2004 Mercury Marauder Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(64 Total Reviews)
Bring back the Marauder
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Incredible Machine. Bought mine used and it totally rocks; owned many large and small cars. This one is a blast to drive, turns heads, is super comfortable, easy to maintain, and for its size (both overall and engine), it gets great mileage - 26.5 on my last trip to DC. Merc really dropped the ball on the marketing of this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Drives like a much lighter car, best all-around vehicle, super reliable (like my Grand Marquis - no repairs after 9 years of ownership).
Suggested Improvements
Discontinued :-( I would buy another in a heart-beat. They could have easily made it faster if they wanted to but it is easy enough to mod to your liking.
11 out 11 people found this review helpful
All cars should be like this
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I drive over 100 miles a day to and from work (mostly highway). I get 25 MPG in the summer and 22MPG in the winter (hate that winter gas). The car is big and roomy. It reminds me more of the cars from the late 1960's. At nearly 50,000 miles, its time to replace the rear tire, again.
Favorite Features
Comfortable seats, OK gas mileage for the size and power of the car. It is not quick off the line but it is fast when passing at highway speeds.
Suggested Improvements
The paint scratches to easily.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Fun to drive. Excellent performance. Love the exhaust sound. Gets lots of compliments from variety of ages. Great backroad driver as well as long trips. Probably the best car I have ever owned as far as a pleasure to drive and sheer fun.
Favorite Features
Exhaust tone, steering, acceleration, cornering, braking, and just flat out fun to drive.
Suggested Improvements
Older design. Clunky door entry (bang head a lot getting in and out). No dual climate control, stereo system is average.
Highway Star
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car is a remarkable value. Paid 22K CPO in Aug and this thing rides like an American S-Class. Could it be a little faster...maybe. Once its off the line this car is an animal from 20-120. I think Mercury hit it right. More horses would've made this car a gas guzzler. I think that they bailed out way too soon on HiPo.. now Chrysler has all the 4 door muscle. Including a suicide door Imperial.(Way to fo LM asleep at the wheel as ususal.) This car is BEAUTIFUL in every way imaginable. They should bring it back and offer a light 4.6 and a Supercharged version. . I love this car. Drive it once and you'll want it
Favorite Features
Stealth like performance.
Suggested Improvements
I think it wouldve been nice had they tuned it for regular gas like the SS and made the sunroof standard.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
This car is functional and fast
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I owned a 96 Chevy Impala SS before trading on the 2004 Mercury Marauder. I wasn't really sure I was doing the right thing, because I really loved the Impala SS. But, having the Marauder for over a year now, I can tell you this car is really the best car for a big guy [6'4", 275 lbs]with a family. When you need to get the family to church on Sunday, it has ample room for five adults. During the week, when you are driving alone for work or pleasure, it has the same high performance the SS had. It has very nice handling to go along with the power, and the brakes are nice and tight for quick stops. I give this car an "A" and plan to hold on to it for a very long time. Total reliability!!!
Favorite Features
Floor shifter with the side button for down shifting to 3rd gear without moving the shifter. Very nice for exit ramps, etc. Also appreciate the headroom and the full size trunk. The two extra guages on the center counsel are nice touches. Total reliability so far; no break-in period tweaking.
Suggested Improvements
Uses premium fuel only, but gets pretty good mileage, 21+mpg so far on the first 6K miles. I wish it was set up for satelite radio, but I'm afraid to convert it for warrenty reasons. Don't know why the rear deck spoiler is a $300 dealer add-on. It was standard on the 96 Impala SS I traded for it!!!
17 out 17 people found this review helpful
A fun four-door sports car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I'm fairly happy with my '04 Marauder. Its plenty fast (though I'd love to add a supercharger), comfortable, and the fuel economy is pretty good at 20 mpg around town. I would recommend an '04 over the '03s because the newer ones have a better transmission (mine doesn't thunk into the next gear like the '03s). A little too much cheapy plastic inside, and the build quality isn't up to par with BMW, Mercedes, or even Honda. But overall a fun car to be had in the low $20Ks right now.
Favorite Features
Cheap, compared to my old BMW 740iL; greaty throaty exhaust; fun to drive; a good alternative to a sports car (still fast, but very useful four doors)
Suggested Improvements
Less plastic inside. Perhaps a wrap around, cockpit style dash. Too bad the cars were discontinued, really.
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
The Marauder is a Machine!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Very cool, very powerful, very fun, very big. It is an extremely comfortable car to drive, and gives you the power on the road when you need it. It turns heads!
Favorite Features
Looks, it looks very cool. The dual exhaust has the rumble you never get tired of hearing.
Suggested Improvements
They factory sub is useless. To much vibration. I wish it came a tweak smaller. It's a big car, and I like the design and style, but I think a tad bit smaller would make it more appealing.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car right before Thanksgiving last year. Aside from the fact that it drinks gas like there's no tomorrow, I love it. Big, powerful, and it looks like an unmarked police car! People get out of my way on the interstate! I have had unbelievable good luck with Mercurys, and this one is no exception. I think this car has been discontinued, which is a shame. It is one car that does it all.
Favorite Features
Comfort, speed, performance. I love the sound of the engine.
Suggested Improvements
How about an ashtray?
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
I want another one
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I loved this car. I felt like it fit my personality nicely. Just wish it was a little faster on the takeoff.
Favorite Features
nimble handling, interior design nice but the long chrome dual pipes and mercury logo chrome rims put a smile on my face every time
Suggested Improvements
Quick shift like the Lss and deserves it's own skin. A little plain compared to it's competition. Otherwise nice car
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Big Mistake by FoMoCo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mercury Marauder 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The Mercury Merauder is a truly great automobile. It has it all: Performance, Handling, Looks an all around great pleasure to drive. Ford/Mercury failed miserably to advertise this vehicle and get it out to the public. Examples: GTO, HEMI, these words and advertising are really selling cars. If Mercury had followed suit and made it to the Two Door model and bumped-up horse power versions, this car would be a Buyer "Magnet." I truly feel sorry for those that didn't experience driving the machine...
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
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