"After Marauder" cars?

[Cordoba1]

Hey guys -- It's been awhile since I've been here. I've had two 'Rauders, one Black, one Silver Birch. I enjoyed them both immensity. I'm more "car guy" than "brand car" -- and have had many cars both before and after the Marauders. Since owning the last Marauder, I've had (2) BMW 135i s, and now have a 2013 Cadillac CTS-V. I totally love it -- and hell, when the 2016 V-Cars arrive later this year with 640HP, I might just have to upgrade... My question to the group: What high-performance cars have you bought post-Marauder? As a PS, the Ford Mustang that's just about to hit showrooms looks real appealing to me, could bring me back to the Ford family!

Here are pictures of my V: http://www.functionbox.org/CTSV/

Oh -- and I also have an old car... I found this sub-10,000 Cordoba I couldn't pass up: http://www.functionbox.org/Darlene/

[martyo]

I do want a V!!!

Does the Cordoba have rich Corinthian leather? :D

[boatmangc]

Vagon FTW!!

[larryo340]

I kinda like the Taurus SHO

[MERCULES]

I drive my Marauder 6 months a year and my Volvo XC-70 Wagon for 6 months of winter, hard to say which is more fun.:banana:

[stevengerard]

Great looking car. I almost bought one instead of the MM, but dealers were jerks about letting you test drive one and I wanted the size of the MM for the family. It certainly is on the "next car" list along with a Challenger and a Mustang - 4 or 5 years from now.

[MOTOWN]

That CTS V is a beast , me likes!

[justbob]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/08/0f0ad8288afb9cdedf1175c3b549e8 fd.jpg


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[Cordoba1]

I kinda like the Taurus SHO

Me too, certainly from the drivetrain and sheet metal. Those Ecoboost sixes are turning out to be very solid engines. I feel the Taurus's shortcoming is a little bit of a plasticy interior. The Taurus is ready for an upgrade.

[Cordoba1]

Great looking car. I almost bought one instead of the MM, but dealers were jerks about letting you test drive one and I wanted the size of the MM for the family. It certainly is on the "next car" list along with a Challenger and a Mustang - 4 or 5 years from now.

Copy that... My dealer practically begged me to go for a spin, especially after telling him that I'd have to buy it if I drove it. Instead, I went home to make sure I could scrap up a down payment. I returned, when for a spin, and started the negotiations. I told him I had to "sleep on it," -- and began negotiating via the Internet -- for ten days. Interestingly, I wasn't really in the market, but saw the blue one in the window.... Then I went inside and saw the blue Recaro seats, and I was sold. It's a 2013 "Special Edition" color: Stealth Blue Metallic. The graphite-colored wheels are part of the package.

[chief455]

I do want a V!!!

Does the Cordoba have rich Corinthian leather? :D

Looks like plush cloth buckets to me ;)

What year is that Cordoba? I've never seen one like it!What engine?
Shocked it has manual windows and cloth seats:eek:

Upcoming car for me will be SRT8 Charger or.......

[Cordoba1]

Looks like plush cloth buckets to me ;)

What year is that Cordoba? I've never seen one like it!What engine?
Shocked it has manual windows and cloth seats:eek:

Upcoming car for me will be SRT8 Charger or.......

It's an 1981. Chrysler made a "sporty" version (yeah, right) that costs less than the regular Cordoba, called the Cordoba LS. This particular monster boasts an 90 HP Slant Six. I would love to do a V8 swap, but she has less than 10,000 miles on the clock, doesn't leak a drip of oil, idles and runs perfect -- so keeping it (mostly) stock for now. I had one like it in HS, and several since, so I guess that's why I love her.

[RubberCtyRauder]

You can't kill them slant six's........they pretty much run forever

[TP Derrick D]

I do want a V!!!

Does the Cordoba have rich Corinthian leather? :D
LOL!! Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize made that line and commercial famous. But it was the body style before this one. I remember this body style just not the 6 cyl version but it make sense since we were in the middle of the 2nd in less than 5 years of gas conservation times where the highest hp may have been 200 if that. During that time in the '70's my mom had a Charger, the Dodge version of the Chrysler Cordova. It was burgundy w/ burgundy interior and I just knew that commercial was referring to her interior. That thing had the 360 engine w/ the whining starter and it was a piece of crap, stayed broken down and I've been a Mopar hater ever since, that's been about 37-38 years ago.

