2003 Mercury Marauder
34,736 Miles | Supercharged 4.6L V8 | Documented Build | Black on
Black
Some cars are sleepers. This one is that and MORE!
Finished in Black over Black leather, this 2003 Mercury Marauder
keeps the clean, factory muscle-sedan look that made these cars
iconic, but this example has been taken several steps further with
a documented supercharger setup, supporting upgrades, and just
34,736 original miles showing on the odometer. The result is a
sharp, low-mile Marauder that looks subtle, sounds serious, and
delivers a completely different driving experience than stock.
What makes this one especially appealing is that it still presents
like a well-kept Marauder should-clean body, clean interior, proper
stance, and strong documentation-while underneath the hood and on
the invoice stack, it tells a much more aggressive story.
Highlights
4.6L DOHC V8
Supercharged
4-speed automatic transmission
34,736 miles
Black exterior
Black leather interior
Documented performance build
Vortech supercharger kit with black ceramic finish
Stainless Works headers
Stainless Works exhaust with 4-inch tips
Marty-spec torque converter
Ford Racing rear gear set
SCT X4 tuner
Supercharger tuning
Ignition coils replaced in 2023
Owner's guide and documentation included
Exterior
The exterior keeps the Marauder formula exactly how it should: all
black, understated, and mean. The body-color trim, monochromatic
look, and factory Marauder styling cues give this sedan a muscular
presence without needing stripes, graphics, or anything flashy. It
looks clean, straight, and well cared for in the photos, with the
kind of presentation that fits the mileage.
The lighting, trim, badging, and overall fitment all help preserve
the original character of the car. This is still very much a
Marauder in appearance-just a much more serious one once you hear
it fire up.
Wheels & Stance
It sits on factory-style 5-spoke Marauder wheels that look right at
home on the car and keep the overall appearance clean and OEM+. The
tires shown in the photos are:
245/55R18
235/50R18
The car has a proper stance and retains that long, planted
full-size muscle-sedan look that made these cars such a cult
favorite.
Interior
Inside, this Marauder stays true to form with a Black leather
interior, bucket seats, center console, floor shifter, and the
signature clean dashboard layout. The cabin presents as tidy and
nicely preserved, especially for a performance-oriented car.
The white-faced Marauder gauge cluster is a standout visual, and
the interior photos show a car that still feels honest,
factory-oriented, and well maintained rather than overly modified.
An aftermarket auxiliary gauge has been added in the center console
area, fitting the upgraded drivetrain and boosted setup.
Also included in the photos are:
Owner's guide
Documentation pouch
Key tags / paperwork
Additional documentation related to the build
Engine & Drivetrain
This is where the story changes.
Under the hood is the 4.6L V8 now fitted with a documented Vortech
supercharger kit with black ceramic finish, transforming the
driving experience of the car while keeping the engine bay
surprisingly clean and organized in appearance. Supporting
documentation shown in the photos details substantial investment
into the build, including:
Vortech supercharger kit
Stainless Works headers
Stainless Works exhaust with Stainless Works 4-inch tips
Exhaust gaskets
Marty-spec torque converter
Transmission fluid service
Ford Racing rear gear set
Ford Racing gear install kit
Rear-end fluid and friction modifier
Coolant
Thermostat housing gasket
Oil and filter
Fuel filter
Fan motor connector
Spark plugs
SCT X4 tuner
Supercharger tuning
The invoices shown total over $18,500 in parts and labor for the
major performance work, plus an additional June 2023 invoice for
ignition coils. That kind of documentation matters, especially on a
car like this.
The engine bay photos show a clean installation with the blower
setup prominently displayed, and the undercarriage photos show the
upgraded exhaust routing and a clean overall presentation
underneath.
Steering, Brakes & Chassis
Part of what makes the Marauder such a great platform is that it
starts with a comfortable, full-size chassis but has the bones to
handle real power. This example benefits from the driveline
upgrades that help the added power work with the car rather than
against it, including the Marty-spec converter and Ford Racing rear
gears.
The undercarriage photos show a solid, clean-looking underside and
upgraded exhaust system that complements the supercharged
setup.
The Drive
A stock Marauder is already a cool and increasingly collectible
modern muscle sedan. A low-mile, supercharged, documented Marauder
is something else entirely.
This one offers the best part of the platform: it still looks
subtle and factory at a glance, but it has the hardware to back up
its attitude. It has the stance, the sound, the documentation, and
the presence that enthusiasts want-without losing the clean,
sinister appeal that made the Marauder special in the first
place.
If you've been looking for a Marauder that stands out from the
typical examples on the market, this is the one to pay attention
to. Low mileage, desirable color combo, strong documentation, and
real performance upgrades make this a very compelling modern muscle
sedan.
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