MotorWeek | Retro Review: '03 Mercury Marauder

[@Motorweek]

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[@AutoYoung]

Still want a Marauder or a 96 Impala SS for a daily. Those were the cars of my childhood that got me excited.

[@80zbaby53]

Me too buddy. 94-96 Impala is my dream car but I've also loved the look of these as well

[@coolcatr]

Auto Young Likewise. Those or a GNX and towards the end of high school a 300c; and now that I take the first true step into adulthood cars like these would be the best way to have fun while being able to haul the wife kid and dog

[@VenezuelaNow]

I had a 94 SS number 400 of the 500 that came into Canada, drove it for 17 years everyday... I miss that car

[@nageorgiou2]

Auto Young I've always wanted this since I knew it existed. Multiple issues though: A. I'm too young for that much power and B. Cant afford it. I intend to get a P71 and drive that as a daily for around 5 years or so, and after college (if they're still around) try for a DOHC engine swap.

[@Wabaanimkii]

Get the Grand Marquis if you can find them. Marauder is hard to find, but the GMQ can give you the same power with a bit less sporty punch. I feel like I'm driving a sleeper with my Marquis. I plan on putting dual exhaust and a larger air intake on mine to boost the power though.

[@adamtrombino106]

I have a 80 yr old customer that bought 1 of these new.. The salesman said, " Oh no sir, you don't want this 1, how about an LS? " He replied "Hell no! This is as close as I can get to my '70.." I have serviced and driven this car multiple times. It is LOUD and obnoxious to say the least. And I love it! It's a cop car on steroids.

[@monkeywkeys3916]

The LS is Junk

[@Watcher3223]

@@monkeywkeys3916 _The LS is Junk_ Well, it depends. Was it the Lincoln LS or the Mercury Grand Marquis LS?

[@monkeywkeys3916]

@@Watcher3223 Take a guess

[@Watcher3223]

@@monkeywkeys3916 I would imagine the guess is easy; the Lincoln LS would be the one that's junk.

[@monkeywkeys3916]

@@Watcher3223 Just noticed a LS yesterday. Body panels look like they were shifted slightly, oxidation around badges. Not the car it could have been. Like a mid 90s Acura. Tarnished, but entirely capable.

[@IceFoxTrainSpotting]

*Still my dream car even in today's world!!*

[@oakcliffscrewhead]

Not the fastest car but you gotta remember it's a full size sedan with a Mach 1 motor. Sure you won't beat Mustangs or anything but losing by a couple yards ain't bad when you got 4doors of comfort. I'm happy with my 2003 Marauder.

[@patricksimmons395]

+oakcliffscrewhead You can't explain this to braindead assholes man...

[@dsavish]

+Patrick Simmons Lol yup.

[@Transit_my-way]

I remember back then I would have wet dreams for this car. It's just sexy as fuck.

[@nthgth]

Some don't realize that to some car people, it's really not about the numbers. It's about how the whole package makes you feel

[@bayarea1974]

Its a mark viii engine!!

[@CTjacob13]

You know you live in a spoiled performance era when 7.5 seconds 0-60 is considered slow.

[@workingcountry1776]

CTJacob and 2 years later even worse. CVTs and direct fuel injection make many CUVs perform as well as this but no character and i wonder at comfort and reliability

[@chuco6146]

Its considered slow because modern tech cars can perform at that level now, its called improvement.

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

A first-gen Ford Edge SUV with a 265hp V6 performed exactly the same as this car. Funny.

[@blakebooth1982]

I had someone tell me my 5.7 sec 0-60 was slow on my gs400 SMH

[@blakebooth1982]

@Mike Smith thanks it's a good car very smooth quiet and fast you would be very surprised at what I've beaten only bad part Is the gas mileage haha

[@CarCommercialsofthePast]

You got to love these retro reviews Motorweek posts.

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

I know right . I like the 1990 Lexus Ls 400

[@E39ENTHUSIAST90]

+Car Commercials of the Past I really do, are my favs

[@TurboProductions250]

+Car Commercials of the Past This is why I love motorweek. I hop they do a crown vic. If they haven't already.

[@johnwest2204]

Car Commercials of the Past. sure do

[@aera6413]

I'm amoparman look for the panther s review. it's a must see for crown vic people!

