The Marauder does NOT exist...

[Tallboy]

So, let's say for argument's sake, Mercury never brought the Marauder back.

What would you be driving? For me, it would be a black SRT-8 Charger.

How 'bout you?

[Bigdogjim]

F-150 +..................

[Rick-n-Miami]

Supercharged LX Sport or Towncar.

[Breadfan]

Probably an '03 Cobra or something with an LS1 or LS2 motor.

[O's Fan Rich]

Vic Sport.
Cause you said Marauder, not Panther.

[Marauder_Santa]

I would still have my 2001 Mazda B4000 4WD pickup truck. I loved that truck and miss it when it comes time to haul something.

[cyclone03]

I would have kept my '01 F150 Harley truck.
Then got a used '02 Bullett or waited for a Mach 1.

There are no current full size cars I want.
I do like the MazdaSpeed6 though.

[KillJoy]

I would still have my '05 GMC Sierra 4x4 Crew Cab.

KillJoy

[Grifter]

05 Gto....

[juno]

I would have kept my 00 Spring Edition GT vert (1 of 3011 counting coups also) and gone through with the twin turbo's and a few other mods. Then downsized my f250 to a 150 or a Sport trac v-8.

[jdando]

I would still be driving 1999 Oldsmobile 88 LS. 4-dr, black, but wrong wheel drive and not the LSS.

jeremy

[SergntMac]

I can go back to square one on this, exactly where I was standing when I discovered the Marauder. Leasing a '03 Aviator for two years, if I could get all the girly stuff left off. I was about to explore the world of boating, and the Aviator had a purpose in mind. After that, who knows. Never went into boats or where that adventure would have taken me. But, most likely not a performance automobile.

[Haggis]

F-250 Heavy Duty

[Mr Johnson]

Chrysler 300 SRT8

[Bluerauder]

So, let's say for argument's sake, Mercury never brought the Marauder back. What would you be driving?
Probably a Black CV LX Sport which is what I was considering before running over to the L/M dealer just to check the MM out. :D It is quite doubtful that the wife would have let me hang onto the '94 Thunderbird LX. :rolleyes: She had a major problem with the Moonroof that leaked on her side of the car and the passenger seat that tore her pants. I guess that I could have gotten it fixed; but it never bothered me on the driver's side. :rofl:

[jim geary]

Well Chuck. As big as I am and as much as I enjoy being comfortable, I'd have
to say either a 2003 or 04 Caddilac SRS or SVT.

[STLR FN]

'96 Black Cherry Impala SS

[RoyLPita]

I would probably own a custom ordered to me CVPI.

[duhtroll]

Chalk up another 05 GTO here. It is less fugly than the DCB line of stuff.

Either that or a Jeep SRT8.

[kj31067]

crown vic sport or a cvpi

[SID210SA]

I would probably have kept my 01 Taraus, (paid off this year) as a daily driver and also kept my 89 full size Bronco 4x4. It was mint and all original. I was the second owner.

[magindat]

CV sport or a big 4x4

[mcb26]

My 94 F150. Probally would sell anything else I bought since my wife got sick, would have sold the MM, but Vanessa knows how much I like it and wont let me.

[bagpiper]

It would have been a 02 CVLX sport,I waited for the Marauder and then waited for prices to come down,I would still like a CTS-V when used ones come down in price.

[alarmguy]

I was looking at a black '05 LX Sport when my Maurauder caught my eye.

[Hauser717]

If I hadn't lost my job last year, I would still have my RX-8.

But since I did...

If I hadn't found the MM on a local lot, I would probably be driving a used CVPI that I'd be turning into a hot rod.

[baltimoremm]

cadillac cts or lincoln ls ( i was looking at both before i "discovered" my marauder

[prchrman]

89 Taurus SHO or brand new turbo diesel Jetta...

[usafsniper]

No contest...a Bullitt Mustang...properly modded of course.

[CRZYBIKER]

A lightning

[Wires]

CV sport, used P71 or new P71.

