Starting my 7th year with the Marauder

[88LTDCV351]

Today I start my 7th year with my Marauder! Yipee! lol
It was when I read the below article in late 2002, I knew about the Marauder coming out and that I knew I wanted one. I had admired the Impala SS and LT1 cop Caprice back in the day.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62031&page=5 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62031&page=5)
Having always admired old school American muscle cars (chargers, GTOs, Chevelle SS, etc) and vintage big block police cars (Dodge Polaras, Dodge Monacos, Plymouth Furys, Ford Galaxies, Ford Customs, etc.), I knew the Marauder was the car for me. And I needed something more reliable and newer than my box vic 5.8 (11 to 17 miles per gallon sucked too).
I couldn’t afford one until February 11, 2006 after starting a new job in California. I found out then that the car was unfortunately discontinued a few years earlier, but I remember having to look at carmax and autobytel for used Marauders in my area. I remember a lot being available but all had somewhat high mileage for a car 3 years old. But commutes tend to be long here in California. I settled for one at Future Ford of Concord (stay away from this stealership!). I paid way more than I should have for a 50,000 mile Marauder but 124,500 miles later it was well worth it and its still going strong.
I’d upload the photo with my Marauder those 6 years ago, but it was a bad hair day. lol
Sure, I did the o-ring EATC repair, BCM, the 100,000 spark plug change myself (all with the help of reading MM . net), countless BFGs tires, have that hole developing in the driver seat, hood needs new paint, got curb rash, got the bumper sag (put the Progaurd on too late I’m afraid), door armrest separation, and now I need the blend door actuator replaced. But overall, the car is still in good shape and runs great.
And I still haven’t installed my Lidio tune (tried the Superchips 1725 way back when and noticed no difference so had to go Lidio). I still have my Addco rear swaybar in the closet as well as my DB electrical alternator. Probably got a few more things in the closet for this car that I can’t think of right now. And its been frustrating but I ordered the Vortech back in August with my severance package when I got laid off but only got the intercooler and some other misc parts so far due to back order.
Wish me luck in many more happy miles! These cars were built to last (if my unknown miles box vic is any indication).

Almost forgot, I also have the cooling mod tucked away in the closet somewhere. And I did finally have new brakes put on at 120,000 miles.

[dohc324ci]

Dude you need to upload lidios tune night and day your missing out. Takes all of 5 minutes. Congrats on 7 years now install all those parts and really enjoy!

[guspech750]

Chop chop on that Lidio tune. It would be like getting a paycheck and not cashing it. Just to throw it away.


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[justbob]

An order from August? WOW I don't need to know where from...

That blows my mind.

Otherwise congrats on keeping the car!

[dohc324ci]

Goodluck on the Vortech kit but Don't wait too long I'd give him a deadline to deliver or refund you the money!

[CBT]

And its been frustrating but I ordered the Vortech back in August with my severance package when I got laid off but only got the intercooler and some other misc parts so far due to back order.
Wish me luck in many more happy miles! These cars were built to last (if my unknown miles box vic is any indication).

Six month wait? :eek:
Seems legit. :cool:

[Ms. Denmark]

Congratulations on all those Marauder miles.....and many, many more!

[gdsqdcr]

Congrats on 7 years! The only car I have owned longer than 5, was my 94 SHO.

It has only been a little over two years that I have had Marauder, and only a little over 1 with the current DPB.

As for a 6 month wait from a vendor ... I could never pay for something like that and wait that long. I would be asking for a refund with interest. You are a better man than me.

[88LTDCV351]

Celebrating another year with the Marauder!
I got 142,000+ miles now.
Still running strong , except had the one cylinder head replaced some time ago as some of you remember. Still a bit peeved about the DR Vortech kit but someday I’ll get around to finishing finding missing parts for the kit and then an install at AED. But other than that, all is well. Hadn’t washed the Marauder in some time so finally got the Marauder washed. I know this is a Marauder forum, and you all have seen a ton of Marauder pics, so I also got the Crown Vic washed while I was at it which I did take pictures of below to share:
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Now back into storage
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[88LTDCV351]

Here is a photo of the new trunk mat I just bought. I like it. I didn't get a chance to lay it in the bottum of the trunk yet since I have to get a bunch of stuff out of the trunk first, lol. But for now I laid it on top.

[CBT]

Here is a photo of the new trunk mat I just bought. I like it. I didn't get a chance to lay it in the bottum of the trunk yet since I have to get a bunch of stuff out of the trunk first, lol. But for now I laid it on top.

Pretty slick, me want one. :beer:

[Motorhead350]

Awesome!!!!

[88LTDCV351]

Soon will be celebrating another year with the Marauder! :banana:

[88LTDCV351]

Today is the day!:banana:

[guspech750]

Today is the day!:banana:

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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[justbob]

Did you get all your boxes from Dennis yet?


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[88LTDCV351]

Nope, I've given up on DR quite some time ago and I'm sure he has forgotten about me.

