Anybody seen this?

[Jolly Roger]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Marauder-Mercury-Marauder-5-4-Liter-Engine-Supercharged-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45 f3af6a30QQitemZ300441102896QQp tZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

[tbone]

It looks like it is photoshopped. The interior looks fake.

[ImpalaSlayer]

hmmm dont know what to think of that

[MMBLUE]

HOLY $H_T balls is that RED or what.

[a_d_a_m]

Wow, that's about $39,999.99 overpriced.

[illwood]

So, how come it says "clean title" in the Autocheck, but it says "Salvage" in the title description. Smells fishy to me, along with the $80,000 invested.

[MrBluGruv]

Seller also has a feedback rating of 1. I see this being pulled down in the near future.

[tbone]

$80,000 invested and they didn't even tint the windows!!!?? What the %@&%!!!!!

[69marquis conv]

Oh God my EYES!

[Joe Walsh]

I'm calling BS on the 5.4 engine.

I wonder if the Fire Chief knows his car was stolen and heavily modded???

[CWright]

:shake: :puke:

[LANDY]

i actually like that car alot.
but they are asking too much money.
hey its got a whipple.:banana2:
i doubt is a 5.4 because of the hood, and that also makes me wonder weather the bottom end is forged or not.

[Spectragod]

I have nothing positive to say..........

[PonyUP]

If I was driving that car, I think I'd have to kick my own ass. What a sorry dtate of affairs

[Ladyhawke]

I wonder if the Fire Chief knows his car was stolen and heavily modded???

:lol:

Wow that's fugly!

[Juice]

i actually like that car alot.
but they are asking too much money.
hey its got a whipple.:banana2:
i doubt is a 5.4 because of the hood, and that also makes me wonder weather the bottom end is forged or not.

I see what looks to be a hood scoop on the side view pic. Maybe there's a little extra room up there?

[Georges93LX]

There's a Panther car club in Atlanta that has some extremely modded or painted cars that would blow your mind. This appears to be one of them.

[Serge]

http://www.gifbin.com/bin/sw2524475.gif

[MMBLUE]

I wonder if the Fire Chief knows his car was stolen and heavily modded???[/QUOTE]


No dat dare is funny, don't care who ya arr!

[LANDY]

There's a Panther car club in Atlanta that has some extremely modded or painted cars that would blow your mind. This appears to be one of them.
yup, them ATL boys have some sick cars.

[justbob]

I'd like to know more about the engine, atleast some close up pictures. Ugly or not, that was alot of work and most of it was done do great lengths, just an ugly color...

[TAKEDOWN]

:shake::eek::shake:

[twin03]

Its looks ok, but no 5.4 in it..

[martyo]

That car is god awful!

[fastblackmerc]

yup, them ATL boys are sick.

There, fixed it for you.

[boatmangc]

The humanity!
Someone worked real hard to make their car look that bad.
Roylpita, put that vin on the DOA list

[JimmyXR7]

$80,000 invested and they didn't even tint the windows!!!?? What the %@&%!!!!!

Are tinted windows available in red?

My Red/red 1968 cougar has silver lower body and dark red interior that appears more tasteful.
Jim

[justbob]

Are tinted windows available in red?

My Red/red 1968 cougar has silver lower body and dark red interior that appears more tasteful.
Jim
Why actually they are! Red tint was very popular on the gasser's back in the day and looked NICE on the red's and flat blacks!

[FastMerc]

OH you got to be kidding I dont see Marauder seats!

[Blackened300a]

The car is also on Craigslist http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/1812688961.html so feel free to email him and find out the deal. The email address is from a shop in Atlanta that restores cars.

Im also not impressed with the power going by these videos. :shake:

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[justbob]

That one in the videos isn't S/C.

