Hello everyone ... i wanted to introduce myself : )

[Bimmerm3]

Im new her and plan on being around for a good while. Im looking at a 2003 mercury marauder with 148,987 miles its a one owner car with all the service records from the dealer up too 2009 ....he wants $6500 is that fair price ? Thanks for any help or suggestions on what to look out for on the car .:beer:

[gdsqdcr]

I can not speak for the price, but welcome to the collective.

[SC Cheesehead]

If the car has been well maintained, 148K on the clock is no big deal.

The cars are prone to some minor electrical issues (LCM, EATC, wacky wipers) but overall, they are very reliable vehicles.

Price doesn't sound bad; do you have a trusted mechanic that could look at the car for you?

[DOOM]

:welcome: to the site.

[TAKEDOWN]

Welcome to your new addiction and I would definitely have mechanic take a look!

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the site.

[Papillon]

Welcome to the site :wave: & good luck with the search 'n' buy!

[MOTOWN]

:welcome:to the site bud!:wave:

[guspech750]

I'm not sure on the price but welcome to the coolest site for the coolest car!! Which ever Marauder you buy, I'm sure it will be a winner!!

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[CRUZTAKER]

Welcome fellow Buckeye!

I wish you were looking for something a little better.:P

I am 14 miles out of the city and have an excellent one for sale.

Buy my Marauder! (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69342)

[Bimmerm3]

Welcome fellow Buckeye!

I wish you were looking for something a little better.:P

I am 14 miles out of the city and have an excellent one for sale.

Buy my Marauder! (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69342)
Nice car ... outta my price range:)

[swordfish]

:welcome: to the site.

[Bluerauder]

Im new her and plan on being around for a good while.

We've already been here for a good while. :rolleyes: The beer's almost gone and the fridge has been cleaned out. ;) Just getting ready to close up shop here. Where have you been?

:jk:

Welcome to the MM.Net. :welcome1:

[SC Cheesehead]

We've already been here for a good while. :rolleyes: The beer's almost gone and the fridge has been cleaned out. ;) Just getting ready to close up shop here. Where have you been?

:jk:

Welcome to the MM.Net. :welcome1:

+1...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3xsDv6yCnY

:D

:welcome:

[Bimmerm3]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I picked her up today ....here is a stupid question does the car use premium gas ?

[MOTOWN]

errrr yes sir, congrats bud! post some pics

[Bimmerm3]

Ok i will shoot some pics tommorow.

[Gryphonzus]

I think it was a fair price if it was in good shape. Welcome to the collective!

[fastblackmerc]

Yes it runs on premium only, unless it's been tuned to run on lower octane. If you don't run premium you end up picking up engine pieces.

Welcome to the site.

Read the owners manual.

[Bluerauder]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I picked her up today ....here is a stupid question does the car use premium gas ?

Owner's Manual says "91 Octane Minimum". Around here we only have 87, 89, and 93 ..... my MM likes Shell 93 and Sunoco 93 .... and occasionally drinks Exxon 93.

[Bimmerm3]

Great info guy's ! I love this site already:) Oh no pics today its raining here.:( Any other tips ? Is there a simple programmer tune up for a few extra pony's???

[Pat]

Price is low for a dealer. KBB = $8800.00

There may be "hidden" Issues, like smoky exhaust, pronounced engine ticks, clunks or thumps. Rear gear/axle whine, transmission slippage or hard shifting, diminished braking power, A/C not responsive, lights flashing off/on, rough running engine. Windows don't operate correctly, wobbly tracking on the road and so on.

I would drive it and get a feel for excessive noises as described above, try passing gear and WOT if you can. Some dealers only let you drive in their parking lot.

Check for accidents or flooring.

As suggested in previous post have a Mercury Dealership look at it. May cost $80.00.

Good luck.

[Bimmerm3]

pics are up

[cougar9150]

pics are up

Nice ride, good deal and welcome. SCT handhelds are your best bet but Diablo also offers one.

Option 1 Check out the vendors on here for a handheld w/a basic tune made specifically for the MM. The 2 names that have shops you'll hear the most about for MM tuning are Lidio and Rienhart.

Option 2 is hit a local mustang shop if you want to get a dyno tune at the same time. This probably isn't needed if your new ride is stock or mostly stock (i.e. CAI with gears). Most shops will sell the tuner and include a dyno session with your purchase. Not really necessary for gears and CAI but once you start hitting bigger mods like headers, torque converter, etc... you'll need to strap it down.

[03calitejas]

Welcome to the MM. I think youll love the car! Mine has just over 150K miles now and I would certainly not consider selling it for the 6500 you paid. Soooo, enjoy the shite out of it and try not to get too addicted to mods. Personalize her to your hearts content...the way I see it, you paid about 2 grand under market value so in my warped mind that means you can get it chipped, regeared, cold air intake and dyno tuned and STILL have a few bucks left over to take your sweetheart out for a wicked cruise.

[03calitejas]

Oh and one other important thing to keep in mind...If you are gonna explore how fast she'll go, remember to click off the OD (the little buttin on the shifter handle) before you warp out. It can save you from needing the transmission worked on. I learned an 800 dollar lesson the hard way. Other than that, I really think these cars are pretty much bulletproof.

[barrytuneup]

most defintely. it states on the dash "premium fuel only"

[a_d_a_m]

Welcome from Painesville. Depending on where in Ohio you are, maybe I'll see you around town.

[Bimmerm3]

Hello everyone...unfortunately I have to sell the car asap just after buying it. I have unexpected emergency and I need the cash. Im hurt that I have to sell it ...I love this car. Make me a fair offer I paid a little over $6600 for it.

[Bluerauder]

Hello everyone...unfortunately I have to sell the car asap just after buying it. I have unexpected emergency and I need the cash. Im hurt that I have to sell it ...I love this car. Make me a fair offer I paid a little over $6600 for it.

6 whole days ???? :fish: :fish: :shake:

Hope you get the emergency situation taken care of.

[Bimmerm3]

Yes 6 whole days.....this situation came outta nowhere !

[MOTOWN]

oh man sorry to hear this, good luck getting everything squared away.

[MercNasty]

wow that sucks man but u gotta do what you gotta do. I hope everything works out for you, as long as the car is in good shape u shouldnt have a problem getting rid of it.

[Bimmerm3]

Thanks guys !

[LeoVampire]

:welcome1: to the site and I hope the deal on the marauder is a good one for you and that your happy with it!

See if you can have it checked out ahead of time so your not socked with any problem just after the purchase.

Keep us informed!