I guess I gotta change my username now...

[PantherP71]

Because I just took delivery of a 2003 300A. This car is clean. How ever a little higher milage... 100,000. You would never think it!

But here are some quick and dirty pictures. Don't mind the 'emblems' on the side, they're coming off. They were gonna do it at the dealer but I didn't wanna wait.

The P71 is still mine. A certified beater now.



Dealer Photo.
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/380090A_1.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1188.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1186.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1187.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1185.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1184.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1182.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1179.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq61/pantherp71/100_1176.jpg


Now WTF to do to it performance wise?

[CROWNMARAUDER]

Congratulations on your purchase!

[PantherP71]

Thank you sir.

Couldnt beat it. Only 1 owner.

[Ms. Denmark]

Best wishes and enjoy your beautiful new ( to you ) Marauder! :burnout:

[PantherP71]

This car is amazing. I can't believe the way it runs and rides.

[vegasloner]

Congrat's noticed a CAI and a gatorback belt it looks like..Does it have a performance program in it? Can't see doing the CAI and such without a new program.

[PantherP71]

I have no idea if it has one. It didn't come with one. But this car was MAINTAINED. It is amazing.

[gmtech]

Now WTF to do to it performance wise?

Buy my intake spacer:D
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=50347

[PantherP71]

What are some coming things to do to a MM.

Like I know common things on a CV like a MZT or Plenums. I don't know much about Marauders.

[Serge]

You were planning on keeping the cat in a bag? Congrats.:lol:

[SC Cheesehead]

Keep the screen name, it's yours, be proud of it. :up:

Nice looking car, congrats.

IMO, 4:10 gears and a tune would be a good starting point for mods; you've already got the CAI.

Enjoy the car and the site, they're both great!

[PantherP71]

I know why people are crazy about these cars.

I don't know how I went this long with out one.

[SC Cheesehead]

And it only gets better over time, especially after you hang out with a couple other MM owners, definitely a Band of Brothers.

[PantherP71]

The sound, The looks, The pull :D

It's like a drug

[CBT]

It's not blue. You are going on my ignore list. Just kidding, enjoy!!

[69marquis conv]

Congrats!! I'm sure it's very nice- I just can't seem to view anything from photobucket! :mad2:Oops, I hope "pissed" isn't a bad work.

[PantherP71]

It's not blue. You are going on my ignore list. Just kidding, enjoy!!

LOL
Thank you sir.

If they had blue, I would have got it.

[PantherP71]

Congrats!! I'm sure it's very nice- I just can't seem to view anything from photobucket! :mad2:Oops, I hope "pissed" isn't a bad work.

Thank you sir.

[CBT]

I'm sure this goes without saying but tread lightly on all that snow. BFG's+snow+Marauder=worst handling car ever. That reminds me, I put my new back tires on, no BFG's this time, must post pics now....

[Bluerauder]

Because I just took delivery of a 2003 300A. This car is clean.
Congrats on getting yourself a Marauder. :up: No turning back now that you've had a taste.

BTW -- "Diabolical1CC" is available as a screen name now. ;)

[PantherP71]

I'm sure this goes without saying but tread lightly on all that snow. BFG's+snow+Marauder=worst handling car ever. That reminds me, I put my new back tires on, no BFG's this time, must post pics now....

Thats why i kept the CVPI.

[justbob]

Enjoy your car. It sounds like you allready do!

[PantherP71]

Enjoy your car. It sounds like you allready do!

Thats for sure. I haven't driven/scene a better car.

[SC Cheesehead]

Congrats on getting yourself a Marauder. :up: No turning back now that you've had a taste.

BTW -- "Diabolical1CC" is available as a screen name now. ;)

Now why you wanna go tell him something like that, we're just starting to like the guy!:D

[Spectragod]

What are some coming things to do to a MM.

Like I know common things on a CV like a MZT or Plenums. I don't know much about Marauders.

Congrats on the purchase.

As far as mods, well.... it's like this, A MM is like a Harley in this regard. CAI, Exhaust and a tune will get you the most HP for the dollar, it will also be the cheapest HP you will ever get, on either the HD or MM.

The sky will be the limit as to what's available, personaly, I would recommend long tube headers, free flow cats and a Trilogy SC, and the list will just go on from there. I said when I bought both the HD and MM, I would leave them stock, sans the tune, CAI and exhaust..... uhhhhh yeah, that lasted about 5 months on both, it will become an addiction for you too.:help: :D

[Georges93LX]

Welcome to the club.:congrats:

[PantherP71]

Thanks guys.