[Blackened300a]

Also is this VIN even from a Marauder? 2MHHM79V54X651602

Nevermind. I cracked the code. Its a real deal 2004 Marauder. :shake:

Here's the VIN decoder that came with my certificate from the Ford Performance Group (FPG)

2MEHM75V03X0000

2ME = Ford Motor Company of Canada (i.e. 2=Canada, M= Mercury). If the 3rd digit is "H" it was an incomplete vehicle from the factory (i.e. it was shipped out for the moonroof install)

H= Active Safety belts (all positions), Driver and Passenger air bags plus passenger side air bags, curtains, or canopies.

M75 = Grand Marquis (MM shared this designation in 2003), M79 = Mercury Marauder (separate MM designation added in 2004)

V= 4.6L 302 HP DOHC V-8 Mercury Marauder only

0 (i.e. 9th digit is a check digit 0-9)

3 = Model Year (3 is 2003, 4 is 2004)

X = St. Thomas Assembly Plant

000000 = Sequence Code

[Serge]

Someone should forward that video along with the classified ad to their local PD. They can come pick them up after responding to the ad.

[BigCars4Ever]

The humanity!
Someone worked real hard to make their car look that bad.
Roylpita, put that vin on the DOA list

+1 That car is totaled. Never to return to stock. Why waste a Marauder for that when any Vic could have been used?

[rayjay]

:lol: what a POS. person who vandalized that 04 needs to beiatch slapped...

[BAD MERC]

The person who "customized" that poor car actually lowered the average IQ of the entire city of Atlanta! Whoever buys that will officially make the seller the second stupidest person in the galaxy.

[PonyUP]

Don't think you can call what was done in the second video a burnout. And any moron that does donuts like that on an open street with traffic deserves to die in a horrific solo crash into a tree. Once you crash the POS, I'm leaving a cleveland steamer on it's hood. I sure hope that video wasn't a member, they need to grow the hell up.

[RoyLPita]

The humanity!
Someone worked real hard to make their car look that bad.
Roylpita, put that vin on the DOA list

Done. BTW, this was a silver birch MM.

[Juice]

The EBay AutoCheck feature says there is no salvage title for it. You may want to actually check into that.

[wht02lightning]

Wow, that's about $39,999.99 overpriced.

Agreed thats god awful! Just think how much you would have to spend to get it to be something youd be seen in!

[watchurstep]

clear up some myths....car in the videos is not the same car! car has only been driven once since the complete build, motor is completely built, car made close to 800hp, the owner has had the car along time and the car has been changed several times. only reason the car is being sold is because the owner passed away. Even though the car is not your taste no need to bash it! the owner loved performance and liked to have his cars different then the rest.

[ImpalaSlayer]

clear up some myths....car in the videos is not the same car! car has only been driven once since the complete build, motor is completely built, car made close to 800hp, the owner has had the car along time and the car has been changed several times. only reason the car is being sold is because the owner passed away. Even though the car is not your taste no need to bash it! the owner loved performance and liked to have his cars different then the rest.

hey man, what are the specs on the engine? that looks like a 2.3 on top

[justbob]

If it were a 5.4 it wouldn't fit under the hood and the scoop is sitting too far back to cover it. Dyno video? What PSI? How much giggle gas to acheive that? Who built the trans? Whats in the rear? Suspension? You are asking MAD money for a car without presenting facts.

[watchurstep]

I understand all the questions! the motor is not a 5.4 you are thinking bout....its actually a dart block with that bore, we are still trying to get the complete details of the car as the owner was very secretive aswell as the shop he used....the shop that built the car is called extreme performance in Jonesboro/Mcdonough area. If I can obtain more info I well answer any questions...

[watchurstep]

If it were a 5.4 it wouldn't fit under the hood and the scoop is sitting too far back to cover it. Dyno video? What PSI? How much giggle gas to acheive that? Who built the trans? Whats in the rear? Suspension? You are asking MAD money for a car without presenting facts.

overview of the hood

[justbob]

overview of the hood
Well now, that alone helps explain a few things. Thanks for the clarification.:)

[watchurstep]

Well now, that alone helps explain a few things. Thanks for the clarification.:)

no problem...the car had alot of money put into it just in motor/trans/rearend as before this finally build they tried alot of different setups.....one major thing I forgot is it is basically a cobra motor build verses the marauder motor...that was pulled after the second try at power...with the 4v 4.6 the car made 690 before it blew one night on the hwy playing around, trans went out and over reved the motor...then it was put up for almost 2 yrs until this finally completed build! Just give you idea im not talking crazy at 80mph you can lay into the gas and the car well blow the 22inch tires out!!!! that was the last thing he did before it went back to the shop for more....then he loss his life....now the car has to be sold!

