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    Marauder Program Documents from Steve Babcock

    Here are the Marauder Program documents Steve mentioned at Marauderville! So nice of him to share this information with us!

    The PDFs are searchable!
    Attached Files Attached Files

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    Great Stuff!!!!!!!!

    Thanks Steve and Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




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    from the 2003 Mercury Marauder Program Content doc



    Program Customer Type -
    Wants powerful aggressive, fast vehicle. Pro-American. Likes to live on the edge. Vehicle provides a great deal of driving
    pleasure. Concerned with safety and security, operating costs, easy ingress/egress, good value for the money. May want a
    Mustang GT or Cobra but needs 4-doors. May reminisce about '60s muscle cars.

    great stuff! thank you!

    Last edited by ncmm; 10-08-2014 at 04:12 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MM03MOK View Post
    Here are the Marauder Program documents Steve mentioned at Marauderville! So nice of him to share this information with us!

    The PDFs are searchable!
    Thanks Mary !!! Some very interesting points shown in the docs. Some have never been discussed here.

    1. Mercury was considering an X-100 version at one point with "Marauder" script badging and a 335 HP Supercharged 2V. Never happened.
    2. No mention of 4.10 gears at all although 3.73's were considered as an offset for the lack of low end torque.
    3. All price points were at the $30K mark until it hit the showrooms at $35K.
    4. MotorTrend recommended dumping the Waterfall emblems in favor of the God's Head and suggested a supercharger from the beginning.
    5. First year colors were to include a Dark Grey.
    6. True Blue selection was changed to Dark Blue Pearl in 2003.
    7. Originally planned with 17 inch rims on the front.
    8. The program years included a 2005 model but the MM never made it that far.

    Lots of good historical information here including the demographics of the likely buyer. Seems that one was pretty much right on the money.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++

    Primary Target Segment - Men Behaving Badly

    Looking for powerful aggressive, fast vehicle. Pro-American. Like to live on the edge. Vehicle is a reward and is
    suited for a “mover and shaker”. Vehicle provides a great deal of driving pleasure. Not concerned with safety and
    security, operating costs, easy entrance and exit, good value for the money.

    Customer Snapshot: Listen to music on radio, like to rent movies, active, participate in sports, enjoy going out to
    movies, dancing, outdoor activities or night clubs. May own a cell phone or boat, automotive enthusiasts. Many
    are older singles and couples with children. High percentage of white collar.

    Secondary Target - Want It, Buy It

    This segment wants attention-getting design and performance and has the means to get it. Total and operating costs
    are not a hurdle. Vehicle is a reward that sets them apart as movers and shakers. Vehicle is one of many toys and
    they are self centered to the extreme. They are independent and want a vehicle to set themselves apart.

    Customer Snapshot: Uses internet and email, technologically oriented, auto enthusiasts, baby boomer, highly
    educated, male

    Additional Target - Driveway Detailers

    Want an attention-getting, but familiar looking vehicle. These vehicle enthusiasts have fallen in love with their car
    or truck, and enjoy driving and taking care of it. Vehicle/driving/styling enthusiasts. Take a lot of pride in vehicle
    and see it as a reflection of self. Classic styling is better than newer styles and they want power and acceleration.
    Pro-American. 130+ miles per hour is important. These customers are independent minded.

    Customer Snapshot: Listen to music on radio, automotive enthusiasts, single, male, younger.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++
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    This is great!!! Thanks for sharing

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    thanks Steve and Mary
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    995 of 7093 Black

    Accel coil on plugs/Autolite 104s/ K&N intake/Flowmaster 40s/Powdercoated goodys/
    LED Grille scanner/BIGCARSFOREVER Dead pedal/SCT Tune/BBK Power Plus twin blade 65mm throttle body

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    Lots of good stuff...thanks for passing along...

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    Quote Originally Posted by MM03MOK View Post
    Here are the Marauder Program documents Steve mentioned at Marauderville! So nice of him to share this information with us!

    The PDFs are searchable!
    Cool stuff. Thanks.
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    Thumbs up

    Awesome Stuff Steve,
    I bet there were a lot of migraine headaches to get it done.
    Trilogy With Comp Cams Stage 3 Sound's
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUIRJ1zGhSA
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAUWZ9f8gXw
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrPUl529gog
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvfRjhiGT4w N/A Sound

    Dyno By "Mo's Speed Shop",Dallas,Georgia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqxN3FjWd6s
    445 RW/HP @ 398 Torque S/C

    Jeff Doing a Traditional Burn Out At "Mo's Speed Shop"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCyKuC5heAI

    So Far Best Run 12.84 @106 MPH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlA-0vB0HwU

    Big "Thanks" To Gerald,Derek,Bill & Harrison


    "Thanks" Martyo & Jeff

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    Some very cool history on this page
    2003 MM 300A
    #738 of 7,838 BLK
    Build date: 6/6/2002
    Adopted: 2/05/2013

    MODS:

    Metco control arms, Addco sway bars, TCE brake lines, Gatorback belt, remote start, underbody lights, custom doorsills. Black with custom silver hood stripes (S-55 theme)

    2004 CV LX SPORT
    ALL BLACK, 6 DISC, TUNED MZT
    Adopted on12/09/18 from chief455




    COMING SOON-Trilogy #005 THANKS CWright-
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    Im happy for you bro! Let the mods begin! I hear the mod bug broke his stinger when he heard you pulled the trigger!

    BIG BIG thanks to the GOD of marauder parts ( Darren) I am the 1st winner of Darren bag of fun give-away

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    Thank you! A treasure trove.
    Can you put it in a sticky?

    As expected no mention of the super secret Jet Marauder!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sailsmen View Post
    Thank you! A treasure trove.
    Can you put it in a sticky?

    As expected no mention of the super secret Jet Marauder!
    I stuck this "treasure trove" right away!

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    "Self centered to the extreme" LOL

    Moi?
    It's all BS until you can show me the time slip!

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    See Garage for mods.
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    If you bought your MM new I bet the customer demographics were an exact fit.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




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    How about the gods head logo in the Marauder Cycle Paln2 less financials.pdf?

    Mean looking.................
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




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