High mileage club [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

ReefBlueCoupe

01-11-2011, 02:28 PM

Just hit 165k miles in my 03 MM. I've owned it since July 08 when it had 132k miles.

So far the only problems I've had with the car are:
-Blend door actuator
-LCM fix

That's it :cool4: Pretty happy about it. The previous owner had to replace the EATC. Glad I didn't!

Who else has a bunch of miles on their MM? I plan on doing at least half the Hot Rod Power Tour again this year. I'll probably do the Cocoa Beach, FL back to Nashville leg and call it a trip.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1228/img1860v.jpg

Marauderjack

01-11-2011, 03:44 PM

I have 221,4xx on mine now with the last 137K Supercharged.....still going strong and using no oil!!:beer::bows:

Started it cold today and it didn't even puff the blue cloud.....hmmmm??:cool:

Keep rollin'.....that's what the were made for!!:burnout:

Bradley G

01-11-2011, 03:49 PM

You keep real nice care of her! :bows:
I'm @ 105K , of that 70,000 have been S/C'ed

Ms. Denmark

01-11-2011, 04:46 PM

Car looks amazing!!

DOOM

01-11-2011, 05:07 PM

That is one beautiful marauder!

tbone

01-11-2011, 05:15 PM

118k:burnout:

SID210SA

01-11-2011, 08:36 PM

Mine is still a baby...just 101K.....do you have black lugs or did your chrome caps fall off? Doesnt look bad on a Black car.

SID210SA

01-11-2011, 08:50 PM

The previous owner had to replace the EATC. Glad I didn't!

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1228/img1860v.jpg

Prolly didnt have to change it out....there is an easy fix for it if you ever have a problem with the EATC in the future....just search EATC Fix.

Nice looking car!!

gdsqdcr

01-11-2011, 09:45 PM

I hit 39k! Posts like this keep me happy knowing that the car should last a long time!

MercNasty

01-11-2011, 10:18 PM

127k here.......

JamesHecker

01-12-2011, 12:39 AM

[QUOTE=ReefBlueCoupe;999335]Just hit 165k miles in my 03 MM. I've owned it since July 08 when it had 132k miles.

So far the only problems I've had with the car are:
-Blend door actuator
-LCM fix

What did it run you to get the blend door fixed?

Smalldogg/03mm

01-12-2011, 03:45 AM

188xxx and counting.. Bought it back in 05 with 15xxx on it.. It was and old couples car the old man had the 96 impala and he still want to keep his impala over the marauder.. I thought they say "the older u get, the wiser u get... :) ol I was talking about me :) that's y I bought it for him.. Couldn't find none in St. Louis... Went a two hours away to get it and did the dash all the way back..... :) .. Wish I would have known u guys back then... :). Well six year later I'm happier than the first day I got it....

ctrlraven

01-12-2011, 07:55 AM

152K, engine runs strong. Just need to get some leaks fixed on the trans now.

Dragcity

01-12-2011, 08:14 AM

Just over 100,000 for me. The miles will happen slowly from here on out though. Maybe.

RoyLPita

01-12-2011, 08:18 AM

87k here with a new blend door actuator.

rookie1

01-12-2011, 08:20 AM

130k for me. Had to do the eatc oring replacement at around 100k and a fuel injector at 110k and just swapped the LCM(seems like my headlights are brighter since). Still runs strong but am starting to get rattles at low speeds over bumps, I suspect ball joints. The most incredibly annoying I have is from the overhead console, any easy fix for this like stuffinf some foam rubber in there or something?

Architect

01-12-2011, 08:33 AM

Just hit 165k miles in my 03 MM. I've owned it since July 08 when it had 132k miles.

So far the only problems I've had with the car are:
-Blend door actuator
-LCM fix

That's it :cool4: Pretty happy about it. The previous owner had to replace the EATC. Glad I didn't!

Who else has a bunch of miles on their MM? I plan on doing at least half the Hot Rod Power Tour again this year. I'll probably do the Cocoa Beach, FL back to Nashville leg and call it a trip.

OK I give up....what's a "Blend Door Actuator"????
Architect

dakslim

01-12-2011, 09:06 AM

113,000 and still going strong. EATC "o" rings, fastblackmerc fixed my light switch before it went and my compass has stb but other than that...pretty good.

dakslim

01-12-2011, 09:08 AM

113,000 and still going strong. EATC "o" rings, fastblackmerc fixed my light switch before it went and my compass has stb but other than that...pretty good.

My car came in second place for cars over 100,000 at Marauderville VIII but fastblackmerc won't give me my trophy.:P

Danny_Boy

01-12-2011, 09:14 AM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and joined with this exact question in mind. A guy is selling an '04 SB, fairly cheap with 135,xxx miles on it. Based on this post I assume it is a safe investment..? Thanks

Rocknee

01-12-2011, 09:22 AM

41,500 here and no problems yet. Sitting in a little storage building watching the snow fall!

CBT

01-12-2011, 09:34 AM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and joined with this exact question in mind. A guy is selling an '04 SB, fairly cheap with 135,xxx miles on it. Based on this post I assume it is a safe investment..? Thanks
Hi, sailor! :wave:

dakslim

01-12-2011, 09:43 AM

Danny_Boy

01-12-2011, 09:49 AM

Thanks, proud to finally be a member.! How much trouble would he get me into? Lol

fastblackmerc

01-12-2011, 09:50 AM

dakslim

01-12-2011, 10:01 AM

Stop by and I'll give you the trophy and look at your compass. :beer:

When is good for you?

dakslim

01-12-2011, 10:02 AM

Thanks, proud to finally be a member.! How much trouble would he get me into? Lol

You have no idea!!!:eek: Come to Kentucky and you'll find out.:D

4play

01-12-2011, 10:26 AM

Mine just turned over 300,000

james79stang

01-12-2011, 03:39 PM

Dakslim finished behind me @ MMVIII i had 168k, now i have 174k.Hope the 1st weekend in april is pick then I will be able to see all my Kentucky extended Maurader Family.

dakslim

01-12-2011, 04:00 PM

Dakslim finished behind me @ MMVIII i had 168k, now i have 174k.Hope the 1st weekend in april is pick then I will be able to see all my Kentucky extended Maurader Family.

Go ahead, rub it in!:P

Marauder_Santa

01-12-2011, 06:38 PM

Original owner - 112,000 miles and love the car. It is my daily driver.

Paul

01-12-2011, 07:04 PM

120,000 miles, boosted the last 30,000. Minor troubles here and there, currently need new upper ball joints/control arms, have some seeps from tranny (old seals, to be expected). Car runs like a champ though. Love driving it every day. I figure that even as consumables wear out, it's cheaper to replace them then buy a new car. And I love my car, my hot rod. Still have lots of mods I want to do...

Horsepower

01-12-2011, 07:56 PM

103,000 miles.. Determined to do whatever it takes to own forever. :beer:

bosscj72

01-12-2011, 10:30 PM

101K on my 2004. Just broken in!

tbone

01-12-2011, 10:40 PM

Mine just turned over 300,000

MILES, not kilometers!:burnout:

Paul T. Casey

01-13-2011, 06:33 AM

My next oil change will be the 50th. No major issues, not even the ETAC thing.

CBT

01-13-2011, 06:35 AM

My next oil change will be the 50th. No major issues, not even the ETAC thing.

Good Lawd! :eek:

Fosters

01-14-2011, 02:52 PM

I turned over 1700 miles before I parked it this winter... Do I win? :)

(no pacifier jokes, dammit)

SID210SA

01-14-2011, 06:30 PM

I turned over 1700 miles before I parked it this winter... Do I win? :)

(no pacifier jokes, dammit)

Did you just get it recently???

Fosters

01-14-2011, 11:55 PM

Did you just get it recently???

Got it in october with 1335 miles, drove it for 2 weeks and then it started snowing :(

vegasmarauder

01-15-2011, 04:41 AM

300A is hitting 170K. Still runs great, gets about 18-20 MPG even with hard driving. The only things that have failed are the adjustable pedals (3X so far, I'm getting good at swapping them) each summer due to the summer heat. The PCV rubber line cracked 140K (and made it idle rough due the vacuum leak). The real oil pressure guage (Auto Meter) sender (2x) due to leaks from the rubber diaphragm, about every 60K miles. The EAC O-rings at 100K. The belt tensioner at 110K (faint squeaks). The battery goes about every 2 years due to the heat out here.