[@giantenemycrabX]

these are already a classic.

[@timboslice1979]

+Cissies I know, right?! Ugh.

[@dsavish]

+Cissies fuck yeah. one of the finest muscle modern type sedans!

[@Barberdan]

+pleb I'm already down for this car. It's like the "more rare" SS monta carlo of the late 90s

[@BornToBeFamed]

Yep rare to find

[@awkwardess]

awesome cars

[@TheSouperNova]

I saw one of these on the road... So rare and so majestic.

[@brantisonfire]

Can we have a national day of mourning when Jon Davis passes.... I mean he will live forever but just in case.

[@Nightbird.]

Exactly! The man is a legend in the automotive press.

[@fread51]

He's a damn cyborg

[@TheTarrMan]

He doesn't even have a Wiki yet. Someone should write one.

[@azk8584]

Take the red pill DONT YOU FUCKING DARE BASTARD

[@finecorinthianvideos]

He’s only 72 he’ll still be doing the show for a good many years probably

[@adamsdailydriveway]

Imagine this came out with the 03 cobras 4.6 supercharged v8 390hp, I still remember when the cobra came out and ran mid 12s and was the fastest mustang in production. Now I own the 03 marauder and 03 cobra :)

[@theMister07]

Man that’s sweet!

[@hakeemsd70m]

Talk about a dream car garage!

[@monikhushalpuri]

Plenty of supercharger kits available for the marauder

[@Clickbaiters]

OMG, I feel so damn old. I remember watching this review! I absolutely loved this car, it was a classic right off the production line.

[@kyledevries4423]

Jon Davis does an exceptional job with these reviews. The intro at 1:05 is presented very clearly in a quick and informative manner. Backing a kick ass intro that makes anyone want to watch the rest of the review.

[@timboslice1979]

Great, full-frame, reliable, SAFE car. It is sad these are not made anymore.

[@toyoda_tony]

The Subaru WRX?

[@azteck98]

+Grip Maniac Subaru made a v8?

[@Nebula735]

+Grip Maniac I didn't know WRX's are full frame...

[@signkutter9218]

+Thought Police full frame is inferior in most ways that matter to modern cars. Especially safety

[@Nebula735]

+Signkutter signkutter we have differing meanings as to what is inferior.

[@cesarnegrete6898]

"Backseat has plenty of room. It can acommodate up to 3 fullsize suspects in comfort."

[@man_on_wheelz]

I've had the pleasure of driving a few of these working at a Lincoln/Mercury dealer and this is still one of my favorites! Sure, sure, it's not "fast" per say, I've driven much quicker cars, but those cars were typically smaller too, but for it's class this car is damn quick. And the exhaust note still resonates in my memory today. If I've got a chunk of change to blow on a car I'd probably still buy one.

[@garrettsmith553]

MAN_ON_WHEELZ go for it, I saw one recently (about a year ago) in long Island NY with about 8k miles and in pristine condition going for 8k, and that was at a dealership....they also had no idea what it was, figured it was "just" a panther body grand marq....I know, cuz I was working there. never sold it, wound up being auctioned for 4500....whoever eventually got that car got away with murder haha

[@man_on_wheelz]

Garrett Smith WHAAAAAAT?!?! I look online around here and the car is worth at least $15,000 for a steal! How do you not know what this thing is?!?! JUST LISTEN TO THE EXHAUST!!! lol God I miss driving these cars.

[@itsthatsebguy93]

MAN_ON_WHEELZ You could mod a well maintained crown vic, it'll be faster and half the price.

[@man_on_wheelz]

+iBeer420noscope You sure about that? Cause just assuring any upgrades you add won't damage the drivetrain alone may run you a grip. If you do manage to get a CV to go faster you'll likely have spent the same or more than you would simply buying a Marauder.

[@hakeemsd70m]

​@@garrettsmith553That's wild! Most Marauders go for $20K-$30K today at the dealer.

[@ottodob]

coolest panther ever

[@kirksway1]

I road in one of these a few months ago. It is a great, powerful ride and it does make other drivers nerves. One heck of a way to be noticed!

[@dsavish]

+kirk kopak oh yes!

