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  1. #1
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    Noob Here

    I've been wanting one since they were a concept in '01 and now I'm a new owner of a 2004 Merc Marauder. It's a DTR 300A with all the bells and whistles. I've had it for a week now and still can't wipe the silly grin from my face.

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    Welcome aboard. I'm afraid the grin is permanent Mines still there every time I drive my 04 DTR.
    2004 DTR Marauder, Built 26 February 2004, Inservice: 02 July 2004 Retired from DD 17 July 2008. Survived the cut, 28 April 2012. Back as a DD as of 18 November 2012.

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    Thumbs up

    Welcome aboard. Please put your location in your profile. Lots of fun ahead!

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    My guess would be in the drivers seat, with a big goofy grin on his face, making "VROOOM! VROOOOOOM!" noises

    And welcome aboard!

    Quote Originally Posted by Lowell
    Please put your location in your profile.


    ~But, it makes it a lot easier when he is manscaped.~ Haggis
    ~Cool, I can have one of those strangulation orgasms without the strangle.
    WIN WIN!~ Zack
    ~Who needs to stop? I just wanna gooooooooooo ~ -Matt-

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    Thumbs up Sweet

    Hapiness lies within... A Mercury Marauder! Congratulations and welcome to the "club". Be careful on this site though - it's too easy to catch the "mod" bug...


    Jeff
    '04 ME MA!
    "Thrillogy" Supercharger Kit #56
    (Self Installed)
    "The Only 'Bolt-On' package you need"

    However, you may, like me, add more - like...
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    K&N kit

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    Welcome aboard. Judging by your name, you must be a "Steeler fan". Are you from Pittsburgh, too?
    (#6178 in black per FPIC)
    Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.

    MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.

    Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.

    Rest In Peace:
    Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
    Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
    Rex Weinbender
    Peter


    See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.

    IMHO, this site- the members that I chat with- and the ones that I now Hang with- are like my 2nd family. There is such an ongoing welcome feeling here that even members who don't or no longer own the MM can feel.

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    Yes I am originally from Da 'Burgh. I live in Canton Mich now working at Mich Truck Assembly.



    it's too easy to catch the "mod" bug...
    I know all to well about the "mod bug"
    Last edited by STLR FN; 02-05-2005 at 08:51 AM.
    '04 MARAUDER
    Born on 4/20/04 -- Foster Care on 5/11/04 -- Adopted on 01/27/05
    Heated Seats 6 Disc CD Changer Moonroof
    JLT CAI--Silverstars Heads/Fogs--SCT-9100
    SB IX - SB X - SB XIII - SB XIV - SB XL - SB XLIII
    Trilogy S/C In Due Time

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    Talking Welcome Newbie

    Welcome,

    Too bad for the Men in steel this year, I though they would be playing tomorrow.Good luck on the smile, I have not been able to stop either ( just past a year!)
    Bradley G
    2004 Trilogy #93P 12.2@113 Built and stalled

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    Quote Originally Posted by STLR FN
    I live in Canton Mich now working at Mich Truck Assembly.


    Welcome aboard fellow union brother. By the way, that smile is permanant. At first people began to talk, then figured out the connection. My smile kept going on and on and on and on. By the way did you transfer from another plant?
    Buy American because the job you may save, might be your own
    .



    2002 Ford Explorer XLT (Wife's Car)
    Build Date - September 11, 2001

    2004 Marauder 300A (My Car)
    Silver Birch Metallic, Dark Charcoal Interior
    Build Date - September 19, 2003
    Delivered - October 2, 2003
    Purchased - November 24, 2003
    Heated Seats, 6 Disk CD Changer in trunk, Trunk Organizer,
    OEM Rear Spoiler, K&N Filter, Silencer Deleted
    GT Coil Covers w/ Thumb Screws

    MY MARAUDER'S LIST OF BLING BLING
    Custom God's Head Grille and Deck Lid Badges
    God's Head Horn Button, Marauder Retro Fender Badges
    Dyno Pro Aluminum Door Sills, Bob White Inserts - Cardinal Red
    McGards Wheel Locks, Sylvania Silver Stars
    Deck Lid Liner w/ Marauder & God's Head Logo, Rear S55 Badge

