed, a time of holiday joy and Greed. Come on did you not ever wonder?

Rides a sleigh that flies through the sky pulled by several Horned flying beasts, one of which glows red.

Sleigh - Slay.
Elves - Slaves.

He has a work force of Slaves or Elves that work tirelessly year round and deliver to all the little kids gifts on the day they are supposed to be in chruch celebrating Jesus's life.

He slides down your fireplace, is immune to fire or at home in fire.

Doesn't any of this ring a bell?

Changed holy to Holly.

Anyway I wish you all a great Chirstmas.

(CC) I'll let you work that out.

I am the Diabolical1 CC.

What colour of Marauder do you think Santa would drive?

[TAKEDOWN]

Our MM's and the GNX were a toss up and should've fought for first place!

[O's Fan Rich]

He is Canadian, sort of.

His name is Santa, which you wise few will realize is an anagram for Satan. He lives in Northern Canada and changes the holiday of the birth of Christ into a Holiday of giving and getting gifts. Greed, a time of holiday joy and Greed. Come on did you not ever wonder?

Rides a sleigh that flies through the sky pulled by several Horned flying beasts, one of which glows red.

Sleigh - Slay.
Elves - Slaves.

He has a work force of Slaves or Elves that work tirelessly year round and deliver to all the little kids gifts on the day they are supposed to be in chruch celebrating Jesus's life.

He slides down your fireplace, is immune to fire or at home in fire.

Doesn't any of this ring a bell?

Changed holy to Holly.

Anyway I wish you all a great Chirstmas.

(CC) I'll let you work that out.

I am the Diabolical1 CC.

What colour of Marauder do you think Santa would drive?

Dude.... you've been reading your encyclopedia's on the History of Christmas.... haven't you?.....

[BAD MERC]

The scariest car I have ever seen was derived from the Lincoln on the list by George Barris - anybody remember the movie "THE CAR"?
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/kennycoffey/thecar14.jpg

[Egon Spengler]

Ahhh... just the way I like it.... all fear the Marauder!!!!

[CBT]

That was great, thanks for posting! It said the Grand National only pulled a 13.26 in the quarter, I thought they were faster? Doesn't someone on here own one?

[offroadkarter]

The scariest car I have ever seen was derived from the Lincoln on the list by George Barris - anybody remember the movie "THE CAR"?
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/kennycoffey/thecar14.jpg

doo doodoodoo

[O's Fan Rich]

Wait'll they get a load of Cheeseheadbob's car........

[60sec_assassin]

Just thought this was cool...maybe this is why people slow down when they see me in their rear view mirror!:D

http://jalopnik.com/5071242/the-ten-scariest+looking-cars-of-all-time

[fastblackmerc]

The scariest car I have ever seen was derived from the Lincoln on the list by George Barris - anybody remember the movie "THE CAR"?
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/kennycoffey/thecar14.jpg

Great movie!

[FastMerc]

The look of our car is cool and demands attention and usally gets it :D

[TAKEDOWN]

I just hate it when they think it's a Lincoln Limo!

[88LTDCV351]

Remember when the Marauder was one of the 10 most scariest cars? lol

Happy Halloween!

[DOOM]

atleast the impala SS didnt make the list :D

Sshhh..... Don't tell curless. :P

[guspech750]

The scariest car I have ever seen was derived from the Lincoln on the list by George Barris - anybody remember the movie "THE CAR"?
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/kennycoffey/thecar14.jpg

Old thread or not.

Great movie. Gotz itz on DVD.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[Baaad GN]

Interesting comments, the GN and GNX has already held a special place in auto history, will the Marauder also hold a spot "equal" to the buicks or just noted in history?
I know you all love your car's but can you give a realistic answer? I as an owner and have my personal feelings but have not set the standard ( as if there is one).

[guspech750]

Marauder, scary? Really? A Honda civic can give it a run for its money.

And I love my Merc. But far from scary.

Hmm, scary slow. Or scary when hitting the crappy OEM brakes from a high speed. Yep. That's it.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[CBT]

Sell yer car, hater.


Marauder, scary? Really? A Honda civic can give it a run for its money.

And I love my Merc. But far from scary.

Hmm, scary slow. Or scary when hitting the crappy OEM brakes from a high speed. Yep. That's it.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[Curless]

O.k., so I can't see the list...no matter how I punch it in it comes up with some stupid video....where's the list?

[MMcactusflower]

Re: the Buick G N and/or G N X...one of my college frat bros had an '87 G N that would absolutely spank my '78 T A 6.6 WS6 4 speed (which had headers and a super tune) even when I was running cheater slicks back in the day...I have timing slips someplace around here in the very low 13s and this rascal would be two/three car lengths on me before we got to the lights...that G N time must be in question for sure

[efi4eye]

No, a stock GN really did run 13s, tested by many magazines. It's super easy to get them in the low 12s / high 11s though

[stevengerard]

Interesting comments, the GN and GNX has already held a special place in auto history, will the Marauder also hold a spot "equal" to the buicks or just noted in history?
I know you all love your car's but can you give a realistic answer? I as an owner and have my personal feelings but have not set the standard ( as if there is one).

I for one do not think the MM will come close to the following or appreciation of a GN. When the GN first came out, although I couldn't afford one, I looked at them often and most folks said they wouldn't be worth beans since they were an American car with a 6 banger. Lots of people realizing they are wrong now aren't they. And yep its a bad looking car.

[Curless]

Somebody please tell me how to see this list....I searched through all of the pages but I did not see it....

[Curless]

I for one do not think the MM will come close to the following or appreciation of a GN. When the GN first came out, although I couldn't afford one, I looked at them often and most folks said they wouldn't be worth beans since they were an American car with a 6 banger. Lots of people realizing they are wrong now aren't they. And yep its a bad looking car.


You're absolutely right, the GN and GNX have a cult like following. There are not many cars that can say 25 years after production ended, companys are still developing new engine blocks / heads / etc for a one car application. To me the GNX is the Shelby Cobra of the modern era. There is no other car I personally hold higher...NONE. If you have not had the thrill of driving an actual GNX you don't know what your missing! Not to mention how rare they are.

All of that being said, I have come to really like my MM. The more time I spend with it and with all of you, the more I enjoy it. I just find it hard to believe that 15 years from now a private company will emerge (like T/A Performance) building new 4.6 blocks, cranks, and heads...its just not the same following...

[fastblackmerc]

Somebody please tell me how to see this list....I searched through all of the pages but I did not see it....

Its a 4 year old post. You have to search jalopnik's archives.

[Baaad GN]

Reading the Posts one item mentioned is Oh so true, when I bought my GN I was able to buy through our company and was able to get at the fleet price, normal dealers were adding $2,000-$4,000 on the sticker price just for a GN they had on the lot (note this was at the end, 1987 and GM told the public it was the last year) Gnx's they added more! So my car at the fleet price was close to $16,900 with ever option. The dealers were getting close to $18,000 to $20,000. for a loaded GN. at the same time you could get a Loaded Mustang for $12,000. SOOOOOOO what do think an 18-20 year old kid wanted or could afford! I don't believe any of us had an idea of the following, just one of those things. Also there has to be 5-8 strong forums still active. I read most and see changes made to them and hear the cash register ringing as they chop them up, it's a shame in a way but thats how things go. I've been lucky as I have never had to depend on my GN for daily transportation or the value and its been paid for for years. here again lucky.

[88LTDCV351]

Remember when during Halloween the Marauder was voted one of the scariest cars?

[Ninoblack1]

lol very interesting maybe most intimidating

[88LTDCV351]

Marauder should make the list this year also. lol Or the Hell cat.

[martyo]

It does have a bad ass stance. Admit it!

[tylerdurden2816]

The scariest car I have ever seen was derived from the Lincoln on the list by George Barris - anybody remember the movie "THE CAR"?
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/kennycoffey/thecar14.jpg

YES!!! On Svengoulie LOL.

[L.Mark]

It does have a bad ass stance. Admit it!


Yes, and having owned a Mark III I have sat on the floor looking up at it in the garage and it is very intimidating...

[88LTDCV351]

Blast from the past, considering its Halloween time.

[akr619]

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/08/09/18/53/2004_mercury_marauder_4_dr_std _sedan-pic-7628479996191852155.jpeg

Agreed! btw what does the Zack Grille delete look like?

[1Marauder]

The lack of brakes scare me almost every time I drive mine. Only 17,000 miles and the dang thing wont stop!

That is why it made the list... and the fact that is "blacked out"

[fastblackmerc]

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/08/09/18/53/2004_mercury_marauder_4_dr_std _sedan-pic-7628479996191852155.jpeg

Agreed! btw what does the Zack Grille delete look like?

Like a grill without the badge of course!

[slickster]

The lack of brakes scare me almost every time I drive mine. Only 17,000 miles and the dang thing wont stop!

That is why it made the list... and the fact that is "blacked out"

I won't drive a mm without Ss break lines:eek:

[Crown Vicman]

doo doodoodoo

Now that was a scary car. Alot of people don't get the movie and say it was stupid but I liked it alot. Its one of my fav movies.

[88LTDCV351]

Would the Marauder still make this list for 2016 you think?

[Ambitious1]

I think it would. The Marauder has a great design that still looks better than most cars on the road. Especially, when the paint and wheels are looking good with the raked stance, it definitely stands out.

As you can tell, I'm a big fan and have been ever since 2002. :)

[RF Overlord]

This is a more scary-looking car:

https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.usnews. rankingsandreviews.com%2Fimage s%2FAuto%2Fizmo%2Fi757896%2F20 16_lexus_f_sport_angularfront. jpg&f=1

...and by "scary-looking" I mean "hideous".

[Ms. Denmark]

+1 :puke: :shake: Agreed Bob!