[MERCULES]

Yep I remember the sound of the Chrysler starters, etched in my memory for life.

[breeze]

Post marauder, I've had my 392 challenger for just under 2yrs. LOVE IT! 470hp was and still is fun but I want more-More-MORRRREE. Saving up to do drop in pistons and procharger for 550-600rwhp.

[chief455]

LOL!! Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize made that line and commercial famous. But it was the body style before this one. I remember this body style just not the 6 cyl version but it make sense since we were in the middle of the 2nd in less than 5 years of gas conservation times where the highest hp may have been 200 if that. During that time in the '70's my mom had a Charger, the Dodge version of the Chrysler Cordova. It was burgundy w/ burgundy interior and I just knew that commercial was referring to her interior. That thing had the 360 engine w/ the whining starter and it was a piece of crap, stayed broken down and I've been a Mopar hater ever since, that's been about 37-38 years ago.
1978 Cordoba, green/green, had the true Mopar big block (400?) very fast for such a barge! I was in one at over 115mph until it hit 3 oak trees. :(

Yep I remember the sound of the Chrysler starters, etched in my memory for life.
ta-schzitschiztschizt.....ta-schzitschiztschizt

[slickster]

like the jaguar F type R but its kinda a overpriced gt500

[71cyclone]

I kinda like the Taurus SHO

Yes / bullet prof reliability and over all insurance is cheaper then other makes because they are not as expensive to fix ....@$$$ In police use ,the officer will walk away after major collision .

[71cyclone]

1978 Cordoba, green/green, had the true Mopar big block (400?) very fast for such a barge! I was in one at over 115mph until it hit 3 oak trees. :(

ta-schzitschiztschizt.....ta-schzitschiztschizt

Dont forget the Dodge MAGNUM [first Generation ] >>>>>

[88CuttyClassic]

Since i have weekend toys my MM is my daily driver. After it i will probably replace it with something rwd again... Charger r/t most likely.

[TP Derrick D]

Not sure, but with FoMoCo constantly disappointing me year after year with their performance car & truck offerings(no v8 performance sedan, no Gen III Lightning or supercharged Harley-Davidson, nothing limited edition or rare) except the SHO & Mustangs. I wish they would revive a couple of name plates from the 60's & 70's...Galaxy 500's, Torino ,Fairlane with retro updated styling or even that 49er show car they did about 15 years ago and drop the Coyote in it and maybe even offer a supercharged GT version. If I don't get something I like soon I may just jump to Lexus. I love my wife's 2010 LS460, 380hp of luxury. Not gonna smoke the tires but its not geared for that but it will eat up the highway on top end. Her 2000 GS300 not bad either even at 15 yrs old w/210,000 miles. If its a Ford it would be the SHO, a Boss 302 Laguna Sega or 2013 up GT500. But have no plans to get rid of the Marauder anytime soon if ever.

[boatmangc]

That CTS V is a beast , me likes!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/boatmangc/imagejpg1_zps6475fa5c.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/boatmangc/imagejpg3_zps047811af.jpg

And yes it's already happening....
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/boatmangc/imagejpg4_zpsa4155713.jpg

[stevengerard]

^^^^^ not sure what I rather have right now - the Vagon or the warm weather

[rauder88]

I traded my last Marauder in on a new '12 Mustang GT. That 5.0L was ton's of fun to drive! But ended up trading it in on another Marauder...

[MOTOWN]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/boatmangc/imagejpg1_zps6475fa5c.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/boatmangc/imagejpg3_zps047811af.jpg

And yes it's already happening....
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/boatmangc/imagejpg4_zpsa4155713.jpg

Don't tell me! bigger heat exchanger , and a pulley?:coolman:

[Spectragod]

Bought a 15' Explorer Sport, ecoboost blah blah blah..........

[Shaijack]

I traded three marauders for a SmartKar. You see I am smarter already.