[88LTDCV351]

I'll be starting another year with my Marauder soon! Happy car-aversary! Or Maraud-aversary?

[Vortech347]

I'm starting year 10 driving a Marauder. I bought my 03' back in 05'. Sold it a few years later because the paint was coming off. Picked up my 04' in 08'. Still have it, still love it.

[fastblackmerc]

This April my Marauder will be 11 years young. Got it brand new. By far the best car I've owned.

[88LTDCV351]

Today is the day. How shall I celebrate? lol Many more years to come I hope.

[tbone]

Where did you get the trunk mat?

[MGDriver]

That's a long time for owning a car, I hope I can get to keep mine for as long as you! Congrats!

[88LTDCV351]

Fast approaching another car-a-versary with the Marauder! Yipee! Still running strong.

[lifespeed]

9 years for me, bought her in January 2007. It looks like many people keep these longer than your average ride. :)

[tbone]

Where did you get the trunk mat?

???????????????

[Bluerauder]

9 years for me, bought her in January 2007. It looks like many people keep these longer than your average ride. :)


Mine is 13 years old and I've owned it for 12.5 years. It sat on a couple dealers lots for 6 months. Very few people were even aware of the Blue ones back then.

[william s]

Bought mine new. 13yrs. for me in March.

[Gryphonzus]

Bought my first one new in April 2004.

[tbone]

TRUNK MAT????????

[Bradley G]

TRUNK MAT???????? Huh?.............

[88LTDCV351]

Huh?.............

I think the original poster was referring to another thread of mine about the Mercury branded trunk mat I got from Lloyds.

[tbone]

Here is a photo of the new trunk mat I just bought. I like it. I didn't get a chance to lay it in the bottum of the trunk yet since I have to get a bunch of stuff out of the trunk first, lol. But for now I laid it on top.

Ding. Where did you get it?

[Bradley G]

Lloyds ?,.… what do I win?

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[88LTDCV351]

Coming up on another Marauderversary. :-)

[Chi Stallion]

Bought my first Marauder Friday the 13th July 2007 crashed it Christmas night 12/25/2010 (3 years and 5 months) bought my 2nd Marauder March 1st 2011 still own it (bout to be 6 years) so I should be hitting the 10 year mark soon. Love this car more than anything it holds a special place in my heart❤️ Been Marauderin' for 1/3 of my life

[88LTDCV351]

yep, coming up on another Marauder-a- versary. 12 years total. Still wouldn't want another car. But if I had to get a new car, I'd probably get the Lincoln Conti or a four door F-150. Or if I was cheap again, I'd get another base Versa with no options.

[Gryphonzus]

Yesterday was my wifes Birthday but I will no go into how long she has kept me! Congratulations on your car-niversary! I still have mine too 13.5 years.

[gdsqdcr]

yep, coming up on another Marauder-a- versary. 12 years total. Still wouldn't want another car. But if I had to get a new car, I'd probably get the Lincoln Conti or a four door F-150. Or if I was cheap again, I'd get another base Versa with no options.


I bought my current Marauder in 2010, so coming up on 8 years.

But, the four door F150 with a 3.5 ecoboost ... That is a hoot to drive. That is my daily driver now and it is almost as quick as the Marauder. 6 second, 0-60 and mid 14's stock for a 1/4 mile times.

[88LTDCV351]

Rolling up upon another Marauder-a-versary! Hit 180,000 miles a few weeks ago.

[88LTDCV351]

Lloyds ?,.… what do I win?

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Yes, it was a Lloyds. You have to pick Grand Marquis though since they don't list it for the Marauder.

[88LTDCV351]

Another Marauder-a-versary! Yipee! Still love the car. Just had the axles seals done and axles replaced but been mostly a great reliable car. I'm almost to 185,000 miles.

[88LTDCV351]

Wow, almost forgot this year. Celebrating another marauda-versary! Haven't put much miles on it since COVID.

[Gryphonzus]

Still hanging in there! Had to do some work on mine. One of my spark plugs blew the center guts out and shredded the COP plug and broke the wire going to the connector.

[fastblackmerc]

I've had mine (brand new) since April 2004......

[88LTDCV351]

Another year to celebrate. Yipee! Finally driving it again since we have to go in the office three days a week now.

[Mr. Man]

'Three days a week' made me chuckle.

Going on 21 soon for the '04 SB we got new in '03. 14 for the JPB I got used.

[BackNBlack]

CONGRATS OP...this June 22nd will be 22 years of "smiles EVERY mile" for me...

[Black Terror]

Glad you are still enjoying your Marauder every day, have a great day!!!

[Pantera]

Congrats man, I got mine about two years ago. I need to do the spark plugs and guide rails. I also have the 4:10s ready to go just need to find a good shop near Los Angeles. Then tune. Question…. Whats the difference between a Lidio tune and a Marty tune?

[1Marauder]

West Coast Marauders… we have got to get together!