[Blackened300a]

Congrat's on the purchase! Im sure it will look 100% better when its cleaned up.

Best bang for the buck is the tune. It makes the car drive like it should have from the factory.

BTW, Black 300A's are the fastest Marauders :D

[PantherP71]

Cool. Thanks guys.

How do I find out all my build numbers and get a fancy flag like everyone? :D

[Blackened300a]

Cool. Thanks guys.

How do I find out all my build numbers and get a fancy flag like everyone? :D

Contact RoyLpita with your VIN and he will supply you with that info. The flags are for contributing members who donate to the site. The wealth of info here is worth every penny.

[ImpalaSlayer]

looks awesome for 100k!

[PantherP71]

looks awesome for 100k!

Thats what I said.

The guy was obviously an enthusiast. He kept it in a garage. The underneath of this car is cleaner than cars he had in the show room. The engine bay is completely detailed.

I LOVE THIS CAR.

[Fourth Horseman]

Congrats! You're right, it looks super clean! Man, two Panthers? I'm jealous. :bows:

[a_d_a_m]

2 panthers < 07 GT + 03 marauder

[Blk Mamba]

Congrats, that was quick, have fun, we'll see you this summer.

[Embassy]

Congrats and welcome to the 300A Club.

Now bring that Merc to the Regional Kentucky Meet in March.

[bigmerc2003]

Lookin good! :beatnik: congrats on the purchase, I kinda like the decals but they are too big and too high, something a little smaller and lower on the door would look nice,

[ctrlraven]

BTW, Black 300A's are the fastest Marauders :D

:lol:

We shall see.


Congrats on the purchase! Tune should be your first performance purchase then go from there.

[RoyLPita]

Congrats on your purchase. If I ever make it up to Pittsburgh, I'll get to see it in person.

[PantherP71]

Congrats, that was quick, have fun, we'll see you this summer.
I'm sure we'll run into each other before that.

And thanks Tony.

[PantherP71]

Congrats and welcome to the 300A Club.

Now bring that Merc to the Regional Kentucky Meet in March.

I may.
Depending....

[PantherP71]

:lol:

We shall see.


Congrats on the purchase! Tune should be your first performance purchase then go from there.

Who is the best Marauder tuner?

[Egon Spengler]

I hate to say it, but I kind of like the placement of the MARAUDER lettering on the door!

[PantherP71]

I hate to say it, but I kind of like the placement of the MARAUDER lettering on the door!

I have mixed feelings. I haven't really scene it anywhere else.

[Embassy]

I may.
Depending....

Come on down. You won't regret it.

There's no better chance to meet so many other MM.net members and get ideas on how to mod your Marauder.

[tjg442]

LET THE FUN BEGIN !!! ENGINE LOOKS SPOTLESS !! CONGRADULATIONS ON A NICE PURCHASE, AND KEEP THE NAME, CHANGES NOTHING ? YOU NOW HAVE THE CAR, WHO CARES ? THE NAME ON THE SIDE ???.....THATS UP TOO YOU, I SORT OF THINK IT LOOKS OK. IF YOU GO TO REMOVE IT, IT MAY SHOW FADE ? GOOD LUCK, HAPPY FOR YOU......:banana:

[SC Cheesehead]

Who is the best Marauder tuner?

Hooooboy, this post may generate a lot of response.

Three tuners that have done most of the cars here are:

Lidio (Michigan)
Dennis Reinhart (Florida)
Zack (Illinois)

Lidio and DR will provide tunes for X-Cal tuners that you buy from them.

Zack may sell you a tune for a tuner if you already have one, but you'd have to contact him via PM.

Each is slightly different, so it's basically a matter of choice.

My :twocents:

Who's next?

[musclemerc]

Buy my intake spacer:D
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=50347
You still got that thing? WTF:confused:

[RF Overlord]

Come on down. You won't regret it.

There's no better chance to meet so many other MM.net members and get ideas on how to mod your Marauder.^^^what Steve said^^^

Mary can update this, but I last heard something like 37 cars and 75 people... WOOT!

[TAKEDOWN]

She's beautiful, now get that theme song and give her a name!

[mohammed]

congrats.

still me i dont get it yet . !

[PRCARGUY]

:congrats: on the addition to the fleet!!! :bounce:

[a_d_a_m]

I may.
Depending....
...on how epic cleveland is this year.

[1stMerc]

I have mixed feelings. I haven't really scene it anywhere else.

Congrats on the new ride. Drive it with pride.