[chief455]

I traded my last Marauder in on a new '12 Mustang GT. That 5.0L was ton's of fun to drive! But ended up trading it in on another Marauder...
that speaks volumes.....

^^^^^ not sure what I rather have right now - the Vagon or the warm weather
having just returned from a week in Naples, I'll take the warm weather. Cars will follow. ;)
Nice cars roaming the streets everywhere down there - in February.
Within 15 minutes on one highway, 13 newer Mustangs passed by, 4 Camaro's, 3 R/T Challengers, and within one drive on Captiva Island, 5 Charger R/T s.
Plenty of Caddy's and Jags and Maserati's
A ton of Crown Vics' and Grand Marquis - but not one single Marauder!
When I do get something newer, it will be an odd model or unique color - something to not blend into the crowd.

[boatmangc]

that speaks volumes.....

having just returned from a week in Naples, I'll take the warm weather. Cars will follow. ;)
Nice cars roaming the streets everywhere down there - in February.
Within 15 minutes on one highway, 13 newer Mustangs passed by, 4 Camaro's, 3 R/T Challengers, and within one drive on Captiva Island, 5 Charger R/T s.
Plenty of Caddy's and Jags and Maserati's
A ton of Crown Vics' and Grand Marquis - but not one single Marauder!
When I do get something newer, it will be an odd model or unique color - something to not blend into the crowd.

Yup, precisely why I went with the Vagon. 1340 ish made, ever....

I chose warm winters in the Keys in '86!

[boatmangc]

Don't tell me! bigger heat exchanger , and a pulley?:coolman:

Ain't sayin......
It's still got warranty!

[cer0413]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/10/cbe29ac1d47fc122acf0f76a98cd39 d4.jpg

Since 2012 this has been my dream car since it hit the streets. Once Im supercharged I'm investing in this baby. The 12s and the 13s are in the 40k range. So hopefully by next year, I might luck up and find one in the high 30s.

[chief455]

Yup, precisely why I went with the Vagon. 1340 ish made, ever....

I chose warm winters in the Keys in '86!
Wise decisions on both parts :cool:

[MOTOWN]

Ain't sayin......
It's still got warranty!

NUFF said!;)

[MGDriver]

This is my daily driver, 2003 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDI... 40 MPG Highway, do I have to say more? For local standards this is a massive car already but it looks small next to the Marauder. Unfortunately after buying the Marauder this might have to go soon as car ownership is simply too expensive to be able to afford running multiple cars over here. That's a real shame, been in my family ever since and never gave me any issues so I wish I could find a way to keep it.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1048374/fullsize/dscn0024.jpg

[boatmangc]

This is my daily driver, 2003 Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDI... 40 MPG Highway, do I have to say more? For local standards this is a massive car already but it looks small next to the Marauder. Unfortunately after buying the Marauder this might have to go soon as car ownership is simply too expensive to be able to afford running multiple cars over here. That's a real shame, been in my family ever since and never gave me any issues so I wish I could find a way to keep it.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1048374/fullsize/dscn0024.jpg

Ship that thing stateside!

[MGDriver]

Ship that thing stateside!

Funnily enough I have been considering to export it if I have to sell it simply because over here I wouldn't get anything for it. If I get really lucky someone might pay me $5000 in a local sale but certainly not more than that.
Shipping it stateside however will be very difficult, I actually have a friend over in Indiana who would very much like this car because of the 2.5 TDI engine that was never sold in the US but this is exactly the problem, this engine and its emissions specifications have never been verified by US authorities which would make it impossible to import it until it is 25 years old. However I have been told that authorities in Canada are much easier going over this issue and could allow importing it there.

[breeze]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/10/cbe29ac1d47fc122acf0f76a98cd39 d4.jpg

Since 2012 this has been my dream car since it hit the streets. Once Im supercharged I'm investing in this baby. The 12s and the 13s are in the 40k range. So hopefully by next year, I might luck up and find one in the high 30s.

Smart man, I love these too but too rich for me. I'll be throwing a set of these wheels in my bolt pattern on my challenger for the summer

[breeze]

heres my post Marauder

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/593/medium/IMG_20150127_112924.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/593/medium/IMG_20141114_100334.jpg

[cer0413]

heres my post Marauder

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/593/medium/IMG_20150127_112924.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/593/medium/IMG_20141114_100334.jpg
CJs approval right there.

[chief455]

heres my post Marauder

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/593/medium/IMG_20150127_112924.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/593/medium/IMG_20141114_100334.jpg
right hood! how is the ride / handling compared to comfy Marauder?

[breeze]

At first thought they were the same toll I drove a coworkers marauder one night. No comparison!! I have the 3 suspension mode (normal, sport,track) as u change modes it gets VERY tight and tranny holds rpms longer and shift firmer. Can a turn mean corner doin 50 easily.

The ride, well every falls asleep in passenger and backseats.

I have aero turbine mufflers no resonators, mom doesn't complain about drone like she did in marauder. She use to wear ear protection.lol

[stevengerard]

I test drove a few RTs in the fall, just as comfy, much tighter steering and better handling.

[J-MAN]

Pre-Post replacement, 2013 Lincoln MKT, twin turbo AWD, black on black. I like it.

[Vortech347]

Mine will probably up for sale next year. I'm looking at SHO's, older M5's, Chev SS, G8 GXP, and CTS-V. I love the SHO but I've turned into a V8 snob. The marauder breathing through magna flows is such a sweet melody.

[FW_Linc/Merc]

Very cool thread. My first car was a 1980 Cordoba with the slant six. Yes I broke it. Hopped it up with a 4BBL carb and in the process messed up the throttle linkage and during a drive the transmission went into neutral and carb went wide open. Did not get it shut down before spinning a rod bearing. Replaced it with a marine slant six but it never was as quick as the 1969 Impala I purchased 3 years after the Cordoba. I replaced the Cordoba with a 1983 Dodge Magnum with the 318 which I had for almost 10 years. It later went on to win awards at the Mopar Nationals. Went thru a few mustangs and Lincoln's in the 1990's. Just bought the wife a used Dodge Magnum with the Hemi and out of the box it is quicker than the Marauder. With so many under 6 second cars available I have to say it is hard to keep up with the new introductions each year. I have enough in the stable to keep me happy for a while so I am lucky to be without a payment for a while...

[Gordy]

I went with a Shelby, like making fords fast. But that's me.
The Mopar line up is great though, putting out some amazing machines.


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[Cordoba1]

Wow -- Thanks for all the responses! I'm totally impressed that the group here aren't brand-snobs. There's a l lot of love for Mopars here! I grew up in a Chrysler-family, but my love of anything with wheels and a motor have found me trying all kinds of brands. The Chicago Auto Show is this week, so I'll be kicking the tires on .... everything. I was pretty interested in an Audi S6, but they're starting to look a little stale. If Cadillac makes this: http://www.cadillac.com/concept-cars/elmiraj.html I'll be first in line!

[Marauder24]

The only things that catches my is the Dodge Challenger SRT-8 or hellcat... Anything else is out my budget. lol Like the Audi R8...

[MGDriver]

I just got my Marauder and am looking forward to a few great years of ownership but if or when it ever comes time to replace it then there is only one option for me: Australian Ford Falcon GTP.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4125/5054711087_33cd609135_b.jpg

[chief455]

I just got my Marauder and am looking forward to a few great years of ownership but if or when it ever comes time to replace it then there is only one option for me: Australian Ford Falcon GTP.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4125/5054711087_33cd609135_b.jpg
very cool car, but the helicoptor grab bar on the trunk :depress:
give it a lip spoiler and win!
what is that powered with?

[MGDriver]

very cool car, but the helicoptor grab bar on the trunk :depress:
give it a lip spoiler and win!
what is that powered with?

The Aussies love their wings and I don't actually mind the look of it to be honest.
It's powered by the Boss 290 engine, that's a 5.4 Modular 4V V8 with a similar setup as the Mustang Cobra R, pushes 390 bhp and 380 ft lb of torque.
I was looking at one of these last summer but the car was located in Ireland and $20k asking price plus importing costs on top just killed it for me, got my Marauder for half.