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    Quote Originally Posted by UAW 588
    Welcome aboard fellow union brother. By the way, that smile is permanant. At first people began to talk, then figured out the connection. My smile kept going on and on and on and on. By the way did you transfer from another plant?
    I started at Mich Truck 8 yrs ago. Transfered to Wixom then came back "home" to Truck.
    '04 MARAUDER
    Born on 4/20/04 -- Foster Care on 5/11/04 -- Adopted on 01/27/05
    Heated Seats 6 Disc CD Changer Moonroof
    JLT CAI--Silverstars Heads/Fogs--SCT-9100
    SB IX - SB X - SB XIII - SB XIV - SB XL - SB XLIII
    Trilogy S/C In Due Time

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    Quote Originally Posted by STLR FN
    I've been wanting one since they were a concept in '01 and now I'm a new owner of a 2004 Merc Marauder. It's a DTR 300A with all the bells and whistles. I've had it for a week now and still can't wipe the silly grin from my face.
    I've had mine for 2½ months and still can't stop grinning and peeking in the garage every once in a while ... okay ... a couple of times a day!

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    Now that you've got one, the fun will start...

    Don't lose track of where you are driving, but pay more attention to the looks you get from the people around you.
    When you get behind an Impala SS, they IMMEDIATELY speed up to get away from you.
    When you pull up alongside a Z or a Corvette, they will usually look over and give you the thumbs up.
    When you pull alonside the Police, or they pull alongside you, they will almost always
    ask you to roll down your window to ask a few questions about your Marauder.

    Today, I took my Marauder to the wash, to get all of the roadsalt off,
    and as it came out I had someone come over to me and ask,
    "How'd you get a MERCURY with a FORD rear ?".
    You can't really tell its a Marauder unless you pay attention to the bumper,
    because its wearing its winter tire package, and doesn't have the shiny
    polished wheels that scream "LOOK AT ME !!!".
    Pete...


    2k04 BLACK Mercury Marauder 300A #810 of 3223
    DOB 10/31/2003
    DOP 1/2/2004
    2k19 AGATE FORD Edge ST with Performance Brakes
    DOB 12/11/2018
    DOP 6/19/2019

    Water Wetter, K&N AirCharger/Drycharger, SS Inserts,
    SilverStar 9007SU, WeatherTech WeatherFlectors, Steering Wheel Badge,
    AutoMeter Gauges (Oil Press, Voltmeter, and Trans Oil Temp),
    ASC 840 VSS Sunroof, Kenwood KFC-C6879ie x4, COBRA Fender Badges,
    Z&M Rear Control Arms, FORD GT Coil Covers,
    Gorilla Lock Lugs all around, Decklid Designs Trunk Lid Liner,
    SCT Xcalibrator2 (Innovative Interceptors) w/Lidio's (Alternative Automotive) Marauder 3.55 tuning,
    4R75W by Fred Brown's Performance Transmission, tuned to match Lidio's tune,
    DG Motorsports Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, Zack's Badgeless Grille,
    Accel 140034-8 Coil Packs, Granatelli Motorsports Coil-On-Plug wires
    Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of rice,
    I will fear no turbo for displacement is with me.

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    Angry

    Maaaaan........what I wouldnt do for the silly grin

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    Welcome to the wonderful world of the "Wide Grin". It doesn't go away. Between the car and this site, you will just have too much fun, each and every day! I too am a former "Burgher" myself..."Steelers for Life!"

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    2003 Black MM 300A
    Build date: 6/4/02
    Start date:11/16/02
    Adopted 10/22/04
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    *40% Tint
    2011 Pearlwhite Nissan Maxima

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    Quote Originally Posted by STLR FN
    I've been wanting one since they were a concept in '01 and now I'm a new owner of a 2004 Merc Marauder.
    Welcome to the MM.Net and Happy Maraudering !!!
    Bluerauder
    '03 MM 300B
    #67 of 328
    Dark Blue Pearl with Light Flint interior(1 of 215)




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    Member Capital Area Marauders (CAM)
    since April '04


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