Such a great car. If you've never driven one I feel bad for ya. It may not be the best car in the world ever, but it is a real treat to drive. That exhaust note, that acceleration, the nimble handling, such a wonderful car. I worked at a Lincoln/Mercury dealer few years ago and got to drive a handful of these that came in for service. I always took special care in cleaning these because I wanted the owner to smile when he got it back.
3 years late! Re-watching years later and saw I had this liked... Technically the cable is not a direct connection to the throttle body and can be bypassed with the electronic crusie control. Its drive by wire but also sort of not. 01-04 Vics have the same system! A fitting addition to such a beautifully weird bird.
Dunno if there are any in Norway, i do see the occasional crown victoria though. Don't even get me started on the Chevrolet caprice. Especially the 1980s ones are all over.
Glenni, that body type is pretty common. I almost bought a crown vic myself a couple years back haha But I have never seen a Mercury Marauder on the street or on any car sales websites in my area (Belgium, Germany, France,... those parts haha) Though I hope I will someday cause it looks awesome :D
A strange thing happened today. Pulled up by some kind of P71 Ford Interceptor at the lights today in Birmingham, UK. Weren't no marauder, just some v8 panther bodied police car replica. Had my window down and some pics Indian lad probably about 19 turns to his pal and says WOW That is the coolest car I have ever seen!" No joke, no sarcasm. I still think I was hallucinating but still it did make the whole experience of seeing a P71 in the UK even more memorable haha
I own a marauder. It is not a rainy day car,because the power combined with posi rear end will put you in a spin. Watch what I mean at 2;33. He had the heads up to let off the gas. I saw him punch it a little on the 4th shift and thought "its gonna spin"...yep,it did. That guy could have totalled it easy.
@@CaptainCJ97tires are very important to rain traction, surely. If a car is very easy to lose control of in the rain, like the marauder sounds like, why is that? (As I don't understand. If you aren't stomping on the gas why is it still so easy to spin it )
I really wish I can ride a Marauder for once, to see how fast it really is, since it is the sleeper version of the Grand Marquis and belated answer to the '94-'96 Impala SS. So stupid the DOHC is only in this rare car while all the other Panthers within the 1992-2011 years had the weak SOHC. I know it's not the fastest car out there, plus ANY Panther can be modified to have 500hp. But I wonder which is quicker, an HO 5.0 Mustang or this car?
I think a guy who used to live on my street had a Maurader. I think he straight piped it. neighbors were complaining about it though so he had to put mufflers back on it
Due to being a non-US resident, the first and only time I have seen a Marauder in person was in Wheeling, Illinois in November 2009, when I was visiting Chicago. Could it have been this very car? I like to think so :)
Beautiful machine! It's just that with Mercury Division now over a decade gone, parts availability is gonna be quite limited, not to mention expensive! I'd be afraid to take it out, even on a nice weekend!
Jim Cameron, ahh delicious Labatts Blue bought IN CANADA. I grew up on the US side of Niagara Falls and the US Blue was watered down shit compared to the real Canadian stuff! Thing is, I don't know how you guys could afford to drink beer, it was so fucking expensive in Canada in the '70's and early '80's - I could only afford it once or twice a year as a treat! I bet it ALL tastes like shit now that InBev owns them. I quit drinking 27 years ago so it really doesn't matter to me much, but I feel bad for folks who have to drink that mass produced InBev shit they all make now.
Hey RCR, what is your opinion of the Nissan 350Z? I know you did a review of the 370Z, but while it was very poetic I'd like to get your actual opinion. Im looking for a cheap RWD sports car, and the Zs look cool.
bigvirgotube a CV sport has slightly different suspension tuning from a base or a cop car. that's about it. Marauder is really it's own thing just because of the engine
Yeah...that seems to be the thing. The better 4.6 in the Marauder seems to really set it apart. Weird--because it seems like Ford let the Marauder finish..and then began having some weird second thoughts, and quickly came up with the CV Sport.
had a 03 crown victory ls. 355's a true luxury sport. candy apple red .black leather. nice bad ass car for its day. ford ruined the ls in 04. only one year for a true ls. >10mpg tho
4..10 is way to low . The 3.55 factory rear actually have better 1/4 mile times . Moot to mention really confusing the PCM . Gas mileage would really take a hit also .