[PHHHHTT]

https://oldmachinepress.files.wordpres s.com/2014/06/jenkins-mormon-meteor-iii-indy.jpg (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiY1OK1-cHPAhVFWiwKHekIDc8QjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Foldmachinepr ess.com%2F2014%2F06%2F11%2Fjen kins-mormon-meteor-iii%2F&psig=AFQjCNEYgy0LFUXCU1at83cgs ab1GBpnFw&ust=1475697948923948)

[Ambitious1]

I think we went from "Scary" to "Just Plain Ugly!" with those two cars, lol.

[RF Overlord]

Separated at birth?

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/11/13/article-2506234-19621BF800000578-277_634x339.jpg

[Mr. Man]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAojdywBNh 4ebiGDv6zsocRpFTQhsobmwKX43-qRSvaHIZnSU
Death drove past my house today

[BAD MERC]

This is a more scary-looking car:

https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.usnews. rankingsandreviews.com%2Fimage s%2FAuto%2Fizmo%2Fi757896%2F20 16_lexus_f_sport_angularfront. jpg&f=1

...and by "scary-looking" I mean "hideous".


What the holy hell is wrong with Lexus?!?!?!?!

[Joe Walsh]

This is a more scary-looking car:

https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.usnews. rankingsandreviews.com%2Fimage s%2FAuto%2Fizmo%2Fi757896%2F20 16_lexus_f_sport_angularfront. jpg&f=1

...and by "scary-looking" I mean "hideous".


What the holy hell is wrong with Lexus?!?!?!?!

Yep......what a hideous POS!
Jesus that thing hurts my eyes!

That f-u-g-gly turd gives the original Avalanche and Aztec (Or is it AssTec?) a run for the worst visual pollution on the planet!

A coworker of mine is a big Lexus fan and recently bought a new car to replace their RX 300 SUV.
They bought a new Mercedes and I asked them why...

They said that they could not stand how ugly the new Lexus' were....

Even Lexus fans cannot stomach that hideous grille and front end design ....:puke:

[BAD MERC]

Yep......what a hideous POS!
Jesus that thing hurts my eyes!

That f-u-g-gly turd gives the original Avalanche and Aztec (Or is it AssTec?) a run for the worst visual pollution on the planet!

A coworker of mine is a big Lexus fan and recently bought a new car to replace their RX 300 SUV.
They bought a new Mercedes and I asked them why...

They said that they could not stand how ugly the new Lexus' were....

Even Lexus fans cannot stomach that hideous grille and front end design ....:puke:

I am seeing some resemblance...

[PHHHHTT]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfCiGGH_VSU Ph_PMXHhb9BScWuCwx8GxRcnRF0QsY vMm8WPmC_CA

[PHHHHTT]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsykmRHIQNr gsvD-NVk81iYaEH-b3HZ151Y2CyqVJuGVn8-mcE

[RF Overlord]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfCiGGH_VSU Ph_PMXHhb9BScWuCwx8GxRcnRF0QsY vMm8WPmC_CALexus WISHES it was that good...

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Lexus.... puke.


http://www.clublexus.com/ispredatorphotochop.png

[Ms. Denmark]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAojdywBNh 4ebiGDv6zsocRpFTQhsobmwKX43-qRSvaHIZnSU
Death drove past my house today
Great looking ride! Wonder what he wants for it.......

[Catfish]

Good list but he left out the scariest car of all time; a 1958 Plymouth Fury, aka "Christine".

[Bluerauder]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAojdywBNh 4ebiGDv6zsocRpFTQhsobmwKX43-qRSvaHIZnSU
Death drove past my house today


Looks like a 1937-1938 Bugatti Type 57S or 57T.

[Bluerauder]

Great looking ride! Wonder what he wants for it.......


Average sale value for a 1938 Bugatti Type 57 was $740,997. High was $1.4 Million. Low about $300,000. Based on 9 recorded sales.

[Mr. Man]

1938 Talbot-Lago T-150C-SS Teardrop. A convertible went not to long ago for a tick over 7 million.

[Bluerauder]

1938 Talbot-Lago T-150C-SS Teardrop. A convertible went not to long ago for a tick over 7 million.


Only 16 of these were built. 5 were on the T23 chassis and 11 were on the T150 chassis. Styling is French Art Deco of the period.

[Ambitious1]

Now we're talking scary... if you remember Christine...

[88LTDCV351]

Just a blast from the past with Halloween coming up. Seems like it was just a month ago that I saw the stores already putting up Halloween stuff. And I understand Costco already has Christmas stuff out.

[88LTDCV351]

With Halloween coming up, remember to keep your Marauder scary. lol

[88LTDCV351]

I guess Halloween was cancelled this year, but I still think the Marauder and Impala SS are sinister looking cars.

[MGDriver]

Its sinister appearance works great when you drive in country where 99% of road users don't know what the Marauder is, people are quick to move out of my way even when their cars are well capable of running circles around me.

[88LTDCV351]

Still think the Marauder is a sinister looking car. I do. Any other thoughts?