[ctrlraven]

Well now, that alone helps explain a few things. Thanks for the clarification.:)
Yeah you can see the scoop in this pic too.
http://i.ebayimg.com/07/%21Bwh9ch%21CGk%7E$%28KGrHqUOK n%21EvyFrym-,BMJ%28veR78g%7E%7E_12.JPG


I'd like to hear more about this "dart" block is has in it.

[watchurstep]

Yeah you can see the scoop in this pic too.
http://i.ebayimg.com/07/%21Bwh9ch%21CGk%7E$%28KGrHqUOK n%21EvyFrym-,BMJ%28veR78g%7E%7E_12.JPG


I'd like to hear more about this "dart" block is has in it.

it may take me a little while but I well try to get some info bout what he used. alot of stuff was kept secret b/c he was that type of person....I mean he had a fully built turbo denali truck, supercharged trailblazer, built srt8 jeep which was sold, was in the process of doing a pontiac g8, several built old schools I mean all types of toys!

[TooManyFords]

$5000 cash.

[watchurstep]

yall ruff on a custom build....I mean I understand most people that have marauders keep them pretty stock when it come to paint and interior....but this car was built with the purpose of being fast and flashy and be at car shows!! I understand the price is up there but everything on the car is new when it came to the building process but to each is own at the end of the day.....

[MMBLUE]

Sorry to hear he has gone to a better place. Is he someone that everybody would know ie: celeb?

[MMBLUE]

Yeah you can see the scoop in this pic too.
http://i.ebayimg.com/07/%21Bwh9ch%21CGk%7E$%28KGrHqUOK n%21EvyFrym-,BMJ%28veR78g%7E%7E_12.JPG


I'd like to hear more about this "dart" block is has in it.


This thing is growing on me?

[Mac-MerC]

This thing is growing on me?

No

I think its ugly... and the see through hood is ridiculous. why would he have that lil ass advance auto parts hood scoop on there if he supposedly dropped 80k into that thing?.... makes no sense

and its funnny how this new member just happens to know all about this car and he's only 14 post into his MM.net career. as soon as someone found the car on craigslist this cat appears and knows erything... seems funny to me. He's just amping up the sale

If u think im a hater ill b that

[MMBLUE]

No

I think its ugly... and the see through hood is ridiculous. why would he have that lil ass advance auto parts hood scoop on there if he supposedly dropped 80k into that thing?.... makes no sense

and its funnny how this new member just happens to know all about this car and he's only 14 post into his MM.net career. as soon as someone found the car on craigslist this cat appears and knows erything... seems funny to me. He's just amping up the sale

If u think im a hater ill b that
Na, I personally would make some BIG changes with it. BTW, I agree with the 14 posts deep guy. A car is a money pit, don't ever expect to get back what you put in it. Besides, the only person who could afford this thing would have to have cash. A bank in NO right mind would give that kinda change on a 03 like that. Needless to say, the market has considerably shrunk for the seller. 18K is more like the number that this thing will bring and that again would have to be cold hard cash.

[watchurstep]

I may only have 14 post but I have been around along time....I have met a few guys on here in person at the 4000lb shootouts in the past...I have been on the site for yrs and yes I only have 14 post.....I know alot about the car b/c I knew the owner and who built the car....and I mentioned earlier I was just trying to help sell the car...trying to get the people in charge of the sell process to do a video of the car before it is sold or whatever...

[watchurstep]

Sorry to hear he has gone to a better place. Is he someone that everybody would know ie: celeb?

he was just a car guy!

[Phrog_gunner]

alot of stuff was kept secret b/c he was that type of person....

