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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  Marauder Review - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By theactuary - June 9 - 2:00 am

  This car provides an excellent combination of size and power for a very reasonable price. The interior is well appointed. Seats are big and comfortable. Instrument poanel is easy to read. This car flies once you get it moving. Smaller cars will beat you off the line, but you will blow their doors off on the highway.

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  This is what Ive been waiting for. - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By rkfranklin - June 1 - 10:00 am

  I picked mine up July 2nd. One of the frist 4 shipped from the factory. Ive had a lot of cars mostly Ford products. Driving is fun again. I thought my Mark VIII was great untill this came along. After the Mark tried the Lincoln LS, didnt even come close. This is a keeper. Has preformance, style, ride and room. I love it.

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  No good - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Martinz - March 7 - 10:00 am

  The car is slow, Handles bad, and it a HUGE copy off the lengendary 1994,1995,1996 Impala SS. Oh and what color is the Marauder only avaible in?? Black. Same as the 1994 Impala. Whos coping who??? I really dislike this car and im gonna sell it.

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  Great car! - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By JRW - February 18 - 2:00 am

  Although this is a large vehicle, it handles nimbly. Acceleration and passing are spritely. The transmission shifts crisply. The engine is powerful, yet very smooth. The engine develops substantial torque at low engine speeds - making acceleration seem effortless. The Alpine sound system is very good. I really like this car!

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  One too many repairs - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Neil B. - February 10 - 9:33 am

  Cool car, but its been more than 20 years since Ive owned a car that so many things have broken or failed. Most are odd and surprising: lower A arms at 70,000 miles, rear axle seal at 80,000, failure of headlights (needed new Light Control Module at $400 just for the part), rusted lower steering column at 104,000. Also, a number of the interior lights (headlight switch indicator, power window buttons, heated seat buttons) no longer work. Vacuum leak in the vent system disables controls. Now it is in shop, likely needing an $800 fuel pump replacement. I love the car but Ive spent $3 or 4 thousand over the last 3 years fixing things that Ive never fixed before in any other car Ive owned.

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  Overall great car to play with - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By cmarek - January 10 - 3:30 pm

  This beastly ride is great! It may not have the initial tire-chirping torque that marks a true muscle car, however it does get up to speed quite quickly and keeps up better with traffic than its crown vic, police interceptor, or grand marquis brethren. Not to mention the leather seats are comfortable and make you feel very relaxed, and the car rides smooth down the highway thanks to the self-leveling air suspension in the back. This car is a real head turner also, even bone stock cause its one you dont see everyday unless you personally own one like me :D. This ride is a great keeper for anyone who is lucky enough to have one.

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  Great Car - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By jimb - October 16 - 4:43 am

  Second owner, purchased at 17k miles, now have 118K miles. Other than routine maintanance the car has been completely trouble free and very reliable every day driver. Stock power is ok but a few bolt ons and my 115K car and it is faster than 07 Dodge R/T Charger. Generally I get gas pump comments from younger folks looking for a "Wide Body V8s" After all the miles I put on this ride the leather seats are still in allmost new condition. Every button and switch works just like the day a purchased it. Highly recommend this car as used car purchase.

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  Grampas car - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Scott Tallman - August 8 - 2:00 am

  This is my 5th Grand Marquis. This is the Grand of Marquiss. Turns heads, extremely fun to drive. But loves gas, and lots of it. Rides a little rougher than other Grand Marquiss, but to be expected with the low slung tires. Could be more aggressive under 3000 RPM, but makes up for it over that. Wish it held its value a little better. Since I;ve owned it, less than 4 months, its gone down in value almost $6,000....wow.......and I bought it at 9500 miles for $25,500

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  great car - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By lbeezie12 - June 19 - 10:00 am

  make no mistake about it, this car IS comfortable(very in my opinion for a performance sedan). The ride is great, and i cant wait to open it up on the highway. The car is also loaded with features too. Inside and out, this car is simply awesome. My only gripe with it is the bottom end grunt. It just isnt enough for this type of vehicle. But once it gets going, it moves! Other than that, this is an awesome vehicle that is a great replacement(and better) for the 1994-6 impala ss. One test drive and i believe that you will agree.

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  Roomy and Powerful - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By luvmymarauder - March 13 - 2:00 am

  The Marauder is truly a one-of-a-kind car on the market right now. It has great room, a nice sounding stereo, great performance and handling and a very nice interior. It has a great exhaust sound and throws you back in the seat when you step on it to get around that slow car on a two lane highway.