[@ronnieluntsford6514]

I have one of these and I love it, tossed a MagnaFlow exhaust on it and it purrs so beautifully

[@_chipchip]

Like the factory auto-meter gauges.

[@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474]

Awesome car!! I remember eyeing these back in '03 at the dealership, while taking my '88 Grand Marquis in for service. My '88 was a great running car. The 302 had nice power, would light the tires up off of the line, nothing fast at higher speeds but cruised nicely. Ride was velvety smooth, a true luxury cruiser.

[@MayorMcCheese47]

I feel like what really held this car back performance wise was the 4 speed Auto and 3.55 gears. I think if it had an extra gear and 3.73s or 4.10s it would be a lot quicker

[@eddierools]

I got a retired Crown Vic Police Interceptor a couple of weeks ago, it's probably gonna be the closest thing i'll ever get to one of these Marauders, and I love it already. Love these old Panther platform boats, as well as their B body rivals from GM.

[@fernandorocha8459]

Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Marauder is great cars

[@jinglemyberries866]

do the crown vic police cars have a better transmission than the caprice LTZ or impala SS, i keep seeing they cant handle the power of the LT1 and break easily.

[@eddierools]

@@jinglemyberries866 Honestly? I wouldn't know because I've never had an Impala SS or Caprice (would honestly love to have a Caprice 9C1). But I can say the Police Interceptor's transmission is pretty sturdy, even coming with its own intercooler.

[@jinglemyberries866]

@@eddierools Same here the 9C1 that is a good one. Its good it has its own intercooler, thanks.

[@eddierools]

​@@jinglemyberries866 Definitely a great car to use as a daily driver if you can find one with reasonable mileage and in good shape

[@budphillips5275]

Thank you Motor week, thanks for the resto reviews!

[@abcizdaman]

Didn't look like a car with a 300hp engine but like the pipes! Pretty sweet ride!

[@fhowland]

Jon must’ve been so excited to see those volts and oil pressure gauges.

[@mtbker30]

The exhaust on these cars sounded amazing back in the day.

[@paulxaviercyr]

I want to get one of these and add a Roush supercharger and swap in a T5... mmm... hell yeah.

[@BKFS-ls9by]

“Quick if not exceptional 7.5 seconds” oh how times have changed

[@scdevon]

Some minivans could have dusted this Mercury off in 2003 or close to it. A 2021 Honda Pilot mom-mobile with a 3.5 V6 does 0-60 in 6.9 now. LOL.

[@Viper81766]

@@scdevon POS

[@jeremyb4493]

With a 10 speed transmission ​@@scdevon

[@dodgeguyz]

Awesome car. With a set of 4.10's, a looser converter and a good tune these were bad ass cars!!!!! I had a 97 that I swapped to dual exhaust, 3.73's, a Jmod and a good tune and it was as quick as a 5 speed mustang GT of the same vintage.

[@andygonzales9349]

I think i keep watching these because i miss my childhood lol.

[@dougsmith7908]

Moves pretty good for a 4100 lb full size car. Bolt a supercharger on it and you have a beast. Handling is great too

[@nightowl3582]

I always loved these. Saw an old lady driving one a few months back. Wonder if she thought she was just getting a standard Grand Marquis? Then again, there's an old lady that works out at my gym that drives a Mustang Laguna Seca , and she really drives it. She doesn't drive like an old lady.

[@maclac48]

I have always been a fan of these Marauders. 👍🏿

[@steveespinola7652]

Mercury Marauder was the Crown Vic's Evil 😈 twin, badass and fast.

[@anthonymatute6057]

It was the Grand Marquis’s evil twin!!!

[@steveespinola7652]

OK let's comprises, it was both.

[@chrishack6825]

I'm addicted to Motorweek, circa 1990's, help!

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

A little more displacement would have been good . Or a supercharger . Nice car .

[@DoSum4Me]

I remember being at the local ford dealership as a kid when my dad was looking at a yellow mustang GT convertible 5 speed, and I was running through the cars and smacked my head off the mirror of a marauder. I still want one! But a P71 will do too.

[@djsworld_Tv]

too bad the brand has gone away now we just have Lincoln

[@DrewLSsix]

Dajour D. new continental is good looking.

