Owners give this generation Mercury Marauder (2003-2004) a 4.9 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 99% recommend it. These figures are based on 86 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2003 Mercury Marauder
"Outstanding car ."
"Great overall driving and performance car ."
"'03 Mercury Marauder"
"I have been driving this car for over 5 years and it is still as much fun as the day that I bought it. It has very good power and can be tuned or modified to be very fast for a 4 door 4200 pound vehicle. The car handles very well and is very comfortable on long trips. Can get 24.5 MPG consistently on the highway. City and Local MPG drop to about 16 MPG and reflect my right foot more than the car. : ) It is spacious enough for 5 and has a very large trunk. Blue MMs are very rare (only 327 made). Most are Black. About a 1,000 each in Silver Birch and Dark Toreador Red (DTR) were made. Limited Production of 11,052 total for all of '03 and '04. Get one if you can -- these cars are vary special indeed."
"Not flashy but solid"
"This is a solid, comfortable car. I downgraded the quality 1 star because of some nit-picky issues over trim coming loose. The styling, well, it's a police/taxi looking car. The rest is great. Plenty of room, strong AC, great power with the Cobra engine, cop car guts, and limited production."
Overall 2003 Mercury Marauder Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2003 Mercury Marauder is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2003 Mercury Marauder quality a 4.9 out of 5.
2003 Mercury Marauder Reliability
The 2003 Mercury Marauder receives an average consumer rating of 4.9 overall and a 4.9 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2003 Marauder Features
According to drivers of the 2003 Marauder, here are some of its best features:
2003 Marauder Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 21 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2003 Mercury Marauder front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.
2003 Mercury Marauder Safety Features
Style | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | Fair Purchase Price | ||
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Curb Weight | 4195 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 111.2 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 131.8 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 212.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 60.8 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 20.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 41.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 114.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 78.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 15 mpg | ||
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Highway | 21 mpg | ||
Combined | 17 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Horsepower | 302 @ 5750 RPM | ||
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Torque | 318 @ 4300 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 6.0 seconds |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
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| Price | $11,900 | $39,095 | N/A | N/A | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.6 | 4.4 | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.9 | 4.2 | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 151/Hwy 120/Comb 135 MPGe | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Electric | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $57,993 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | N/A | N/A | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | N/A | N/A | |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 5750 RPM | 149 HP | N/A | N/A | |
| Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter | Electric Motor | N/A | N/A | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | N/A | N/A |