Chrysler 300 or Charger V8 are nice, but too expensive. I hope the quality of Chrysler has gone up since my 1996 Intrepid. I gave the new generation interpid (1998) a chance, but I found it was worse.

Of course, the Ford has this problem with the 32 valve engine.........

[rayjay]

05 Mustang GT, Chrysler 300C or Magnum, Mazda Speed 6 were all on my short list before I bought the 04 DTR. Next up, if gas goes nuts, Speed 6, if not, probably a Challenger.

[Big House]

03 Lightning....

[Sully008]

I had an '04 CVLX before I got the Marauder, so I'd probably still be driving that.

[RedMerc04]

03 Lightning....
Strike another vote up for the Lightning. Or possibly an 86 or 87 Buick GN. I was interested in both of these cars while looking at the MM

[BruteForce]

Hate to admit it but probably some rice. Nissan 350Z was a contender when I opted for the MM.

[LordVader]

:) Easy for me. I want "Eleanor" or her cheap cousin the "FooseStang".

[djv5150]

2003 when I bought the marauder it would have been the 2003 Crown Vic LX sport, Now it may be the SRT Charger Black.

[BARAUDER]

shelby gt500

[Blackened300a]

I was mulling over getting a 05 Mustang GT or a 05 GTO. I even have dealer print outs of pricing and options.

[DEFYANT]

I'd stil have :


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/6/4/4/RedDefyant.JPG


The Defyant Cobra

[mr.continental]

A '97/'98 LSC, black on black.

[DarthMarauder]

I would still have my 94 Taurus SHO it was my favorite car ever until the Marauder came out then it went into second place. I had alot of money in her. Tokicos, Intrax springs, exhaust, intake, sway bars, 9mm wires, oh man hate to think of all the money I spent on her, and those were just the mods not the stuff I had to buy just to keep her running.


I can go back to square one on this, exactly where I was standing when I discovered the Marauder. Leasing a '03 Aviator for two years, if I could get all the girly stuff left off. I was about to explore the world of boating, and the Aviator had a purpose in mind. After that, who knows. Never went into boats or where that adventure would have taken me. But, most likely not a performance automobile.
You should be glad you think cars are expensive, boats are killers. Had a little 16' jet boat and everything cost more for boats especially electrical. Then the upkeep oh man dont even get me started. I'm so glad I dont have that anymore.

[Steve_NC]

I know this will get some heat, but my car would have been a BMW 740iL.

[jgc61sr2002]

My 2000 GM Black with the handling package.

[Hotrauder]

A sparkly purple PT Cruiser:poke: :revenge: :flamer: :puke: :neener: Dennis

[2003DOHC]

Still be driving my 97 CV with the HPP package and have a lot more money in the bank.

[HwyCruiser]

Dodge Ram SRT-10. Man I love those trucks.

[jimlam56]

Daily Driver? CV Sport.
Play Car? Porsche 914/6.

[FastMerc]

Shelby Nuf Said

[cyclone03]

05 Mustang GT, Chrysler 300C or Magnum, Mazda Speed 6 were all on my short list before I bought the 04 DTR. Next up, if gas goes nuts, Speed 6, if not, probably a Challenger.

With my mods my Marauder and the Speed6 get near the same milage!As a matter of fact I get better highway milage at 25-26mpg.

[Marauderman]

A CV Sport '03 BLack--which I was looking at when the MM came along---was gonna soup that beauty up and it was hard to change to the MM with over 7K difference in MSRP--but I waited 4 months for the first rebate of 2k and got the MM in Nov.of '02...and love it--a keeper

[de minimus]

Lincoln Town Car though I have to admit I'm getting seduced by the Mustang GT.

[RoNiN77]

1. Would have bought and refurbished an '88 T--Bird Turbo.
2. 2002 Firehawk.
3. Continue to drive my Dodge Avenger until the Challenger comes out.....

[younga1]

Probably the 05 CV LX Sport I drove the day before the Marauder. Same price for the new 05 as I paid for the 04 w/24K???