[@fadingbeleifs]

DrewLSsix yeah, but ford is still stuck on the front wheel drive kick... i HATE front wheel drive... horrible under steer, chews through tie rods and ball joints, the cv axles dont last long, they handle like shit... had a 96 continental, what a fucking nightmare under that hood... cramped... could barely get the oil filter out when changing the oil... and it was almost impossible to get the radiator out to swap it... it had to come out the bottom...

[@craigybus1]

That sounds like any RWD modern tbh, a f'kin pain in the arse, and all manufacturers are designing cars so that home servicing is near impossible, so you are tied to them for even a basic service. FWD cars are vastly superior when it comes to handling, and are much safer in the wet, because RWD cars constantly want to wag the tail, no weight over the driven wheels causes oversteer, even a Capri 1.6 will go sideways in the rain, and that has bog all power. American car companies haven't yet cracked how to make a decent FWD car, American cars are lets face it designed to go in a straight line, when it comes to the twisties, oh dear. I've had loads of FWD cars that have been a doddle to work on, a full service in 45 mins(plugs, points,cap and rotor arm, plug leads,oil, filters and coolant change), that was because the cars were deliberately designed for ease of maintenance, now if you don't have a laptop or canbus tool, you are pretty much screwed

[@inkwellunderground3746]

craigybus1 vastly superior in adverse conditions maybe.... during regular daily driving quite unlikely. Emergency maneuvering, stopping distance, lateral grip ,maximum acceleration , HANDLING..... ALL GO TO REAR DRIVE VEHICLES OVER FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. always exceptions but none would compete with best rear wheel drive cars.. especially before 2014 or so. Ever notice how many grandma's drive the marquis and crown Vic. Outside of the snow belt/rust belt front wheel drive is totally irrelevant and inside of it we prefer all wheel drive or rear wheel drive if you can drive.... even in the snow. Nothing worse than understeering into oncoming traffic because your hand brake ,or even worse parking brake is broken.... front wheel drive.. = toy car. Not that any motor vehicle should be viewed as a toy.. just saying.

[@chrislemaster2695]

I drove a 1988 Mercury Grand Maquis up in the mountains of PA for three years. all you have to do is put some sand bags in the back and 2 Copper Weather master Studded winter tires.

[@TheSpectre2300]

Imagine what it could do with a modern transmission!

[@buttholeChecker]

I had one back in 2005, that car was fun to drive! Never should have sold it!!! One thing I forgot to mention, it was also extremely reliable.

[@robneville5728]

Love these. I remember when the FL Hwy Patrol purchased some to use as unmarked cruisers. I know they had some silver ones. I think, like the Impala SS, Marauders only came in black the first year, but then added a couple more colors by the next year.

[@MrMarkpark]

$35,000 13 years ago doesn't seem inexpensive to me.

[@signkutter9218]

holy crap.... 35k !.....

[@fkerpants]

+El Guapo I was thinking the same thing.

[@signkutter9218]

For 35k in 2003...there were better sedans available ...faster, better handling, lighter

[@signkutter9218]

***** nope, fact. Go back 2003 car reviews , track times, mpg , reliability ratings...not hard to verify

[@juelzm149]

Yea 35K was ridiculous..ancient platform, mediocre performance, and a half-assed interior upgrade over a reg Grand Marquis! Pitiful showing indeed..

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

I saw one last week on the Highway. Still looks great today . 💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CorbinGoodwin]

After owning and really loving an 04 P71 crown vic I want one of these with a fierce desire

[@242HP]

+Corbin Goodwin Do a search on Cars.com and you'll find several for sale right now (hint: don't limit the search radius).

[@NeighborhoodCarReviews]

+Corbin Goodwin There's one near us for $7500!

[@Mrmatteo08]

Only a little bit more than 1000 miles on the odometer and the leather of the driver seat is starting to deteriorate on the lower side 5:06

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

That would have been sooooo cool with a 6-speed manual...

[@lpat1680]

I own a 2004 with 19000 miles and it is awesome!

[@jimh309]

2013 I bought a new 04 with 4 miles. It's now got 58,000. and is still showroom! It still sports the original batter!

[@Mar-yk6jp]

I was very excited about this car in 2003 so I took one for a test drive. I just wasn’t satisfied with the performance but the looks were killer. I ended up waiting a year and getting the “new” Pontiac GTO.