I can tell by the paint and interior that he was a real "low key" kind of guy.

[watchurstep]

I can tell by the paint and interior that he was a real "low key" kind of guy.

lol talkin bout motor wise lol!

[Blackened300a]

18K is more like the number that this thing will bring and that again would have to be cold hard cash.

You're being generous. You have to think who you are planning to sell this car to. If its a person in the Market for a Marauder. They wouldn't consider this car. If its someone that wants a fast car they also won't consider this car. Asking 40K for this car just eliminates even the people that might even think about wanting this car on looks alone. You have to find that one in a million person that has a lot of cash to throw away. (literally throw away)

Good Luck sir.

[PonyUP]

I can certainly appreciate all the work that went into this car and somebody expressing their love for a car, but seriously you can't think this thing looks good. Marauder or not, that could be a Honda and I wouldn't think it looked good. It's one thing to have flash, it's another to just be loud.
It's a shame because with those talents, he really could hve built an amazing car that would appeal more to the masses as opposed to someone looking for a loud standout car.
Workmanship-A+
Fashionable F
IMHO

[Egon Spengler]

It says 0 Miles... How many miles does this thing have on it???

I am sure you could find some nimrod to pay 18k for it, but def not 40k.

[CBT]

Call me crazy if you want, but I still dig the ol' motor poking thru the hood look. I'd paint the car black and call it a day.

[Mac-MerC]

You're being generous. You have to think who you are planning to sell this car to. If its a person in the Market for a Marauder. They wouldn't consider this car. If its someone that wants a fast car they also won't consider this car. Asking 40K for this car just eliminates even the people that might even think about wanting this car on looks alone. You have to find that one in a million person that has a lot of cash to throw away. (literally throw away)

Good Luck sir.

Why do u feel like that?..... alot of these same comments were made about the DPB Marauder on 24's that was being sold on Craigslist in Atlanta also... the one with the Procharger. That one sold for 17k i believe.... and a majority of the sight expressed its disgust about the car. so why wouldnt another custom one on rims be able to get sold?... everyone doesnt want stock.

now the price tag is ridiculous. if the price was in between 15-18k he will have a way better chance of selling it, but thats my opinion homie

[Blackened300a]

Why do u feel like that?..... alot of these same comments were made about the DPB Marauder on 24's that was being sold on Craigslist in Atlanta also... the one with the Procharger. That one sold for 17k i believe.... and a majority of the sight expressed its disgust about the car. so why wouldnt another custom one on rims be able to get sold?... everyone doesnt want stock.

now the price tag is ridiculous. if the price was in between 15-18k he will have a way better chance of selling it, but thats my opinion homie

Rims are easy to replace. If I was in the market for a Marauder then I wouldn't care too much if it had rims on it. I can sell them and buy stockers.
Porno red interior along with a complete ticket me red exterior is not easy to change back to stock. It would require a special someone to appreciate the look of the car as well. If I had 40k to spend on something fast, I would be looking Z06 vette, GT500, or terminator cobra. Not a Marauder with unknown mods, non factory paint or interior and overpriced by $25k.

[TooManyFords]

I was going to say about the same thing. I really dig the porno red interior but I'd be painting it either white or black on the outside. Having already dipped a Marauder a different color, I know what goes in to that.

So, I raise my offer to $6000 and you can keep the rims as long as factory rims come with it.

Now, if you want to keep the motor/trans to part that out, I'd still give you $2500 for just the body.

[Mac-MerC]

Rims are easy to replace. If I was in the market for a Marauder then I wouldn't care too much if it had rims on it. I can sell them and buy stockers.
Porno red interior along with a complete ticket me red exterior is not easy to change back to stock. It would require a special someone to appreciate the look of the car as well. If I had 40k to spend on something fast, I would be looking Z06 vette, GT500, or terminator cobra. Not a Marauder with unknown mods, non factory paint or interior and overpriced by $25k.

