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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  WELL RESTED PORSCHE - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Mr.Merc - March 23 - 2:00 am

  Since I bought the Maurader, Ive driven my Porsche twice! It is certainly a throwback to the sixties.The amazing apect of ownership is the wide range of admirers. My 80 year old aunts love to ride in the "roomy" back seat , and the teens everywhere give "thumbs up" . The exhaust sound is great,the ride is comfortable , and the styling is neat.

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  Everything I expected and MUCH more. - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By RobBrad - August 8 - 10:00 am

  Tremendous automobile . Successfully blends a Mustang SVT Cobra with the full size luxury of a Lincoln Town Car It is fast, fun , comfortable, luxurious, AND gets LOADS more " street comments " than I expected. Plus it is an absolute stealth fighter for anyone who does not have a clue how fast it is , or is just trying to find out.

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  There but not quiet there stock. - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Steven J - February 20 - 10:43 am

  *Note, I am the second owner of this car. I bought the car with 32,000 miles on it. Original owner had to have some warranty work done it. The radiator had gone out as did a window door switch. So far, the only problem I had with the car was a dying car battery. In stock form, the car is slow to get up to speed and I dont care much for the stock 3.55s. Ford could of done much more with this car. Ive done a SCT xcal tune, coutersy of alternative automotive, to the car and switched the rear gears out to 4.10s and it is much faster. Makes a great daily driver. Very reliable, gas mileage is modest if you can avoid stepping on the gas all the time.

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  my marauder - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By impala owner - July 21 - 2:00 am

  overall a fun car to drive it turns heads and makes people hit their brakes to see exactly what it is

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  2003 MERC - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By FERNANDO - June 20 - 10:00 am

  AS A FAMILY MAN AND MUSCLE CAR BUFF, THE MERCURY MARAUDER IS DEFINETELY MY KIND OF CAR. IT CAN TRANSPORT MY FAMILY IN A SECURE COMFORTABLE WAY TO GRANNYS AND STILL BE AN EYE CATCHER ON A NIGHTLY CRUISE ON THE BLVD...TOO BAD ITS ONLY HAS 302 PONIES!

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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