Should I buy a 2003 mercury marauder?

williamGT · 01-16-2008, 06:23 PM

I was looking at a 2003 mercury marauder with 4.6L DOHC V8 302hp. for $19,000(Can) car only has 44,000KM's....she's mint condition.
any input?

notsoaveragej0e · 01-16-2008, 06:35 PM

No. Unless you plan on modding it, 302hp won't make that land yacht very quick... Even the modded ones still aren't that quick. And in the US, those cars are driven by three types of people- one of them is old people, the other is cops. I'll let you figure out the last.

silvergtjrad · 01-16-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

No. Unless you plan on modding it, 302hp won't make that land yacht very quick... Even the modded ones still aren't that quick. And in the US, those cars are driven by three types of people- one of them is old people, the other is cops. I'll let you figure out the last.

Wow. haha.

I agree with the mod thing. If you arent going to mod the engine then dont waste your time or money. Also, I hope you dont care about gas mileage too much.

Tonyyank · 01-16-2008, 06:45 PM

Drop some 27's on it yo!

onesexyga · 01-16-2008, 07:29 PM

Not too unusual to find a 4-5 year old car thats 'mint.' I'd vote no.

bigbenSC · 01-16-2008, 07:36 PM

I'd say no, but I do see the allure of this car.

SikMindz · 01-16-2008, 07:47 PM

Should you buy a Marauder with low miles?

Does a bear **** in the woods and wipe its ass with a rabbit?

2002GT · 01-16-2008, 07:55 PM

Do it up!

Bryan · 01-16-2008, 08:21 PM

Due to the stereotypical gangster population over here driving those, I say no.

ryanbgb22 · 01-16-2008, 08:22 PM

I really like the way those look actually. But i really hope i never develope a desire to own one for myself.

cardude007617 · 01-16-2008, 08:27 PM

id take a late 90s impala SS over a marauder. those can be done up to being beasty as ever.

sorry couldnt resist:

and "553" isnt where it can end....

WeibSunder · 01-16-2008, 08:53 PM

Wasn't 1994 the only year that body style was made?

ryanbgb22 · 01-16-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WeibSunder

Wasn't 1994 the only year that body style was made?

I think up to at least 96 iirc

Gizm0815 · 01-16-2008, 09:36 PM

ive heard of many supercharged ones putting down #s in the mid 400s.

01-16-2008, 09:39 PM

Fugly

Rich · 01-16-2008, 11:46 PM

go for it. marauders are cool.

kse73 · 01-17-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

I think up to at least 96 iirc

You are correct.

kse73 · 01-17-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

No. Unless you plan on modding it, 302hp won't make that land yacht very quick... Even the modded ones still aren't that quick.

He's upgrading from a grand am.... keep that in mind. Going from GA to a Marauder would be a nice change of pace. My old man always liked this car but we couldn't afford one at the time when they were first introduced.

timberwoof · 01-17-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

No. Unless you plan on modding it, 302hp won't make that land yacht very quick... Even the modded ones still aren't that quick. And in the US, those cars are driven by three types of people- one of them is old people, the other is cops. I'll let you figure out the last.

So what are you trying to say??? Huh?

williamGT · 01-17-2008, 03:01 AM

They have the cobra 4.6L DOHC engine, I went into car domain and most of them is eaton supercharged.

01-16-2008, 06:23 PM	#1
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cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	id take a late 90s impala SS over a marauder. those can be done up to being beasty as ever. sorry couldnt resist: and "553" isnt where it can end.... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

01-16-2008, 08:53 PM	#12
WeibSunder Got Airway? AKA: Matt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen,NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,337 Vehicle: 06 Dodge Magnum	Wasn't 1994 the only year that body style was made? __________________ Kenntnis ist Kraft Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Any variation in this, is a bad thing!

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onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	Not too unusual to find a 4-5 year old car thats 'mint.' I'd vote no.

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bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	I'd say no, but I do see the allure of this car.

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Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	go for it. marauders are cool. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

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