[@jeremythompson9122]

I actually liked the 04-06 GTO because it was essentially a Corvette disguised as a Pontiac Grand Am or something like that. They were real sleepers. Plus it probably cost half as much as a Vette and actually had a back seat so it really could be used as a family car. A guy I know had one but he rolled it

[@CaliRob281]

@@jeremythompson9122 too bad it was 100 percent plastic, theres a reason you see no GTOs on the road today, coolant killed them

[@xrtc7540]

Florida Highway Patrol had 18 brand new Marauders in different colors donated to them back in '04, and they used them for unmarked patrol duties throughout the state. I used to see them occasionally with someone stopped on I-4 or I-95 around Daytona.

[@VelocityLabs]

RCR sent me here.

[@fabiodacosta9573]

they also sent me here. I ended up watching that video when it came out and then purchased one.

[@fabiodacosta9573]

JustGabe thanks man. Appreciate it!

[@trevorwilliams1783]

who?

[@Ferraridude13]

Trevor Williams regular car reviews

[@falconater68]

Eh.

[@smacdiesel]

Owned one, loved it! Sold it because the black paint was a pain to keep clean, poor quality paint to begin with, looked good though when clean and polished. Took up all the space in my one car garage.

[@MrEdwin57]

It sounds so good ! I would love to borrow one just for about 2 hours. The first hour to drive it , and the second hour to sit behind a bridge overpass on the New Jersey Turnpike with 3 quarters of the car visible and watch everyone braking and wondering ! ! ! Yes ! ! ! ! ! !

[@barackmycat9448]

I just got a regular model and I love it. They are just a nice car to drive.

[@archangele1]

0-60 is not always representative of real world performance. Where this big Merc shines is in passing power when, say, you are behind a yozo in a pick up doing 50 and you need to get around him. This car just blasts past cars when passing. This is typical for heavy but powerful cars. Their 0-30 is ho hum, but 30 - 60 is a flash.

[@CaliRob281]

just bought my uncles 04 and can confirm, thing is a rocket beyond 50 mph....

[@earldelsanto]

My dream car for sure.

[@gnarkill32]

Why i love MW: Call us Alan Jackson, because we wanna buy this Mercury and cruise it up and down the road...

[@acelakid94]

Finally! I've been waiting forever for you guys to upload this clip.

[@BikerJim74]

I've always wanted one of these.

[@MrEdwin57]

+Biker Jim Me too! it has such a tamed mature sound. Its there when you want to hear it !

[@Transit_my-way]

me too.

[@Funlu]

bomb ass car. ive watched a lot of this series already and you just put one of my favorite cars on here, nice

[@tanman1501]

I wanted one of these when they were introduced.

[@whatthehec6736]

This thing was a beast and sounded so mean. Use to drive them back in the early 2000s when I worked at a Mercury Dealership.

[@iNeverHadMercy]

A Legend in its own time 🍻🏆

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

I think this is the most excited I've ever heard this announcer!

[@Mustangrocket98]

32 valves they sound really nice and they can handle more power then 2 valve can

[@2H2521]

Awesome car!!! These looked so badass & futuristic for the time, they still look amazing too.

[@iamatlantis1]

4:56 damn that had to have been just for him!

[@FunkyDPL]

I never did understand why the 5.4 liter never made it into this model. The Marauder wasn't even as fast as a mid-90s Impala and the Impala had a old-school pushrod motor. Dropping a Coyote moter in the bay might may things interesting, though.

[@JerkVegas86]

FunkyDPL Would make for a interesting swap

[@BrownBomber92181]

Exactly, this heavy car needed the torque of the 5.4, especially since it only has a 4 speed auto.

[@CJColvin]

The Coyote V8 will make this car a veroucious beast.

[@Yophillips3272]

Lol This is the 32v 4.6, even the cop cars were stuck with 16v 4.6's. If my vic had this set up I would be happy. You think this is underpowered try 2.73 open diff, "239hp".

[@zjboyz9813]

Cleetus out here making it great again

[@King_Kenny66]

My last car, '94 9c1 Caprice ran 14.53 with just headers, exhaust and shift kit.

[@patricksimmons395]

+kwk1 Nobody gives a rat's ass...