Again thats u. If i had 40k i would not buy one of the cars u named
but eh.. its not my car. someone will buy it if the price goes under 18k

and thats the bottom line cuz Stone Cold said so

the sticker price on My MM was 16,9 from Carmax with 26k miles on it. if i would have had 17k cash... i would have bought the blue one with the procharger on the 24's before a stock one anyday. thats just me buddy

[Blackened300a]

Again thats u. If i had 40k i would not buy one of the cars u named
but eh.. its not my car. someone will buy it if the price goes under 18k

and thats the bottom line cuz Stone Cold said so

the sticker price on My MM was 16,9 from Carmax with 26k miles on it. if i would have had 17k cash... i would have bought the blue one with the procharger on the 24's before a stock one anyday. thats just me buddy

We'll agree to disagree. ;) :beer:

[watchurstep]

Again thats u. If i had 40k i would not buy one of the cars u named
but eh.. its not my car. someone will buy it if the price goes under 18k

and thats the bottom line cuz Stone Cold said so

the sticker price on My MM was 16,9 from Carmax with 26k miles on it. if i would have had 17k cash... i would have bought the blue one with the procharger on the 24's before a stock one anyday. thats just me buddy

so no one like the blue either.....interesting....so my real question is why anyone on the board doesnt like anything other than stock marauders....the blue was just blue w/ light blue flames, custom interior and 24s...the rearend was custom done so a wider offset could go on the back, semi-built cobra motor w/ a procharger and the car sold for around 18k and this red car is 3x times faster...I knew the owner of the blue car aswell! these 2 guys use to compete with each other!

the car price well probably need to go down to sale the red car.....one thing I do agree on and i was informed once someone is truly interested the complete breakdown of everything on the car well be available, the car has alot of things done to it, I just thought atleast yall respect the motor, red is loud yes not as bad in person, someone could buy that car sell the rims, get some different ones and paint the car black and have a true beast on the streets....

[watchurstep]

other cars he owned, just curious what yall think!

[watchurstep]

last pic is the way the marauder was painted first time....notice silver on the top!

[Big Black Beast]

Actually, I think that darker red looked better. Anyway, these cars came with a pretty decent interior stock. It goes w/ most exterior colors well. Interior color changes really shouldn't be done unless you can find a complete one in the color you want from a donor car and your choices are limited with Marauders.

[ImpalaSlayer]

i like the k5 and the black one from the first set. what is it?

[watchurstep]

i like the k5 and the black one from the first set. what is it?

75 malibu was on 22in budniks....the 2nd pic was more recent....flat black on black 26in forgiatos offsets

[ImpalaSlayer]

75 malibu was on 22in budniks....the 2nd pic was more recent....flat black on black 26in forgiatos offsets

i liked it glossy with he smaller wheels, oh well not mine.


did i just admit to liking 2 cars with big rims????

and they were chevys???!?!?!

some one take my temp.

[Blackened300a]

i liked it glossy with he smaller wheels, oh well not mine.


did i just admit to liking 2 cars with big rims????

and they were chevys???!?!?!

some one take my temp.

Plus you joined Facebook!!!!!!! WTH is up with you??? :D

[PonyUP]

My problem is, I HATE the oversized tires. I realize that many think it's cool, but it makes me think the thing should be parked at a Gas and Sip on Friday night. Your friend has talent, no doubt, just not taste. Well that's not fair, it's not my taste.

Doing something radical to a limited loved car and defending it in a forum where no one rolls like that, I'm sorry my friend, it just won't gain a lot lof love here.

But like I said, he does excellent work, but if if you ahd that thing styled the way we would like it, i don't think anyone is going to pony up $80K for it, or even $40K

[Mac-MerC]

That GXP Bonneville go hard, thats how its supposed to b done

Whats funny is that ive seen all them cars at local car shows.... coincidence

if dude dropped 80k into a Marauder what did he do the the Bonneville?..... the Malibu?.... the Jeep?....
he go so much bread all his whips should b running like that. is the Bonneville for sale?...

That Bonneville nice as hell... thats all i have to say

[BAD MERC]

Ok, no insults. I will be nice. That red "Marauder" is a giant piece of S H I T. That was a compliment in this case.

