Overview & Reviews

In an effort to generate interest in what seems to be a dying brand, Mercury takes a page out of a decade-old Chevrolet playbook and paints a Grand Marquis Amish-black, bolts on 18-inch wheels and stuffs a 300-horse V8 under the hood. The result is surprisingly appealing.

• Beefy horsepower figures, all-American attitude.

• Needs more low-end punch, no independent rear suspension.

User Reviews:

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  Muscle is back - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By chapel1 - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive,awsome highway performance and really cool looking polished 18" wheels.Has a really nice stance with the higher profile rear tires.Draws looks from young and old and even lots attention from SS Impala fans.Hope Mercury can keep this car going for years.Im impressed for Mercs first attempt in years at a performance 4-Dr automoble.

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  A real peformer - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Robert Hemlak - January 29 - 3:03 am

  I researched this auto for eight months before purchasing. I agreed with the negative comments about slow acceleration from a complete stop,I also agreed with the poor performence of the "audio" system. I corrected the slow acceleration problem by enlarging the air intake and the exhaust from manifold to tail pipe tips. The standard 3.55 gear ratio was lowered considerably. I addresed the audio problems by replacing the monoral amp.with more power and upsized the factory woofer with a quality larger one.

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  Power and Style - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Smokie - January 14 - 10:00 am

  I purchased four days ago, 14.5 mpg. on first refill, engine seems tight, with less low end torque than I expected, however after about 200 miles I noticed a continuing improvement in take off speed and also in torque when down shifting. The car responds much quicker and with less gas pedal the more I drive it. I love the way it sounds and the handling is excellent for its size. I have not floored it yet and I dont believe I will until about 1000 miles. The car has not disappointed me yet; it is exactly what I want it. Luxury, Power, Good looks.

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  Excellent Car - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By skp369 - December 31 - 12:30 am

  Excellent all around car. Great acceleration, braking, and handling. Its like driving your lazy boy and having a sports car with room for the kids.

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  What a Blast! - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By bigbaga - December 22 - 10:00 am

  After driving Lincoln Town Cars and then Navigators for the past 15 years I said, "what the heck", its time for this 50 something suit wearing professional to try this "hot rod". What a Blast! The evening I picked this up at the dealership it was sitting inside the service department. When the salesman started this car in that cavernous garage the sound was so awesome I wished I didnt have to stay to do the paperwork! This car is the bargain of the decade! Comfort, all the amenities and 300+ hp of tire smoking, put you back in the seat power for just over $30K! Why hasnt this car caught on? It will definately stay in my collection!

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  lotsafun - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By fblumberg - December 9 - 2:00 am

  got dennis reinhart upgrade#1 needs new double exhaust and sway bar for stage 2 eventually a vortek system for 45o hp gotta love it... id buy another for a 2nd car... traded a 2001 towncar for it im 45 so its like the cars i grew up with..

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  A car for me - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Stephen B. - September 27 - 10:00 am

  Its about time someone built a fun car for big people. Im 62" and dont fit in any of the Hondas, Nissans or Toyotas.This big Merc has it all. Power, handling, braking and fun to drive. I missed out on the last Impala but I drove a couple. Glad I waited for the Maurader. Its build quality is much better and it handles better and is faster.

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  MARAUDER A JOY TO DRIVE - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By DON ROEHRICH - August 26 - 2:00 am

  I have driven my Marauder approx. 3500 miles and think it is really great. This car is fun to drive, very solid and built good. I like the car better every time I drive it.

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  THIS CAR IS AWESOME - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By 2003Marauder - August 26 - 2:00 am

  when i first got in this car i didnt think it was going to be what it really is. This car is a great combination of a large car... with a lot of power and speed. This car is great on the freeway, great high end torque. it really gets you moving. Everyone that is writing bad reviews has a problem with either ford, or they are gealous that this car is so good

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  BEST FORD YET - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By DeLoreanNorthstar - August 20 - 2:00 am

  The car just arrived today so ive only owned it for a few hours now but IT IS AWSOME! its like a cool cop car! its so fun to drive, everyone double takes a look (not sure if its a cop or kid) its just a whole lot of fun. (almost as fun as my DeLorean) Its beefy and sounds it too (although i wish it had deeper exhaust)