[@King_Kenny66]

+Patrick Simmons Well, apparently you took the time to respond, Fuckwit

[@patricksimmons395]

Lol...

[@patricksimmons395]

Nice comeback bro...

[@mitch9521]

+Patrick Simmons The LT1 Caprices are faster than any Panther and it was 7ish years older.

[@arttafil6792]

My 05 Volvo S80 Premier with an T6, twin cam, twin turbo in-line 6. My Volvo weighs 3900 pounds and this luxury car runs 0-60 in 5.1 seconds consistently! 1/4 mile is 14.9 seconds at 104 mph all day long!

[@spinningbacksidekick]

$35k in 2003. Gee, I wonder why it didn't sell well.

[@jamesmith8546]

It only cost $5,000 more than the Grand Marquis which sold for $30,000 and a Lincoln Town Car that same year so for $45,000 new. So 35,000 for a tricked-out mean looking car with more horsepower and torque really wasn't a bad deal

[@torryakzstyles83]

I have one and I'm about to drop 4:10s in it asap, I already have a cold air intake and it's a lot faster than the one featured here ,I do love the car

[@JerkVegas86]

Torryakz styles Ever thought about a 5.4 swap!?

[@BrownBomber92181]

They definitely need 4.10's with that 4 speed auto. I had a 91 Tbird SC auto and that came with very tall 2.73 rear end. I put in 3.73 motorsport gears and it made a huge difference, especially off the line

[@askjeevescosby2928]

It really should have had a spoiler.and it was stupid to not put a manual

[@rixille]

I wish they had made more of that midnight blue variant. That is perfection.

[@1dewoine]

my dream car

[@michaelclarke5860]

Saying the Marauder isn’t a police cruiser? The Florida Highway Patrol fielded tuned Marauders as high-speed interceptors. I spoke with a guy that drove one. Those things are pretty fast for big American boats.

[@landyachtfan79]

A Brougham with a BAAAAAAAAAD attitude!!!!!!!

[@jajabinx519]

These were not meant to be speedsters, they were meant to be big, loud and badass. SO STOP POSTING MY CAMRY CAN GO 0-60 in 6 seconds. NOT A GOOD COMPARISION. 4000 lb cars were not meant to be super fast

[@dudndadn12212]

Jeff Kitchen my 4000 lb audi s4 can do a sub 5 second 0-60 with two less cylinders.

[@workingcountry1776]

Kita completely different type of car. Different propose in life

[@shitstain7137]

kita- s4 weighs 3800 1bs while the mercury weighs 4200 lbs, has all wheel drive, is supercharged, is a much newer car with a dual clutch transmission and costs double what the mercury costs. also, motor week always posts ridiculously slow 0-60 times....do some research online and you'll see the marauders do 60 in the 5s. you are an imbecile....

[@eriv4735]

A marauders 0-60 is about 6.5 seconds

[@281cobracar7]

@@dudndadn12212 - you forgot to mention the turbo. All you import people always talk about my 4 cylinder this , my 6 cylinder that but conveniently forget to mention the turbocharger.

[@blusnuby2]

Saw one a few days ago cruising through a Walmart parking lot in Coos Bay, Oregon. Sixty-something grey haired lady behind the wheel...And that car sounded G O O D, people !

[@1776-r4j]

I was excited to buy one of these when new, but after all the tests came out I decide it was just too slow. Not enough torque. It needed a supercharger or a 5.4.

[@mrniceguy7168]

I wonder what this would be like with one of the newer automatic transmissions.

[@828enigma6]

Needs a supercharger. Otherwise, a fine car.

[@mr.orange2179]

I like watching this guys reviews, he might do the best reviews.

[@waylinvanhalen]

Ahhh take me back. This present day world sucks ass

[@mrjim1973]

Launches like a pussycat 🤣 That was great John! LOL, What an awesome sports sedan! I currently own a 2008 Ford Crown Vic LS. It has the SOHC 4.6 and it's a joy to drive. The Power increases of the Marauder puts these panther platform cars over the top!

[@shironeko3178]

just got this recommended after watching cleetus video

[@Capt_Frost]

Sure, it isn't as fast as some of the next competition it would have had (say cars like the Charger and other performance sedans), but one has to remember that these things are HUGE. And, from what I understand, it is pretty simple and easy to mod them to get way more power and speed from them.

