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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  Awesome - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Gator - May 30 - 10:00 am

  Great car, wont let the wife drive the beast, mid-life crisis fun mobile.

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  Almost perfect - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Kpz1234 - May 23 - 1:30 am

  As a former police officer, I knew what I was getting into when I bought this car. Its exactly like the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor - except its in all black, has leather seats and upgrade gauges, and has the 01 Cobra 4.6 stuffed under the hood. Half of the people look at it because its cool, the other half think its the cops.

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  Wife calls it the big boy - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By finnman - April 9 - 4:46 am

  Had a 1964 Marauder back years ago had to have another like the car very much has 60,000 on now with not a problem the tires are a pain to buy every 25,000 miles but I put 4 255 55r 18 nexen tires on it the car handles great and wear like iron

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  Awakening - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By tomcarroll - January 9 - 10:00 am

  great car most impressive style stand out features turn heads

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  Hot Rod with a Warranty - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By ROB502 - November 11 - 3:53 am

  Love it I get comments all the time. People want to know did it come like that from the factory. The car was not advertised very well so lots of people dont even know what it is. It is comfortable fun to drive and gets 20mpg city and 25 on the highway.

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  Exactly What the Doctor Ordered! - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Dan Berger - November 1 - 10:00 am

  Ive been in law enforcement for 28 years, attended all the high-speed police driving courses -- Im even a certified anti-terrorist driving instructor. I wanted exactly what the Marauder is: understated, beautiful, powerful, and comfortable. This one is a real head-turner! I simply added tint and a CD changer. It rides like a Lincoln on steroids with a real suspension; corners like it means business. But please dont buy one! I like being the sole owner in my area of such a fine piece of American automotive engineering!

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  Great buy and wont sell it! - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Bill Christ - September 29 - 2:50 pm

  Found my 03 Marauder unsold in dealers lot September 07 with 170 KM on it. Bought it $20K less than sticker price. Regretted buying but found I never will sell it. Even my wife loves to drive it! Gas mileage is not good, but in third year of ownership, all I worry about is regular maintenance - no problems. I stupidly installed new snow tires on 17" rims -- my Marauder is running at higher RPMs to run the smaller tirees and the traction control must be turned to off after 40 MPG with the smaller 17" tires, but with snows, I go EVERYWHERE in our Minnesota winter -- I love the my Marauders power, flexibility, and snow travel ability!

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  Excellent Vehicle - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By mm2003 - May 9 - 10:00 am

  An EXCELLENT family car with power and performance.

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  Middle Age - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Andy Peclet - May 9 - 10:00 am

  Middle aged means you have been around long enough to drive cool cars. Could this be all that Mercury says? Answer YES! The first time my fat middle aged butt hit the seat I knew. Hit the key and the beast comes to life. Get salesman in car and advise to stay calm. This is not grandma going to bingo. The urge hits. Mash the peddle and the Maurader roars to life. At a buck 20 the salesmans pacemaker starts to fail, back to the showroom to sign some paper. Turn heads you bet. Fun car yep. Great job Mercury. Adding an addtional 60 HP with the new chip it even gets better. If you got one enjoy it. If you want one get it. If you dont like em tough #!%&.

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  2003 Mercury Marauder excellent rating - 2003 Mercury Marauder
  By Nuggy - December 8 - 12:06 am

  Excellent car overall from powerful engine performance to luxurious features. Terrific handling capability. Thanks to the rear air suspensions. Best value for the money. Cool looking and true American muscle sedan. Thanks Mercury and Ford.