Actually, he is right, the first runs of the earliest marauders were in black only. It was only during the last few runs of the 2003 that Blue and Silver were introduced. In 2004 Black Silver and Maroon were the final colors available.
the owner looks like a character in crazy taxi
rubberwoody lmao yeah he does. "COME AND DOWN AND PLAY SOME CRAZZZZZYYYYYYY TAXI" 🚕
Such a great car. If you've never driven one I feel bad for ya. It may not be the best car in the world ever, but it is a real treat to drive. That exhaust note, that acceleration, the nimble handling, such a wonderful car. I worked at a Lincoln/Mercury dealer few years ago and got to drive a handful of these that came in for service. I always took special care in cleaning these because I wanted the owner to smile when he got it back.
MAN_ON_WHEELZ that ass
It's definitely one of the best
Wow, the owner obviously has not changed since 2003
I guess immortality pops up how you least expect it?
THE BRAIN SPECIALIST thats literally 2003 frfr but gotta admit the early 2000s were awesome
MY BRAIN HURTS!!!
Is it a mechanical throtte? It is a... drive .. by .. cable.
Navin Isaac.... Or yes
3 years late! Re-watching years later and saw I had this liked...
Technically the cable is not a direct connection to the throttle body and can be bypassed with the electronic crusie control.
Its drive by wire but also sort of not. 01-04 Vics have the same system!
A fitting addition to such a beautifully weird bird.
As a brit, I see these Pantherbodys as the coolest fucking bad guy car / saloons !!
Advice from the states- don't meet your hero.
yeah... +1 to both of you
They're kinda cool. One of the last rwd American sedans.
Daniel D. More specifically last RWD body on frame American sedan (assembled in Canada though)
Daniel D. One of the last? You're craaazy!! What about Cts-V, G8s, Chevy SS. I agree with Peter too.
"Dont drift, dont drift just drive normal!"
Its definitely a 14 year old daily. Lots of little stuff is broken. Lots of the same stuff was broken on my old Panther.
The seat adjustment thing on the door is a good QWERK
Daddy Demuro would love that
A lot of luxury cars have that, including the town car
That's one car I'll probably never see in Europe :(
The Euro Car Show there is one black in finland
Dunno if there are any in Norway, i do see the occasional crown victoria though. Don't even get me started on the Chevrolet caprice. Especially the 1980s ones are all over.
Hey Peeter, That's awesome news! Now I have to find cheap ticket and some spare time haha
Glenni, that body type is pretty common. I almost bought a crown vic myself a couple years back haha
But I have never seen a Mercury Marauder on the street or on any car sales websites in my area (Belgium, Germany, France,... those parts haha) Though I hope I will someday cause it looks awesome :D
A strange thing happened today. Pulled up by some kind of P71 Ford Interceptor at the lights today in Birmingham, UK. Weren't no marauder, just some v8 panther bodied police car replica. Had my window down and some pics Indian lad probably about 19 turns to his pal and says WOW That is the coolest car I have ever seen!" No joke, no sarcasm. I still think I was hallucinating but still it did make the whole experience of seeing a P71 in the UK even more memorable haha
I own a marauder. It is not a rainy day car,because the power combined with posi rear end will put you in a spin. Watch what I mean at 2;33. He had the heads up to let off the gas. I saw him punch it a little on the 4th shift and thought "its gonna spin"...yep,it did. That guy could have totalled it easy.
You sure it's not the tires?
@@CaptainCJ97tires are very important to rain traction, surely. If a car is very easy to lose control of in the rain, like the marauder sounds like, why is that? (As I don't understand. If you aren't stomping on the gas why is it still so easy to spin it )
Drive by cable = mechanical. I'm sorry I'm old.