[watchurstep]

i liked it glossy with he smaller wheels, oh well not mine.


did i just admit to liking 2 cars with big rims????

and they were chevys???!?!?!

some one take my temp.

lol noticed that 2 lol!

[darkvader1]

Was the paint on sale or what?

[watchurstep]

That GXP Bonneville go hard, thats how its supposed to b done

Whats funny is that ive seen all them cars at local car shows.... coincidence

if dude dropped 80k into a Marauder what did he do the the Bonneville?..... the Malibu?.... the Jeep?....
he go so much bread all his whips should b running like that. is the Bonneville for sale?...

That Bonneville nice as hell... thats all i have to say

he sold it awhile back and the new owner wrecked it....was looking at the car last wk smh!!!
everything he owned accept for a few cars had motor work....hell the k5 blazer even had a supercharged motor in it then a 383 stroker....the bonneville had headers, exhaust and was chipped..the car was painted twiced and the rims were changed 3 times! and yeah he liked the carshow thing so he would have the shop and friends drive his cars out there! that jeep has a built motor...the jeep was sold to a friend who drives it likes it stolen everytime he is in it!

[watchurstep]

My problem is, I HATE the oversized tires. I realize that many think it's cool, but it makes me think the thing should be parked at a Gas and Sip on Friday night. Your friend has talent, no doubt, just not taste. Well that's not fair, it's not my taste.

Doing something radical to a limited loved car and defending it in a forum where no one rolls like that, I'm sorry my friend, it just won't gain a lot lof love here.

But like I said, he does excellent work, but if if you ahd that thing styled the way we would like it, i don't think anyone is going to pony up $80K for it, or even $40K

agree to disagree but you are right for the taste of this forum.....if it had stayed silver, regular interior, no bigger then a 20inch wheel and had the motor setup and everything it would easily sell for 20k....i understand that!

[MM_BKK]

hey man, what are the specs on the engine? that looks like a 2.3 on top

That is not 2.3.

It's a Polished 3.4! Trust me, I know the tell tale sign of a 3.4.
I'm not sure I would feel comfortable with that one fuel line real close to the blower pulley!

And I doubt that is a 5.4L block, possibly 5.3L bored & stroked from 4.6 block.

[LANDY]

i wonder what kinda power is that car making wih he 3.4

[MMBLUE]

I wonder what the HECK this guy did for a living to have that much cake to throw a cars. HMMMMMMMMMMMMM?

[wht02lightning]

I wonder what the HECK this guy did for a living to have that much cake to throw a cars. HMMMMMMMMMMMMM?

And i wonder if profession led to his untimly death? i dont mean to be insensitive but to a random outsider it begs the question ya know?

[watchurstep]

And i wonder if profession led to his untimly death? i dont mean to be insensitive but to a random outsider it begs the question ya know?

his profession didnt led to his death...a fight at a nightclub led to it, he was shot in a parking due to a disagreement between someone he knew and a security guard.

[watchurstep]

I wonder what the HECK this guy did for a living to have that much cake to throw a cars. HMMMMMMMMMMMMM?

he worked at wendys, mcdonalds and taco bell lol!

[wht02lightning]

he worked at wendys, mcdonalds and taco bell lol!
And had a couple hundred grand??? im in the wrong line of work!

[watchurstep]

And had a couple hundred grand??? im in the wrong line of work!

really he owned several businesses

[RacerX]

I think if it was repainted black and original rims back on, albeit widened, the "porno red" interior would actually look sharp. When you open the trunk, is there a mini disco ball and mini bar?

[CooLManZilla]

I liked the bonneville too.. I was looking at them before I got the Marauder.
just couldnt do the FWD.. I made the right choice.

[hotford]

I have nothing positive to say..........

I Second that!!

[Marauder_Santa]

I just noticed that this (Content edited here) car - is located in Atlanta. I emailed the seller via ebay and invited him to bring it to our next breakfast 7/17. Lets see if I get a response or if he shows up.