Currently I have another Aussie car in my garage, a 99 Fairlane which is basically the Town Car version of the Falcon. That car was basically a barn find that I pulled out of a shed in the middle of nowher near Berlin for $2000. The previous owner claims that it belonged to the Australian embassy and was the ambassadors car but I couldn't confirm that and there is also no paperwork whatsoever to go with the car. I've always been addicted to Aussie cars and they are almost as difficult to import to Europe as to the States so I did the stupid thing and bought it. The car is in very poor condition from just sitting in a shed without being moved for years and I probably will never be able to register it due to the lack of paperwork but I thought it would a bit of fun to have and maybe I restore it one day. I've had it for a year and not a lot happened to it since, just couldn't find the time thus far. It is powered by a 302 Windsor 5.0 V8 that you will also find in early 90s Town Cars with what converts to only 53k miles on the clock so it was barely ever driven.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1011440/fullsize/dscn3438.jpg

[92BlackGT]

Traded in the Marauder on a '14 Focus ST. It's a fun, nimble little guy but gotta stay out of boost or else it get worse gas mileage than the Marauder. I definitely miss the 'rauder and would like to get back into one again eventually.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/92blackgt/temporary_zpsd8339edd.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

Traded in the Marauder on a '14 Focus ST. It's a fun, nimble little guy but gotta stay out of boost or else it get worse gas mileage than the Marauder. I definitely miss the 'rauder and would like to get back into one again eventually.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/92blackgt/temporary_zpsd8339edd.jpg

"I definitely miss the 'rauder and would like to get back into one again eventually."

That's what most say after they get rid of their MM............ :shake:

[chief455]

The Aussies love their wings and I don't actually mind the look of it to be honest.
It's powered by the Boss 290 engine, that's a 5.4 Modular 4V V8 with a similar setup as the Mustang Cobra R, pushes 390 bhp and 380 ft lb of torque.
I was looking at one of these last summer but the car was located in Ireland and $20k asking price plus importing costs on top just killed it for me, got my Marauder for half.

Currently I have another Aussie car in my garage, a 99 Fairlane which is basically the Town Car version of the Falcon. That car was basically a barn find that I pulled out of a shed in the middle of nowher near Berlin for $2000. The previous owner claims that it belonged to the Australian embassy and was the ambassadors car but I couldn't confirm that and there is also no paperwork whatsoever to go with the car. I've always been addicted to Aussie cars and they are almost as difficult to import to Europe as to the States so I did the stupid thing and bought it. The car is in very poor condition from just sitting in a shed without being moved for years and I probably will never be able to register it due to the lack of paperwork but I thought it would a bit of fun to have and maybe I restore it one day. I've had it for a year and not a lot happened to it since, just couldn't find the time thus far. It is powered by a 302 Windsor 5.0 V8 that you will also find in early 90s Town Cars with what converts to only 53k miles on the clock so it was barely ever driven.


very cool, wish we could import cars a bit easier.

[chief455]

"I definitely miss the 'rauder and would like to get back into one again eventually."

That's what most say after they get rid of their MM............ :shake:
I'm not going to be one of those, it will be my 2014 Honda Accord V6 that I miss whenever I trade to a Charger R/T....or, it won't be 'rid' of MM, but a thought out decision based on my needs and wants for a weekend car. Sometimes, it is just time for a change.

[LSp8]

Can't wait for my Mopar later this year. Most certainly won't be anything from Ford. No Ecoboost in my future and I need 4 doors. I drove my Depts new 2015 Explorer and its pure confirmation that Im no longer a Ford guy plus I won't buy a full-size pickup made of aluminum. If I had the money then a black or blue Caddy Vagon!

[ts-pa]

My dream post-MM car was going to be a Challenger with either the 5.7 or 6.2.

Reality sets in, so now I'm looking at an old Volvo S70 2.4L with turbo that a friend is selling dirt cheap.

This is only a temp car for me as my kid will get it once in college.

Gives me a little time to get my Marauder working better to be my DD again.

[Vortech347]

I would give my left nut for a Falcon.

Settled for an SHO. I miss the Marauder sound.

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