Seth Thomas cable is the best
Cable is great but it stretches over time
@@angelgjr1999 not really
@@angelgjr1999 Never heard of that problem, ever.
@plolp1234567890 Why? Apologize for being alive? Or have they passed away now so you are happy?
Mercury Marauder at 4 AM
or 10 am
Midnight Marauders?
This is my dream car There is a guy in my town that has 3. I cried when I couldn't afford the one he was selling.
I drive that exact car to work everyday. Mine still has the original motor and gears. The best daily in my opinion
I really wish I can ride a Marauder for once, to see how fast it really is, since it is the sleeper version of the Grand Marquis and belated answer to the '94-'96 Impala SS. So stupid the DOHC is only in this rare car while all the other Panthers within the 1992-2011 years had the weak SOHC. I know it's not the fastest car out there, plus ANY Panther can be modified to have 500hp. But I wonder which is quicker, an HO 5.0 Mustang or this car?
Dude why you do this so early now I gotta ruin my sleep again because of awesome regular cars being reviewed
Jeremy Sims He can stop uploading if that's a problem
That Forester is definitely the camera car.
One of the last rwd v8 sedans
Gonthor1000 no u idiot. Crown vic
@@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043 Technically, yes it is. Panther is Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, and the Marauder.
Dodge Charger
Marauder?
I hardly know her!
Graemealex
Ehh.
You tried.
It wasn't meant to be a clever comment so you had the proper reaction
10AM here, enjoying a coffee with a RCR vid 👍
Recycle Hin Same, except four hours later than you.
Freeze Breeze I'm enjoying it with coke 5 hrs later than you
David F Are you drinking coke at 10 am? :o
Freeze Breeze no around 4pm PA time
Ahhhh I see ;P
I think a guy who used to live on my street had a Maurader. I think he straight piped it. neighbors were complaining about it though so he had to put mufflers back on it
I would say the Mercury Marauder looks like an Uncovered Crown Victoria
Due to being a non-US resident, the first and only time I have seen a Marauder in person was in Wheeling, Illinois in November 2009, when I was visiting Chicago. Could it have been this very car? I like to think so :)
dude is holling ass in the rain!!!!!
I can't stand to see those cars get neglected, I want to go fix her :(
The owner definitely has multiple albums by The Offspring.
🤣
I want one of these so bad but the price for these is too high for what you get performance and equipment wise. But God they're majestic.
That's a nice Grand marquis on steroids! i have a grand marquis too and I'm already giving it steroids too lol
Welcome to Marauder town, i'm Henry Fieri!
That hair is worse than Guy Fieri
He looks like the lead singer from Smash Mouth.
MAGNETS HOW DO THEY WORK??
Hey Jude don't be afraid
PA Hunt Fish DO NOT DISRESPECT GUY!! He takes us to flavortown every week
Beautiful machine! It's just that with Mercury Division now over a decade gone, parts availability is gonna be quite limited, not to mention expensive! I'd be afraid to take it out, even on a nice weekend!
How can people leave stuff broke on their car for years. I'm surprised that it still has near proper air fuel ratio with that amount of maintenance!
Explorer used to turn 2,200 at 60 with 3.55 gearing, but 1st gear went up to 50 mph
A Marauder goes VVVVVVVRRRRRRRTTTTTTRRR
I have the first yr they came out 2003 Dark Blue Pearl
Oh hit my knee on the thing
This guy was really chill
Take me back to Petawawa and 24 case of Labatts Blue!
Jim Cameron, ahh delicious Labatts Blue bought IN CANADA. I grew up on the US side of Niagara Falls and the US Blue was watered down shit compared to the real Canadian stuff! Thing is, I don't know how you guys could afford to drink beer, it was so fucking expensive in Canada in the '70's and early '80's - I could only afford it once or twice a year as a treat!
I bet it ALL tastes like shit now that InBev owns them. I quit drinking 27 years ago so it really doesn't matter to me much, but I feel bad for folks who have to drink that mass produced InBev shit they all make now.
This guy is the definition of panther body owners
:/
It's the Grand Marqus de Sade!
Hey RCR, what is your opinion of the Nissan 350Z? I know you did a review of the 370Z, but while it was very poetic I'd like to get your actual opinion. Im looking for a cheap RWD sports car, and the Zs look cool.
Mario Espinosa Miata is always the answer
4 am here, I work at 7 am.. shit..
Nicolas Walton did u wake up for work?
Tommy Siro yeah lmao on break atm
Next the 03-04 Mach 1 😍
panthers were among the best. rip
I wonder how the Ford Crown Victoria Sport compares to this? Gonna look up specs...
bigvirgotube
a CV sport has slightly different suspension tuning from a base or a cop car. that's about it.
Marauder is really it's own thing just because of the engine
Yeah...that seems to be the thing. The better 4.6 in the Marauder seems to really set it apart. Weird--because it seems like Ford let the Marauder finish..and then began having some weird second thoughts, and quickly came up with the CV Sport.
It and the LX Sport are similar, but the Marauder had the sporty engine.
I'd love one of these if I lived in America!
00:50
make em sayy uuuugggghh
oh that was painful to listen to that dude
@Jacksepticeye
WHO NEEDS SLEEP
It's always when I have something relatively important to be present for too.
what kind of camera your use?
Hey Ima euro guy that's what I built but I'm digging this!
Fuck this particular grave robbing car. Keep Mark VII's alive.
had a 03 crown victory ls. 355's a true luxury sport. candy apple red .black leather. nice bad ass car for its day. ford ruined the ls in 04. only one year for a true ls. >10mpg tho
N O T A C O P
too bad it doesnt have the Trilogy Supercharger on it
Joe DeSalvo u dont need it its a sleeper
Trounce a Chrysler 300? Why you say that? Hemi has 368 Hp.
I want one badly
So the owner forgot about all the silver marauders that were sold....
He said silver, might want to rewatch the video.
2000 rpm at 60, yea screw that I turn 2250 at 75mph on 3.55. Not touching 4.10 with a 10ft pole.
12 PM here
Jesus Christ!!!!! Keep your hands on the wheel......
you guys see the TH-cam channel w the lady farting into the iPad? that's appropriate for monitization but don't swearing in your videos!
*no
John Davis what
John Davis You can just edit your comments
only nerds edit their comments
some of us just have fat thumbs and a small screen. i miss mechanical keyboards.
I woke up at 6:26. This video is 6:26 long...
RoundenBrown no you didn't
When do you sleep?
Put LPG in this!
dont drift dont drift dont drift drive normally dont drift
Why locked doors when driving? Are you in Detroit or something?
Jeroen
the doors on any of the Panther body cars lock automatically over like 5mph
Do they unlock when you have an accident/going slow? I would have them unlocked.
Jeroen no , they stay locked
Jeroen The doors will open from the inside while locked.
Jeroen what's wrong with Detroit?
cancelled due to weather.
you guys sound like beavis and butthead lolol
I want it
HELO it is late
least it's not a fucking fake Bentley like the 300
Try driving at 9-3 vs 10-2. Here's why: th-cam.com/video/RLGAQRPeQuc/w-d-xo.html
4..10 is way to low . The 3.55 factory rear actually have better 1/4 mile times . Moot to mention really confusing the PCM . Gas mileage would really take a hit also .
Dang bro you never even hit it hard
Papiii
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Manual swap it.
Daniel Diaz ain't nobody got time for that 🙄
6.4 hemi swap it
Marauders got 5.0 in them
кто с СРТ?
Boy is da owner wrong smfh. In '03 she was only available in black. In '04 they brought out more colors like silver,maroon,& blue.
Actually, he is right, the first runs of the earliest marauders were in black only. It was only during the last few runs of the 2003 that Blue and Silver were introduced. In 2004 Black Silver and Maroon were the final colors available.
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