Rare 2003 Mercury Marauder sports muscle car. 300A model. I've owned it since it had 132k on the clock. It had a rebuilt title when I bought it. I was told that the car was involved in a light frontal crash with an object or another vehicle.I've had no problems registering it at the DMV or getting insurance for it. Only selling to fund part of my growing business. Title in hand, no liens, car is titled under my name.

Other than these issues and the ones listed in the car description (above) the car runs and drives well. Adult owned, never smoked in, our family have taken it on trips to Florida and Mobile without any issues, it's one of the most reliable cars we have had but it's not a show car either, it would be a great restoration project for someone with the interest.

There were 11k units made since 03-04 and the car never got any good publicity therefore most people wrongly believe they came with an interceptor engine. The truth is that these cars came with practically a Mach 1 engine borrowed from the Mustang Mach 1(not the Cobra as many mistakenly believe) of the same year, this is a 32-valve SOHC aluminum-block V-8 producing over 302 horsepower at 5750 rpm, and 318 pound-feet of torque at 4250 RPM. The engines found in the regular Crown Vic police interceptor:
265HP, 265 ft-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Price is negotiable, but please abstain from "low-balling". I've been honest about the condition of the car. Consider the current deals of other Crown Vics with similar mileage and condition and you'll see that I've priced my Marauder at a decent point.

Pros and cons.

Pros:

Absolutely no rust. The underside is extremely clean. Car has been registered in TN and then AL, since now.
New Motorcraft SP-433 Iridium spark plugs properly torqued at 10lbs/ft. Installed @ 137287 miles.
New MSD coil packs @ 137287 miles.
Engine and transmission in awesome shape, no oil leaks, no rust, a very clean engine! Steam cleaned at least 3 times a year.
Oil and filter changed at 131850 miles (already due to an oil change)
Cleaned throttle body at 131850 miles
New Serpentine Belt at 135k miles
New Gates automatic belt tensioner 132k miles (estimated)
New PCV valve (a year old)
New Battery (a year old)
Refurbished LCM module (in 2013)
New rotors and ceramic brake pads all around with receipts. (8+ months ago) however a couple brake pads may need replacing on the rear as it's squeaking, but the car stops on a dime thanks to its ceramic brake pads.
No transmission or engine leaks.
Cold AC/heat (blend door needs servicing though)
Nice interior, seats are in great shape. There's one inch tear on the driver's side.
Headliner looks brand new.
Good body, not perfect though, has a few dings and scratches here and there and the paint is not as shiny on some areas such as rood, hood and trunk, but still shines with a good wax job.
Receipts for parts, repairs and service to the car since my time of ownership. I can email you a pic of this if you'd like to see them.

Cons:

Defrost doesn't work (quite probably is the switch as it's a common item to fail)
Needs a new seat belt buckle (works though, but you have to press the button first and then insert the belt in)
Missing fog lights (wiring is present though)
Radio works but CD gets stuck
Could use of control arm bushings (I have a new Raybestos control arm assembly, never installed, with bushings and receipts of purchase!)
May need blend door repaired, but AC and heat work great!
Has a small (1 inch) spider crack on the windshield
One or two rear rims are not fully round
Driver side window won't roll down

Check the pics and videos below. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me at 1205-547-6120 Mon-Sat, or reply via email that I usually reply quickly.

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Fitting Retirement: Grand Marquis last Mercury off the line

Wed, 05 Jan 2011

The signs have come down and retail production ended back in October of 2010. Now, the very last Mercury model has rolled off the assembly line. This last Mercury somewhat fittingly takes the form of a Grand Marquis reporting for fleet duty. It was built at the St. Thomas plant in Ontario, Canada, which is the same facility that continues to produce the Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car for fleet and livery duty.
St. Thomas' days are numbered, however, as the factory is slated to close on August 31. When it goes, the Panther platform is likely to follow. So long, and thanks for all the fish memories.
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Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception

Tue, 25 Sep 2012

It's hard to think back now, but the same man overseeing the design of the 2013 Ford Fusion also presided over a rather lackluster period in Ford design, highlighted by vehicles like the Five Hundred and Freestyle. With the redesigned Fusion receiving high praise, J Mays tells Automotive News that he feels vindicated from criticisms suggesting he's not a daring enough designer.
When Mays took over as lead of design in 1997, he admits to having quite an ego ("My head would barely fit through the door some days. I've long since gotten over myself") and the workload to match. With the Blue Oval's portfolio full of premium brands like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo at that point, along with the bread-and-butter Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, Mays certainly had quite the challenge.
It was in the mid-2000s that Mays took over just the premium brands, and took on the new title of Chief Creative Officer. At the time, Mays endured some criticism for looking backwards to retro styling, rather than setting a new standard for American car design - criticism that Mays says he is free from with the all-new Fusion.

Ford recalling 126,000 Fusions and Milans over wheel separation concern

Fri, 09 Dec 2011

Ford has announced a recall of certain Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles after an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A total of 128,616 2010 and 2011 models equipped with steel wheels may have been manufactured with wheel studs that could crack and split over time. If that happens, the vehicle may experience a wheel separation.
According to The Detroit News, the company is aware of a total of 30 wheel separation incidents, one of which occurred on the front of the vehicle. Even so, no injuries have been reported as a result of the defect.
The problem apparently stems from the fact that the mounting pads on the vehicles' steel wheels may have been faulty from the factory. In addition, the wheel mounting face on rear disc brakes may not have been installed properly. Ford will inspect the rear disc face and replace them as necessary. In addition, the company will replace all of the vehicle's wheel studs free of charge. Head to the NHTSA website for more information, and click past the jump to view the full recall notice.

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