Did I make the right decision?


You better believe I did:burnout:

[SC Cheesehead]

Probably a Lincoln LS. I was dealing on one before I found out you could get an MM in colors. My wife fell in love with a DTR. After driving it, I fell in love with the MM.

Wrecked my '04, found a super low mileage '03, in blue no less, to replace it.

SCCH

[QWK SVT]

While I would be looking long and hard at the Jeep GC SRT8, I would most likely still have my old '95 Cougar XR7 (V8) as my daily driver:

http://www.qwksvt.com/Cougar_Files/CSusp/DoneWT.jpg

I would also have enough money right now to pick up the 11-sec Chevelle (468BBC) I know of, as a second toy :depress:

[MarauderMark]

Z06 of course ....NOT! Would try to afford white 300C SRT-8 or jeep srt-8:D

[Leadfoot281]

I drove an '03 T-Bird. "New" unsold in '04. Just 230 miles and discounted to 31k with hard top and upgraded interior. Nice car, but I'm not pretty enough for a rag top. Ideal car for a prom queen.

Looked at a 5 speed '04 Mach 1 in Competition Orange. Really fit the bill, but the insurance was insane.

Drove a heavily modded '00 Lightning. Was totally disappointed.

Briefly considered a '96 Firebird Formula. 6 speed, T-tops, 44k miles, just $6,000. Just couldn't see myself driving a non-Ford. That, and it was dark green just like every other car built in '96.

I just really wanted a car that would pi$$ people off. Something totally impractical for a single guy, with enough flash and style to get noticed, big enough to annoy liberals and Prius owners, and fast enough to shut down most cars. Trunk space, luxury items, warranty, and safety ratings weren't even considered in my decision.

Without the Marauder, I would have probably gotten a '70-'72 Maverick, '71 Super Duty 455 Trans Am, '67-'70 Cougar, '78 F-250 Hi-Boy, or an H-1 (former military). I'm still willing to trade the MM for the right H-1.

[AzMarauder]

So, let's say for argument's sake, Mercury never brought the Marauder back.

What would you be driving? For me, it would be a black SRT-8 Charger.

How 'bout you?

Oh that's easy...

My 2003 White Mustang Cobra !

[whoskal]

Caddy...CTS-V

[Donny Carlson]

I would have bought the Silver CV Sport down at McCarty Ford. I had pretty much decided on the CV Sport, only stopped into the Mercury dealer just to give those Gran Marquis sports jobs a look. I knew I would buy as soon as I started it and heard the exhaust, and told the salesman it was sold about half way through the test drive. It helped that I drove a loaded GM first.

The Marauder changed my life by introducing me to the Marauder owner community, and by making such good friends. The CV would never had done that, though I would never have spent so much on aftermarket stuff.

[michael ward]

A Cv Sport Or A Loaded And Lifted F-150 In Dtr........... OR A SUPER DUTY

[ridinclean]

A Dodge Neon





or maybe even a.....





Geo Metro......






no I think Id rather call it quits and give up on life:wflag:





If there was no Marauder maybe a new mustang, 96 impala or a blackwood. But life definitely wouldnt be the same. Marauders rock :rock:

[davidholland]

I'd still have my 01 GM with the handling Pkg. I traded it for the MM.
someone got one hell of a nice used car!

[DefyantExWife]

A sparkly purple PT Cruiser:poke: :revenge: :flamer: :puke: :neener: Dennis



WITH sunroof !! :D

[Mike]

The 06 Mustang GT

[SergntMac]

The 06 Mustang GTHey Mike, glad to see you on board!




Starting to think I know too many "Mikes"...

[GA-Marauder]

Trailblazer SS. Was an SUV guy for 15 years before the MM!

[jgc61sr2002]

The 06 Mustang GT



Welcome to the MM site.:D :welcome1:

[NHTHAWK]

A 1976 Vega Cosworth or a 1969 Impala SS 396 Convertible!
Those are what I was looking for when I discovered the Marauder.

