Description

Sure, it may be in full possession of its factory appearance while featuring some hidden upgrades to take its performance to the next level, but no one would be likely to refer to this 2003 Mercury Marauder 5-speed as a "sleeper". Clad in its factory-correct attention-grabbing black paint, this is a ride that can easily stand on its own aesthetic laurels. Of course, that's not to minimize those aforementioned enhancements, which really do make this venerable Mercury a lot of fun to drive. The curb appeal on this cruiser is on point, with refreshed paint that holds a nice shine and an assembly of original badging that's securely in place. The 18" Marauder wheels it cruises on may have a subtle aftermarket appearance, but they also came standard issue when this car rolled out more than 20 years ago.

The original Midnight Black interior has held up well over the years, and while its front buckets do show some expected wear, they look ready to offer plenty more miles of driving enjoyment. The position of the Hurst manual shifter on the transmission tunnel may cause you to do a double take, as it's not something you see very often on a car from this era, but a seamless installation places it within comfortable reach to put control of this Marauder's performance squarely in the hands of the driver. Coming along at a time when enhanced comfort and convenience features had become the norm, it includes power seats, power windows, power door locks, and keyless remote entry on board and functioning just as intended.

This sharp post-millennium ride is powered by a 4.6-liter DOHC V8 that's running in fine form. Fed by electronic fuel injection, the engine has been outfitted with a K&N cold air intake system to up its performance, and it exhales into a pair of SW exhaust headers to minimize back pressure. The accompanying 5-speed Tremec 3650 manual transmission makes for a driver-centric drivetrain that's completed by an 8.8" 4:10 ratio rear end that really enhances off-the-line performance. Four-wheel power disc brakes and smooth power steering make stopping and navigation nice and easy, while the standard radiator pairs with an electric cooling fan to keep temperatures in check.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 4.6-LITER DOHC 32-VALVE V8 ENGINE
• ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION
• 5-SPEED TREMEC 3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• 8.8" 4:10 RATIO REAR END
• K&N COLD AIR INTAKE
• RECENTLY REPLACED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
• DUAL EXHAUST
• POWER STEERING
• 4-WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES
• FACTORY-CORRECT EBONY BLACK PAINT
• FACTORY-CORRECT DARK CHARCOAL LEATHER INTERIOR
• BUCKET SEATS
• KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY
• POWER WINDOWS, SEATS AND DOOR LOCKS
• FACTORY AM/FM/CD/CASSETTE STEREO
• AIR CONDITIONING
• OWNER'S MANUAL AND RESTORATION RECEIPTS INCLUDED

Effortlessly stylish and very well equipped, this 2003 Mercury Marauder 5-speed offers a great blend of comfort and performance and will be the perfect match for the collector looking for a standout ride that's also a blast to drive. Call today! Be sure to ask about our services offered; Financing, Vehicle Protection Plan, Insurance, and Transportation to your driveway!