[@brianfleitas1829]

99% of Marauders can / are running 14.5s with a tune and 4.10 gears. Quality control wasn't the best when they were building these. and the cams didn't really get degreed very well. Some Stock Marauders ran slower than 15.6, while one that I know of, was documented to run 14.5 100% stock. heck some people just get the factory cams degreed and they see great results. FoMoCo can make good stuff, but they love to half ass things and call stuff good enough.

[@toyoscio]

Another failed attempt by Mercury to lure the young driver

[@CPAJayhawk]

These were cool, but slow even in '03

[@crownvictorialifestyle4421]

everything ford builds stock is slow

[@aaronmcconkey338]

@@crownvictorialifestyle4421 laughs in gt and gt500

[@thebionicbassplayer]

Wow, good review, but who chose that music? Sounds like they were on an acid trip!

[@CarlsCustomCreations]

Marauders where used by the FBI and some state and local law enforcement. They cost more than the Crown Vics, but they out performed the Crown Vics.

[@nthgth]

CarlsCustomCreations I believe that, but why would they not just upgrade some Crown Vics? Tons of people do that, why not police departments?

[@jimpatrick5918]

I had just bought a black Crown Vic when they rolled this out. Grrrr! It was a great car for clearing out the malingering nimrods in the left lane but terrible in the snow.

[@johnryan6658]

0-60 in 7.5 sec is minivan/crossover territory today.

[@fkerpants]

+Patrick Simmons Your junk is so small it takes a woman 7.5 seconds to find it? That's pretty bad. I wouldn't go bragging about that, dude.

[@patricksimmons395]

You found it in your mouth dude...

[@fkerpants]

See? That's what I mean. Why would you want to want to put your little wee wee into another guy's mouth? Why would you even joke about it? Say, does your mother know you're on the computer again?

[@fkerpants]

+Patrick Simmons Yeah. Looks like your diaper is full. Might want to take care of that so you don't sit around in it all day and smell like shit.

[@patricksimmons395]

+Push Back Wow you're into scat too...a gay stalking scat freak...

[@kenm2709]

A hidden gem among modern sedans, it’s too bad nobody saw this review, it basically explains why it’s the most bad ass sedan ever made yet almost no one bought it and it faded into history very quickly, ironically most of them ended up as police cars because they had the money to buy them, in fact the US military had a lot of them

[@FL50ssp]

Nah 1994 - 1996 Impala SS was faster, handled better, and more desirable/collectible.

[@M113H]

​@@FL50ssp Negative. The impala ss is only faster 0-60 and sometimes at quarter-mile times. It also has a more cushy/softer ride than the Marauder, however the Marauder handles way better and pulls harder on the highway. I own both a 1995 and a 2003. Both stock

[@FL50ssp]

@@M113H Sorry but my experience says otherwise. However, I do agree SS is faster.

[@colinkelley6011]

One of my favorite cars growing up!

[@TheJohnlyh]

Last of the dinosaurs

[@Drive571]

This car is wonderful and hilarious. MotorWeek, if you ever reviewed the Pontiac Bonneville GXP, Grand Prix GXP, or W-body Impala SS (with the 303 V8)... any chance we can get those as Retro Reviews too? There was a wonderful resurgence of capable yet half-assed Detroit muscle in the mid-2000s, and I (and surely others) have a soft spot for those cars.

[@seththomas9105]

I know people bitch about this car, but if I was looking for a 4 door sedan in 03 this is what I would have wanted. A few more bolt on mods could have made it a real highway beast, and as it came from the factory it was pretty cool.

[@YARCHLRL]

supercharger, injectors and map put it in the 515-535hp range. my neighbor had one and built it in stages. he was trying to be faster than my dakota rt. lol. what he didnt know was, i pulled my motor and stroked it to 414. hahaha. wh had a blast in that car though. was one hell of a cruiser.

[@fugginrambo]

I'm glad John is doing better these days. He was looking pretty rough when he was singing for Korn

[@rootsmanuva82]

While I still think the Marauder is cool, it wasn’t even considered that great when new. It was viewed as a weak effort by Mercury; which it was.