Maintenance items: The plugs at 120K. The IAC valve every 80K (really smoothes out the idle, didn't want to bother to keep cleaning the old ones). The rubber drive belt every 80K miles (started squealing at startup with full alternator load). Oil changes faithfully every 3K miles. Air filter every 3rd oil change.

Put slotted rotors and titanium brake pads on at 60K, still good and stops hard from 100 MPH to 0.
J-mod in the trans when new at 10K, still chirps the 1-2 shift at full throttle, and the OD band comes on solid.

Car still runs like new.

burt ragio

01-15-2011, 04:35 PM

I now have 135,000 miles. Other than brake pads eatc a pulley & belt she runs stronger than ever. Soon to be s/c.

Bluerauder

01-16-2011, 06:57 AM

Nevermind ..... I misread the title as "Mile High Club". ;)

illwood

01-16-2011, 11:28 AM

118K & rolling strong.

MMARAUDER

01-16-2011, 08:38 PM

268,xxx MILES all original

ParkRanger

01-19-2011, 11:22 AM

Almost 90K - original owner.
Been gone awhile - what's this EATC thing?

PR :burnout:

illwood

01-19-2011, 01:03 PM

Been gone awhile - what's this EATC thing?

The "Electronic Automatic Temperature Control" (heat, AC, defrost) controller under the radio has solenoid valves (for the vacuum control lines) that get hot enough to render the internal o-rings brittle and causes them to fail. The unit can be replaced for $300+ dollars or you can replace the o-rings with silicone ones that will handle the heat.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36922

BLACKMARAUDER04

01-19-2011, 02:02 PM

My '04 has 118,000+ Miles. I have replaced the EATC and LCM. I also replaced the radio with one from a 2005 Escape.
I also had 2 different oil leaks, one from the timing chain cover and the oil filter seal which got all over the serpantine belt. I replaced that twice due to oil being all over it. I replaced the rear brakes at 65,000 and the fronts at 115,000. I also had a short in the back up lights. The dealer found the short in the trunk, a broken wire. I plan on keeping her forever if I can.
I will be looking for new DD soon. Probably a SHO, but maybe a MKS turbo.

88LTDCV351

01-19-2011, 02:44 PM

105,000 miles and counting

ParkRanger

01-31-2011, 11:58 AM

The "Electronic Automatic Temperature Control" (heat, AC, defrost) controller under the radio has solenoid valves (for the vacuum control lines) that get hot enough to render the internal o-rings brittle and causes them to fail. The unit can be replaced for $300+ dollars or you can replace the o-rings with silicone ones that will handle the heat.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36922
Thanks Illwood - yeah, replaced mine about 3 months ago. Around $400.
Cheers
PR :burnout:

snigalfriz

01-31-2011, 12:30 PM

2003 300A (purchased new in March 2003) with 204+ and climbing, all mine.

Paul T. Casey

01-31-2011, 12:39 PM

2003 300A (purchased new in March 2003) with 204+ and climbing, all mine.

Man after my own heart.

tbone

01-31-2011, 03:15 PM

Thanks Illwood - yeah, replaced mine about 3 months ago. Around $400.
Cheers
PR :burnout:

Should have repaired it.;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68738

Shaijack

02-04-2011, 11:36 PM

50K atill loving it.

Vortech347

02-06-2011, 12:23 AM

103,000 miles.. Determined to do whatever it takes to own forever. :beer:
What color is that?!?!?! more details!!

Bradley G

02-06-2011, 08:56 AM

times 2 :bows:
Nice color, looks like a Ford color similar era; Dark Shadow Grey?
What color is that?!?!?! more details!!

Vortech347

02-06-2011, 11:29 PM

I'm thinking DSG too. Looks damn good.

Motorhead350

02-07-2011, 12:46 AM

176K and going everyday.

Tnbigbody

05-01-2011, 07:35 PM

hey new member just bought my 04 black almost 2 weeks ago with 82k :)

Marauder Rick

05-01-2011, 08:39 PM

Left: 145,xxx s/c since 130xxx
Right: 175,xxx N/A

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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230067_120021368078370_1000021 15213202_163751_820623_n.jpg

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stryker

05-14-2011, 11:17 PM

This saturday BP74i reach the 146.000 milles so it is in the club. :burnout:

ReefBlueCoupe

05-15-2011, 11:54 AM

167,500. Taking it on the Cocoa Beach to Nashville leg of the Hot Rod Power Tour at the beginning of June. 1500 mile round trip.

JOEMERC

05-15-2011, 02:50 PM

Im getting close to you guys i just hit 33000 ,lol. Least i know these cars run for a long time,gotta love them .and i need to drive mine more i guess.

ReefBlueCoupe

05-16-2011, 08:28 AM

I wish I had room for a second, low mileage Marauder so I could just strap a blower on it and go. Boosting a nearly 170k mile 4.6 is just asking for trouble.

Bradley G

05-16-2011, 11:50 AM

A buck ten and still tearin' it up :coolman:

tbone

05-16-2011, 03:40 PM

A buck ten and still tearin' it up :coolman:

I can vouch for that!:burnout:

Ozark Marauder

05-29-2011, 06:22 AM

Just turned over 72,000, Really glad this break-in period is finally over.............

KILRSVT

05-29-2011, 03:23 PM

190k here and going strong I've replaced a powersterring
pump... Drive belt.... Need to replace the rear axle bearings and clutch packs on the diff also need a compressor for the RAS ... Has a hard 190 k on it and runs like a champ

AConvertedChevy

05-29-2011, 03:26 PM

Rolled into 86,568 today as I entered the garage. :banana2:

I think my diff is going out on me though, if the front wheels aren't straight when I roll at idle in first it has a grinding feel all through the car :(

ReefBlueCoupe

06-09-2011, 09:12 AM

Just did the Cocoa Beach, FL to Nashville, TN legs of the Hot Rod Power Tour. 1800 miles. Just under 170k miles now. No problems except my EATC screwed up and now the air is blowing out the floor and defrost. Time for o-rings.

KrTu83

06-09-2011, 09:21 AM

The Mister's 03 just broke 153k after the miserable ride from Augusta, Ga to El Paso, Tx. My 04 SB is a little more pampered and won't break 100k any time soon. :D

gdsqdcr

06-09-2011, 09:24 AM

45,500 as of last night. I love the stories of 170, 190 ... gives me hope that this beast will last a LONG time.

slickster

06-09-2011, 11:28 AM

45,500 as of last night. I love the stories of 170, 190 ... gives me hope that this beast will last a LONG time.

:banana2: ........

LeoVampire

06-09-2011, 11:54 AM

on the way home from Carlisle hit 44,444 miles once we got to Connecticut.
It only took 7 years to do this LOL!!
10,000 of it was put on by Francisco when he had no car to use.

A bit ruff taking it while driving but here is the picture.

25118

03p71

06-09-2011, 11:57 AM

just turned 172k and still drives like new. And its a 2v 4.6

fesifisky

07-16-2011, 06:19 PM

Just hit 150,000 last night! Just had a lookover at a dealership while getting an oil change and other than a ball joint, pulley, and power steering pump, she's as strong as ever.

Thanks again GoMifuni for keeping her so well maintained up to when I got her.

2DMAX

07-26-2011, 02:55 PM

196500 miles today on my N/A 03 black. Its one of the daily drivers depending on a sunny day, then it is the 35000 mile T/S SB 04....BIG difference:burnout:

Timw286

09-10-2011, 03:02 PM

Just hit the 100k milestone yesterday, looking for another 100k to come.

Bradley G

09-10-2011, 06:16 PM

turned 114 on the way home from Byron today, tuned out four 12 second passes and drove her 75 miles home.

tbone

09-10-2011, 06:21 PM

turned 114 on the way home from Byron today, tuned out four 12 second passes and drove her 75 miles home.

What was your best time/mph?

PS Thanks for the invite!:depress:

Bradley G

09-10-2011, 06:43 PM

Hi Jack,.. I mean tbone :P

What was your best time/mph?

PS Thanks for the invite!:depress:

Bruce Wayne

09-11-2011, 07:24 AM

175,000 daily driver, running strong....replaced : rear axles, egr,front door hinge, left window trim, rear shocks, plugs, fixed compass, EATC and I don't worry about the "tick"

dohc324ci

09-11-2011, 10:47 AM

123k as of now but made 115k before the built big bore went in.

Cobra25

09-11-2011, 11:08 AM

Just turned 35,000 miles last week.

1stMerc

09-11-2011, 01:26 PM

Upper side of 77,000__ 3,000 of them supercharged.

ctrlraven

09-11-2011, 08:45 PM

161-162k miles on stock motor and trans (did the j-mod a few thousand miles ago)

ReefBlueCoupe

01-11-2012, 08:02 AM

Just under 180k now.

jerrym3

01-11-2012, 08:09 AM

Man, you guys sure do drive 'em.

I just turned 20,000 on my 03 TBird retro.

43,000 on my 04 Lincoln LS 8.

Bruce Wayne

01-11-2012, 08:25 AM

185,000 running like a champ, loves the cold air, hates the salt! aaargh!

babbage

01-11-2012, 08:44 AM

80K here. Runs great, axles, gears, jmod. I've done upgrades on many parts.

stryker

01-11-2012, 07:09 PM

:cool: Well mangs, right now BP74i has reach the 154460 milles and still running intimading and menacing on streets, roads and Highways it has recieved many repairs to prevent failures and replacing old parts and recently has recieve and upgrade in car audio phase just take a peek at the thread dedicated to my Panther and still many more heavy upgrades in schedule. :burnout:

MyTMerc

01-11-2012, 07:42 PM

Nevermind ..... I misread the title as "Mile High Club". ;)
You'd need another type of Marauder for that club. I don't think they are flying those anymore.

MyTMerc

01-11-2012, 07:54 PM

141K and going strong. Had shifter alignment issue when I bought it in July 04, dealer adjusted it so it would go all the way into park. Changed the EATC orings and 2 years later the AC module in the firewall. Changed the plugs a 90K, anti freeze, tranny fluid, and 5k full synthetic oil changes, new brakes shoes (still looked good at 90K but changed them anyway), rear shocks, battery at 130K, and several sets of tires. Heated seat on passenger side hasn't worked in a while and never cracked the suspension/hood/whatever squeek issue.

Smiles per mile ratio is much higher than the cost per mile!

We'll be keeping this one for as long as possible. Still love driving it!

SILVERSURFER03

01-16-2012, 08:53 AM

170k going for 200k hahaha

PRCARGUY

01-16-2012, 09:39 AM

I made a note of it when it happen.
I joined the 100,000 mile club back on Nov.20,2011 at 1:35AM while on N/B on I-287. :beer:

Bradley G

01-16-2012, 09:56 AM

One eighteen and lovin' it

jdando

01-16-2012, 10:59 AM

73,xxx miles, 60,xxx supercharged, daily driver here in the frozen tundra of MN.

guspech750

01-16-2012, 01:09 PM

Bought mine with 24,XXX March 09 and I now have 67,XXX.

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tbone

01-16-2012, 01:47 PM

132k. Going for 1000k!:burnout:

2DMAX

01-16-2012, 04:00 PM

193000 MILES on my 03 and just retired the engine due to a head gasket going. The happy part of this was I got to transplant my complete Trilogy engine, transmission and drivetrain, exhaust and all the other goodies from my rear-end damaged 03, with 40k miles on it. (including the heated seats which are nice to have on a week like we have just had!)

Commodore Crap

01-17-2012, 05:38 PM

Bought in 06 with 25k, now has 57k on it. My 93 mgm, has 196k.
Keep on truckin'.

-ryan s.

clintons4

01-17-2012, 05:57 PM

61k running strong. About to go under the knife :D waiting on some silly stuff for the eaton swap.

Only thing I have replaced are(not including upgrades): obviously fluids, tires, wiper blades, oil filters, fuel filters, T stat, oil pan (dumbass dented it) window regulator. still has original brakes! :eek:

Cobra25

01-18-2012, 06:36 AM

Just turrned 36,000 miles.

SID210SA

01-18-2012, 06:55 AM

Mine is still a baby...just 101K.....

Well it has been a year since I posted this ^^^. And in that time I have put 9K on the car...so I now have 110K.....I hope to only put about 5K on it this year.