For Sale: 2004 Mercury Marauder in Concord, North Carolina

It's hard not to get excited about a short run of a full-size performance machine that combines a historical name with a modern fuel-injected V8. So dig into all the details on this loaded 2004 Mercury Marauder with a mean full dark style.

With a name like Marauder, you want it finished in black. This is the factory-correct color, which is always desirable, but there's also much more that has your eye. Mercury knew how to give its sedan a full midnight package makeover. This includes the blackout grille, black background headlights, and a rear light package tinted as dark as the law would allow. Other speedy details include the special rear spoiler, smooth front bumper with integrated fog lights, and large dual exhaust tips. Plus, those 18-inch alloys stand out nicely in this dark package. The odometer is believed to reflect the full actual mileage, so this one has been driven and enjoyed... but driving it is your plan for this one, too. The attraction is that you have a large modern classic sedan that retains the crisp/clean style that shows it remains in charge. And while there will always be a comparison to this sedan's historic rival, the Chevy Impala SS, the GM car can't touch this one's rarity. In its two-year run, Chevrolet sold more black 1996 Impala SS sedans than Mercury-made Marauders IN TOTAL. So while we think the Chevys are a rare and valuable treat, this muscle Mercury sedan has truly solidified its reputation for rarity/collectability.

The big imposing look is part of the Marauder's appeal, and that also means you have a full-size interior. This gives you a practical modern classic that can carry the whole family. The Marauder was expensive when new, and so these were bought by people who knew how to respect something special. That's why the leather upholstery still feels so nice. And this also was loaded with the best features, including power windows, power locks, keyless entry/alarm, cruise control, dual airbags, and automatic A/C climate control. It's made to be an excellent driver with power front seats, power-adjustable pedals, white-faced gauges, a tilt steering column, and the center console with factory-installed AutoMeter Pro-Comp readouts.

The reason why the Marauder was able to be such a powerful force is that it came about in the era of Ford's excellent 4.6-liter modular V8. This received the four-valve DOHC version, which 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 and sway bars front & rear. So this one knows how to handle its size. But for those times when you want to cruise, features like the power steering and the four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive make this a fine road trip machine, too.

Complete with the owner's manual packet. This has the look, power, and rarity we all want in an instant classic. So don't let this affordable black Marauder slip away. Call now!