2004 Mercury Marauder

Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is incredibly pleased to present this 2004 Mercury Marauder. For all those Ford guys who wanted something like the Impala SS, this rare Dark Toreador Red 2004 Mercury Marauder is the answer! What separates this 2004 Mercury Marauder from its contemporaries is its Dark Toreador Red paint, as it was a rare color for a nameplate that enjoyed a fairly brief moment in the sun. Out of the 3,214 models produced for the 2004 model year, just 980 were painted in the extremely fetching color, making it a pretty desirable variant of an already collectible muscle car, since the majority of shoppers who purchased these new opted for black. A big, rear-wheel-drive sedan with Ford's most potent V8, updated handling, and big brakes, the Marauder was a short-lived experiment that we are only now beginning to appreciate as it matures into classic status. Rarity is really on the side of this speedy sedan. This generation of Marauder was only available for two years, and 2004 had a smaller production run. It looks quite good for its age and mileage, which suggests responsible ownership considering it is only a 2 owner vehicle. And because it is well preserved, you can see the unique Marauder details like the dark grille, sleek front bumper, 18-inch polished alloys, large dual exhaust tips, and a special spoiler. The practical side of you loves the Marauder for the full-sized luxury inside. There's plenty of space to spread out across the supple leather interior. It's loaded with all the comfort features like power windows, power locks, power front seats, a premium AM/FM/CD stereo with cassette and CD changer, cruise control, dual airbags, and a powerful automatic A/C climate control system and heated seats that makes this even rarer! And while this is a sizable car for family and friends, a performance car also makes sure to focus on the driver. That's why you have front bucket seats, a tilt steering column, white-faced gauges, and power-adjustable pedals. The reason the Marauder was able to be such a powerful force is because it came about in the era of Ford's 4.6-liter modular V8. This received the four-valve DOHC version, which basically gave this the same fuel-injected power as the contemporary 300+ hp Ford Mustang Mach 1. The suspension was upgraded utilizing components from Ford's Crown Vic police program, including four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. So, this one knows how to manage its size. But for those times when you just want to cruise, features like the four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive make this a fine road trip machine, too.