[Mike]

Thanks!! Glad to be aboard

[jerrym3]

Thanks, leadfoot281.

I drive a 2003 TBird, and I've been called a lot of things, but this is the first time I've been referred to as a "prom queen".

Beats "old fart" (I guess).

[the_pack_rat]

Kept the 97 Town Car as my daily driver(now my wifes driver) and probably looked into S/C it.

And/or -

Picked up an CV Sport or GM LSE - also look into S/C's.

I would have NEVER considered a 1998+ Town Car & still would NOT.

:puke:

Also really like the 2005+ Mustang GT convertibles too.

[supa_carrot]

Definately not a panther, half my county has a CV or GM, I wanted to stick out. More than likely would have been a truck of some kind, but 90% of the guys at my high school have one of those, so there went the sticking out option. Got lucky and found a Marauder, even though I had never heard of it.

[quota]

I guess a 03-04 CV or Town Car could have replaced my LSE Grand Marquis. While this one is a perfect commuter. Further, it became extremely rare here in Quebec as the locals are addicted to cheap rice :depress: or to even cheaper rice tin cans :bigcry: (Koreans).
Regarding the MM, this is another story. We all know that the MM is big, powerful, classy, specific,...in one word : exclusive. So besides an M5, I do not see anything which could compete.

JP

[Leadfoot281]

Let me appologize to any one I offended with my "prom queen" reference to the '03 T-Bird.

I drove the car, and it's a great car. But, this grubby dirty ole Minnesota farm boy looked like an idiot in one. I also made fun of a Ford product, which I never do. That's how I keep my work boots clean; By occasionally sticking them in my mouth.:o Sorry.

[ckadiddle]

I'd still be driving the perfectly good 2001 CVLX I traded in on the Marauder.

[seans]

I would still be driving my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.

[chuckled]

I would still have my '89 GT Conv. that I bought new to drive but sure would like a new Cobra Conv. 47 Grand may be a stopper tho. Nothing else out there I like. Can't abide with an import.

[Shora]

I would probably own a custom ordered to me CVPI.

I know this thread was not intended for questions but I must ask: How would one go about ordering a brand new and custom CVPI? I thought that only Police Departments can order them.

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

I'd probably still have my 2000 CV HPP. I really liked that car but it had to go when I bought the Marauder.

[RoyLPita]

I know this thread was not intended for questions but I must ask: How would one go about ordering a brand new and custom CVPI? I thought that only Police Departments can order them.

I have heard of a few people ordering one the way that they like it from the right dealer. The search goes on.......


Now back to the program.....

[Bradley G]

This is strictly speculatory, Right?
Ok, then My favorite new car right now is, the Challenger.
I can not say for sure, that I would purchace one.
I sold Chryslers for over ten years, left me a little tainted.:argh:
But, I do like the way they look!
Great thread, Big Man!

[Blackmobile]

So, let's say for argument's sake, Mercury never brought the Marauder back.

What would you be driving? For me, it would be a black SRT-8 Charger.

How 'bout you?

After owning a 98TA vert, I would have to go back to rebuilding an old love of mine. 71 Cuda with a 440. I remember it was a chore to keep the rear wheels from trying to get in front of the front wheels. A Phrase I've heard comes to mind, "There's no replacement for Displacement".

Thanks Chuck for initiating this day dream.

[ik04]

I would probably still be driving my Cougar... With a lot of mods applied ny now. Once I figured out you could get an extra 25+ HP out of the engine with just a chip, I had already traded it for my Marauder.

Of course I WAS at the Subaru dealer with my check book ready when my wife declared the WRX was too small for me... She thought the Marauder suited me better.

...She's a keeper :P

[Blackmobile]

...She's a keeper :P

I have to ask this....do you mean the wife or the Marauder? :D

I'd say the answer is both, and in that order.

[Meteorite]

If the MM had not been built, here would be my next vehicle choice:

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