You want see the decal on any other car period, so here is where i had mine.

[sd8683]

Congrats on the new ride. Drive it with pride.

You want see the decal on any other car period, so here is where i had mine.


I'm diggin the blacked out window trim:up:

[PantherP71]

...on how epic cleveland is this year.

Aren't they always epic?

[PantherP71]

I'm diggin the blacked out window trim:up:

X2

I like

[PantherP71]

Congrats on your purchase. If I ever make it up to Pittsburgh, I'll get to see it in person.

Sir you have a PM :D

[PantherP71]

Come on down. You won't regret it.

There's no better chance to meet so many other MM.net members and get ideas on how to mod your Marauder.

I agree. I've already met some excellent people now friends.

[1stMerc]

I'm diggin the blacked out window trim:up:

3m Blackout Tape found at AutoZone.

[Brian H]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine has 107,xxx and people still ask if it's a new one. Bath 1ce a wk. and Armorall leather conditioner 2ice a yr. and it will turn many a heads ...

[PantherP71]

Thanks for the tip sir.

[TAKEDOWN]

New Username?

[hot-rauder]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine has 107,xxx and people still ask if it's a new one. Bath 1ce a wk. and Armorall leather conditioner 2ice a yr. and it will turn many a heads ...

DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT use armorall on the seats!!

there is a coating already on the seats. use a damp cloth and if nessecary saddle soap. there is no reason to dry out and ruin your interior with armor all.

[1stMerc]

What about Son of a Gun?

[bigmerc2003]

DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT use armorall on the seats!!

there is a coating already on the seats. use a damp cloth and if nessecary saddle soap. there is no reason to dry out and ruin your interior with armor all.


What about Son of a Gun?


wwhen I Wash the car every forth or fifth time I use meguiars leather wipes on the seats and put the car away for the night. In the morning the seats look great, no slip and slide, no oil!! I use mequiars everything for the Merc. Armor all and Son of a gun stay on the surface of the leather, the meguiars penatrates and protects very well

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/productthumbs/product_G10900.jpg

[PantherP71]

Thanks for the tips guys.

[mrjones]

I kind of like the lettering on the side mouldings.

[PantherP71]

I kind of like the lettering on the side mouldings.

The more I look at it, it grows on me...


I can't wait till I get some nice pictures of it cleaned up.

[PantherP71]

Got my build numbers tonight from RoyLPita
853 of 7839

[Embassy]

Congrats. You're '03 is not much younger than mine. My Merc is 745 of 7839.

[PantherP71]

Congrats. You're '03 is not much younger than mine. My Merc is 745 of 7839.


Thats neat how RoyLPita can do that.

[Embassy]

Definately. Tells you all about the "birth" of your Marauder.

He's an asset to the community.

[PantherP71]

Definately. Tells you all about the "birth" of your Marauder.

He's an asset to the community.

For sure.

I mean it gives you kinda of a time line of your car compared to everyone else's.

[PantherP71]

So do I donate to get a flag?

[Embassy]

So do I donate to get a flag?

Yes. :beer:

[PantherP71]

Is it just 25$?

[Embassy]

You got it.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/payments.php (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/payments.php)

[JimmyXR7]

Because I just took delivery of a 2003 300A. . . . Now WTF to do to it performance wise?

If you do not care about mileage or top speed, switch from 3.55 to 4.10 rear diff gears and your MM will perform 15% better at the lower speeds.
If you do not have the records, have the transmission pan dropped and cleaned.
Jim

[PantherP71]

If you do not care about mileage or top speed, switch from 3.55 to 4.10 rear diff gears and your MM will perform 15% better at the lower speeds.
If you do not have the records, have the transmission pan dropped and cleaned.
Jim

I've been thinking about doing this. I have the records. The was just tranny PM'ed.

4.10s seem like the way to go.
Good thing it's tax return season.

[tjg442]

GLAD TO HERE YOU NOW HAVE YOUR "MARAUDER" WILL ENJOY SEEING YOU THIS SUMMER, HOWEVER ? YOU MUST REMEMBER SOME OF US HAVE HAD OUR'S BEFORE !! YOU !!!!! LOW NUMBER OR NOT !!! DON'T CARE WHAT MY NUMBER IS, IT'S JUST "MINE", TOO ME THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS.....ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE, NO ONE HAS A BETTER ONE THAN, YOU, OR ANYONE ELSE !!! WE ALL HAVE A "MARAUDER", THAT'S ALL THAT COUNTS........:beer: :banana: