2004 SB Marauder Went Home With Me Today

[Fastbob]

Well guys the car I had shipped from Car Max - Memphis, Tn to Car Max - Wichita, Kansas followed me home this afternoon:cool:. The Marauder is 2004 SB, dark charcoal interior with 22,800 miles. Options are: Heated Seats, Moon Roof and 6 CD Changer. The car is not perfect, but is very nice, probably a solid 9 out of 10.

It has the following defects: slight curb rash on right front tire, moderate (repaired) scratch just rearward of the fuel door, scuffed or melted area on passenger side of console (1/2 wide 4 inches long) just forward of the console door, aftermarket black turbo style mufflers and some idiot cut off the original positive battery cable end and used one where you clamp the bare wires onto it. Car does show some signs of being driven on salted roads and being from the Chicago area (corrosion on cam covers, belt tensioner etc.). Also the air suspension compressor is very noisy, but I only heard it twice today when we parked and swapped passengers around.

Engine cold start was without any noise and car ran great on the 75 mile trip home. Windows are slightly tinted and interior is spotless with only slight wear on the driver's seat cushion.

I traded in my old 2003 Gran Marquis and Car Max gave me a good screwing on it, but I just had to have this Marauder so I did the deal.

Driving impressions are, well it is not nearly as quick as my 06 Vette and the Maruader rides much more firmly than my 03 Grand Marquis. To me the ride and the exhaust note are nearly perfect. That DOHC motor really sounds great and pulls pretty good in the higher revs. I do know for a fact that it will at least go 100 MPH. I am pretty sure I will be getting a tune if I can get one and a tuner shipped to me.

I do have some photos and will try to them posted tomorrow. Thanks for all the advice.

The best part of all is my wife likes the Marauder way better than the Grand Marquis. It was the seats and the ride that did it for her.

Thanks

Bob

[03blackvegas]

Nice report Bob, I'm glad you bought the car. Marauder's are definitely not quick off the line, some power adding is needed in that department.

[Jeronimojc]

Congrats. Glad it all worked out well. It sounds like a great find. Post some pics when you get a chance.


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[RubberCtyRauder]

Talk to Marty O at MO's speed shop here on the forum. He can mail you a great tune and tuner and will always be just a phone call away. And congrats on the purchase!

[8UWITH6]

What do you want the car is 10 years old! Sounds like you found a nice one congratulations! Moonroof for the win!

[wannaMM]

Congrats!!!

[Fastbob]

Some Photos of the new to me 04 Marauder. Please note: the Car Max front license plate has been removed!


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[03blackvegas]

Some Photos of the new to me 04 Marauder.


http://s266.photobucket.com/user/onefastbob/media/Mobile%20Uploads/SamsungNoteII1140_zpsc63fca07. jpg.html?filters[user]=64712562&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0
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Try to upload to your post here.

[Fastbob]

I think I have it fixed. I can see the pictures now.

[fastblackmerc]

Congrats!!!

No S/C I presume?

[gdsqdcr]

Looks very clean.
Congrats on the new ride

[prchrman]

very nice. you look young for 60. :-) Does it not have Marauder written in the floor mats?

[71cyclone]

Definitely a nice ride and as you know one of 997 Silver Burch's ,,welcome to the Silver Burch Society .and it is Unmolested..

[ncmm]

Welcome to the fold. You picked up a fantastic Marauder. Enjoy the ride!
:burnout:

[MOTOWN]

Sweet ride! and you got the best color with a moonroof FTW!

[Fastbob]

very nice. you look young for 60. :-) Does it not have Marauder written in the floor mats?The young fellow in the picture standing to the left is my 29 year old son. The floor mats are not original and do not say Marauder on them.

[Fastbob]

Congrats!!!

No S/C I presume?Nope, no Supercharger, darn it.

[Hadamustang1]

Hell you did good.. You can't even get a nice used honda for what you paid..

[fastblackmerc]

The floor mats are not original and do not say Marauder on them.

Not to worry... you can get a set of new ones for $300.00 +.... :eek:

[Shermanator]

Congrats. I was 60 years old when I got my first Marauder. Lots of fun since.

[Fastbob]

Not to worry... you can get a set of new ones for $300.00 +.... :eek:OUCH!!!:bigcry:

[8UWITH6]

Looks AWESOME! Enjoy it. Contact me when your ready to do an Eaton Swap ;)

[cpe6]

congratulations

[Dre1842]

Nice ride, congrats

[Windsor58]

Nice car! Congratulations.

4.10 rear gears (or even 3.73s) will help it get off the line some better, if you want to modify it. But be warned - its a slippery slope (modifications). Either way, you will enjoy it. Great cars.

[WPG_Merc]

Awesome Car :congrats:

[71cyclone]

Nice car! Congratulations.

4.10 rear gears (or even 3.73s) will help it get off the line some better, if you want to modify it. But be warned - its a slippery slope (modifications). Either way, you will enjoy it. Great cars.
To add to, I found out that removing the factory rear cats and installing Free flow 2-1/2 ''cats with 2-1/2 in X pipe with 2-1/2 'pipes to factory mufflers, and removing resonated with meggs or aftermarket open tips if you wish will improve bottom end performance [ 'wheel spin' ] .with stock tune . A Good SCT tune will also help by changing your shift schedule for improved performance. :banana:

[chief455]

I've been looking for this thread. I waited for weeks while Carmax was transferring it for you.
Congrats! big score on my favorite year, color, and factory options.

headers, convertor, 4.10 gear, tune - keep all stock components. Drive like you have no tomorrow ;)

[1Marauder]

YES--I was dieing to hear the results too. Thanks for the repost / re-direct to the new thread.

GREAT FIND!

That car looks SWEET!

[Bruce Wayne]

Lucky son of a....., I hear the silver ones are fast!!!, Congrats!

[Jeronimojc]

Lucky son of a....., I hear the silver ones are fast!!!, Congrats!


It's been proven silvers are literally cooler than the darker colors. These cars love cooler temps, so yes!


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[Spectragod]

Nope, no Supercharger, yet.


Fixed it for you..... congrats, nice ride.:beer: